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My 1-month-old puppy isn't listening or bonding. Is this normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Doberman Pinscher | Male

Iam having a doberman puppy of 1 month but he does not obey me and does not love me please help me with this situation please.

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on August 4th, 2017

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Duke is very young. At 4 weeks he should still be with his mom and litter mates. He is very much like a human baby at 4 weeks-play a little and sleep 15-20 hours per day, poop and pee. At 4 weeks he doesn't quite have the ability to be trained yet. I would be patient, let him be a baby, cuddle with him and start easy training in another month or so. Good luck!

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