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It is important to consider the traits different home environment. Today’s dog is generally
breeds are bred for when training dogs well tempered, intelligent, energetic, but still
as individuals and making a training plan. has good guarding instinct.
The Dobermann was originally bred by a
tax collector who needed a fearless and Dobermanns are highly trainable and
aggressive guard dog. Throughout history can be trained for a variety of roles and
they have been used in various police, competitions, from basic pet obedience to
military and security roles. Over the years, search and rescue dogs to IGP sports dogs.
most breeders have selected friendlier dogs Having an outlet is key to keeping their
to fit in with our modern way of life, where brains mentally and physically healthy, as
aggression is not tolerated in the family dogs who are bored and left to their own
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