$12,000
There are dogs that catch your eye -- and then there are dogs like Ernesto, who immediately make an impression with both his presence and his character.
Ernesto is a confident, environmentally stable Doberman with exceptional obedience and a naturally protective presence that makes him an excellent level-one deterrent dog. He is not trained as a bite or sport protection dog, but his awareness, structure, confidence, and engagement with his handler create a strong sense of security while remaining highly livable in the home.
Raised and professionally developed through Executive Order Doberman Kennel, Ernesto represents the kind of balanced temperament and advanced obedience that is increasingly difficult to find.
✨ Lifestyle & Temperament
Ernesto thrives in an active home and would make an incredible companion for someone who enjoys hiking, jogging, outdoor adventures, or simply having a loyal shadow by their side. He is athletic, people-focused, and deeply bonded to his humans.
He loves structure, engagement, and purpose while still being affectionate and calm inside the home.
He is:
- Highly obedient and handler-focused
- Confident and naturally alert
- Athletic and energetic without being chaotic
- Calm and composed in the home
- Socially stable in public environments
- Affectionate and deeply people-oriented
- Environmentally sound and confident in new settings
Ernesto would do best in a home experienced with the Doberman breed or confident working dogs that can continue providing leadership, structure, and daily activity.
While Ernesto is social and appropriate with people, he is not suitable for homes with small dogs, cats, or other small animals. He would do best as either an only dog or with carefully selected canine companions in an experienced home.
Ernesto is neutered and ready to find his next person -- someone who will appreciate his loyalty, training, athleticism, and heart.
🐾 Advanced Training & Obedience
Ernesto has received extensive professional obedience and environmental development, emphasizing reliability, neutrality, and real-world functionality.
Foundation Skills
- Sit, Down, Place
- Extended Stay (duration & distance)
- Reliable Recall
- Crate trained
- Doorway and threshold manners
- Calm vehicle loading and travel behavior
Advanced Work
- Off-leash reliability under distraction
- Precision focused heel
- Automatic sit at halt
- Distance commands
- Strong impulse control
- Neutral public behavior
- Public exposure training
- Confident on varied surfaces and environments
- Settles calmly in busy settings
He maintains composure and responsiveness even in stimulating environments -- a true reflection of advanced obedience and thoughtful development.
🏥 Health & Testing
- Hips completed
- Holter and Echo completed
- Clear by parentage for DCM 1 & 2
- Clear by parentage for VWD
- Embark panel submitted (pending confirmation)
He comes with an Export Pedigree, and assistance can be provided for AKC transfer.
Ernesto is available to an exceptional home that values quality temperament, obedience, and proper development. His placement reflects the significant investment in his training and structure -- serious inquiries only.
If you are looking for a devoted companion, adventure partner, and naturally impressive Doberman with outstanding obedience, Ernesto is truly something special.