| Weimaraners' have been coined with the title "dog with | | | | stages of puppy training are not good enough to |
| a human brain," indicating their vast level of intelligence. | | | | prevent him from running into the street and possibly |
| While this breed is one that is naturally smart, if you | | | | being injured. |
| have a Weimaraner puppy, he must still undergo at | | | | The sit and stay command is a basic one you should |
| least the basic levels of obedience training, just like any | | | | incorporate into your Weimaraner puppy training goals |
| other breed. This will ensure he is pleasant to be | | | | as well. As you teach the sit command, begin by |
| around and safe around children and other dogs. | | | | observing your pup and when he begins the act of |
| These dogs are smart, but they will not pick up on | | | | sitting by himself, make sure the "sit" command is given |
| even the most basic puppy training commands unless | | | | quickly and praise him when his rear touches the floor. |
| you go through the motions of training them properly. | | | | This will make actual training sessions go naturally |
| The come command is one of the most important you | | | | smoother as he is already familiar with the word. The |
| can teach any dog. Begin your training indoors where | | | | stay command should be taught in a similar manner to |
| there are few distractions. During your first few | | | | the come command. Begin with a leash in a quiet place |
| sessions with your puppy, keep him on a leash. Say his | | | | and gradually increase the difficulty of the situation. |
| name firmly to get his attention and gently pull the | | | | Once your dog knows sit and stay in the sitting |
| leash toward you. | | | | position, the down command is a good one to teach |
| When he approaches you due to the pulling leash and | | | | next. Let him smell a treat in one hand as you grasp |
| stands directly before you then this is when you praise | | | | his collar firmly with the other hand. Very gradually |
| him. Repeat these steps, gradually removing the leash | | | | transfer the doggie treat toward the floor and your |
| and moving to a more distracting location. Get your | | | | puppy should follow it with his head. When he gets |
| family involved to provide distractions rather than | | | | close to the floor, say the down command and praise |
| taking him to an unfenced area where the early | | | | him when he follows through. |