Posh Dobermans Purebred European Kennel

11/07/2024

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10/11/2024

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09/04/2024

What to expect with new puppies

I wanted to touch base on a common issue that breeders come across with new owners.

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 relaxed at a dog show. All looks amazing and you bring your puppy home.

Then reality hits. The puppy may cry in the crate for the first few nights making you tired and agitated. The happy social puppy is refusing to greet the half dozen overly excited friends 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. Differnt trees, animals, smells, 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 being depression can occur.

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

- most puppies take 3-4 weeks to acclimate to their new home. Repeat after me THREE to FOUR WEEKS! Not a 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 and 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 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. This not only helps you to bond but the puppy to look to you for direction and input
- lastly be patient. 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 struggling you as the owner need to help the puppy adjust which takes time, patience and training. 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.
Author: Karen Balinski of Killara Field Spaniels

08/16/2024

Welcome to the dog room…before we got two Dobermans 🤣

08/07/2024

Isn’t it the dream to have one of each color?! Photo: 😍

08/03/2024

Thank you to all the wonderful people who have joined the Posh Doberman family this year and went home with new puppies ⬇️

Welcome FRED, MAPLE, MIDAS, CRUZ, NEVRAJ, ROOT BEER ❤️

IMPORTANT UPDATES ⬇️
🎉 NEXT LITTER SPRING 2025 🎉
✅ Zion & Arlo will undergo their yearly echocardiograms, 24hr Holter and OFA certifications Oct 6 and Nov 17, 2024

07/31/2024

Our last available boy is this cutie (originally orange collar) Saint! 🧡 His ear crop appointment is next Monday, August 5. If he is reserved before, his price will be $2500 and the new family will be responsible for taking him to the appointment or can decide to leave his ears natural. If he is adopted after the crop surgery, he will be $3500 (standard pricing for cropped, docked purebred AKC Dobermans).

07/17/2024

07/10/2024

A couple of models 😎 orange and red collar are males and both available. Orange has a zipper nose like the famous Rubydoobydoo and playful while red is a classic stunner with personality and a little s***k. They’re both open to cuddles anytime ❤️ purebred AKC Posh Dobermans Los Angeles

07/02/2024

As of TODAY we have 3 ready to go home July 7 💕 2 red males, one black male. DM for info. Purebred Dobermans Los Angeles

06/25/2024

Bath time 🫧 for green collar

06/16/2024

Happy Father’s Day to our sire Zion! 🐾 purebred AKC European Dobermans

06/16/2024

Cuteness overload 😍🐾 AKC purebred European Doberman puppies

06/11/2024

Handsome boy! From last year’s litter 🔥 our pups grow up so FINNEEE 😎 black AKC European Doberman

10/17/2023

King of the castle 👑

10/10/2023

‘Tony’ (orange collar from blessed 7) is living his best life poolside 😎

10/09/2023

We loved seeing everyone at the OKDOBERFEST event yesterday 🐕 🍺 happy to support our local rescues 🎉🙌🏻

10/04/2023

Chilling in dad’s office 😎 dog or statue?!