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MARYKAY48 · 10-01-2007, 01:31 AM

My zip is over a yr and benji 5 yr. I just bought this doberman pup and he great so far with the yorkie but it been a while since I had a pup. He woke me up every 2 hour to go to the bathroom. My yorkies wasnt ever that often. And of course he would cry for 15 minutes or so when I would put him in his crate. By the time i fell asleep he wante to go out again. Just want to know it not a bladder proublem. The first night he did fine. He dint eat or drink much all day either. He is 8 weeks old

lara2913 · 10-01-2007, 01:40 AM

At that age its totally normal for him to want to go that often. He is just settling in to a new home and is probably missing his Mom and littermates. If your really worried, take him to the vets.

MyTrixie143 · 10-01-2007, 01:43 AM

I think it is normal at that age. Once he gets older he will be able to hold it longer.

Do you have any pictures of him? I love Dobermans!! I hope to get one next year. Are you going to crop his ears or leave them natural?

MARYKAY48 · 10-01-2007, 02:36 AM

When I bought him they had already cropt his ears. My husband would want it if they didnt so we would have. I will have to get some pictures for you. This is suppose to be my husband dog. He wants me to do all the potty and stuff but dont want me to get to close to him becauses he wants him to like him. My yorkies love him but always by me when we are togther. I think he is afraid that will happen with his dog. Well I dont know if it will but I am the main care giver time will tell.

lara2913 · 10-01-2007, 02:45 AM

Oh thats so sad about his ears

ladyj · 10-01-2007, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MARYKAY48

When I bought him they had already cropt his ears. My husband would want it if they didnt so we would have. I will have to get some pictures for you. This is suppose to be my husband dog. He wants me to do all the potty and stuff but dont want me to get to close to him becauses he wants him to like him. My yorkies love him but always by me when we are togther. I think he is afraid that will happen with his dog. Well I dont know if it will but I am the main care giver time will tell.

If your husband wants the Dobie to be "his" dog, he needs to be the caregiver, feed him, walk him, bathe him, discipline him, train him. Otherwise, I think the Dobie will attach to you!

Ladymom · 10-01-2007, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ladyj

If your husband wants the Dobie to be "his" dog, he needs to be the caregiver, feed him, walk him, bathe him, discipline him, train him. Otherwise, I think the Dobie will attach to you!

I agree. Dobies tend to bond strongly with the one special person and that will most likely be the one who is his primary caregiver.

MARYKAY48 · 10-01-2007, 04:52 AM

My husband wants to be the one to walk and feed him and play with him. He wants me to take him out for potty and basicaly watch him while he is at work. Some have said that they will decided who he attach to and no matter what we do it wont matter other says what you both have said. I know about yorkies not doberman. I love him so much already so when hubby gone i spend time with him. How can you not Hubby gets on the floor with him and play with him and plays with him I can not. I have just had shoulder surgery. Last night we went for a short walk and he did ok hubby walked him I was with him. But we had him loose in the yard but as we were walking he was walking on my side not hubby. Hubby felt hurt but I am not trying to make him mine. I understand what my hubby feelsI have 2 yorkies that are mine he loves them but he wants a guy dog now he has one he just want it to be loyal to him. any imput pleases.

grayxie · 10-01-2007, 05:06 AM

Your husband needs to understand that you can't do all the "work" associated with a puppy and expect the puppy to bond to him. Especially since you are the one that is at home, and sees you the most. The dogs will recognize you as the alpha dog, and most likely see your husband as just a play friend.

MARYKAY48 · 10-01-2007, 06:21 AM

What if my husband takes over at night. I am trying to get hubby to take him out for potty when he home but he will sometimes and durning the night he wont I do. But if he cares for him at night by him self and I am gone a couple to a few hours sometimes durning the day would that be enough? I asked hubby do you want me to keep him in his crate and just let him out to potty till you come home you could be cruel and do that. He said no just dont bond and play with him alot while im gone yea right lol. He just to cute.

Yorkiekids · 10-01-2007, 06:54 AM

If you're his main care giver he's going to get attached to you. Tell hubby he'll have to step up his part, or there's little chance he will bond to him.

Ladymom · 10-01-2007, 09:06 AM

I would also suggest that your husband do obedience training with him. Dobies are such a dream at obedience and that will strengthen the bond between them.

MARYKAY48 · 10-03-2007, 03:24 AM

Zeus slept all night. I took him to the vet because I felt his ear was not right. I was right. He has an bacteria infection. Hubby spent alot of time with him which was good. Hubby trying to bond with him at night. He just dont like all the work that goes with it. I dont care who he bonds woith more.Zeus blanket was a little wet so I think he did pee while he slept and I know he did when I put him in th crate while I did errands but he trying.

10-01-2007, 01:31 AM	#1
MARYKAY48 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MI Posts: 139	Is this normal My zip is over a yr and benji 5 yr. I just bought this doberman pup and he great so far with the yorkie but it been a while since I had a pup. He woke me up every 2 hour to go to the bathroom. My yorkies wasnt ever that often. And of course he would cry for 15 minutes or so when I would put him in his crate. By the time i fell asleep he wante to go out again. Just want to know it not a bladder proublem. The first night he did fine. He dint eat or drink much all day either. He is 8 weeks old

10-01-2007, 01:40 AM	#2
lara2913 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,920	At that age its totally normal for him to want to go that often. He is just settling in to a new home and is probably missing his Mom and littermates. If your really worried, take him to the vets. __________________ Indy, Benjamin and Malachi There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face- Ben Williams

10-01-2007, 01:43 AM	#3
MyTrixie143 Mom to 6 Beautiful Furkids Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,409	I think it is normal at that age. Once he gets older he will be able to hold it longer. Do you have any pictures of him? I love Dobermans!! I hope to get one next year. Are you going to crop his ears or leave them natural? __________________ A dog is a furry person! http://www.dogster.com/?300866 Tracey and the gang DestinyHarmonyScamperGracieLillieKiwi Hershey Peppi

10-01-2007, 02:45 AM	#5
lara2913 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,920	Oh thats so sad about his ears __________________ Indy, Benjamin and Malachi There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face- Ben Williams

10-01-2007, 06:54 AM	#11
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	If you're his main care giver he's going to get attached to you. Tell hubby he'll have to step up his part, or there's little chance he will bond to him. __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki

10-01-2007, 02:36 AM	#4
MARYKAY48 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MI Posts: 139	When I bought him they had already cropt his ears. My husband would want it if they didnt so we would have. I will have to get some pictures for you. This is suppose to be my husband dog. He wants me to do all the potty and stuff but dont want me to get to close to him becauses he wants him to like him. My yorkies love him but always by me when we are togther. I think he is afraid that will happen with his dog. Well I dont know if it will but I am the main care giver time will tell.

10-01-2007, 04:52 AM	#8
MARYKAY48 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MI Posts: 139	My husband wants to be the one to walk and feed him and play with him. He wants me to take him out for potty and basicaly watch him while he is at work. Some have said that they will decided who he attach to and no matter what we do it wont matter other says what you both have said. I know about yorkies not doberman. I love him so much already so when hubby gone i spend time with him. How can you not Hubby gets on the floor with him and play with him and plays with him I can not. I have just had shoulder surgery. Last night we went for a short walk and he did ok hubby walked him I was with him. But we had him loose in the yard but as we were walking he was walking on my side not hubby. Hubby felt hurt but I am not trying to make him mine. I understand what my hubby feelsI have 2 yorkies that are mine he loves them but he wants a guy dog now he has one he just want it to be loyal to him. any imput pleases.

10-01-2007, 05:06 AM	#9
grayxie Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dresher, PA Posts: 2,779	Your husband needs to understand that you can't do all the "work" associated with a puppy and expect the puppy to bond to him. Especially since you are the one that is at home, and sees you the most. The dogs will recognize you as the alpha dog, and most likely see your husband as just a play friend.

10-01-2007, 06:21 AM	#10
MARYKAY48 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MI Posts: 139	What if my husband takes over at night. I am trying to get hubby to take him out for potty when he home but he will sometimes and durning the night he wont I do. But if he cares for him at night by him self and I am gone a couple to a few hours sometimes durning the day would that be enough? I asked hubby do you want me to keep him in his crate and just let him out to potty till you come home you could be cruel and do that. He said no just dont bond and play with him alot while im gone yea right lol. He just to cute.

10-01-2007, 09:06 AM	#12
Ladymom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,317	I would also suggest that your husband do obedience training with him. Dobies are such a dream at obedience and that will strengthen the bond between them. __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref...6213341?ref=nf

10-03-2007, 03:24 AM	#13
MARYKAY48 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MI Posts: 139	Zeus slept all night. I took him to the vet because I felt his ear was not right. I was right. He has an bacteria infection. Hubby spent alot of time with him which was good. Hubby trying to bond with him at night. He just dont like all the work that goes with it. I dont care who he bonds woith more.Zeus blanket was a little wet so I think he did pee while he slept and I know he did when I put him in th crate while I did errands but he trying.