When thinking about getting a weimaraner puppy, one thing that requires consideration is weimaraner training. As potential owner, it’s vital that you assess yourself to figure out whether or not you can provide the training this breed needs. Do you have time and sufficient knowledge to train the dog? Not only that! You also have 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 certain about your capacity 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 regardless of the reputation for being high-strung. After socialization and basic obedience, another vital lesson every owner must teach this breed is to walk on leash. As a tough walker (yes, this breed needs long walk daily), learning how to walk properly without having to get into trouble is important.

Since the leash is always used in combination with a collar, the first step of weimaraner training to walk on leash is to get your pet used to collar. Having something attached around the neck can be annoying to most dogs, much more if it is attached to a leash that can prevent him from going anywhere he wants to go. Attach the collar and make sure that it’s 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 undesirable behavior like barking, don’t remove the collar right away else he’ll think that he only needs to bark so as to have that collar removed. Wait for him to calm down and give reward.

Once he’s used with the collar, attach a leash to it without holding or pulling to get him understand that the leash isn’t something to be frightened of. Allow him to walk around but make 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 totally.

On a beautiful morning (or perhaps afternoon), walk your pup outside. Hold the leash on one hand and treat on the other. Start 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 the moment you resume walking, it would be best to change direction. If you keep on stopping and switching direction, he’ll eventually find out that both of you won’t be able to go anywhere. Additionally, rewarding him each time he walks beside you will give him the idea that he’ll be rewarded for doing that particular behavior thus will exhibit that behavior once more.

After weimaraner training and before you take your weimaraner puppy out, make sure that he is old enough to do so and most of all, he has completed the vaccinations required in your area to prevent him from catching a disease. Additionally, it’s also important to consider the temperature outside. If necessary, bring drinking water with you or better yet, put off your walking schedule if it seems like the temperature is too hot for him to bear.

Also, do not forget to let him sniff from time to time. It makes walking more fun!