Roxie is a nine week old female Doberman puppy. She comes from show lines and her owner is hoping to compete with her when she is older. The most important thing Roxie needs to learn right now as a potential show dog is self confidence. She will be learning that being around other dogs in close quarters, traveling and being baited by her owners for commands is fun and really exciting. Unlike other family dogs she is learning how to stand and trot in a very specific manner. Sitting and a few other common and useful companion dog commands are on hold for now, until we condition her to potential show life first.
Roxie is lucky that her owner will also be her handler and she will be living in their home just like any other family dog. I have personally never been a fan of dogs living the majority of their lives in a kennel. This can cause a psychological condition called Kennel Syndrome. Dogs that have this condition are only comfortable living in a kennel and with other dogs nearby. It has similar attributes to an inmate in prison being institutionalized. Roxie will have the best of both worlds and I look forward to watching her grow and mature into a magnificent young adult.