It is your responsibility as the leader to take the time to teach your dog what behavior is acceptable and what is not. If you do not take the time to do this, you cannot expect your dog to act the way that you want him to. Dobermans are very trainable so a little invested time goes a long way.
From the minute that you bring your Doberman home, you should start with house training. Take him to his special place in the yard every single time and offer a command word so that eventually your dog will know what is expected of him simply by hearing the word. Keep in mind that accidents will happen but like a child, he should never be punished for them. Just because he understands what is expected of him does not mean that he can always hold it until he is let outside.
Obedience commands are a huge part of training Dobermans. These dogs require mental stimulation so they are happy to learn as many different commands that you take the time to teach them. With the naturally aggressive nature of this breed, obedience commands are vital in controlling them. They are loyal dogs that, when trained properly, will always look to you for their next command of what they should do to make you happy.
Some Doberman owners find crate training helpful. However, the crate needs to be used to provide the dog with his own safe place and never to inflict punishment. Also, if you happen to have a Doberman with separation anxiety, a crate is not the answer to the problem, especially if he has never been in one. You need to deal with separation anxiety issues in an effective way, not with a crate.
One of the trickier Doberman Pinscher training tips to master is walking on a lead. Once they understand exactly how you want them to walk, they are generally quite well-behaved, it is getting to that point that is challenging. Most owners find a pinch collar effective but only after the dog is six months old and only if you fully understand how to properly use it. A doberman that has been properly trained on how to walk on a lead will be able to enjoy his walk much more because he is able to be relaxed rather than feel as though he has to be in control.
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