Weimaraner Training: Becoming The Pack Leader

There are several factors known to affect
weimaraner training. Training a smart dog can be
more fascinating but his obstinate character can
interrupt desirable results from occurring. The
owner's attitude affects the training progress
too. Apart from being determined and consistent,
you must demonstrate confidence so as to
establish your role as leader of the pack he
should respect and obey.

So what makes the pack order so important when
it comes to training? It is because dogs are
social animals. Well before they were
domesticated and became popular family pets,
dogs in the wild have been thriving in groups.
They follow a chain of command, in which the
leader is the one controlling the action of
other animals in the pack. The alpha enjoys more
freedom than other members - gets to eat first,
sleep wherever he wants and give commands and
expect the members to obey.

However, domesticated dogs have been taken from
this natural order and learned to flourish with
people. Hence instead of being in a pack of
four-legged canines, several have already
learned to consider their two-legged human
companions as member of the pack too.

But how can an owner confirm his role as the
pack leader? Simple but can be confusing at
times for this doesn't happen naturally. You
have to be confident and firm enough for your
dog to see you as a competent leader who will
not only control him but also provide protection
to him if the need arise.

To display your authority over your dog, here
are some suggestions you may want to think
about:

Be the first on everything.

Considering that the pack leader gets to eat
first or walk ahead of the other members of the
pack, it is just right that you adopt such
routine. Always go first when going through the
door, walking or going up and down the stairs.
When you're walking your dog outside, do not let
him walk ahead of you. He must be beside or
behind you instead.

Call your dog to come to you.

When it is time to walk or you need to attach
his collar or leash, call him to come to you
instead of going to him yourself. The same is
true during mealtime, playtime and in almost
every opportunity.

Allot time for everything.

There ought to be schedule for feeding, toilet
breaks, exercise and even weimaraner training.

Never tolerate his whims.

There will come a time when your weimaraner
would beg for food or bark to go out of the
house. Never give in to all his whims even
though those puppy eyes can take your heart
away. You are the leader so you're the one who
decides when to eat or when and where to go.

Your weimaraner must sleep in his bed, not in
yours.

As stated, the leader can sleep wherever he
wants, more likely in the most cozy spot. You
can allow your dog on your bed but he ought to
only stay at the bottom and not push you out of
the way.

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about weimaraner training. To help you achieve
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