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		<title>Weimaraner Problems: Training Weimaraners</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Any dog can sometimes give their owner problems. They may chew, bark, whine, dig in the garden or shed hair through your house! While shedding is not an issue for Weimaraner owners, Weimaraner training problems can occur. So if you have any Weimaraner problems, here are some solutions to the most common issues.    Prey Drive [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.trainingweimaraner.com/go/dog1" target="_blank"><img class="size-medium wp-image-339 alignright" title="Stop Your Weimaraner Problems" src="http://www.trainingweimaraner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Weimaraner-problems-300x216.png" alt="" width="300" height="216" /></a>Any dog can sometimes give their owner problems. They may chew, bark, whine, dig in the garden or shed hair through your house! While shedding is not an issue for Weimaraner owners, Weimaraner training problems can occur. So if you have any Weimaraner problems, here are some solutions to the most common issues.   </p>
<p><strong>Prey Drive</strong></p>
<p>When trained properly, most Weimaraners are happy, energetic dogs with a loyal and loving personality that makes them great companions. But it must never be forgotten that Weimaraners were selectively bred to hunt large game. This means that they possess an inbuilt prey drive. This prey drive is the instinctual desire to chase and to kill other animals that your dog perceives to be prey. This can range from rodents and next doors cat to large deer.</p>
<p>Consequently we suggest that any new pets be introduced while your dog is young. It is also a good idea to keep your Weimaraner secure when outdoors. Chasing or attacking other animals and pets can result in serious injury to them and to your dog, not to mention the possible legal implications.</p>
<p><strong>Aggression</strong></p>
<p>Aggression is another side effect related to your dog’s hunting heritage.  Your Weimaraner may have a tendency to get aggressive towards things it sees as a threat to itself, or to you, for that matter. This tendency can be more pronounced in dogs that are not adequately socialized at a young age.</p>
<p>For example they may get easily agitated, overreact and attack new animals or people that enter their space.  I am not saying that this is common behavior, but it is possible and every Weimaraner owner should be aware of it.</p>
<p>To avoid having these Weimaraner problems that arise from aggression, it is always best to socialize your puppy at a very young age. They are best socialized by being left in the litter until around 12-14 weeks old. You then need to maintain a strong alpha presence in the household at all times. By showing your Weimaraner puppy that you are always in charge, they won’t feel the need to be aggressive because they know that you will deal with any issues that arise.</p>
<p><strong>Separation Anxiety</strong></p>
<p>Weimaraners as a breed are more likely than most dogs to show signs of separation anxiety. This behavior usually arises when you give your dog lots of attention by “saying goodbye” when you leave or “hello” when you come home. Your dog may begin to bark whenever you’re away, or it might start up more destructive behaviors like pulling hair; excessive chewing that can break teeth or digging and scratching their paws.  They may also go to the toilet in the house.</p>
<p>Clearly this can be a major issue. So for Weimaraner problems with anxiety, you need to teach your dog from the time it is a puppy that it will not receive attention before, or when, you are leaving or returning home. Make sure everyone in the family treats your dog the same way because it only takes one person saying goodbye to start your dog’s anxiety responses off.</p>
<p><strong>Neuroses </strong></p>
<p>Apart from the issues mentioned above, Weimaraners can also grow neurotic to little sounds, eating, scratching, digging and a range of other typical dog behaviors. The cause of these responses is usually loneliness, boredom and/or lack of exercise.</p>
<p>To remain physically and perhaps more importantly, mentally healthy, your Weimaraner needs around 2hrs of exercise a day. You really have to spend at least 2-3 hours per day with your dog either training or playing to meet its needs for companionship and exercise.</p>
<p>If you feel that you cannot spend this amount of time at home with your dog, especially during the first 1-2 years, you may have to think about a different breed that can tolerate more time alone. The addition of a second dog for company can help, but they will still need to at least 1-2 hours of play/exercise per day.</p>
<p>While Weimaraner problems are much the same as any dog problems, they must be addressed early or they can quickly escalate into serious issues. Primarily you must be able to spend time with your Weimaraner, this is essential. Make sure you address any aggression and build a strong alpha relationship early and your dog will be a happy and healthy companion for life.<br />
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		<title>Weimaraner Dog Training Biting</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 04:41:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some dog owners find that during their Weimaraner dog training biting may be an issue of some concern. It can be quite stressul making sure you are able to stop biting behavior altogether. Early biting is often just annoying or obnoxious, but as your dog ages it can start to become a danger to you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.trainingweimaraner.com/go/dog1" target="_blank"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-248" title="Weimaraner Headshot Biting Banner" src="http://www.trainingweimaraner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Weimaraner-Headshot-Biting-Banner.png" alt="" width="268" height="266" /></a>Some dog owners find that during their Weimaraner dog training biting may be an issue of some concern. It can be quite stressul making sure you are able to stop biting behavior altogether. Early biting is often just annoying or obnoxious, but as your dog ages it can start to become a danger to you and others. If your Weimaraner shows biting behavior you need to act quickly to stop it altogether.</p>
<p><strong>Stopping Biting In Puppies</strong></p>
<p>The easiest time to put a stop to biting is when your dog is still a puppy. Weimaraner puppies under six months old can be trained out of biting easily because this is still their formative stage of development.</p>
<p>A common issue here is that when young puppies nip at your hands, many people assume that they are only playing or teething and that this is OK behavior. What your pup is actually doing is learning to use its teeth to assert its dominance in the pack. To stop this developing into a problem you must address it as early as possible.</p>
<p>The best way to stop biting in your puppy is to mimic what would happen to your pup in an actual litter. When your pup bites, give it a light nip on the neck and make a loud whining sound to show that it hurts. You can also replace your hand with a toy to help show the pup that biting others is not acceptable behavior. If you continue to have problems stopping the nipping then I advise you go to obedeince classes or get hold of a trainer.</p>
<p><strong>Stopping Biting at One Year</strong></p>
<p>Once a Weimaraner puppy is let to show that it is in charge of the pack by nipping and biting, it will begin to move to play biting at around one year of age. Various things can make this situation worse. You need to immediately stop any physical games or dominance related play like tug of war or wrestling with your dog.</p>
<p>In addition to this you need to provide stronger boundaries by limiting your dogs run of your house and perhaps introduce crate training if you have not already done so. An obedience training program would also be very useful at this point.</p>
<p><strong>Stopping Biting In an Adult Weimaraner</strong></p>
<p>Stopping biting behavior once your Weimaraner becomes an adult is more difficult. If your dog has been allowed to continue biting then it will eventually evolve into a greater problem. Your Weimaraner will want to maintain its position as pack leader and may &#8220;turn&#8221; on you to achieve this. Remember this is natural dog behavior.</p>
<p>If nipping or biting occurs at any time after your weimaraner is one year old then you need to get professional help immediately. This situation is dangerous because your dog may decide to assert its pack dominance unexpectedly by attacking.</p>
<p>In order to stop a Weimaraner from developing biting problems later on in life it is best to begin training as early as possible. Apart from a very few dogs with disease or disorders, Weimaraners that bite in adulthood were simply not treated correctly as puppies and they could and should have had this behavior easily resolved.<br />
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		<title>Crate Training Schedule For Your Weimaraner</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Paul Jamieson Want to set up a crate training schedule for your Weimaraner? Then you are in good company! Every year, hundreds of Weimaraner owners all over the country start crate training to house their dogs in a crate or a small room when they are away from the house. Crate training can reduce [...]]]></description>
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<p>Want to set up a crate training schedule for your Weimaraner? Then you are in good company! Every year, hundreds of Weimaraner owners all over the country start crate training to house their dogs in a crate or a small room when they are away from the house. Crate training can reduce your dog’s separation anxiety (a must for Weimaraners), and help to stop destructive behaviors and excessive barking. Crates are also invaluable tools for house breaking puppies and will help to make life easier if your Weimaraner is always sleeping on your bed or couch. Now I know some of us are happy with their dog sleeping in the same bed and Weimaraners will want to do this as they develop very close attachments to their owners. However, for many owners it is a problem and a crate training schedule offers the solution.</p>
<p><strong>The Value of a Crate to Your Weimaraner</strong></p>
<p>You need to know that most Weimaraners will love their crates! In a natural setting, (ie: in the wild) your dog will seek out a small, safe place for protection and warmth. A crate provides this environment for them and gives your dog a safe place that is theirs alone. Weimaraners that live in large open spaces can often have problems because they cannot tell where their “home” is and are likely to become anxious through trying to maintain control over the entire area.</p>
<p><strong>How to Crate Train a Weimaraner</strong></p>
<p>It is best to start a crate training schedule while your dog is still a puppy. A puppy will adapt much more quickly than an adult dog and if it has had no other options apart from the crate then there will be no reason for it to become upset at all. </p>
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<p>Ideally, the crate should be put in a room like a family or living room where people will always be. When you go to sleep, bring the crate into your bedroom to provide your Wiemaraner with your safe presence at night.   After a month to six weeks, you can begin to leave the crate in one place, but to begin with, keep them safe and calm by remaining close by.</p>
<p>Be sure to provide your Weimaraner puppy with a clean and comfortable place to sleep. Give them some water and a toy for playing with.  The crate need only be large enough for your dog to sleep in. Provided your dog can turn around in their crate it will be comfortable for them and give them a sense of safety. Remember it is not restricting them or hurting them! If it is too big, big  enough for your pup to walk around inside it then your puppy might decide to make a mess.</p>
<p>Begin your crate training by leaving your puppy in the crate for no more than an hour or two at a time.  As your dog grows older, you may increase the crate time to mimic a day at work or a full night’s sleep. When you are first learning how to set up a crate training schedule it can be tempting to get your dog out if they show any signs of distress. This will only reinforce to your pup that they will receive attention if they make a fuss. Always wait until your Weimaraner pup has stayed quiet for at least 5 minutes, then you can give them attention and even a food reward so they learn that they have done what you wanted. </p>
<p>If you apply a proper crate training schedule to your Weimamraner you will drastically reduce the likelihood that your dog will become anxious, loud or destructive when you leave the house. Doing this sooner rather than later is best as a puppy will adapt more quickly and this will less stressful for all concerned.<br />
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		<title>Training a Weimaraner: 5 Easy Weimaraner Training Tips</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Paul Jamieson If you have decided to take on the responsibility of training a Weimaraner, it really helps to understand some general concepts about dog training. A key concept in Weimaraner training tips is about knowing what your Weimaraner actually needs from you in a training situation, and then learning how to give it [...]]]></description>
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<p>If you have decided to take on the responsibility of training a Weimaraner, it really helps to understand some general concepts about dog training. A key concept in Weimaraner training tips is about knowing what your Weimaraner actually needs from you in a training situation, and then learning how to give it to them. First up, you need to avoid a common but false assumption that your dog is smarter than he really is.  In fact, your Weimaraner simply just reacts to you.  Your dog is an animal with animal instincts and wants to be accepted as part of the pack.  Accordingly, if you need to change any of their behavior, you need to focus on changing how they express their instincts rather than scolding or yelling at them because your dog cannot understand what you are saying and becomes confused and anxious. This anxious state is one to be avoided, especially with Weimaraners who are often prone to anxiety.</p>
<h4>Core Tips for Training a Weimaraner</h4>
<p>When starting to train your canine companion, there are a few basic concepts that can make training a Weimaraner much easier all round and every Weimaraner owner should think about using the following simple but effective ideas.</p>
<p><strong>1. </strong><strong>The Alpha Dog Role</strong> &#8211; The single most important Weimaraner training tip relates to the rank or position you hold in the Weimaraners domain. It is your responsibility to show your Weimaraner that you are the pack leader and are always in control of their environment. This allows your dog to relax, stop worrying about their own safety, and follow your commands. Remember your dog doesn’t know what you want unless you tell them, and they are not capable of understanding what you’re saying without a clear, practised command.</p>
<p><strong>2. Crate Training</strong> – Using a crate gives your Weimaraner a special place to call their own and also relates to a den which is the natural shelter for dogs. They will come to love their crate! You will need to ensure you stay at home with your dog in their crate so they get accustomed to it. Make sure you do not use the crate for punishment and it can assist with house breaking, reducing barking and alleviating anxiety issues if they arise.</p>
<p><strong>3. Leash Training</strong> – The majority of Weimaraners with leash issues are usually allowed to run around outside and pull. When using a leash, you need to teach your Weimaraner to reach a relaxed, controlled state. By doing this your dog will be able to respond to commands rather than expressing their excitement by pulling. Whenever your Weimaraner starts to pull the leash, immediately stop to sit and wait before starting to walk again. It will not take long for them to associate the sensation of pulling with the stopping of their walk!</p>
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<p><strong>4. Obedience Training</strong> – Obedience classes can offer some of the best Weimaraner training tips you’ll ever get.  If you have just got your new puppy or are experiencing trouble controlling your older Weimaraner, it may be worthwhile considering getting to an obedience class as a supplement to training at home. These classes help new owners to take up and maintain the alpha dog role in the house by displaying control over your new pup and giving them clear, specific commands.</p>
<p><strong>5. The Importance of Consistency</strong> – Consistency and repetition is the one single thing that all Weimaraner training tips share. Weimaraners are intelligent dogs and will learn quickly, however they always learn best in response to a consistent and repeated command.  For example if you only ask them to sit before a walk occasionally, rather than every time, they will tend to become confused and anxious and will begin to ignore your commands. Once you decide on a rule, you must remain consistent with it and make sure everyone else in your household does to. Good training can often be just as hard or harder for you as it is for your dog! However the benefits of having a well-trained Weimaraner make it really worthwhile</p>
<p>Lastly but definitely not least, you should have fun with training a Weimaraner! They love to learn and this interaction strengthens the bonds between you.  Your dog will rely on you for most everything, so you need to have healthy training sessions as a part of your day along with regular exercise. Remember that your Weimaraner is reliant on you so take on the role of alpha owner and you will be rewarded with a loving and well behaved companion.<br />
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		<title>Weimaraner Barking: 3 Tips To Better Barking Training</title>
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<p>There is really only so much barking training you can do to stop your Weimaraner barking altogether. After all, dogs are hard wired to bark! Despite hundreds of years of breeding the need to express their feelings and wants through barking remains an innate and often urgent desire in most dogs. Barking occasionally from excitement or if they feel threatened is natural behaviour in Weimaraners and is to be expected. Barking only becomes a problem if it is prolonged, or occurs frequently and unnecessarily. That is when you need help with barking training.</p>
<p>However, if it is a problem then you can stop your Weimaraner barking – but you will have to understand 2 main points. The first is why the dog is barking and the second is what types of barking you can actually control.</p>
<p><strong>The Reasons for Weimaraner Barking</strong></p>
<p>A dog may begin barking for a variety of reasons. As I mentioned above some of these reasons are perfectly natural responses and can be tolerated to an extent. However some are not so natural and should not occur if your dog&#8217;s environment is good. Below is a list of reasons for why your Weimaraner might initiate barking.</p>
<p>Raising an alarm (something has alarmed them or you)<br />
Territorial barking<br />
Barking in greeting of the other pack members<br />
Barking when injured or ill<br />
Barking to seek attention<br />
Barking from a sense of frustration (e.g.: needing exercise)<br />
Barking compulsively (In Weimaraners this barking is mostly associated with separation anxiety)</p>
<p>What is evident here is that barking is a major part of your dog’s identity. It is not possible to stop your Weimaraner barking entirely. In fact the expression of barking at appropriate times relieves your dog of stress and must be tolerated to an extent. It is the problem barking we need to address with barking training.</p>
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<p><strong>How to Stop Problem Weimaraner Barking</strong></p>
<p>When your Weimaraner refuses to stop barking, you need to first check out whether the continued barking is justified or warranted. There could be good grounds for it such as an intruder or another animal in their space. However, 90 percent of the time prolonged barking is excessive and in order to control it you need to ask yourself 3 key questions:</p>
<p>What is your Weimaraner barking at?<br />
At what time does your dog bark?<br />
And is the barking started by a specific trigger?</p>
<p>Remember that you must not start out by yelling at your Weimaraner to stop barking. While the barking might stop this way (although not always), the underlying issue has not been dealt with. For example if your dog is barking to protect its territory, they might stop barking but the territorial problem remains. Your Weimaraner will not know what your message is. Actually this negative reinforcement can lead to other forms of aggression coming out when your dog feels threatened, rather than just barking.</p>
<p>To counteract this response it is best to create an environment where your dog does not have to feel the urge to protect its territory. Again, barking training starts by you taking control and being the alpha pack leader. You do this by showing your Weimaraner that you are the alpha dog in charge of the space. The next thing to do is reduce the likelihood of your dog being alarmed. Do this by erecting a fence that your dog cannot see through and make sure your blinds are drawn so they don’t see through to the street.</p>
<p><strong>Weimaraner Barking Due To Anxiety</strong></p>
<p>If you don&#8217;t already know, Weimaraners are particularly susceptible to anxiety. This is part of their breeding heritage. They form very strong bonds with their masters and may bark continuously when you are away because they feel unsafe until you return. Often, this behaviour is reinforced by you rewarding your dog with attention when you first return home. Your Weimaraner is excited at your return and you give them your attention immediately. This is a powerful message to your dog to keep barking until you return! To stop this behaviour, you need to ignore your dog for around 10-15 minutes when you first get home rather than giving them a reward. As a result you will stop them making an association between barking, your return and attention.</p>
<p>Lastly, you can teach your Weimaraner how to speak out and how to be quiet. You need to devise a command that controls the barking behaviour. In this way your dog will learn controlled barking. The benefit here is that your Weimaraner will still alert you by barking if there is a good reason, but will be able to be quiet at command.</p>
<p>If you use barking training to control your dogs behaviour early then you won’t have to worry about your Weimaraner barking all day or in unnecessary situations, and you won’t have your neighbours complaining on your doorstep!</p>
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		<title>Training Weimaraners: Stopping Aggressive Behaviours In Your Dog</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Aug 2010 05:08:24 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>There may be many reasons for aggressive behaviors showing up when training Weimaraners. They can result from a dominance issue between you and your dog, or possibly from a trigger event during your Weimaraner’s puppyhood that was not appropriately sorted out at the time. An attack from another dog can also be a cause of aggression. No matter what the cause, I can only advise that you address the issue as quickly as you can.  Allowing aggressive behavior to remain over a long period of time makes changing the behavior much more difficult and can be dangerous, to you, other people and to your dog.</p>
<p>You must remember when training Weimaraners that they were bred as hunting dogs and they are powerful, smart, and athletic.  However they can also be wonderful household pets provided they receive proper training and are able to get enough exercise. Unlike some other dogs bred for hunting such as Labradors and Retrievers, Weimaraners can be quite aloof towards new people. They can be protective of their family (pack) and also become somewhat territorial over time. Because of this tendency they must be fully socialized when young to stop them becoming aggressive. If your Weimaraner becomes frightened or angered, the tail will probably point upward and the hair could rise up down the centre of its back, the dog’s iris and pupil of their eye may possibly also dilate (ie: get bigger).</p>
<p>Starting Early: The Source of Aggressive Behavior in Weimaraners</p>
<p>Aggression in your Weimaraner can start from 6 weeks of age and this the crucial time for your puppy to experience lots of socialization with other dogs. This process takes place best with their own litter and should continue on at least until the puppy reaches 14 weeks old.  This is not a hard rule however, and socialisation should never really stop!  Consequently it is best to:</p>
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<li> never remove a puppy from its litter before it reaches eight weeks of age</li>
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<li> Don&#8217;t discipline your puppy harshly up to 10 weeks old and always treat your Weimaraner puppy gently during this period.</li>
<li>Do not use hitting, yelling loudly or any other harsh treatment or punishment as this can breed aggressive behavior over time. Remember your Weimaraner is a sporting dog and may respond to your harsh treatment with aggression!</li>
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<p>You can see from the article so far that a Weimaraner needs to have been properly socialized with people and other dogs by the time he reaches 14 weeks to avoid any future aggression issues. Weimaraners are bred to be hunting dogs and may often show aggression in order to be dominant over other dogs, typically those of the same sex.  They have also been known to seize cats and other fleeing creatures, including livestock like sheep or wildlife such as deer. This is because of their strong instinct to chase. It is worthwhile remembering that this breed is perfectly capable of seriously injuring or killing other animals. This can occur especially if there are problems with breeding, socializing, training, and or other handling mismanagement.</p>
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<p>In addition, Weimaraners are more prone to aggression if they have not been spayed or neutered. However, the dog’s environment is the most important factor in creating aggressive behavior in Weimaraners. A Weimaraner that has been frightened or attacked at some time, or is in restricted or poor living conditions, has been treated harshly or has not been properly socialized is at a much greater risk of developing aggressive behavior as it gets older.</p>
<p>Some aggressive behavior such as biting, growling or posturing is often the result of a training Weimaraner testing for pack dominance. This grows from the dog’s instinctual need to establish a pecking order in the pack. You will want to establish your dominance at a young age and maintain that position throughout the Weimaraner’s adolescence to ensure your dog doesn’t get a chance to take control of the household.</p>
<p>Stopping and Controlling Aggressive Behavior in Weimaraners</p>
<p>If your Weimaraner exhibits aggressive behavior after it has reached sexual maturity, around 14 months of age, and especially after it has been neutered, you should deal with the problem immediately. First, make sure you have established yourself as the pack leader. See my <strong><a href="http://www.trainingweimaraner.com/free-ebook-offer/" target="_blank">free Ebook “how to be the alpha dog”</a> </strong>to do this. Don’t reward your Weimaraner for aggressive behavior, even if it has been frightened (especially in this case).</p>
<p>Train your Weimaraner to respond to your commands, control feeding and walking times, and make sure the dog has a strong leader in the house. By deferring to your dog you are effectively allowing it take the lead. To feel that it is your master. If you do this, the Weimaraner may show stronger aggression toward other dogs and other people. If your Weimaraner is defensive-aggressive, they may strike out at a person in fear. This can be a result of inadequate socialization. It is a good idea to keep them away from small children (which they may see as direct threats) and get to a training session or contact an animal behaviorist who can help you to slowly acclimatize your dog to a social atmosphere.</p>
<p>Aggressive behavior in training Weimaraners is a common problem that many owners have, but it can be managed and controlled, even as your dog gets older. If your dog’s aggression ever turns to violence, you will need to consider paying for a professional trainer to intervene before your Weimaraner is held responsible for someone being injured. <script src="http://forms.mailpush.com/form/33/990399633.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br />
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Aug 2010 00:51:10 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Weimaraners are an elite purebred strain of hunting dog. They are a friendly and alert dog, also loving and full of energy. Weimaraners are courageous, athletic, and intelligent, but can also be stubborn. So, Weimaraner puppy training may be quite a chore if your pup is particularly stubborn or adventurous inside your house. An obedient breed, the Weimaraner will try to take the upper hand if not correctly socialised and trained from an early age. You must display to them, through absolute consistency that you mean what you say.</p>
<p><strong>Selecting Your Pup</strong></p>
<p>Once you choose your Weimaraner pup, keep in mind just what has gone into this breed. Weimaraners are prone to a few issues, the first is a digestive syndrome called bloat. The stomach can twist and swell and this can be life threatening.  They can have eye diseases, bone and joint issues, some bleeding problems, and cancers that will make this breed a bit risky in the well-being department. Choose a puppy that is at least eight weeks old, friendly, and not aggressive. Make sure it is in great health with a vet, to check out any wellness issues that a Weimaraner might have.</p>
<p>Weimaraner puppy training should start as soon as you bring your puppy home, but only if the dog is old actually old enough and has been appropriately socialized. If the pup isn&#8217;t yet 10 weeks old or if it has not been correctly socialized with people and other dogs, make certain you do this first to prevent the creation of any excessive aggression issues.</p>
<p><strong>Weimaraner Puppy Training</strong></p>
<p>As soon as your pup has reached the right age, begin your teaching with fundamental housetraining. Weimaraners may be specifically stubborn at a young age, so it can be highly recommend you use crate instruction and are around home as often as feasible throughout house breaking. It will take slightly longer than usual to finalize the housebreaking process, but once they are broken in, a Weimaraner is very careful to not violate its home.</p>
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<p>Once you have started training your pup and you have established the basic rules, you need to create yourself as the alpha dog, the pack leader. Start to train your Weimaraner pup not to bite or nip making use of toys and a clear whining sound to show that it hurts if they do bite. Don&#8217;t permit your puppy to jump on the couch and never let it sleep in your bed. The crate should be employed as much as possible in these early months as you stretch out how long the puppy can stay in there. Remember that Weimaraners are really prone to separation anxiety and will desire to be with you at all times.</p>
<p>Weimaraner puppy teaching must move into the obedience phase between 3 and 6 months with a focus on fundamental commands like lying down, sitting, staying, focusing on you, coming when called, waiting inside doors and not pulling about the leash. You will discover that a Weimaraner is extremely adept at picking up on these cues, but may not initially wish to follow your lead due to its strong nature. The Weimaraner thrives on exercise and obedience teaching. Weimaraners are generally great with kids, but may not be appropriate for smaller kids because of their tendency to knock a child down inside the course of play. They also may knock over elderly people or children by accident. Early training to sit by means of positive reinforcement is critical to prevent jumping in the future. Young Weimaraners will excel at all dog sports and are very proficient hunters and trackers. Without the stimulation of these activities, both physical and mental, this breed is likely to become bored, and this boredom can lead to destructiveness and depression.</p>
<p><strong>Utilizing Weimaraner Pup Teaching to Protect Them</strong></p>
<p>Weimaraners are innately curious and courageous in nature, so they will want to explore everywhere and anywhere they can! So train them early to not chase cars, to stop at the curb and to make certain they don’t run away from you in public. By no means take a Weimaraner off its leash until you can be sure it&#8217;ll return upon being called and not run too far from you. The risks of this are higher with Weimaraners than with several other dog breeds.</p>
<p>When you initially get your new friend, proper Weimaraner puppy training may seem a bit tougher than you might have thought, but it is well worth the effort.  After a while you’ll realise that a Weimaraner is loyal, intelligent, and fun loving.  They are occasionally called the Velcro dog since they will stubbornly remain by your side, follow your guidelines and stay clean indoors. But only should you lay down the law early, be the unquestionable leader, and make certain they stick to your instructions for the future.</p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.trainingweimaraner.com/go/dog1g" target="_blank"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-195" title="WEimaraner Separation Anx. Banner" src="http://www.trainingweimaraner.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/WEimaraner-Separation-Anx.-Banner.png" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></a>By Paul Jamieson</p>
<p>A common problem that arises in Weimaraner training is a particularly severe form of separation anxiety. More than a lot of other breeds of dog, Weimaraners require lots of companionship and do not like being left alone for long periods of time. Their anxiety at being separated from you can manifest itself whenever you go to leave your dog. The symptoms can range from barking or whining when you leave the house to destructive chewing, drooling, urinating, or incessant barking that can last for hours.</p>
<p><strong>The Sources of Weimaraner Separation Anxiety</strong></p>
<p>As we know, dogs are pack animals. Because of their sense of attachment to the pack leader they may grow agitated or panicked when you leave the house.  This is because they imagine a loss of pack order that can affect their survival. However, although they may not like you leaving, there is no specific reason they should become so upset.  In fact, their increasing anxiety usually results from them associating specific actions you take prior to leaving and when you return. For example; you may give them extra attention just before leaving, and you may follow the same routine every day. This allows your dog to anticipate your departure, become anxious in a way that is reinforced daily, resulting in a dog that is unable to control their anxiety whenever you go to leave.</p>
<p><strong>Reducing Weimaraner Separation Anxiety</strong></p>
<p>Here are some of the easiest methods to help reduce your Weimaraner’s separation anxiety.</p>
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<li>Changing Routine – By changing your morning routine you can stop your dog from associating your usual activities with leaving/anxiety. Get up and get dressed at different times. Your Weimaraner can quickly learn to relate the sound of your alarm clock going off to the process of you leaving. Take your keys down before you leave and wait for a while. These small variations to your routine will help to reduce your dog’s pre-leaving anxiety.</li>
<li>Don’t Reinforce – You are only reinforcing the anxious behavior if you pet your Weimaraner when you leave or give them extra attention when you arrive home. A simple way to ease separation anxiety is to take away the clear association between them getting attention when you come and go.<br />
You can try ignoring them for the first 10-15 minutes after you arrive home and don’t give them attention when you leave.  You will have to remain strong especially when they whine and appear sad.</li>
<li>You can also practice this: put them in a separate room, then leave and return at intervals or use crate training for the same purpose.</li>
<li>Build up to longer intervals – Start with leaving for very short periods of only a few seconds or minutes and then return. The anxiety is relieved by changing your Weimaraners expectations about how long you will be away and your return. Once they realize that you return each time you leave, you can then extend the time that you are away without the associated anxiety.</li>
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<p><strong>You’re Not a Mean Master!</strong></p>
<p>By firmly following the rules above you are not being cruel to your dog! Actually you are really helping them to feel relaxed. They learn that you are always coming back whenever you leave and that you are the pack leader and in charge of their domain. This allows them to feel safe and not feel anxious.  By reducing their separation anxiety you are improving their physical and emotional health.</p>
<p>Finally, if your Weimaraner displays chronic or severe anxiety, I recommend that you address it straight up. Even if the symptoms are only mild, training can help them not to associate your leaving with a loss of pack order and will lead to a happier and healthier dog in the longer term.<br />
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<p><span style="color: #660000;">At Training Weimaraner I have set out to help you find the quickest and easiest ways to be successful with training your Weimaraner.  Weimaraners are smart, powerful and athletic dogs that can also make wonderful household pets provided they receive proper training and adequate exercise.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #660000;">Feel free to check out the valuable information on my site. There are articles with tips from experts on training Weimaraners; help with Weimaraner puppy training; and also help dealing with the level of separation anxiety that Weimaraners are often susceptable to - just to name a few of the topics covered.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #660000;">Overall I have tried to address most of  the major issues that can arise as you begin training a Weimaraner.  Or better still, download your FREE Ebook <strong>&#8220;How To Be The Alpha Dog&#8221;</strong> below:<script src="http://forms.mailpush.com/form/02/1195322502.js" type="text/javascript"></script></span></p>
<h3><span style="color: #660000;">Weimaraner Training</span></h3>
<p><span style="color: #660033;">It is best to start training your Weimaraner puppy early, but not too soon (see my article on </span><span style="color: #000080;"><a href="http://www.trainingweimaraner.com/weimaraner-puppy-training-best-early-training-tips" target="_blank">Weimaraner Puppy Training</a></span><span style="color: #660033;"><a href="http://www.trainingweimaraner.com/weimaraner-puppy-training-best-early-training-tips" target="_blank"> </a>about this). If your dog is already an adult then your Weimaraner training will be a little more difficult but definitely doable!</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #660000;">Weimaraners were specifically bred as hunting dogs and they often need some special attention or they can end up becoming a problem dog. Early success in training leads to happy and healthy Weimaraners and happy owners! </span><span style="color: #660000;">In fact your Weimaraner&#8217;s hunting dog heritage is what makes them such  loyal companions.  However it can also lead to difficulties if they are not well socialized as puppies, not provided with adequate exercise and especially if they are not shown a clear alpha leader in their owner. </span><span style="color: #660000;">And thats where I can help you to be the ALPHA dog &#8211; and also be the best for you and your Weimaraner.  </span></p>
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