Older Dogs: Tips For Successful Weimaraner Training

Due to the popular adage "you can't teach old dog new tricks", it is not uncommon if you will come across some people who think that with older weimaraners, it's not possible to attain successful weimaraner training. Indeed, it can be hard and confusing at times but not impossible. Dogs, no matter what age, are capable of learning provided that training activities are programmed or designed to suit 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 early as possible to avoid problems from occurring. However, if you adopted an adult dog from the dog shelter or inherited one from a friend or family member, there's no need to worry about this pet's behavior since there are many ways you may want to take into account in order to have a well-behaved adult weimaraner.

Before you utilize any training approach, it is best to learn more about that particular dog's background first. Is he potty trained? Does he responds well to obedience commands? Is he terrified of a particular thing or showing signs of aggression? What is the main reason his previous owner abandoned him? These are examples of the queries you should ask in order to evaluate your dog's condition, ability to learn and training methods that would suit him best.

Be aware that training a healthy young dog differs from training an adult dog that's probably affected by health problems due to old age. Slowing down, motion-triggered pains, cannot climb the stairs and getting tired very easily are some of the things you should consider before deciding what weimaraner training strategy to utilize.

With an older weimaraner, training that involves hard work and arduous activities must be avoided as much as possible. Running and walking, jumping, retrieving, obstacle course and the likes must be carried out in short periods of time, if you can't completely avoid. Instead of 15 to 20-minute session, reduce it to 5 to 10 minutes each session. If you used to throw a ball twenty times to your young dog, lessen it to three or five throws only with your old dog. Restoration phase between sessions need to be longer too.

Just like with young dogs, using treat is also important during weimaraner training. However, providing treat should be minimized so as 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 must be utilized instead.

Another thing you ought to take into account is your pet's hearing condition. Sometimes, a dog is not obeying commands simply because he cannot hear, not because he is being obstinate.

Successful training isn't impossible to achieve and there are people who can attest to that. You only have to understand and consider your pet's condition to ascertain whether or not that particular activity or strategy would be useful in helping you raise a well-behaved older dog with wide-set eyes.