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Weimaraner Training: How To Be The Pack Leader
Author : Jan Gould
Submitted : 2011-09-29 07:49:39 Word Count : 504 Popularity: 3
Tags: weimaraner training, weimaraner, dog training, pet training, dogs, pets, animals
There are several factors known to influence weimaraner training. Training a smart dog can be more interesting but his obstinate attitude can delay desired results from occurring. The owner's attitude affects the training progress too. Apart from being determined and consistent, you must demonstrate confidence in order to establish your role as leader of the pack he must respect and obey.
So what makes the pack order so significant when it comes to training? It's because dogs are social animals. Prior to when they were domesticated and became popular household pets, dogs in the wild have been flourishing in groups. They follow a chain of command, wherein the leader is the one controlling the action of other animals in the pack. The alpha has more freedom than other members - gets to eat first, sleep wherever he prefers and give commands and expect the members to obey.
However, domesticated dogs have been taken out of this natural order and learned to thrive with people. Thus instead of being in a pack of four-legged canines, many have already learned to recognize their two-legged human companions as member of the pack too.
But how can an owner establish his role as the pack leader? Simple but can be difficult at times for this does not happen naturally. You need to be confident and firm enough for your dog to see you as a competent leader who will not only control him but also protect him if the need arise.
To show your authority over your pet, here are some suggestions you may want to take into account:
Be the first on everything.
Considering that the alpha gets to eat first or walk ahead of the other members of the pack, it is just right that you follow such routine. Always go first when going through the door, walking or going up and down the stairs. When you are walking your dog outside, don't let him walk ahead of you. He ought to be next to or behind you instead.
Call your dog to come to you.
When it's time to walk or you have to attach his collar or leash, call him to come to you rather than going to him yourself. The same is true during mealtime, playtime and in nearly every opportunity.
Set time for everything.
There should be schedule for feeding, potty breaks, exercise and even weimaraner training.
Avoid putting up with his whims.
There will come a time when your weimaraner would plead for food or bark to go out of the house. Never surrender to all his whims even if those puppy eyes melt your heart. You are the leader so you are the one who decides when to eat or when and where to go.
Your weimaraner ought to sleep in his bed, not in yours.
As mentioned, the alpha can sleep wherever he wants, more likely in the most comfortable area. You can allow your dog on your bed but he must only stay in the bottom and not push you out of the way.
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Jan Gould is an avid dog fan who loves to write weimaraner training articles. For more suggestions about weimaraner training, feel free to check out her site specifically dedicated to the breed.
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