RSSWeimaraner Training: Great tips on Teaching a Puppy to Walk On Leash
Aug 28
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When thinking about getting a weimaraner puppy, one thing that needs consideration is weimaraner training. As potential owner, it’s important that you evaluate yourself to find out whether or not you are able to provide the training this breed requires. Do you have time and enough knowledge to train the dog? Not only that! You also need to think about your financial resources as pet ownership in general may require you to spend your hard-earned money to pay for dog food, grooming and care needs in addition to training.
Once you are sure about your capability as dog owner, the next step you have to take is to find out more about this breed, particularly strategies on how to raise a well-mannered pet despite the reputation for being high-strung. After socialization and basic obedience, another important lesson every owner ought to teach this breed is to walk on leash. As a tough walker (yes, this breed requires long walk daily), learning how to walk the right way without having to get into trouble is essential.
Since the leash is always used with a collar, the initial step of weimaraner training to walk on leash is to get your pet accustomed to collar. Having something attached around the neck can be annoying to most dogs, much more if it’s attached to a leash that can prevent him from going anywhere he wants to go. Affix the collar and make sure that it is not too loose that can easily slip out of your pet’s head nor too tight to choke him. If he remains calm even with the collar on, reward him with a treat or praise. If he shows any sign of improper behavior like barking, don’t remove the collar right away otherwise he’ll believe that he only needs to bark in order to have that collar detached. Wait for him to calm down and give reward.
Once he’s used with the collar, attach a leash to it without holding or yanking to get him understand that the leash is not something to be frightened of. Allow him to walk around but be sure to supervise since the leash can get caught or entangled on anything. Attach the leash for short periods of time at first then gradually increase the time until he has got used to it completely.
On a beautiful morning (or perhaps afternoon), walk your puppy outside. Hold the leash on one hand and treat on the other. Begin with a few steps first and reward him for doing good. If your little puppy pulls on the leash, stop walking and let him sit or stay until he has calmed down. If he continue pulling on the leash as soon as you resume walking, it would be best to change path. If you keep on stopping and switching direction, he will eventually find out that both of you won’t be able to go anywhere. On top of that, rewarding him each time he walks beside you will give him the concept that he’ll be rewarded for doing that particular behavior thus will exhibit that behavior again.
After weimaraner training and before you take your weimaraner puppy out, ensure that he’s old enough to do so and most of all, he has completed the vaccinations needed in your area to prevent him from catching a disease. Furthermore, it is also crucial that you take into consideration the temperature outside. If necessary, bring drinking water with you or better yet, postpone your walking schedule if it seems like the temperature is too hot for him to bear.
Also, don’t forget to let him sniff from time to time. It makes walking more enjoyable!
Jan Gould has been sharing weimaraner training tips at her website. In order to get tips from her, feel free to check out her site dedicated to weimaraner training.
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