Weimaraner Training: How To Be The Pack Leader

There are various factors known to influence weimaraner training. Training an intelligent dog can be more interesting but his obstinate personality can delay desirable results from occurring. The owner's attitude affects the training progress too. Apart from being determined and consistent, you have to exhibit confidence in order 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 is 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 structure, in which the alpha 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 prefers 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. Thus instead of being in a pack of four-legged canines, many have already learned to accept 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 difficult at times for this doesn't happen naturally. You have to be confident and firm enough for your dog to see you as a capable leader who will not only control him but also provide protection to him should the need arise.

To show your authority over your dog, here are a few suggestions you might want to think about:

Be the first on everything.

Since the pack leader gets to eat first or walk ahead of the other members of the pack, it's just right that you adopt this routine. Always go first when going through the door, walking or going up and down the stairs. When you're walking your dog outdoors, don't allow him to walk ahead of you. He must be beside or behind you instead.

Call your dog to come to you.

When it's time to walk or you need 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.

Allot time for everything.

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

Never tolerate his whims.

There will come a time when your weimaraner would plead for food or bark to go out of the house. Never cave in to all his whims even if those puppy eyes can take your heart away. You are the leader so you are the one who decides when to eat or when and where you should 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 permit your dog on your bed but he must only stay in the bottom and not push you out of the way.