Weimaraner Training

Weimaraner dog breed are athletic dogs needing a large yard to run around.  The breed was developed in England for hunting large game such as boars and deer.  The Weimaraner dog breed has a very distinctive gray coat.  An average adult Weimaraner dog weighs between 50 and 90 pounds.

Weimaraner training is very important.  Weimaraners as puppies should not be weaned too early since they need the socialization the mother will teach them.  Generally speaking, Weimaraners make excellent family pets.  Some Weimaraners are subject to personality aberrations.

The Weimaraner dog breed were bred to hunt wild aggressive game and to work as guard dogs protecting property and their owners alike.  They were bred for their innate aggressive behavior.  This makes Weimaraner training and socialization extremely important.

Weimaraners Are Innately Fearlessly Protective

These dogs make fearless watchdogs protecting family and home to their very end.  Weimaraner is extremely loyal, willing and able to protect their alpha family with their life.  Weimaraners are actively alert to any activity in or around their territory.

Their personality trait of possessive family loyalty makes them subject to severe episodes of separation anxiety.  These dogs need the personal interaction of their owner.  Weimaraners suffering from separation anxiety have been known to harm themselves attempting to escape their pens to reunite with their owner.  To a lesser degree they are prone to suffer from loneliness. 

This loneliness can cause them to lose bladder control.  The solution to this problem is providing the personal attention and care the dog desperately needs.  This dog needs to work, making Weimaraner training of utmost importance.

Weimaraner Training

Weimaraner Training a Must

Weimaraners were bred for their loyalty, as focused alert guardians of family property,  and for their hunting ability.  They were bred to be hunting dogs hunting potentially ferocious game such as wild boars.  An adult Weimaraner will weigh between 50 and 90 pounds. 

Weimaraner training must include socialization with people and towards other animals.  Their strength, loyalty and fearlessness can make them a very formidable opponent.

Weimaraners are very attentive to the moods of a household.  They are very high strung energetic dogs easily influenced by the attitudes and demeanor of family members.  As puppies Weimaraners play rough.  Even as puppies Weimaraners exhibit great strength. 

Their physical and emotional qualities make a household with extremely young children inadvisable.  A Weimaraner puppy can inadvertently hurt a young child.

Owning a Weimaraner dog can be a rewarding experience.  Their owner must be actively involved with them on a daily basis.  This is not the breed of choice if you work long hours away from home daily. 

Weimaraners must have activity making Weimaraner training of utmost importance.  This breed of dog is highly intelligent and relatively easy to train.

Weimaraner Needs - Family Life Styles Must Match

Weimaraners are not a passive “house pet”.  A Weimaraner needs activity and attention.  From puppyhood through adolescence Weimaraners require regular consistent training.  This dog needs an active family with whom they can be involved.  A Weimaraner is unable to sit quietly in an out of the way corner awaiting your personal attention. 

A family that is aware of a Weimaraner’s needs of active Weimaraner training will find this dog a great asset to their family.