Hi everyone,
I'm considering getting a Doberman as a pet, but I'm not sure how much space they need. I live in an apartment with a decent sized living room and kitchen, but I don't have a backyard or a lot of extra space. I work from home, so I'll be able to take them out for walks and give them plenty of attention, but I want to make sure they'll be happy and comfortable in my living situation.
Do Dobermans require a large amount of space to run around and play? Will they be okay living in an apartment as long as I provide enough exercise and attention? I want to make sure I'm giving the dog a good life and not causing them any discomfort or stress.
Any advice or information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Hi everyone,
I have had the pleasure of owning a Doberman in both a house with a backyard, and in a small apartment. While my dog did enjoy having a backyard to run around in, he was perfectly content living in the apartment with me as long as I provided him with enough exercise and attention.
I found that daily walks or runs are essential to keeping my Doberman happy and healthy. Additionally, playing with interactive toys or puzzles helped him stay mentally stimulated and prevented destructive behavior when I wasn't home. I would also take him to the dog park or arrange playdates with other friendly dogs so he could get more exercise and socialization.
A crate was also helpful for potty training and keeping him safe when I wasn't home. I made sure to fill it with comfortable bedding and toys so he would feel at home.
In my experience, I found that the most important thing was to give my Doberman plenty of attention and love. They are social animals and need lots of interaction and affection from their human. As long as you can provide that, the size of your living space is less of a concern.
Overall, living in a small space with a Doberman is definitely possible. It just takes a bit of extra effort to make sure they're getting enough exercise and attention to keep them happy and fulfilled.