“Dog Breed of the Week: Doberman Pinscher” plus 1 more |
| Dog Breed of the Week: Doberman Pinscher Posted: 08 Sep 2010 02:39 PM PDT The Doberman Pinscher has sometimes been portrayed as a ferocious guard dog, with teeth gnashing and eyes bloodshot. This is truly a shame, because the breed is actually quite gentle. The Doberman was originally developed as a guard dog, and it does its job well. But that does not mean the breed is aggressive; it is really just an example of how easily trained the Dobe is. When Louis Dobermann developed the breed, he had both a guard dog and companion in mind. (The second "m" was dropped when the breed was named.) Anyone who loves Doberman Pinschers will tell you that they make excellent companions. As much as they are powerful and athletic, so too are they loyal, friendly and docile. All the Dobies I've met have been friendly. Most were very affectionate, cute and even goofy. I have always found Dobes to be strikingly beautiful and I cannot help but love the breed. If you adore this breed too, share your Doberman stories with us! Photo © doberkidsmom About the Photo: Dillon, a 4 year old male Doberman. Read Dillon's Story This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
| Posted: 08 Sep 2010 02:32 PM PDT A growling dog can be frightening, and many times the human reaction is to put an immediate stop the growling. However, it's important to understand that a growl is a warning sign from your dog. A growling dog can soon become even more aggressive. Could you be inadvertently training your dog not to growl? A dog growls in order to communicate that he is unhappy, uncomfortable, or afraid. Some people mistakenly think they should scold or punish a dog for growling, but that might be the worst thing you can do. Dog trainer Amy Bender talks about the about the causes of dog growling as well as how to properly deal with dog growling. Learn about dog growling before it becomes a problem. It will help keep your dog happy and prevent more serious dog aggression. Photo © iStockphoto.com/skilpad This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
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