I had very good luck with my Dobie (RIP) and love Pits....though I rarely leave any baby or toddler unsuperives with any dog larger than Taco Bell.
Our Dobie (2002)
Posted on 08/25/2007 8:51:48 PM PDT by OSHA
My stepson asked if he could have a pit bull. I told him the pit bull would be nice for target pratice. He then wanted a Rotweiler. I said no. So his grandparents bought him a Doberman puppy for his birthday. Named "Ranger" he soon won me over.
LOL! Our dog rarely barks, but when he does, we pay attention. He doesn’t seem to favor my “stepdaughter’s” new bf. Weird. We think he’s a nice kid.
This little sh*tten has clawed my legs raw. He even tries to nurse off my leg. I guess I should have asked how old the little brat was, but he looked at me and meeeeeoooowd. He does get along with the female siamese, and the 20lb longhair. Yeah, check my tagline ;)
I even have UNdoctored pictures to prove it! YEA!!!!!!
As the World Turns. I used to watch that!
I’ve had so many people telling me to write a book, but I’m afraid of getting sued. I actually envy the people on this site who never have any problems. Personally, I think they’re all a bunch of liars, though....
This may sound like an urban legend, but a good friend of mine had a Dobie that did nothing but cry and whine all day (based on reports from neighbors) while my friend was away at work, the answer?
My friend recorded a 6 hour VCR tape of him and his Dobie playing, running around, eating, bathing, all of that, and turned on the VCR as he went out the door each morning, came home at lunch time to rewind and start the tape up again, came home in the evening to a contented Dobie.
Your mileage (or Dobie) may vary. ;)
My step daughter has a Pit Beagle. It is a pit bull with the greatest sniffer.. he can find food anywhere you hide it. He is also a beagle with the longest jaw line I ever saw. Sort of like a croc.
Barks like a beagle, growls like a pit bull. But what a sissy! I think that was because his “adopted” mother was an Australian Sheppard who took no crap from ANY dog and sternly put the pit beagle in his place any time he got out of line. The Australian Sheppard was a sweet, smart, control freak dog and hated when things got too noisy or rackus.
My step daughters real dad has a real (mean) pit bull and even that dog was completely submissive to the Australian Sheppard. So I guess it does go to how they are raised and not to genes.
I have had several over the years and Rotts too....love them both.
I like Pits as well but many folks don’t....never owned one though....I hear they are hell on chewable stuff.
My last Dobie was magnificent and proved himself over and over as a loyal family protector
vigilant, crafty, fearless and never ever snapped at toddlers........and never ever whined and acted anything less than noble
only I dog I ever had out of 8 in my life who would not rollover and let you rub his belly...a very dominant fella
plus....never clip a protector male dog....if that is what you want...get a bitch
I had very good luck with my Dobie (RIP) and love Pits....though I rarely leave any baby or toddler unsuperives with any dog larger than Taco Bell.
Our Dobie (2002)
I couldn’t disagree more; Dobermans are just about the smartest breed, ever. Our newest Dobe came from a breeder who home-raised them around her children, and children of all ages can come right up to her and pet her, play with her ears, etc. All our Dobermans have been spectacularly well-behaved around children and earned good canine citizen rating to visit hospitals and nursing homes. I have no reason to believe our current puppy will not do the same when she comes of age.
OSHA, about the whining and crying: you have to realize that Dobes only want to be with you. Make a tape (video or audio) of yourself where you keep talking, and play it while you’re gone. That will calm the puppy down a LOT. It is also important to have proper socialization with a lot of different people talking to the dog, so that you can play the TV or radio while you’re gone. Draw your drapes so they can’t be overstimulated by something outside, and gradually work them into being left alone for longer periods of time.
Good luck; these are wonderful, wonderful family pets.
So cute! It’s good to hear from someone else who knows what a wonderful breed they are!
Hey, arbooz! Ping to a Dobe thread!
fwiw...separation anxiety
I can attest to that being categorically untrue. My grandfather trained dogs for both the military and the police force. He trained all breeds, but preferred Dobies. I was raised by my grandparents, we had three Doberman Pinschers and all three were phenomenal dogs. I was in that house from age 7 up, and never, EVER had a problem with any of them. And as a child, I was probably the biggest PIA to them. They were completely gentle around me.
Probably a lot like my home and my Parent’s home.
Critters are family property. Girl child got a cat, sneaked it in the house, a year or so ago. When she goes off to college the cat will stay.
The dogs all think it is a dog that climbs.
If by GS you mean German Shephard, I’ve had three. The first one was the smartest, best dog I’ve ever owned, and I’ve owned a few. The second was so protective she jumped over the fence to her death by garbate truck. The third was very sweet, but she took forever to housebreak.
So, there are German Shephards and there are German Shephards. Just like there are Dobies and there are Dobies. And it isn’t always a reflection of their owner.
Actually, I’ve been thinking Boston Terrier lately. :)
The one I was referring to was a rescue that I had for a week....she’s now *fingers & toes crossed* adjusting quite nicely to her new home..!!!
Oh, and yes, I meant German Shepherd.
:)
What if he craved a toy poodle?
I’ve seen MANY...>MANY Pit Bulls and every ownwer seems to be a THUG.
WHOO HOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) :)
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