Dobermans in Military Housing

3,052 People Have Sent 5,943 Letters and Emails

Sign the Petition

Some recent comments: these messages are published with permission of the signer.

Total Signers: 3,052    View More:    31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

  1. Tue., Mar. 9, 2010 3:54 PM    link Pamela . | Standish, ME

    Both my husband and I have owned Dobermans for over 20 years. We have had three from backyard breeders, two from Doberman Rescue in Sandown, NH, one from the NHSPCA, and two from very reputable breeders. Each and every one of them holds a special place in our heart. At present, we have three. Our mail is quite the ambassadore for the breed - everywhere we go, we are complimented on the fact that he is such a sweet gentleman. Our response each time is "Thank you for seeing that Dobermans, or any other so-called bully breed, are the problem - it's the deed, not the breed".

  2. This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!

  3. Sun., Mar. 7, 2010 12:14 PM    link Diana H. | Rochester, NH

    My husband and I have had dobermans in our household for over 20 years. We love the breed dearly. They are very loving, smart and loyal. One look in to their deep, soulful eyes, and we're hooked. This is not an aggressive dog in any way. Please remove this breed from the Army's list, they do not belong there!!

  4. This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!

  5. Sun., Mar. 7, 2010 2:52 AM    link Robin D. | Naugatuck, CT

  6. Sat., Mar. 6, 2010 11:49 PM    link Ann S. | Vail, AZ

    I have owned, loved and trained Dobermans for 33 years. Breed specific regulation will never work to protect people. The Doberman is just another breed; yet a very intelligent, loving and loyal one, that can be taught to be about anything the owner would like it to be. And those who would teach aggression in today's world are the ones who should be banned from their military bases, never the breed in general. Dobermans serve as respected Therapy, Service, Seeing Eye and Companion dogs today. Please reconsider directing your actions toward the owners of aggressive dogs, no matter what breed. Ann S.

  7. This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!

  8. Sat., Mar. 6, 2010 4:55 PM    link Charlotte W. | Tucson, AZ

  9. Fri., Mar. 5, 2010 11:04 PM    link Name not displayed | ,

    It's not the dobermanns that should be punished, but the owners that make the breed vicious to guard their property !
    Dobermanns are like any other breed, loving, kind , gentle and companions ! Start educating Congress why they should learn more about the breeds rather than blame them.
    Ban aggressive owners !!!!!

  10. This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!

  11. Fri., Mar. 5, 2010 1:02 PM    link Theresa S. | Temecula, CA

  12. Thu., Mar. 4, 2010 11:19 PM    link Frank B. | Rochdale, MA

  13. Thu., Mar. 4, 2010 1:59 PM    link Mark M. | Arlington, MA

  14. Thu., Mar. 4, 2010 11:44 AM    link Nicholas K. | Alton, NH

    It's the owner, not the dog that is typically the problem. This is a capricious and poorly thought through decision by the US Army.

  15. This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!

  16. Wed., Mar. 3, 2010 12:27 PM    link Kalene F. | Springfield, MA

  17. Tue., Mar. 2, 2010 9:19 PM    link Name not displayed | Port Jefferson Station, NY

    All dogs should be allowed. No-one should be able to dictate that a breed deserves to be banned.
    There are no bad dogs...only bad owners.

  18. This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!

  19. Tue., Mar. 2, 2010 5:40 PM    link Carol T. | Epsom, NH

    I own a doberman cross and have known many people who have owned dobermans and other breeds throughout my 24 years of adult life. Dobermans are far more trustworthy and docile than even labradors. I beleive that any dog can be vicious in the wrong hands but in the instance of dobermans overall, the Army is giving them a "bad rap" they do NOT rightly deserve. Please stop banning dobermans. The banning of dogs should be based solely on the individual dog as I have witnessed even Staffordshire Bull Terriers in the family environment and although proven to be vicious, in the right hands, they are even tempered. Please, remove Dobermans from the vicious dog list.

  20. This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!

  21. Tue., Mar. 2, 2010 5:20 PM    link Name not displayed | Providence, RI

  22. Tue., Mar. 2, 2010 3:01 PM    link T C. | Woburn, MA

  23. Sun., Feb. 28, 2010 11:50 PM    link Pat K. | Bayville, NJ

  24. Sun., Feb. 28, 2010 11:18 AM    link Nancy H. | Claverack, NY

    We have had dobermans for years. Your ban of any breed, including dobermans is nothing more than people ignorance of dogs. It is never the dog but the people who train them that makes any one of them vicious! To ban a loving breed, no matter what kind, is just a show on how ignorant so many people are and how they allow their own inbred fears to affect others.
    I agree that the doberman breed should not be banded from any base. It is interesting to note that you used them in war times and build a memorial to them and yet place the doberman on a list of dogs you do not wish to see in the very bases which praised them.
    Shame on you!

  25. This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!

  26. Sat., Feb. 27, 2010 10:07 AM    link Daryl G. | Hoboken, NJ

    Our two Doberman Pinchers, Mario & Sophie are smart, well trained, calm dogs and they have always been great with kids. Perception lags behind reality. In my opinion the Doberman should not be on a restricted list.

  27. This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!

  28. Fri., Feb. 26, 2010 11:14 PM    link Pat K. | North Easton, MA

    I have owned 3 Dobies-They are the best, most lovable & gentle dog on earth- I trust my children with them - I trust them with my lif-

    Has the military forgot that the Dobie has a history helping with the military especially During WW2-

    These are great dogs- But the media/ hollywood always classify them as mean & aggressive-- WRONG- I have more of a problem with small breeds ( I have been inspecting homes for 2o years, & the little ones are the biters)

    My kids sleep with this dog & thier friends- It is how they are raised!! NOT THE BREED

  29. This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!

  30. Fri., Feb. 26, 2010 3:32 PM    link roger j. | Lebanon, CT

  31. Thu., Feb. 25, 2010 9:48 PM    link Heather C. | Pawtucket, RI

    My Doberman was the sweetest, most affectionate, loving animal I have ever encountered. She was so loved be myself, my family, friends and complete strangers. She forced people to see beyond the myths that follow Dobermans. Animals are diverse and complex creatures, as are people... far superseding any stereotype.

  32. This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!

  33. Thu., Feb. 25, 2010 9:55 AM    link samntha r. | Niles, OH

  34. Wed., Feb. 24, 2010 9:15 PM    link mary m. | Southwick, MA

  35. Wed., Feb. 24, 2010 9:05 PM    link norman r. | Johnston, RI

  36. Wed., Feb. 24, 2010 8:25 PM    link Barbara S. | Medway, MA

    I have owned and loved 5 purebred Dobermans over a period of 4 decades.All have been safe and loving dogs-both male and female. My last boy Hugo, was a 2 yr old rescued boy. Intelligent, affectionate and loving of men, women and children. Everyday he came to work w/ me at my small retail shop. He appointed himself greeter and was admired and loved.

  37. This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!

  38. Wed., Feb. 24, 2010 3:09 PM    link Carol H. | Washington, DC

  39. Wed., Feb. 24, 2010 11:39 AM    link Jay P. | Ivoryton, CT

  40. Tue., Feb. 23, 2010 6:14 PM    link frank o. | Hull, MA

  41. Tue., Feb. 23, 2010 2:13 PM    link Rhonda S. | Woburn, MA

  42. Mon., Feb. 22, 2010 10:51 PM    link Lisa C. | Shreveport, LA

  43. Sun., Feb. 21, 2010 2:59 PM    link Natalie G. | East Poultney, VT

    My husband and I have a lovely doberman. She is as sweet and goofy as she is beautiful. She has always been fine with our cat and has been exposed to many different people on a regular basis(young nephews and neices, neighbors, neighbor's dogs, etc.) She has not once, ever been aggressive towards any one or any thing.

    ANY breed of dog can be made aggressive by a cruel and stupid human, that's the only fact that you can count on.

    Doberman's as a breed are not aggressive or dangerous!

  44. This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!

  45. Sun., Feb. 21, 2010 2:48 PM    link Maura . | Chicopee, MA

  46. Sun., Feb. 21, 2010 8:25 AM    link Name not displayed | Marlborough, MA

    We owned Dobemans for 19 years and raised them along with children, cats, birds, ferrets, hamsters. We never had a problem. We only had a problem with people who are afraid and dislike them. Given the correct training and attention a Doberman is the best, true, loyal companion. I never will understand that people ban a dog instead of making people responsible for their actions. It is ashame if a Military family could not own a certain pet because of peoples actions. What other breeds will be banned? Malinois and Shepherds? or will they only be for Military purposes? Lets also not forget how many Dobermans have saved troops in many wars!!! Have we forgotten? I have seen many Dobermans including one of mine do Therapy dog visists. We all need to be responsible including Congress! Lets not have another beautiful, intelligent, loyal breed banned because of peoples wrong actions and not taking responsibilty for their own actions!!! It is never the dog that is dangerous, it is the wrong handling and doing of people. We always need to learn to be responsible as a person and try to do the best for each being, that includes a Doberman.

  47. This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!

  48. Sat., Feb. 20, 2010 1:41 PM    link Anthony J. | North Haven, CT

    I have had 4 Dobermans and currently have 2. They are great companions and are both fantastic pets and family members. I have a 9 year old daughter and they sleep in her bed! This stereotype is unfair and if you take a moment and spend it with this breed you will understand the reason for this petition.

  49. This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!

  50. Thu., Feb. 18, 2010 7:45 PM    link Gay B. | Hanson, MA

    I have owned a total of 6 Dobies and have never had one bite anyone.My two granddaughters grew up with them, played with them and received nothing but love from them. I have heard of more Labrador Retreivers biting than most other breeds and have not heard of a Doberman biting anyone.

  51. This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!

  52. Thu., Feb. 18, 2010 3:43 PM    link Casey R. | Watertown, NY

    I've raised dobermans my entire life and feel the Army's position on there disposition is very wrong. Dobies are some of the smartest and most loyal breeds I have ever had the pleasure to own.

  53. This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!

  54. Thu., Feb. 18, 2010 7:09 AM    link Lewis G. | Smithtown, NY

    I have had four Doberman's to date, they are a loyal, loving breed, which make a wonderful family pet. My children can attest to this. There are no BAD dogs, just poorly informed people.

  55. This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!

  56. Wed., Feb. 17, 2010 4:40 PM    link Name not displayed | Baton Rouge, LA

  57. Wed., Feb. 17, 2010 3:38 PM    link Edward R. | Boylston, MA

    To my knowledge Dobermans are not on the "25 most likely to bite list" That insurance companies use. I find the Army's policy without basis or merit. Dobermans are noble "Sight Hounds" and because of their constant and unflinching "look" they are "wrongly" and arbitrarily put on Aggressive dog lists by people who don't know any better. Military families should be afforded the same comforts of home while a family member is stationed or deployed. This is a small price to pay for that service. Dobermans were used in the Pacific island of Bouganville during WW2 ahead of my fathers platoon because of their Great "EYES and NOSES" and lack of fear in finding hidden positions, not their aggressiveness.

  58. This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!

  59. Wed., Feb. 17, 2010 3:32 PM    link James S. | Vernon Rockville, CT

    Dobermans are the official dog of the United States Marine Corps, have their own war hero memorial and are used world wide for search and rescue and assisting disabled persons.

  60. This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!

  61. Wed., Feb. 17, 2010 1:38 PM    link Name not displayed | Schenectady, NY

  62. Tue., Feb. 16, 2010 8:19 PM    link Name not displayed | New Port Richey, FL

    Breed specific legislation never ends the problems. Training does. Banning one breed will only move the problems to another breed.

  63. This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!

  64. Tue., Feb. 16, 2010 7:52 PM    link Denise W. | Georgetown, KY

  65. Tue., Feb. 16, 2010 6:50 PM    link Jena W. | West Hartford, CT

    You are correct - dogs should be evaluated according to specific temperament and history - not breed. It is appalling that Dobermans served in our military, saved countless lives, and are being banned. Unbelievable.

  66. This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!

  67. Tue., Feb. 16, 2010 2:20 PM    link Lan S. | Gilbert, AZ

  68. Tue., Feb. 16, 2010 11:17 AM    link Joyce A. | Windsor, CT

    Dobermans are loving and devoted family dogs - every one I've had has been sweet and gentle and a member of my family - I can't imagine them any other way.

  69. This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!

  70. Tue., Feb. 16, 2010 7:34 AM    link Sarah K. | Schenectady, NY

    My Doberman is a therapy dog--visits elderly in retirement homes and goes to schools and churches. There is nothing hostile in him.

  71. This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!

  72. Sun., Feb. 14, 2010 8:54 PM    link joan l. | Franklin Lakes, NJ

  73. Sat., Feb. 13, 2010 9:48 PM    link Robyn H. | Saco, ME

    Dobermans are intelligent loving dogs. They are better suited for family's not military.

  74. This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!

  75. Sat., Feb. 13, 2010 6:02 PM    link Name not displayed | Plantsville, CT

  76. Sat., Feb. 13, 2010 1:12 PM    link Kristi G. | Westfield, MA

  77. Fri., Feb. 12, 2010 8:10 PM    link Marsha M. | Meredith, NH

    People need to become more aware - it's the owner not the BREED! My fmaily has had 5 dobermans over 35 years and NEVER an incident other than total LOVE!! Get a grip!

  78. This comment has been reported to the site manager. It will be reviewed and removed if inappropriate. Thank you!

Total Signers: 3,052    View More:    31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Sign the Petition

Petition created by Petition2Congress

Powered by Rally Congress    Have questions or feedback?