What to Pay Attention to When Raising a Doberman as a Beginner and Doberman Training Methods

Now more and more friends like to keep small animals, and among all small animals, pet dogs are also the most welcome. After all, there are many breeds of pet dogs, and different breeds of pet dogs differ greatly in both temperament and appearance. Today the pet dog I want to introduce to you is called the Doberman Pinscher. Many people do not know what to pay attention to when raising a Doberman, so next I will answer these questions one by one.

What to Pay Attention to When Raising a Doberman as a Beginner

1. In the first 3 months after birth, the main growth is the body and weight gain. From the 4th month to 6 months, the main growth is body length. After 7 months, the main growth is body height. This means that according to the nutrients needed at different developmental stages of the dog's body, you should determine the type and amount of feed to give.

2. After a puppy leaves its mother and enters independent life, throughout the entire growth and development period it needs a sufficient and rich supply of protein, fat, carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins. Examples include grains, lean meat, milk, eggs, vegetables, cod liver oil, bone meal and so on, and feeding should be done at fixed times and in fixed amounts.

3. Weaning at 30 days. For puppies aged 1 to 3 months, feed 4 to 5 times a day. The daily standard for each puppy is 200 grams of lean meat, 300 grams of milk, 1 egg, 250 to 500 grams of rice, 250 to 300 grams of vegetables, 3 to 5 grams of salt, and an appropriate supply of cod liver oil, bone meal and so on. If conditions allow, you can give the puppy some pork or beef cartilage to eat, but do not feed chicken bones.

4. After 8 months of age, you can feed according to the daily ration standard for adult dogs. In addition, dog food sold on the market or in pet clinics is now mainly produced by foreign dog food companies. It is a complete and balanced nutritional food. When feeding this food, there is no need to supplement other foods, otherwise its nutritional balance will be disrupted.

Doberman Training Methods

1. During training, put a leash on the Doberman, and try to keep the length shortened, but also be careful not to let your Doberman feel tightly choked. If you have ever worn a tie, you will know that this is very uncomfortable, haha.

2. When giving commands, your voice must be clear. If you have a piece of candy in your mouth, throw it into the trash can as soon as possible to avoid making unclear sounds. Then pull the leash a little to signal the Doberman to move forward. If it walks faster than you, you should pull the rope backward to slow the Doberman's pace. If a Doberman that is bored at home and also very lonely comes to such a vast world or sees a beautiful dog of the opposite sex, it may also excitedly move backward, left, or right. At this time, you do not need to waste words scolding it; just pull the rope in the opposite direction. 

3. When the Doberman completes the required action, you should immediately give a reward. The methods can be varied, such as touching its head, giving it a kiss, and of course, the best is to give some food it loves to eat. Do this repeatedly until it is proficient. 

4. Once the Doberman is already very familiar with your commands, you can remove the rope and train it further with three suggestions to make your Doberman healthier. When it completes your commands well each time, do not forget to give a reward.

Do Dobermans Shed Hair?

1. The Doberman's hair is very short, but it still sheds every year. There are many reasons affecting Doberman hair shedding, such as the change of spring and autumn seasons, growth-related coat changes, hair loss caused by fungi, hair loss caused by parasites such as lice and fleas, nutritional deficiency, excessive salt intake, endocrine disorders and so on, all of which can cause Doberman shedding. According to the different causes of shedding in Dobermans, the solutions are also different.

2. Seasonal shedding mostly occurs in spring and autumn. In summer, the amount of hair needed is not so much, so when the weather warms up, part of the old hair is shed to regulate body temperature. And when winter approaches, the coarse hair is shed and replaced with downy hair to get through the cold winter. These are all normal phenomena. As long as during this period you brush the dog more every day and clean up the hair flakes, you can prevent hair from flying all over the house.

3. If it is because the Doberman's skin is dry and itchy, giving mites, lice, fleas and other bacteria and fungi an opportunity, then skin disease forms and ultimately leads to hair loss. Of course, in daily life, using unsuitable human soap or washing powder to clean the dog's hair can also cause artificial hair loss. At this time, you should immediately stop using these cleaning products and choose suitable pet-specific cleaning products to clean the Doberman.

4. For hair loss caused by deficiency of vitamins and minerals in the body and endocrine disorders, owners should strengthen management of the dog's diet. Prepare suitable food for it and ensure a balance of nutrients. Pay more attention to the supplementation of nutrients such as vitamins and minerals. When the sunshine is mild, take the dog outside for a sunbath to strengthen the Doberman's body absorption of vitamins and calcium nutrients, and ensure that the dog no longer experiences large amounts of shedding.

What to Pay Attention to When a Doberman Undergoes Ear Cropping Surgery

Do not feed milk, do not eat salty food, and it is best to eat only dog food. If it has not been injected, it is recommended to vaccinate; the five-in-one vaccine is enough. For the first time, give three shots, and afterward one shot each year. Feed some calcium tablets and cod liver oil; after adulthood there is no need to feed them. It is best to eat some vitamin C and carrots. Bathe regularly to keep the body clean. Be careful not to go into piles of grass to avoid parasites.

In fact, in the text above, we also know that the Doberman is relatively easy to raise, but if you want the Doberman's ears to stand up, you must crop the Doberman's ears. The Doberman is also very smart, so as long as you train the Doberman, the Doberman can very accurately complete the commands issued by the owner.