Be prepared to feel like a jerk. If you don't want your puppy to become loud and annoying when you leave it alone you'll have to gradually leave it for more and more time. My boy would freak out when I first did this, he'd yip and scream and whimper, but if you ignore it they'll learn they can't get attention this way.
Also, crate training like someone mentioned is a must, it makes housebreaking easier and dogs generally love it.
I'm looking to get a Doberman or Bullmastiff puppy myself sometime soon. I've got a slightly over 1 year old Shiba right now. Dogs are really wonderful, when you've had a bad day, you come home and puppy just rushes to the door happy as can be to see you.
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