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Weimaraner Training Tips For Older Dogs
Author : Jan Gould
Submitted : 2011-09-20 14:16:26 Word Count : 514 Popularity: 3
Tags: weimaraner training, weimaraner, dog training, pet training, dogs, animals, pets
Due to the well-known saying "you can't teach old dog new tricks", it's not unusual if you will run into some people who believe that with older weimaraners, it's not possible to achieve successful weimaraner training. Indeed, it can be difficult and complicated sometimes but not impossible. Dogs, no matter what age, are capable of learning provided that training activities are programmed or designed to match their age and condition.
The weimaraner is a highly athletic and trainable breed valued for their physical endurance and stamina thus the need to train them as soon as possible to prevent problems from occurring. However, if you adopted an adult dog from the shelter or inherited one from a friend or family member, there is no need to worry about this pet's behavior since there are several strategies you may want to take into consideration in order to have a well-behaved adult weimaraner.
Before utilizing any training method, it would be best to find out more about that particular dog's background first. Is he potty trained? Does he responds well to obedience commands? Is he afraid of a particular thing or showing signs of aggression? What's the reason his previous owner abandoned him? These are examples of the questions you need to ask in order to evaluate your dog's condition, ability to learn and training strategies that would suit him best.
Be aware that training a healthy young dog is different from training an old dog that's probably suffering from health issues caused by aging. Slowing, having pains during movement, can't climb the stairs and getting exhausted very easily are some of the things you should take into consideration before deciding what weimaraner training approach to utilize.
With an older weimaraner, training which involves hard work and strenuous activities should be avoided as much as possible. Running and walking, jumping, retrieving, obstacle course and the likes ought to be carried out in short periods of time, if you cannot totally avoid. Instead of 15 to 20-minute session, decrease it to 5 to 10 minutes each session. If you used to throw a ball twenty times to your young dog, reduce it to three or five throws only with your old dog. Recovery period between sessions ought to be longer too.
Just like with young dogs, using treat is also important during weimaraner training. However, providing treat should be minimized in order to prevent weight problems since old dogs with less active lifestyle gain weight easily and shed weight slowly hence increases the risk of obesity. To reward them, lots of praise and time to play should be utilized instead.
Another thing you should think about is your pet's hearing condition. Sometimes, a dog is not obeying commands simply because he cannot hear, not because he's being stubborn.
Successful training is not impossible to achieve and there are people who can attest to that. You just have to understand and consider your pet's condition to find out whether or not that particular activity or technique would be useful in helping you raise a well-behaved older dog with wide-set eyes.
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Being a weimaraner owner for many years, Jan Gould has a lot to share regarding weimaraner training. Check out her site for more information about this breed and weimaraner training in particular.
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