The decision to purchase or adopt a Weimaraner puppy is not one to be taken lightly! Weimaraners are notoriously athletic and extremely energetic. They are ideal for people who jog or run regularly, those who have large yards in which to play with and exercise their dogs, or nature-lovers who plan to hike, camp, and explore with their new pet. Weimaraners can keep up with their humans even if they have the most active lifestyle imaginable, but can become very bored and depressed if not properly exercised. Boredom and depression in dogs can lead to many behavioral issues, including aggression and other destructive behaviors. If you do not lead an active lifestyle or do not have plenty of time to devote to a new household companion, the Weimaraner breed is not for you.

The first step in adopting any puppy or dog, Weimaraner or otherwise, is to research the kennel or breeder from which you are going to acquire your new pet. It is a good rule of thumb to avoid pet stores in general, as many pet stores sell dogs that are improperly bred or inbred, and this can result in severe health and temperament problems. If you choose to adopt your Weimaraner from a kennel or shelter, make sure that you are able to handle an adult dog and deal with any behavioral issues that may have developed in previous ownership. Many shelter dogs have been improperly trained, neglected, or even abused, and you will need to do some extra training work with your new friend to efficiently correct these behaviors. If you choose to purchase your new Weimaraner puppy from a breeder, you should do your research exactly as you would in any other large investment. Ask to speak to owners of pups sired by a potential breeder, verify bloodlines to ensure that there has been no inbreeding, and ask for AKC registration. All responsible and reputable breeders will be willing and happy to hand over this information. After all, it is there job to assure that your new pet will be a happy and health addition to your home!

If you are dead-set on having a pet Weimaraner, you should research the breed as much as possible prior to purchasing or adopting your new companion. Weimaraners, as such energetic and intelligent animals, need constant stimulation and lots of physical activity. Fortunately, this makes them ideal for various competitions. From being shown in the ring to taking part in agility, hunting, and obedience trials, Weimaraners excel at competition. The training process for these types of competitions not only provides you with a fantastic boding experience for you and your dog, but it will provide much of the necessary exercise and mental stimulation that Weimaraners so desperately need.

Basic temperament testing when going to look at litter of puppies is always a good idea, as well. Checking for responsiveness, attentiveness, and energy levels is a good indication of the train-ability of your future pup. If one puppy repeatedly ignores you while another wants to jump in your lap and play, it will tell you a lot about what kind of dog your new friend will become when he or she grows up! Pay close attention and do extensive research before acquiring any new puppy to ensure that you will have a happy, healthy pet that suits your lifestyle.

Probably by now, you have already decided the objectives of your Weimaraner training. As an all-purpose gun dog, it is expected that the Weimaraner is good in hunting at the same time protector of his family and territory. Thus Weimaraner training is usually aimed to create a hunting dog and a well-mannered four-legged member of the family.

What do you think is better than a reliably house trained Weimaraner dog? Having this elegant and noble yet with athletic appearance dog is a joy and pride to its owners. But having a reliably house trained one is way better.

Housebreaking, also called potty training or house training is one of the major concerns of most dog owners. Naturally, one cannot expect a dog to go straight to his owner and say “I need to go” or “I need to do this now or else I’ll stain your highly-valued rug you got from your last trip abroad.” As dog owner, it is your responsibility to see to it that the four-legged creature you brought home do what is appropriate, in a human’s perspective at least.

The first tip in housebreaking is to establish regular feeding schedule. So if you feed your dog thrice a day, you have to do this almost at the same time everyday. This process will help you establish your Weimaraner’s regular potty break. But how? 15 to 20 minutes after they ate or drank water, they usually pee or poop out. Thus you have to take your pet outside so as to avoid accident inside the house. Apart from every after meals, you also have to take him outside as soon as he wakes up in the morning, right after his naps, after taking him out of his crate, before bed time and if he whimpers in the night.

Another important tip is to watch out for signs indicating that he wants to do his thing. Restless behavior, heading toward a previously soiled spot, circling and sniffing the floor and/or digging at the floor are some signs indicating that it’s time you take him outside. Just be sure that you are always around to watch him to prevent the occurrence of mistakes.

And one more thing to remember, if you do not catch your puppy doing it, then you need not punish him for it. He will not understand that he is being punished for the mistake he did three hours ago. If caught in the act, do something to distract him – loud clap or the likes. Then take him out immediately to finish what he has started.

A reliably house trained Weimaraner is an indication that you successfully hurdled one important part of Weimaraner training.

Weimaraners’ have been coined with the title “dog with a human brain,” indicating their vast level of intelligence. While this breed is one that is naturally smart, if you have a Weimaraner puppy, he must still undergo at least the basic levels of obedience training, just like any other breed. This will ensure he is pleasant to be around and safe around children and other dogs. These dogs are smart, but they will not pick up on even the most basic puppy training commands unless you go through the motions of training them properly.

The come command is one of the most important you can teach any dog. Begin your training indoors where there are few distractions. During your first few sessions with your puppy, keep him on a leash. Say his name firmly to get his attention and gently pull the leash toward you.

When he approaches you due to the pulling leash and stands directly before you then this is when you praise him. Repeat these steps, gradually removing the leash and moving to a more distracting location. Get your family involved to provide distractions rather than taking him to an unfenced area where the early stages of puppy training are not good enough to prevent him from running into the street and possibly being injured.

The sit and stay command is a basic one you should incorporate into your Weimaraner puppy training goals as well. As you teach the sit command, begin by observing your pup and when he begins the act of sitting by himself, make sure the “sit” command is given quickly and praise him when his rear touches the floor. This will make actual training sessions go naturally smoother as he is already familiar with the word. The stay command should be taught in a similar manner to the come command. Begin with a leash in a quiet place and gradually increase the difficulty of the situation.

Once your dog knows sit and stay in the sitting position, the down command is a good one to teach next. Let him smell a treat in one hand as you grasp his collar firmly with the other hand. Very gradually transfer the doggie treat toward the floor and your puppy should follow it with his head. When he gets close to the floor, say the down command and praise him when he follows through.

Looking at a litter of cute little puppies makes it easy to look over the hard task of raising a good well-mannered dog. Choosing the puppy you take home is much simpler than actually managing and teaching the puppy and many people only come to realize that too late. How to Raise a Puppy You Can Live With is a well revised and expanded book that will help you do this with ease.

In this book you will learn:

o Choosing a Puppy

o Behavior: Environmental Factors

o The First Three Months

o The Breeder’s Responsibility

o Puppy Goes to a New Home

o Socialization Continues

o Domesticating Your Puppy

o Development from Three to Six Months

o The Importance of Personality

o Dog Signals Using Body Language

o Behavioral Problems

o The Rewards of Puppy Training

o The Second Six Months

How to Raise a Puppy You Can Live With is a book that is highly recommended for the new puppy owner, but it will also help the person who already has a dog. It teaches the importance for puppy owners to learn the basic rules and tricks to raising a dog. Not only does this book cover the physical aspects of the puppy, but it also covers the psychological.

If you are in the market for a cute puppy but don’t know the basics of raising one, this book needs to be on your shelf. How to Raise a Puppy You Can Live With is the book that you wish would come with the puppy package when you pick him up from the pet store.