The Doberman Pinscher can be fully taught to sit, bark, wait and pounce by 5-10 months of age. It is important to be strict with him during training, and when he gets it right, reward him with treats and things of interest, and pet him with verbal praise so that he understands that it is the right thing to do. When the Doberman gets it wrong, be sure to reprimand him at a high decibel level and with a serious expression, but do not use brute force to whip him, as this may cause a backlash. When training a Doberman Pinscher, it is important to practice each command or action over and over again so that he can reinforce it until he is proficient.
