Caring For a Doberman's Needs
The foundation of a healthy Doberman is a consistent high quality diet and vigorous exercise several times throughout the day. The foundation to a happy Doberman with a reliable temperament is socialization and training. The provision of these foundations is the responsibility of the Doberman owner. Also his responsibility is maintaining the Doberman’s hygiene through regular grooming, bathing, ear care, and oral care; as well as proper veterinary care.
The athleticism, tolerance for pain, and nearly maintenance free coat of the Doberman can mask illness, injury, and poor care. Proper care of a Doberman will produce a truly magnificent creature.
Doberman Pinscher Diet
Properly Feeding a Doberman
A consistent and high quality diet for your Doberman is worth every penny. Not only will he be more healthy and happy, he will also avoid many future health problems. Quality food costs more, but you need less – this means less poop in the back yard and less noxious gas in the house.
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Exercising the Doberman Pinscher
Maintaining the Doberman Physic
The Doberman is bred to be highly active for a whole working day and able to perform tasks requiring a high degree of athleticism. If the Doberman is not allowed to develop and exert his physic, he will suffer. His body will suffer as will his mind.
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Doberman Pinscher Training
Stimulation for an Active Mind
“Responsible Doberman Owner” is synonymous with “Dog Trainer.” The Doberman has a powerful set of tools, is highly intelligence, and is bred for obedience and trainability. A Doberman owner who neglects training leaves his Doberman to train him self. In many cases irresponsible Doberman owners, and general dog owners alike, are them selves trained by their dog.
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Socializing the Doberman Pinscher
The Key to a Friendly and Happy Doberman
Dogs develop a comfort zone with the things around them. This is especially true for the Doberman breed. Anything outside this comfort zone is met with suspicion and anxiety. Socialization is the effort to expand this comfort zone.
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Doberman Pinscher Hygiene
Keeping a Tidy and Healthy Doberman
The Doberman is an inherently clean and easy to maintain dog. Keeping good hygiene consists mainly of cleaning the Doberman’s areas in the home and bathing, ear cleaning, brushing teeth, and trimming the nails.
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Leaving Your Doberman Pinscher Home
Caring for Your Doberman When You're Away
When leaving a young Doberman home alone, especially a puppy, he should be kenneled in a safe appropriately sized kennel; 42 to 48 inches in height. The time alone should not be extensive. Even a mature Doberman left alone for eight hours can become board and get himself into trouble. When long stays away become necessary, water and safe chew items should be provided.
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Doberman Pinscher Veterinary Care
What Veterinary Care Does a Doberman Need?
Veterinary care is enormously important to maintaining a healthy Doberman. The most common diseases the Doberman is likely to encounter can now be prevented with simple vaccinations and preventatives. Other non-preventable disease can be diagnosed early and treated before symptoms get out of hand.
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