Weimaraner?

Question

Does anyone else out there have a Weimaraner and what's it's temperament like? Is he/she destroying your garden/digging holes/sulking/jumping like crazy etc etc????? Our's has actually calmed down (except for destroying the yard and digging holes everywhere), but overall is quite loving and much loved....

Answer 1

We have had two weimaraners. Our first just died last year at the age of ten (most don't live past 10 or 11). He was born with a heart defect, so after the corrective surgery he became a very calm dog, but thought he was a person. He slept on the beds no matter what we did, he tried to eat of off the tables, and he sat on the chairs/couches like a person.
Our weimaraner now is much more wild. He loves to dig in the yard (try putting cayanne pepper in the holes- your dog won't want to dig there again!), and, like our older one, thinks he is a person. He lets you know if you aren't paying attention to him by bringing you things such as the TV remote, he gets so excited when people come to the door he tries to jump on them, he refuses to sleep anywhere at night but on something resembling a bed, with his hed on the pillow and his legs under the blankets, and he'll get mad at you (and ignore you) if you have 'hurt his feelings.' He is a hand full, but he is extremely loving!! Just really keep on your dog about the bad habits- don't let him get away with jumping on people. Reward with treats, and try getting a Kong toy- ours loves it!

Answer 2

I don't generalize when it comes to breeds and personalities or temperaments. Yes, I have a Weimarener and he is more like a person than a dog. Seriously, he sits up straight, he gets his feelings hurt if you get mad at him for being bad, he's very loyal and gentle. I have not had a problem with digging and him destroying things (except when he gets in the window to look out and knocks my knick knacks off the window sil). Your dog is individual like you are and if he's doing things you don't approve of, then let him know. Scold him without physical punishment and be consistent. Consistency is key! He sounds adorable! Love on him or her!

Answer 3

Happy, loving cheerful, affectionate and very rambunctious. Intelligent, but can be highly opinionated and willful, therefore this breed should have firm, experienced training from the start. Quick to learn, but resistant to repetitive training. Reserved with strangers and sometimes combative with other dogs. Socialize them well at an early age. Protective on his own territory. Very brave and loyal, it has a strong prey instinct. Do not trust with small non-canine animals. This is definitely not a herding or farm dog. The Weimaraner needs to live indoors as a member of the family. He needs attention and companionship. If relegated to a kennel life or if left alone too much, he can become very destructive and restless. He is a natural protector. Weimaraners are often kind to children, but are not recommended for very young ones because they are energetic enough to accidentally knock a child down. Because this breed is so full of energy, the first thing they need to learn is sit, then praise only when sitting. This will prevent jumping in the future, as they are strong dogs and will knock over elderly or children by accident. This breed especially should not be hit to discipline, they become wary easily. Once they have a fear of someone/something, they look to avoid and training is all but impossible. They are so eager to please, and motivated by reward (food or praise) Once a trick is learned, the dog will leap to repeat for praise. Although they are often mistaken as dumb, because they have such focus, if the trick or owners request isn't their focus at the time, it will not occur! Spend a lot of time with short leash walk, next to you. If left to run ahead they will pull like a train. A loose prong collar, making sure the chain section is in the front, and only pull forward and down, with a quick release when walking. Do not use choke or prong to train, they become hopeless very quick and all is lost from this point. This breed likes to bark. Very hardy, with a good sense of smell, and a passionate worker, the Weimaraner can be used for all kinds of hunting.

Answer 4

The only experience that I had with a Weimaraner was one that was owned by a woman who had Alhzhimer's. This dog was very attached to its owner. Maybe too attached. He had a bad habit of biting people who came too close to his owner. (I was one of his victims.)

I am not saying that he was a bad dog, just a little too overprotective.

Answer 5

some dogs love to dig

Answer 6

It sounds like your dog is left outside?? If so, this is why he is so destructive. You have a sporting dog, they are bred to do a job. Yours had decided that since you aren't going to give him a job he'll give himself one--digging.

Get some training for your family and your dog.

Answer 7

I like ballpark weiners