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THUNDERWe were contacted by a former adopter and supporter of our organization asking for assistance with placing a Doberman in need. Thankfully we had a foster provider with a big heart so space was made for Thunder to have a place to stay until he finds a forever family.
Thunder came from an only dog household, his former owners had provided him as best they could with limited training skills for this breed in particular. He was exposed to very little as far as socializing him with other dogs and humans. When he was out of the home it was for routine vet visits or surgery to have his ears cropped --- things that were never pleasant for him. It became evident Thunder was "too much dog" and he was not the right match for the home he was living in. Being a young, energetic and curious Doberman it can be a lot for unsuspecting people who buy or adopt this breed. Needless to say he's on his way with socialization and we are happy to have him in the Secondhand Mutts family. |
(seeArrival Date: January 14, 2025
Breed/Mix: Doberman Pinscher (Red/Rust)
Gender: Male
Age: 9 months -- DOB: 4.20.2024
Size: Large Breed
Altered: Yes, Neutered
Vaccinations: Up to Date
Microchipped: Yes
Personality: Energetic
Dog Social: Yes: Currently living with 5 other dogs in a foster provider home
Crate Trained: Yes
House Trained: Yes: See foster report
Kid-Friendly: Unknown at this time
Cat-Friendly: Unknown at this time
Intake Origin: Owner Surrender
Adoption Fee: $300
Breed/Mix: Doberman Pinscher (Red/Rust)
Gender: Male
Age: 9 months -- DOB: 4.20.2024
Size: Large Breed
Altered: Yes, Neutered
Vaccinations: Up to Date
Microchipped: Yes
Personality: Energetic
Dog Social: Yes: Currently living with 5 other dogs in a foster provider home
Crate Trained: Yes
House Trained: Yes: See foster report
Kid-Friendly: Unknown at this time
Cat-Friendly: Unknown at this time
Intake Origin: Owner Surrender
Adoption Fee: $300
Foster Home Report:
When he first came here, he was a bit traumatized, he walked in on 5 dogs (all Dobermans), truthfully it seemed like he hadn't been with other dogs outside his litter mates. He was very cautious for the first day or two but eventually got in with the click of things. Being that 4 of the dogs are females his curiosity got him in some trouble not knowing where to put his nose. House breaking was a bit of a challenge but had come along nicely, just got to keep an eye out for signs he needs to go out. He is kind of like a toddler, he likes to pick up or steal things but will let you take them back with no issue. We did have a short spat with leg lifting and marking, I believe since I have a large male Doberman, he was probably doing some territory marking, our boy even got caught doing it as well. The marking has now stopped and now since he been neutered his belly band isn't needed. These are the bad things, and most have been addressed, and most seem not to be an issue anymore. house breaking, he is doing really good at it, but if he would move to a new home would need to brush up on, and stealing things, availability of things would need to be monitored (socks, towels, clothing in general).
Now the good things, he is a very sweet boy, he loves to romp and play with the other dogs and get attention from his people. He sleeps in a dog bed, he wasn't allowed on the furniture where he came from so getting up on things was strange to him, be he did finally lay on the couch with the other dogs. He doesn't like it in the people bed, so he just gets into his dog bed. He gets along great with my big male; they seem to do even better now that he's neutered. He is not a big barker, but if my guys start it off, he is happy to chime in. He likes to take naps on a dog bed in the Livingroom. He is crate trained, we feed all the dogs in the crate. They see the crate as their house and their safe space. He will go in the crate on his own, may take a bit to get him comfortable with a new crate. He will protest a bit but will eventually relax. He is a goofy fun boy.
Training, he is doing really well, he had never been on a leash except to go to the vets office, he had never just been taken for a walk. He had never had any leash training whatsoever. He is going to need someone to take the time and work with him a bit. The good news is he is doing fantastic at it. We have been using thin slip lead on him, and he has picked up on it like a champ, we have been out walking on the cold bike paths, and we are now going to like Lowes and Rural King, and he acts like he has been doing it for years. I even snuck him into Dollar Tree it was too cold to leave him in the car, he behaved so good they didn't even question him being in there, that's not something I would do normally with a regular dog, but I was so proud of him I just knew he could pull it off,
Training with Thunder needs to be don't in a gentle nonaggressive positive manner. His previous owner attempted training with a prong and a E-collar and I'm going to tell you it didn't do anything but bring out fear. He is a very soft dog meaning he will let you show him how to sit by pushing his butt down or to go down, by sliding his front legs out. He wants to learn you just got to keep his attention, he works the best by having a happy disposition. He seems to be a very happy boy. We are only placing Thunder in a home where he will receive positive reinforcement and praise. We are happy to refer adopters to a trainer.
When he first came here, he was a bit traumatized, he walked in on 5 dogs (all Dobermans), truthfully it seemed like he hadn't been with other dogs outside his litter mates. He was very cautious for the first day or two but eventually got in with the click of things. Being that 4 of the dogs are females his curiosity got him in some trouble not knowing where to put his nose. House breaking was a bit of a challenge but had come along nicely, just got to keep an eye out for signs he needs to go out. He is kind of like a toddler, he likes to pick up or steal things but will let you take them back with no issue. We did have a short spat with leg lifting and marking, I believe since I have a large male Doberman, he was probably doing some territory marking, our boy even got caught doing it as well. The marking has now stopped and now since he been neutered his belly band isn't needed. These are the bad things, and most have been addressed, and most seem not to be an issue anymore. house breaking, he is doing really good at it, but if he would move to a new home would need to brush up on, and stealing things, availability of things would need to be monitored (socks, towels, clothing in general).
Now the good things, he is a very sweet boy, he loves to romp and play with the other dogs and get attention from his people. He sleeps in a dog bed, he wasn't allowed on the furniture where he came from so getting up on things was strange to him, be he did finally lay on the couch with the other dogs. He doesn't like it in the people bed, so he just gets into his dog bed. He gets along great with my big male; they seem to do even better now that he's neutered. He is not a big barker, but if my guys start it off, he is happy to chime in. He likes to take naps on a dog bed in the Livingroom. He is crate trained, we feed all the dogs in the crate. They see the crate as their house and their safe space. He will go in the crate on his own, may take a bit to get him comfortable with a new crate. He will protest a bit but will eventually relax. He is a goofy fun boy.
Training, he is doing really well, he had never been on a leash except to go to the vets office, he had never just been taken for a walk. He had never had any leash training whatsoever. He is going to need someone to take the time and work with him a bit. The good news is he is doing fantastic at it. We have been using thin slip lead on him, and he has picked up on it like a champ, we have been out walking on the cold bike paths, and we are now going to like Lowes and Rural King, and he acts like he has been doing it for years. I even snuck him into Dollar Tree it was too cold to leave him in the car, he behaved so good they didn't even question him being in there, that's not something I would do normally with a regular dog, but I was so proud of him I just knew he could pull it off,
Training with Thunder needs to be don't in a gentle nonaggressive positive manner. His previous owner attempted training with a prong and a E-collar and I'm going to tell you it didn't do anything but bring out fear. He is a very soft dog meaning he will let you show him how to sit by pushing his butt down or to go down, by sliding his front legs out. He wants to learn you just got to keep his attention, he works the best by having a happy disposition. He seems to be a very happy boy. We are only placing Thunder in a home where he will receive positive reinforcement and praise. We are happy to refer adopters to a trainer.
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