Guest oneshot Report post Posted June 11, 2017 Ziva is coming along nicely, 95% house trained,sit/stay/fetch squeeky, leash training going well, chews on "daddy', but is a mush with "momma"... Using 1/2inch medical tape, masking tape wrapped tampons and blue painting tape(to reduce hair loss when removed) after her bath/light coconut oil rub-down... (Ziva looks pissed in the photo with her ears posted hahaha, but she was calm while the GF and I wrapped her up) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MULEPACKHUNTER Report post Posted June 11, 2017 Stunning looker Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossislider Report post Posted June 11, 2017 I remember going through that process with our dobie about 10 years ago. A lot of work, but worth it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest oneshot Report post Posted June 11, 2017 I remember going through that process with our dobie about 10 years ago. A lot of work, but worth it. Thanks to youtube and the breeders instructions, it isn't as difficult as I thought... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted June 11, 2017 Why are the ears posted? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5guyshunting Report post Posted June 12, 2017 Looks good. Did this with several danes and figured out they were just tail whip nut slappers.😭 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRDATR Report post Posted June 12, 2017 Why are the ears posted? ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossislider Report post Posted June 12, 2017 After they are cut to the desired shape, they are stiched back up, and then they have to be taped for several weeks to train them to stand up. Without doing this, they would just be floppy ears like on any other dog's. Naturally, doberman ears are like a lab's. This proceedure has traditionally been done to dobermans because of their original purpose as security/guard dog. Amongst other reasons, it enhances their hearing and substantially increases their ability to pinpoint noise. Think of them like a parabolic satellite dish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted June 12, 2017 Why are the ears posted? ? I don't know why but thanks to Rossislider's google answer I didn't have to look it up lol. My phones old and I don't have a computer with internet. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Titanium700 Report post Posted June 12, 2017 After they are cut to the desired shape, they are stiched back up and then they have to be taped for several weeks to train them to stand up. Without doing this they would just be floppy ears like on any other dog. Naturally, doberman ears are like a lab's. This proceedure has traditionally been done to dobermans because of their original breed purpose as a security/guard dog. Amongst other reasons, it enhances their hearing and substantially increases their ability to pinpoint noise. Think of them like a parabolic satellite dish.Not only that, what's going to get your attention most, a dog with floppy ears or one staring you down with his ears up. I also remember doing this to my dog about 25 years ago. And yes your dog don't look happy. Lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest oneshot Report post Posted June 12, 2017 Many vets won't post ears anymore, they say it's cruel to the animal (breeder had the ears done, our vet charges 750.00$$ to post ears)... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjl2010 Report post Posted June 12, 2017 If they had floopy ears I would probably pet one. You are right they are definately more intimidating with their ears pointed. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rossislider Report post Posted June 12, 2017 If they had floopy ears I would probably pet one. You are right they are definately more intimidating with their ears pointed.They can definitely be an intimidating breed. But for a number of reasons, maybe my favorite. For any looking into the breed, I've had a great experience with them. I'll compare our current lab, Remi, to our old doberman, Apollo. Remi (the lab) is super sweet to everyone. She may go crazy when someone comes to the door, but as soon as they pet or play with her, she is their best friend. Apollo had two slightly different personalities, one when I (the alpha) was home, and one when I wasn't. He was always super sweet and playful with the family, our toddler son, and anyone he was properly introduced too. When we had visitors come over, he wouldn't go crazy barking like Remi does, but was always the first to the door with ears at full attention. If I was home, he was calm but watchful until there was a recognition that the guest was welcome. He would then usually relax and go back to whatever he was doing. My wife would tell me that when it was only her and our son at home, he wouldn't leave her side from the time the guest arrived until well after they were gone. The whole time with ears at full attention watchful and suspicious, but not aggressive. We did not train him to be this way, it is a natural trait of the breed. Don't misinterpret this to mean they are not a friendly, affection, or good family dogs. They are a sweet and gentle breed that can get a bad rap. People just need to understand some basic traits and instincts of the breed. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Edge Report post Posted June 12, 2017 There's much I like about the Dobies. They have great stamina, fiercely loyal and leave my livestock alone. Here's my daughter's dog; Odin. The posted ears give him a lot of character too. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest oneshot Report post Posted June 12, 2017 After the basic commands, Ziva will be getting "light" guard training in a few more months... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
