Foster Doberman 'Begs to Be Crated' with Sister and It's Just Too Cute

With foster dogs, you never know what kind of trauma they may have experienced in their previous homes that might lead to behavior problems when they hit yours. I’ve had fosters that were picked up off the street, and ones that came from scary hoarding situations. Sometimes all they wanted to do was hide from us, and other times, they had severe separation anxiety.

Due to the experiences these poor animals have had, it pays to treat them with kindness and understanding as you try to teach them about how things work in your house. But with patience, you’ll find that they have a lot of love to give. Take this Doberman, who you can tell is totally trying to do the right thing—he’s just not sure what it is yet.

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In this video, foster dog Diesel is crating up alongside his sister, Tia—only, they do not belong in the same crate. You can see the poor dog’s confusion as he tries to be the best boy possible, repeatedly entering the crate and standing alongside his sister, while his foster mom gently corrects him. As sweet as this scenario is, it’s best to crate the two animals separately, especially if the woman is going out and they will not be supervised.

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Benefits of Crating

I’m a big fan of crate training and did it with all my foster dogs. Despite how it looks, crating dogs is not cruel or “keeping them in cages.” Rather, crates can be a place of refuge for a dog—especially a foster dog who might have experienced aggression or mistreatment. I had a foster dog who was very protective and snappish when food was served, until we started feeding her in her crate. There, she knew, that no one would be able to steal her food from her, and she could take her time eating it. Other dogs love sleeping in crates. Mine would go in there with a blanket for an afternoon nap.

For many dogs, crates are like dens, and training them to go inside at regular times is an excellent way to keep your house safe and them feeling secure. Additionally, training a dog to go into a crate on command is helpful for when they have to be taken to a vet.

Doberman Pinschers Are Not as Scary as They Seem

Dobermans have somewhat of an intimidating reputation, due to their long use as police, military, and guard dogs, but in realty, they can be as sweet and loving as any other kind of dog. This is especially opposite with examples of the breed who have not had their ears cropped or their tails docked, like the ones in this video. When you see Dobermans with their true, floppy ears and long, whippy tails, they look far more friendly than the standard breed appearance would have you think.

Though fans of docking cite questionable reasons that they have made these choices to surgically alter the appearance of the dog, these choices may cause health problems for the canines, and more and more breeders are moving away from that look. Additionally, the cropping and docking procedures are actually banned or severely curtailed in many countries around the world.

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