Royvon Dog Training Schools, the UK's leading Dog Training specialists for residential dog obedience training.

Understanding and Training a Dobermann

The Dobermann is a strong, intelligent, and adaptable breed that learns well. Firm, but calm, consistent obedience and activity are essential to maintain control of this dog.

The breed is also known to be restless without something to do, therefore give your Dobe a purpose and they will respond intently and willingly.

The Dobermann is a powerful breed and can be quite headstrong at times. Aggressive games should be controlled from an early age to discourage unsafe and undesirable behaviour. Proper leadership is paramount.

Well-balanced Dobermanns are highly sociable and crave attention, bonding tightly to

their owner with the utmost of loyalty.

Breed Profile

Breed Name: Doberman

Domestic Dog Group:

Brief Description:

General Size: 66-88 lbs (30-40kg); 65-69 cm
General Temperament: Loyal and Affectionate
General Description: Requires ongoing companionship and activity, and when indulged is extremely loyal and bonds tightly with its owner.

Breed’s Key Traits

High Med-High Medium Med-Low Low

Requires Experience x

Good Family Dog x

Exercise Required x

Activity Indoors x

Ease of Training x

Sociability with Strangers x

Grooming Requirements x

Brief History

Louis Dobermann spent the last decades of the 19th Century in pursuit of his ideal guarding breed. Bred originally as a guard dog, the “Dobe” has been used in a variety of roles including Police dog, tracker dog and guide dog. They can be highly intelligent and adaptable.