Northwoods Dobermans

07/07/2025

‼️To New Puppy Owners‼️
This is an excellent read! I didn't write it (might’ve added to) but it's completely true. Be sure to research your breed!!! Please read ❤️❤️

Realistic Expectations

You go to the breeders home. The pups are all social. They are quiet in the pen. The breeder shows you videos of them being totally outgoing or relaxed. All looks amazing and you bring your puppy home.

Then reality hits. The puppy WILL cry in the crate for the first few nights/weeks!! Absolutely making you tired and agitated. The happy social puppy is refusing to greet the half dozen overly excited friends/family you invited over to see your new puppy. The puppy refuses to walk on a leash. Many are wondering how did my perfect puppy turn into a nightmare.

So let’s discuss realistic expectations of when a puppy goes home. First of all the puppy has been in the breeders home since birth. They had their mother and often littermates. They had their routine, were taught expectations and were completely in their comfort zone.

Now suddenly they are taken to a totally new environment. Picture yourself being dropped into an unknown country, often in a different part of the world. You know only a few words of their language. Different environments, animals, smells, sounds,temperature and people. Now in the middle of this we are switching up your routine, decide to have a party with people you dont know, and ask you to do jobs you have no idea about. Overwhelming to say the least!!!

This is what every puppy goes through when going to their new home. Stress manifests in different forms. From not eating, reluctancy to play and greet people. Being apprehensive at the vet’s office or as strangers reach for them. Diarrhea, vomiting and depression can occur.THEY EXPERIENCE FEAR PERIODS!!

So what can you as a new owner do to help your little one acclimate?

- most puppies take 3-4 weeks(or more) to acclimate to their new home. Repeat after me THREE to FOUR WEEKS OR MORE!!! Not 1-2 days. I can’t stress this enough about how much time is needed for a dog or puppy to feel comfortable in their new home!
- limit guests during the first week. We understand you are excited to show off your new baby but they need time to adjust. Plan on waiting 1-2 weeks before inviting people over
- ask guest to sit on the ground and let the puppy approach them. No squealing/over excitement or grabbing the puppy
- set up a good routine!!!
- restrict the puppy to a small area of the house‼️This not only reduces them being overwhelmed but also allows you to watch/learn them
- don’t expect a 9-13 week old puppy to walk on a leash. Instead work at home with a leash where they are comfortable. Let them drag the leash, use treats to encourage them to walk with you
- if your puppy is refusing to walk give them time. My first trips to town with puppies a walk around a small block took 1 1/2 hours. We only move when they initiate the movement as they need time to take in the different environment
- understand your puppy needs time to see you as family. Expecting an immediate bond is unrealistic
- train your puppy. Seek professional training !!! This not only helps TEACH YOU but strengthens your bond and teaches the puppy to look to you for direction and input
- lastly be patient & CONSISTENT !!! Don’t declare “omg there’s something wrong with this dog”. Nothing occurs overnight. Outings should be planned at puppy speed. So while you might imagine a fun walk around the lake in reality your puppy might only be able to handle walking a short distance that day.

Most outings for me take a long time, as I am often just standing still as the puppy cautiously explores the new environment. Patience is key!

Remember if the puppy was wonderful at the breeder’s house but now is struggling, you as the owner, need to help the puppy adjust which takes time, patience and training. SMART SOCIALIZATION !! Have realistic expectations and give the puppy positive experiences. Each puppy is an individual, don’t compare your current puppy to past pets and judge their behavior based on how another dog handled things. Lastly, try to see thing’s from a puppy’s perspective and adjust situations accordingly❤️

07/02/2025

July is a special month for our family as we celebrate several birthdays. Our daughter is turning 8, and I am turning 41! 🫣 In honor of these celebrations, I kindly ask everyone who follows us to consider making a donation to a worthy non-profit organization that is very dear to us at Northwoods Dobermans: Adapt Rescue / A Doberman Adoption Placement Team. They responded promptly to our recent emergency situation and took immediate action, which was incredibly humbling for us here in Minnesota to receive support from a Texas Doberman rescue when we needed it most.

Please consider making a one-time donation or setting up an ongoing contribution to this wonderful organization that helps our beloved breed when humans fail them. 💓

Giving Dobermans The Second Chance They Deserve.

06/20/2025

This week of June is a special month at Northwoods Dobermans as we have two litters birthdays this week. In honor of those birthdays we are doing a giveaway! Enter for your chance to win custom merchandise from us!

06/20/2025

Happy 3rd Birthday to our Tiny and Teeny's Final litter. 3 boys and 2 girls. Koe, Nitro, Apollo, Birkin and Neytiri.🎂🥳

06/19/2025

We would be remiss if we failed to extend our warmest wishes on the 2nd birthday of Athena and Jaspers Disney Princess and Prince litter. 🎂🥳

06/15/2025

Frozen Blueberry Banana Bites for Dogs
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06/13/2025

“Holter monitoring is very important for Dobermans due to their high risk of developing dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) and other cardiac arrhythmias. It's a non-invasive, 24-hour electrocardiogram (ECG) that can detect intermittent heart rhythm disturbances that may not be apparent during a routine exam.”

We are really excited as our first family has reached out to us to take advantage of our Holter Monitor for DCM detection Did you know that Northwoods Dobermans rents our Holter Monitors out now contact us for more information!
But, we also offer our Holter Monitor to our puppy owners to use for a small deposit to protect our machine and all families pay is the cost of the actual test itself run through Alba Medical. Alba Medical offer two Types of Cardiac Services;

Canine Service Type I: This is our basic service option for veterinarians. It is also the common choice for breeders and pet owners who are looking for an accurate PVC screening of their dogs fee for this service is $40.00 per scan for 24-hour studies.

Canine Service Type II
This is a more in-depth service for customers who want a cardiologist’s overview of their study. The scan has been processed as in "Service Type I," and the preliminary report will be sent to you. This report has also been sent to our cardiologist. The cardiologist will then send you an interpretation of the report. This is an option typically used for customers who want a cardiologist's opinion regarding their dog's Holter Report. The fee for this service is $100.

https://albamedical.com/animal-health/ Veterinary Holter Monitoring Company | ALBA Medical Systems, Inc.

Get Canine Holter monitors and vests for your dog at ALBA Medical Systems, Inc. We are the most trusted veterinary Holter monitoring company in the world.

06/12/2025

We are excited to now offer customizable Northwoods Dobermans merchandise.

06/11/2025

For those who are interested in donating to the 81 Dobermans that were seized in Ohio here is the latest updates for donations. It has taken time to gather the necessary information of where to send donations as this case is complex in nature and massive in size. There are many organizations and individuals involved in the care of these dogs. As well as the legal aspect of the case. These links included in this post are a sure way to make sure your donations are going directly where they are needed.

06/06/2025

Northwoods Dobermans currently has 2 Adult Males Available.

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