Doberman - Guard Dog or Watch Dog?

Whether your Doberman will become a good guard dog or just a family pet and watch dog, it is dependent on how you train your Doberman.

A Doberman is a very muscular, courageous and a very intelligent dog. It has a great ability with speed and endurance that makes them a great guard.

The Doberman has often been mistaken as a mean or aggressive dog. Actually, they are usually lovable and lazy. But, the Doberman can turn into an active clown dog in seconds from their laziness and make you laugh.

Just like any dog, a Doberman needs to be socialized with other pets, animals and your neighbors. Socialize your Doberman to every family member as early as during their puppy-hood. Your Doberman can be a great member of your family. 

Do not worry that your Doberman may become too friendly with your neighbors. The natural instinct of the Doberman to protect the family will take over, when a stranger comes unannounced or intruded into their space. Doberman will be very protective of family members. It will not tolerate strangers intruding their space until their owner has introduced them to each other.

Obedience training is a must with a Doberman. You don't want to have a dog that is big and aggressive looking that does not follow your command. Basic command like sit, down, come, stay and no must be responded immediately by your Doberman.

 

Doberman make excellent guard dogs, military dogs, working dogs, hospital therapy dogs, and loyal family pets. To make your Doberman a guard dog specialized training is needed. Usually, this specialized training is done after your Doberman have excel in basic obedience’s training. 

Lastly, if no consistent training is given to your Doberman, it will just be a normal intelligent playful dog but a watchful one.

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