Human names for dogs work for numerous reasons. For one, they’re sure to attract attention and garner chuckles. Imagine saying, “Hey Derek, stop sniffing my butt!”, on a busy street. Sure to get you enough quizzical glances. Second, dogs have distinct personalities, and may be, your pet reminds you of a specific someone when they…
When you get started with dog training, there are usually a few basic things on your checklist. House training, teaching your pet basic commands like sit and stay, perfecting recall, walking on a leash without pulling, and then throwing in some basic yet fun trick like fetch and training your dog to give paw. The…
Do dog training clickers work? This was exactly the question I wrestled with as a first-time pet parent, frustrated by the fact that the clicker seemed to do nothing to aid the training process for my pet. I had all but given up on using clickers as part of the training process because at the…
The first time I noticed my dog, Adolf, eating his own poop I was appalled, disgusted, and worried sick. As a novice pet parent at the time, this seemed like a curveball I didn’t know how to handle. I mean I was prepared to deal with potty training, puppy chewing on everything in their sight,…
A female Doberman Pinscher is serious yet well-tempered, gentle and people-friendly, if trained and socialized properly, and absolutely gorgeous to behold. Basically, an all-around delight. She deserves a name that does justice to her personality and aura. If you’re a proud pet parent to one, I imagine you’d want to put thought and effort into…
Early on in my pet parenting journey I came across a quote that really stuck with me. “They’re not dangerous if you raise them right.” Over the years, this adage has rung true for my experience with our canine companions. No matter what a dog’s breed, lineage, history, or personality, if you prioritize training from…
Older dogs training puppies can be quite a fascinating experience to behold. I first witnessed it as a child, at my aunt’s house that was always abuzz with dogs—German Shepherds, primarily, but also Pomeranians, Labradors, Cocker Spaniels in the mix. Given that they had a hearing impaired daughter, they trained their pets to be guard…
A dog as glorious and gorgeous as a Doberman deserves a name worthy of his personality. Something that says loyal, classy, fierce, all in one breath. If you’re a pet parent struggling to zero in on one that checks all these boxes, fret not. I’ve compiled a list of 100 Doberman Pinscher names male that…
A reactive dog can be a huge burden for even the most seasoned pet parents. Having suffered the consequences first hand, I can tell you there is no upside to letting your pet’s reactivity stand no matter how challenging it seems to break that pattern and desensitize them to triggers. Based on my experience of…
So, the last time I told you all about the time my humans came calling. So, after mama human lifted me in her arms and told me we were going home, we got into what they called a car. At first, she just held me in her arms while daddy human drove and kid human…