16/08/2024
Is the “exercise” you give your dog fulfilling or is it frustrating?
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Doberman Pinscher SOS is dedicated to the rescue and rehoming of abandoned Dobermans and to educating the public about the Doberman breed and canine care.
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We are a no-kill, 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity. 501(c)(3) dog rescue run by a small group of dedicated volunteers.
15/08/2024
Who rescued who?
We’re celebrating the love between people and their pets. Learn more at www.mutualrescue.org.Six years ago, Eric weighed 340 pounds and was diagnosed with hi...
21/07/2024
Too much too soon WILL cause issues.
It is a really common occurrence with newly adopted dogs.
Congratulations on your new dog.
I know you want to take them to the beach, the pet store and your café....however can I ask for a few minutes so I can explain just what your dog has gone through.....and why you need to take the next few weeks SLOW.
Your new dog has had it's whole world turned upside down.
They don't know you.
They don't know if they can trust you.
They don't know if they are with you for an hour or forever.
They may have been in various scary places.
Other houses, rescues, the pound and likely ALL of these in the past few days or weeks.
Your dog has stress hormones surging through their brain, they are STRESSED....they need to decompress, they need STABILITY in their environment and from you.
They need time with you and their new environment.
They need to know that the tree outside may rustle against the house and that's OK.
They need to know that those normal creaky noises in your house are OK and that at 3.45 the neighbours bang their door shut.
They need to know when it rains that tapping sound is OK.
They need to know that when the door opens they won't be moved somewhere else again.
They need to trust that YOU are safe even when you have had a bad day, you will still give them food and that they can close their eyes around you.
You know what your good intentions are with your new dog, your dog however has NO idea what is happening.....only that everything has changed and it is scary.
They do NOT need other new environments yet. Take it SLOW.
Dogs that have just been adopted need TIME. There is no need to rush out the next day and take them to all the places you want to go with them.....They need the opposite.
Let them decompress, let them inspect a new area of your house or yard every day or two. Walk them up and down outside your house for a few days (and only there), let them sniff, and sniff some more. Let them p*e freely.....it may be boring for you, but not for your dog. They need to know what is happening around them and they learn that through their nose, eyes and ears.
They NEED this.
They need to learn to TRUST you.
The long walks can wait, the café will still be there in a few weeks and you can visit the pet shop alone until they are ready.
Your bond together is the MOST important thing to concentrate on right now.
You will never regret taking it slow and it can save your dog and yourself from making the very same mistakes that can lead to people rehoming in the first place.
All the very best with your new dog.
19/06/2024
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So you want a high drive working dog.
Why? What do you see yourself doing with that high drive working dog? Have you ever done that before? You want a dog from titled parents and proven lines, but are YOU proven?
When you apply to a breeder for a top level prospect, do you truly understand what you’re asking for? A high drive working line dog is a lot to live with. Even with the best and most experienced handlers, they are often management dogs for life. They don’t typically make good service dogs for medical needs, and even the very social ones may not appreciate visitors and strangers being overly friendly. Chances are high that this is not a dog that you’ll be able to leave loose in your house all day while you’re at work, even if they’re amazing loose in the house while you’re home, and overnight. They rarely make good candidates for doggy daycare. They can be tough to manage around small pets, or other dogs, or even kids, depending on the breed, temperament and upbringing.
Did you apply for that high drive puppy because you have interest in a bitesport? If you’ve never titled in that bitesport before, do you understand how much time and money goes into being successful in it? All bitesports require an immense committment of time, money, travel, and focus. They are all challenging and in order to be successful, they often consume a large part of your life.
So many people see working dogs in person or in video and they truly believe they want that and can do it Justice. So many people get exactly what they ask for, and soon find out that they got more than they bargained for and they are in over their heads. There’s more to it than letting someone get in a sleeve/bite suit and take bites from your dog. Few trainers are actually qualified to train a dog for a bitesport.
Doing right by a high drive dog involves a level of self discipline and motivation that most other hobbies do not. Before putting in that application, take some steps to be sure you can live up to what that puppy will need.
Find a local club that offers the bitesport you’re interested in. Are they accepting new members? Are they successful- have they titled dogs themselves? Do they accept the breed you’re interested in, and if it’s an off breed (like a Doberman) that you’re after, do they have a history of success with that breed? If the trainer you go to hasn’t titled dogs in the sport you want, AND hasn’t titled your breed or coached it to titles, look elsewhere. Good clubs can be hard to find and many people end up traveling to club 1-3 hours each way. The closest trainer may not be the BEST option for you.
If you find a good club and they tick all the boxes, show up. Even before you get a puppy, show up every week. Help set up the training field, offer to take videos and photos, pay attention to other people’s sessions , ask questions and take notes. Help clean up. Bring bottled water and chip in where needed. Get an idea of what it takes to be successful and do right by the dog you’re asking for.
When you get your puppy, be open to advice from those who you’ve chosen to learn from. Listen, be teachable. Be motivated, be ready to work and train with that dog every single day. Be ready to give the dog what it needs, rather than try to conform the dog to what YOU need.
Be honest with yourself. Be realistic in your expectations. Be discerning in choosing who works with your puppy. Be ready to make an enormous time and money committment.
But most of all-
Be the high drive handler your dog deserves.
01/06/2024
Available!
Mercedes is an adoptable Dog - Doberman Pinscher searching for a forever family near Tehachapi, CA. Use Petfinder to find adoptable pets in your area.
25/05/2024
Scout is an adoptable Dog - Doberman Pinscher searching for a forever family near Tehachapi, CA. Use Petfinder to find adoptable pets in your area.
16/12/2023
Have a fence climber? This system works great.. they can't get a good footing to get over the fence as the PVC rolls, keeping them in the yard. This will also work if you have a dog who jumps to the top of a fence and pushes off from there, but if your dog jumps to clear the fence, you need a higher fence...or...
03/12/2023
29/09/2023
Available Senior! Rhea is a gorgeous female Doberman with natural ears and docked tail. She came into our program years ago and was adopted, but was eventually returned because she could not learn to live with the resident cats. Rhea is a wonderful dog: affectionate, playful, and fun. She is not fearful and she is good on leash and off. She can hang with other large dogs with supervision; she is dominant and wants to be the boss, but she will play with other large, social dogs. She can not be trusted around cats or other small animals. Rhea is very affectionate and is happy hiking with you or sharing your couch. She is housebroken, crate-trained, and great in the car. She has no health issues other than like many adult female Dobermans she needs a Proin once a day to prevent leaking. Her foster has taught her how to use her nose to search for a ball and this is a game she loves to play! Rhea was born in October of 2016. We hope someone will finally give Rhea the forever home that she so deserves. Contact us [email protected].
16/09/2023
Stress signs....they can be very subtle or are slap in the face obvious.
I know some people do struggle to see signs of stress in their own dogs...and I made this to help show some of the more common ones.
There are plenty of others...
Sniffing....attempting to disengage from a situation by being suddenly very "interested" in a scent.
Tail position.....Wags can mean the opposite to happy and stiff tails, high stiff "flag" tails.
Coat.....It can bristle completely or only in parts, tail, rear rump or along the whole spine.
Hesitancy.....suddenly stopping, changing pace, lowering the head and stretching it out.
Not all are listed and you may know your own dogs stress signals.
It is important to note that some of these signs are also shown when a dog is in a state of excitement....context and situations all need to be taken into account.
It is ok if your dog shows some signs of stress....it is communication and is very valuable information for you to quickly address what is happening, or about to happen.
Stressed dogs tend to have closed mouths and tighter faces, but those closed mouths open when drooling, panting or lifting the lips to give a front mouth grin.
Ear positions should also be looked at, they are often a sign of stress in many dogs...but not all.
I often get asked why I called our business ABC Dogs.
All
Behaviour is
Communication
and stress behaviours are certainly communication. 🙂
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07/09/2023
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REPOST - INFORMATION POST ❌CYCADS/SAGO PALMS KILL DOGS! (and cats)❌
PLEASE share this info with your friends and family.
Cycad toxicity is absolutely deadly to our canine friends. It’s horrendous to nurse a cycad toxicity dog, knowing that the prognosis is almost always extremely poor. Every part of the tree is severely toxic to dogs and I personally believe that they should come with huge warning labels for potential buyers. Some dogs chew/eat plants. Some don’t. Some never have but may decide to start some day. This particular plant is not worth that risk. Ingestion results in liver failure and it happens very quickly. Even under specialist Veterinary care, the mortality rate on cycad toxicity patients is very, very high. Please, please, PLEASE don’t have these in your garden if you have dogs or make sure that access is restricted entirely. Let your friends and family know and be sure to share this info with as many people as you can. This is such an avoidable tragedy…. All of the devastated owners we’ve dealt with were completely unaware of this danger.
18/07/2023
Update: Sonya has a home!!!
AVAILABLE! Sonya is a gorgeous, very affectionate female Doberman. She lost her home when her owner (who was also her breeder) died. Professionally bred, at 7 years old she has plenty of energy and is in good health. Sonya is a confident dog and can be pushy with people for the attention she craves. She is not reactive or fearful. She loves toys and will fetch and return them. She can often be seen carrying one of her prize toys or chewies around. She is not dog aggressive but can be overwhelming to other dogs due to her enthusiasm and dominance when meeting them. She will do best as an only dog with a Dobie experienced person. Sonya is housebroken, crate trained, and has a medium energy level. She has a nice deep alert bark. Sonya weighs 80 pounds, is spayed, microchipped, vaccinated and heart-worm negative. Sonya would love to be someone’s constant companion. Sonya currently is in foster care in northern California, but can be placed anywhere in CA and surrounding states. Home check and adoption fee are required. If you are interested, please contact us at [email protected].
06/07/2023
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Senior dogs are the best! Hope everyone did ok last night through all of those fireworks.
01/07/2023
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It's going to be a hot one today! 🔥🥵
Here are some important things to remember this time of year.
Dogs don't sweat, except between their toes, and the only way they can cool down is heavy panting. Heat struck is deadly and can happen quickly.
When temperatures 🌡 are forecast to be above 100°F (38°C) it is best to reserve walks and exercise for morning or evenings or even skip it all together.
Make sure your dog has plenty of water, ample shade, and/or access to an indoor air conditioned space.
Know what the signs of heat stroke look like and if you notice any of these changes seek veterinary attention immediately.
On days like this, at My Clever Canine, we ensure that the dogs get lots of exercise in the early mornings before coming inside for the heat of the day. Training happens inside at our homes, in our indoor training space, or in pet friendly stores. When they go out for potty breaks they are always monitored with access to wadding pools and drinking water. In the evening, once it cools down, they get more outdoor play time.
Sometimes this means we may be working/training at odd hours (5am-11am and then 7pm to midnight), and sleeping during the day.
Stat safe out there everyone! Looking forward to cooler days. 😎
Dog saftey is our number one priority 💯💯
04/02/2023
26/12/2022
Hope everyone’s having a Merry Christmas 🐾🎄🐾
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06/08/2022
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