Doberman House Training

Helpful Tips for Doberman House Training

Doberman house training is quite a treat compared to many other breeds.  These dogs were specifically bred to be highly trainable.  They are intelligent and obedient as an adult however, that does not mean that Doberman house training for a puppy will not be without its challenges if you don’t know what you are doing.  The fearless characteristics portrayed in this breed can often come across as mischievous and challenging in a puppy that does not have a proper leader to guide him through the house training process.

Designate a Location

The minute that you bring your dog home, Doberman house training begins.  You should pick an area in your yard where you want your dog to do his deed and always take him to that same location.  This way, when he does catch on that he is suppose to go outside to go potty, he has his own special place to go to.  Also, this will help your dog learn if you are taking him outside to play or outside to go potty, which will help on those days when you are in a hurry.

Potty Schedule

Developing a schedule will help you tremendously with Doberman house training.  Observe your dog carefully to learn any trait or habits that he may display when he has to go outside such as sniffing or circling.  Keep in mind that if you are dealing with a puppy, he will not be able to hold it long so your schedule should start out at once per hour and then the length of time between outside visits can increase as your dog matures. Putting your dog on a schedule will allow him to understand that he will have the opportunity to go outside and his body will start to adjust to learning to hold it until the next time that the opportunity is granted.

Command Word

It is important when engaging in Doberman house training to pick a command word and use it every single time.  “Outside” is the most popular command word used.  You should say this word before you take your dog to his special location and while you are there.  After he has gone potty, you may want to say, “Good outside!” to reinforce the action and the word.

It cannot be stressed enough how important it is to always use the same word all of the time.  If you start using too many commands during Doberman house training, your dog will get confused and frustrated.  It is also important that everyone in the household use the same word as well.

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Positive Feedback

Always provide your dog with positive feedback after he has gone potty outside.  Most people find it helpful to give their dog a treat, this helps the dog learn that if they go outside and go potty, they have a treat to look forward to.  Positive feedback is an important element in all areas of Doberman training.  These dogs genuinely want to make you happy, they just need to learn how.

Dealing With Accidents

Accidents are almost guaranteed to happen during Doberman house training.  Just because your dog knows that he is suppose to go outside does not mean that he will always be able to hold it long enough to get there.  Never under any circumstance, yell at or punish your dog.  They do not understand that what they are doing is wrong and cannot be expected to learn overnight.

If your dog has pooped in the house, transfer it to their area outside and allow him to watch you so that he understands that this is where he is suppose to go potty.  If you have an older dog that is just acting out for some reason and goes potty in the house, do not give him any positive or negative attention for doing so.  Simply allow your dog to watch you clean it up while you mumble and look upset (which may not be too hard to do if he went on your new carpet).  If you yell at your dog, he may do it again next time that he wants extra attention.

Special Considerations

Female Doberman Pinscher puppies that are between six and eight months old often become leaky when they enter into their initial heat.  Despite Doberman house training efforts, they will often become a bit confused with the changes and pee inside the house.

Also, urinary tract infections, illnesses, parasites and ingested poisons can cause your Doberman to potty in the house despite how hard that they try not to.