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Marinela S.
High Ridge, MO
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About Marinela
My husband and I bought Bruno The Black Knight IV 10 years ago, when our son broke his leg during baseball practice and became depressed, his dream was to be the next Derek Jeter, and it was the end of his life. Or so he thought. The doctor recommended antidepressants, my husband said "let's get him a dog"
Bruno trained our son to get out of bed, eat, then practice frisbee catching until done to perfection. The kid thought he trained the dog, but it was the other way around.
When our son went to college, Bruno became depressed, so my husband bought a companion, Athena Princess of Braveheart. Who became pregnant in 6 months! OOPS. Right away we did X-ray of the hips, and a health test on both to find out if they have DMC or other diseases in their genes, they both were cleared of more than 250 diseases.
In 9 years we had 5 litters, from two Dames, we give a vacation after each litter, well deserved vacation, and we retire each Dam after 3 litters.
We had repeat buyers, even this litter, we have 3 buyers who already bought a puppy from us, and now they want a companion for their dog. They know my story how I became a breeder, so they are buying same sex.
I am looking for good homes for my puppies, and by asking the right questions, I never had a buyer wanting to return the puppy.
My motto is " a tired Doberman has a happy owner" . I keep my dogs exercising indoors, a treadmill for Bruno who is 10 years old, and my Dams, they both learned to play with balloons, taking turns, knowing not to pop them. IN 10 minutes, I have two angels, who will not destroy my shoes, or anything else.
Outdoors, they all run next to me, while I ride my bicycle, and I get so many compliments not only on their looks, but on their obedience, they run without a leash and never leave my sight.
Bruno was a professional frisbee catcher, but when my son went to college, he was stuck with me, and he wasn't even running deep, he knew I can't throw far, haha. So I had to train Bruno something new, to run next to me, then to run while I ride my bike.
If you are still reading, it must be because you like the way I treat my dogs and you want to buy a puppy from me. And you will not be disappointed.
If you wait too long, they will be sold, and my next litter will be two years later.
Don't snooze, you'll loose.
About Marinela S.
I raise the puppies inside my home, I have a large children's pool , an inflatable mattress on the floor of the pool, a heated blanket under the pool to keep everything warm.
I check every two hours , at night time as well, to make sure all puppies are feeding. When momma slows down with milk, I buy puppy formula and puppy kibble diamond brand. Blend until it becomes a paste, and the puppies devour it. Once they are on solid food, momma stops cleaning them, and this is when I am taking over, it's a constant cleaning , never did my puppies have worms , only because I keep them as clean as possible .
I take them to my back yard to discover grass and new smells, always have neighbor kids to play with them, so I socialize them with people, kids, not so much with other dogs only because their age.
The have car rides after 3 weeks old, sometimes every day if the weather is nice. Vacuum cleaner noise, clock alarm, coffee grinder, hair blower, lawn mower, all these noises they will be introduced to before coming home to you.
Every week I have to watch for different problems, in the beginning, to make sure they latch to the nipple and actually nurse and not use the nipple as a pacifier. The second week they start opening their eyes, and also learn to use their legs, from soldier crawl to sailor walk, lol, the next week they will start playing together and this is when they start to develop personalities, from being the alpha, to being like Ferdinand the bull. My job is to help each puppy develop their own personality the correct way, or else you will get a spoiled puppy who will be the boss in your house. Their first lesson is about not biting because it hurts, they learn they are doing something wrong by the voice I use, and they are very smart, they know they get a treat if they do something right, like go potty outside, they will get a snack. The puppies will not be potty trained by the time they come home to you, but the potty training is starting in my home. I learn about each puppy what they like best, if a tennis ball catch, tug of war, and play more that game with them.It's important for me to raise a happy puppy for you. Dobermans are very energetic, and if the owner doesn't do anything about it, they can become destructive. Chewing shoes, furniture, purses... Routine is extremely important for a puppy. each day, feedings at the same time, walking , same time, naps in between. I tell people to take a picture each week in the same place, by a fireplace for example, they will not believe what a different dog they have in one week.
The summer puppies I start swimming lessons, Dobermans are not really fond of water, unless they are introduced at a young age, and show them how to have fun in the water.
Tales and dewclaws are done at two days old, then shots at 3 weeks old and 7 week old. Wellness check at 8 weeks old, before you can take the puppy home.
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