Comments on: Can a Doberman Pinscher Be a Service Dog?

By: John Walter

John Walter — Wed, 20 May 2020 04:58:36 +0000

In reply to Isabella Roberts. I certainly understand your concern, Isabella. However, it's the truth. There is currently no mandated training (in the U.S. anyway). There's no nation-wide certification they need or specific testing they need to pass to be considered a service dog. Please note however that me saying that is certainly very different than me saying that they shouldn't be trained at all. There's a big distinction there. They absolutely should be exceptionally well-trained to work in that capacity in my opinion. I think we can agree there.

By: Isabella Roberts

Isabella Roberts — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 16:17:53 +0000

Saying that there’s no mandated training for service dogs is very dangerous. Service dogs go through extensive training to make sure that they’ll be a good fit for their handler and to make sure they can carry out the tasks that the handler needs them to do. While I agree that Dobermans are great service animals because of their energy and intelligence, they need to be trained like any other service dog. Not trying to be rude, but misinformation is too dangerous in this instance, and service animals have enough to do without having to deal with untrained dogs while working.

By: John Walter

John Walter — Sun, 17 Nov 2019 05:45:05 +0000

In reply to Johanne Levesque. Great story, thank you so much for sharing! I am excited too for you and Oscar to continue growing together and to keep taking good care of each other!

By: Johanne Levesque

Johanne Levesque — Sat, 16 Nov 2019 18:50:13 +0000

My name is Johanne and Oscar is my Doberman Pinscher. I went to a breeder and asked him to pick the puppy that had the best temperament. The breeder said he had never had this request before. When we went to pick up Oscar, my husband was talking with the breeder and the only puppy in the litter who couldn’t wait for me to pick him up was Oscar, then the breeder told me that was the one with the best temperament. Oscar picked me first.I am a writer and I took Oscar to all my events. Many people came back to see Oscar as he is very friendly. My plan for Oscar was for him to be a Therapy Dog and I would take him to retirement homes to see people who don’t see many visitor. I found a lady who trains with the purpose for our dogs to be Therapy dogs or service dogs. I started training Oscar to be a Therapy dog. Things changed in my life and I was diagnosed with Depression and Anxiety. My doctor wrote to my employer that I was totally disabled. My trainer switched our training for Oscar to become my Service Dog. One day we were out training and I lost my car. I searched for my car for three hours. I had help at first from my trainer and eventually the police was involved. I was in the office crying when my Doberman came on my lap. I told my trainer what he did for me and she said he was doing Deep Tissue Therapy. He really calmed me down, it felt like a hug. Ever since them me and Oscar are inseparable. He comes with me everywhere. He is not fully trained yet but have permission to take him to the dentist with me and also to therapy sessions. I can’t wait for him to pass the test and for him to wear the vest that says Service Dog instead of Service Dog in Training. Oscar is my best friend and the one who can calm me and by going for a walk with me, take me out of my blues…..