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well Dobermänner are more than their beauty. And the most I know are pretty sensitive and easily overexcited or nervous.
I think it would be good to ask a reward-based and violence-free working trainer to help you.
generally the nipping is normal in that age. it most of the time just overexcitement and playfulness. Puppies that show serious aggression at this age are very seldom.
generally i wouldn't react with screaming/yelping or excitement/anger or other exciting behaviour when the dog is already in hyper-mode. try to stay calm, speak with a calm and quiet voice move not too fast around him.
A command for him to settle down in his place can also help.
train leash-walking in a low-stimulus area first and then move to more exciting surroundings. perhaps start in the house or the garden.
marking correct behaviour with a clicker or markerword can also help.
I think it would be good to ask a reward-based and violence-free working trainer to help you.
generally the nipping is normal in that age. it most of the time just overexcitement and playfulness. Puppies that show serious aggression at this age are very seldom.
generally i wouldn't react with screaming/yelping or excitement/anger or other exciting behaviour when the dog is already in hyper-mode. try to stay calm, speak with a calm and quiet voice move not too fast around him.
A command for him to settle down in his place can also help.
train leash-walking in a low-stimulus area first and then move to more exciting surroundings. perhaps start in the house or the garden.
marking correct behaviour with a clicker or markerword can also help.
