There are many reasons why a dog may fear strangers. If you want to help your dog overcome their fear, it helps to know your dog’s reasons so you can address them directly. However, you can still improve the uncomfortable situation without those details. Let’s take a closer look at why dogs fear strangers and what you can do about it.
This dog is no couch potato. A Doberman needs plenty to do to be a happy, healthy dog. The key to ensuring that your Doberman fits whatever role you have for them — family pet, police dog, etc. — is proper training, starting with a young puppy.
Your puppies may have littermate syndrome, a strong bond where they cannot focus on anything but each other. Not even you. Here we will take a look at littermate syndrome — what it is, what it looks like, and what can be done about it.
So what can you do if the shelter dog you bring home from the shelter comes with a name that, to you, just doesn’t fit? Maybe it sounds bad, is associated with something unpleasant, is just plain inappropriate, or happens to be the same name as your second child. Maybe it’s your name! Can you change your dog’s name? Yes, you can change it to whatever you want. You’ll just need a little training to help the new dog make the connection.