Weimaraner Training: How To Become The Pack Leader

There are many factors known to affect weimaraner training. Training a smart dog can be more interesting but his obstinate disposition can delay desirable results from occurring. The owner's attitude influences the training progress too. Apart from being determined and consistent, you need to 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 essential when it comes to training? It's because dogs are social animals. Before they were domesticated and became popular household pets, dogs in the wild have been thriving in groups. They follow a chain of command, wherein the alpha 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 wants and give orders and expect the members to obey.

However, domesticated dogs have been taken out of this natural order and learned to flourish with humans. 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 establish his role as the pack leader? Simple but can be tricky at times for this does not happen naturally. You ought 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 should the need arise.

To display your authority over your pet, here are some suggestions you may want to consider:

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's just right that you adhere to this routine. Always go first when going through the door, walking or going up and down the stairs. When you're walking your dog outside, don't let him walk in front of you. He must be beside or behind you instead.

Call your pet to come to you.

When it is 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 must 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 if those puppy eyes can take your heart away. You're the leader so you're the one who decides when to eat or when and where to go.

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

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