🐾 Meet our 5-week-old cuties! 🐾
These eight adorable mixed puppies are growing fast and will be ready for their forever homes at 8 weeks old! Their mama is a purebred Doberman, and while we’re still waiting on the DNA results to confirm their exact mix, we can tell you one thing for sure: they are 100% lovable! 💖
These snuggly furballs love belly rubs and will melt your heart with their puppy breath and soft, round bellies. 🐶💕
We’re already screening applications, so don’t wait—these pups won’t be available for long! 🏃♀️💨
Ready to bring one of these bundles of joy into your home? Apply today at wwwDUdobes.org!
#PuppyLove #AdoptDontShop #DobermanMix #PuppyCuddles #AdoptAPuppy
New Year New Puppies
🎉🐾 New Year, New Beginnings—and PUPPIES! 🐾🎉
What better way to kick off 2025 than with the pitter-patter of tiny paws? Our amazing Momma, Mattel, has been busy crafting her very own board game collection—*9 absolutely adorable little “pieces” of perfection!* 🎲🐶💕
These precious pups are just shy of three weeks old, and their tiny eyes will soon open to discover the big, beautiful world they’re now part of. Imagine the wonder of their first wobbly steps, their first curious looks, and all the joy they’ll bring to every heart they touch.
There’s truly *nothing* more magical than seeing life through a puppy’s eyes—it’s a gift of pure happiness and endless possibilities! 🐾💫
Here’s to new beginnings, fresh starts, and all the puppy love we can handle in 2025! Stay tuned for more updates on this playful pack—we can’t wait to share their journey with you. 💕🐶
#NewYearNewBeginnings #PuppyJoy #AdoptDontShop #DobermanUnderground 🐾💕
🎵"There's no place like home for the holidays.."🎶
Many of you may be "dreaming of a White Christmas", but tonight our lovable adoptables are dreaming 😴 of their fur-ever homes.
If you are looking to bring an abundance of love into your life, check out our adorable adoptable pups on our website (www.dudobes.org), as well as recent Facebook posts to learn about the ones currently being assessed in foster homes. Your new best friend might just be waiting for you! 🐾
Apply today to take the first step toward unconditional love! ❤️
🎵"For the holidays you can't beat home sweet home"..
DISCLAIMER: We do not own the rights to this music
🎾 #TrainingTuesday with Jester! 🎾
During the day, Jester helps his mom with chores, but when Dad comes home, it’s time for agility training and more ball time! 🐾
Jester started agility classes at 6 months old, but safety was always the priority. Dobermans shouldn’t do weight-bearing activities like jumping at full height until their bones and joints are fully developed. Jester didn’t jump at standard height until he was 18 months old, after getting the all-clear from X-rays.
Agility is a great way to bond with your dog, building teamwork and trust. It’s not just about speed—it’s about accuracy and safety! For example, when tackling the "A" frame, dogs must touch the yellow sections at the beginning and end to protect them from launching dangerously. In beginner Novice A, the focus is on completing the course accurately within 90 seconds. Speed comes later!
Since Jester is super ball-motivated, his mom made a custom paracord tug toy that encloses his favorite ball. It’s the ultimate reward for him during training. In busy trial environments with lots of dogs, people, and distractions, tugging with his ball keeps his focus right where it belongs—on Dad!
Of course, Jester’s first trial didn’t go as planned. After being measured for his height class by the judge, Jester got into the ring and… oh my! So many new people to meet! He had to say hello to the nice judge who measured him and all the friendly workers nearby. Unfortunately, visiting the judge is an automatic DQ.
But that’s part of the journey! Back to training, more tugging and ball rewards, Jester’s skills continue to improve. Toys aren’t allowed in the competition ring, but you can participate as FEO (For Exhibition Only). This allows dogs to practice in a trial setting while using their favorite toy as a reward.
Check out Jester’s first FEO run! Jester completed the course beautifully, impressing the judge who said it was one of the best FEO runs she’d seen!
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#SeniorSunday
As November’s Adopt a Senior Pet Month has come to a close. We’ve created a video about how special senior are! Enjoy!
Ethel and Agility Training
🐾 It's #TrainingTuesday 🐾 and today, we’re spotlighting one of our wonderful adopters and her talented girl, Ethel (formerly Ziva)!
Doberman Underground requires all adopters to enroll their new dog in a training class with a professional trainer within two months of adoption. While some applicants may think their experience makes additional training unnecessary, we know from experience that every dog has unique needs, and training is key to successful adoptions.
Not only does training provide valuable socialization, but it strengthens the bond between the dog and adopter. Dobermans are a working breed and training gives them the challenge and job they crave. From basic obedience to therapy work, tricks, agility, scent work, and even dock diving—there’s a training path for every personality.
Today, we’re thrilled to share Ethel’s journey in agility! Her adopter writes: “Two years ago, Ethel bounced into our home—an enthusiastic, high-energy Doberman with boundless curiosity and no formal training. It was clear from the start that Ethel craves learning and has a tireless appetite for it! While other dogs might lose focus during class, Ethel is just getting warmed up. Agility has been the perfect challenge for her brilliant mind!
Every week, we tackle new obstacles and commands, and it’s so rewarding to see her excel. Agility is not just about the obstacles; it’s about teamwork and learning to communicate better. We’re having a blast, and the joy on both our faces says it all!”
Great job, Kerri and Ethel! Training is so much more than obedience—it’s a foundation for building lifelong trust, fun, and growth! 🐾
🐾 #TrainingTuesday Update with Bruce! 🐾
Today, we’re taking the next step in Bruce’s journey. After trying out a prong collar, we realized it wasn’t the best fit for him. There are so many tools to choose from, and finding the right one for each dog is key! Now, we’re working with Drew at @TheK9Expert to start e-collar training. 💪
The e-collar is being used to help Bruce stay in the “heel” position and not stray off. Down the road, we’ll also use it for recall training. We’re starting at a very low stimulation level to make sure Bruce isn’t overwhelmed. It’s so important that he understands the command before the collar is used as reinforcement, and we always pair it with positive reinforcement to boost his confidence.
At first, Bruce was unsure and tried to run off from the light stimulation, but it didn’t take long for him to get the hang of it! He’s now walking confidently with the long leash trailing behind, checking in with Drew for direction. Every day, we see his confidence growing! 🐶💙
Training two dogs as different as Oliver and Bruce can be a challenge, but we’re up for it! We’re so lucky to have Drew’s expertise to tailor our approach to the needs of each dog.
Stay tuned for more #TrainingTuesday adventures and watch Bruce and Oliver’s progress! 🙌
#DobermanUnderground #DogTraining #ECollarTraining #TrainingJourney #thek9expert
🔹It's #TrainingTuesday 🔹
We're so proud of Joey and the progress he has made. Both with his foster family and @TheK9Expert with Drew and Andrea. So many distractions while you work on holding your dog's attention. Here Joey is working on "place" and we think he's just about perfect! Every day we see his confidence grow and this is helping him reach his full potential.
Place is a command you can use absolutely everywhere! Example: Does you dog rush the door when visitors arrive? Teaching the place command will eliminate that struggle!
What do you feel your most useful command is? Drop a note below!
Follow our training journey with Oliver, Bruce, and Joey! #thek9expert #dogtrainingtips
Hardware stores are dog friendly and provide a great venue for training.
🚨 It's #TrainingTuesday 🚨
Today’s special guest trainee is Joe Bob, or as we call him, Joey! You may remember him from his Welcome Post—he came to us from an Amish puppy mill. Joey has a unique cleft that doesn't need fixing, and after successful entropion surgery, his eyelid is healed! Now, we’re helping him gain the confidence he needs to get ready for adoption.
Andrea at @TheK9Expert jumped in and started working with him right away. She says he’s the most amazing boy! 🥰
Andrea tells us they didn’t put Joey on a prong collar right away. It’s a tool thatmust be used carefully and appropriately. Once we was with them for a week, they introduced it to help teach basic leash skills and behavioral corrections. When walking him, we correct skittish behavior *not* by yelling or shaming, but by showing him where he needs to be. Teaching heel helps dogs like Joey understand their job, giving them clear guidance.
With skittish dogs, it’s tempting to overcompensate with love and affection, but what they truly need is strong, confident leadership. Joey needs an Alpha to help him become the strong dog we know he can be. 💪 After that, it’s all about love, affection, and praise! 🎉
Thank you to @TheK9Expert for helping Joey grow stronger every day. We can’t wait to see him blossom even more on his path to his forever home! 🌟 #DobermanUnderground #thek9expert
