• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Weimaraner Puppies

Weimaraner Puppies

Meet the Weimaraner Dog, a Great Hunting Companion!

  • Home
  • Puppies
    • Puppy Health
  • Adult Dogs
    • Blue Weimaraners
    • Vizslas
    • Weimaraner Health Problems
  • Seniors
    • Senior Health Problems
  • Dog Training
    • Behavior Problems
  • Hunting Dogs
  • Reviews
  • What’s New?
  • Free ebook
Home » Weimaraner Dog Training » Puppy Dog Training » Obedience Training for Puppies

February 13, 2014 by Steve B Leave a Comment

Obedience Training for Puppies

(Psst: The FTC wants me to remind you that this website contains affiliate links. That means if you make a purchase from a link you click on, I might receive a small commission. This does not increase the price you'll pay for that item nor does it decrease the awesomeness of the item. Linda)

Why Won’t My Weimaraner Listen To Me?

Obedience training for puppies begins early, and there are some very simple ways to get your Weinheimer puppy to listen to you…

A common question asked by many first-time Weimaraner owners is, “Why won’t my Weimaraner listen to me?”.   Before I answer your question, let me ask you a few instead:

  • Do you use cookies, collars, head halters or clickers to make your Weimaraner listen to your commands?
  • Do you have to raise your voice every time you want your Weimaraner to listen to you?
  • Does your Weimaraner always come or sit on command – anytime and anywhere you want him to?

If you are not happy with your answers, it is time you seriously reconsider your role as a sincere Weimaraner puppy trainer and an ideal pet parent.

Rather than come down hard on you, I want to help you understand that there is a way to train a stubborn Weimaraner puppy or dog.  Obedience training for puppies becomes easy, when you follow some simple rules.

Weimaraner puppy sitting upon command
This Weimaraner puppy is learning the sit command.

Get Your Weimaraner to Listen to You

Before you begin any obedience training for puppies, you must first establish yourself as the “ALPHA dog” of your family. Your Weimaraner must know that you’re the leader of the pack and it is YOU who is in charge.

When you have a dog that does not listen to you, the probability is almost 100% that you have not assumed leadership of your Pack.  Your dog does not respect you as the Pack leader.  He thinks he is in charge!

Doggy Dan has 5 simple rules for you to follow with your dog.  These 5 rules are the key to your becoming the leader in your Pack.  And they do work!

Learn how to easily become the alpha in your Pack.  Gain access to Doggy Dan’s training videos and dog training forum now…

Improve Your Dog Training Success

Here is a list of simple DO’s and DONT’s that you must follow if you want to be the Alpha:

  • Always go out or come in through the entry door first – remember you are the leader of the Pack.  The leader always goes first, into or out of the den (house).
  • Always eat first – give your Weimaraner something to eat only after you’ve finished your meal.  Don’t feed your dog when you are at the table.  The leader always eats first and until he feels satisfied.
  • Don’t circle around your Weimaraner when he is lying on the floor – make your Weimaraner move out of your way instead.  Remember, you are the Alpha dog.
  • Don’t let your Weimaraner set the rules
  • Don’t permit your Weimaraner to sleep with you in your bed – clearly establish his sleeping area.  The Alpha always has the best sleeping area.

Once you have successfully established yourself as the Alpha, training your Weimaraner and making him listen, will be a lot easier than you can imagine.

Teach Your Puppy Her Name

Does your Weimaraner know her name? Does your Weimaraner look at you whenever you call him by his name? This is the first and the most critical step involved in Weimaraner dog obedience Training.

If your Weimaraner doesn’t respond to his name, you will not have his attention for teaching him any other commands.

To make sure that your Weimaraner recognizes his name, take a treat in your hand and hold it away from your body. Call your Weimaraner’s name. He is most likely to look at the treat in your hand.

Continue calling his name until he turns and looks at your eyes. Give him the treat immediately. Repeat this exercise by holding the treat in the other hand.

When you’re sure that your Weimaraner has learned to recognize his name, just call his name and reward him for looking at you by petting or with a hug.

Weimaraners respond far better to positive reinforcement than they do to coercion or force.

Gain access to Doggy Dan’s online training videos and dog forum now…

Related Posts:

  • Weimaraner puppy dog training starts early
    Weimaraner Training Psychology
  • 3 wolves in a pack
    Alpha Dog Training Simplified
  • Cute young girl who is working with her Weimaraner puppy
    Puppy Dog Training
  • submissive-urination
    Submissive Urination in Weimaraners
  • two wolves on a snowy day
    Solving Dog Behavior Issues in Weimaraners
  • Dog on dog aggression with 2 dogs fighting
    How to Stop Dog on Dog Aggression

Filed Under: Weimaraner Dog Training, Weimaraner Puppy Tagged With: alpha dog training, hunting dog training, obedience training

Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

WeimaranerPuppies
Weimaraner puppy with other cats and dogs

Make your own dog treats!

Make sure you get a  FREE copy of my Easy Dog Treat Recipes for Kids ebook… and my bi-weekly Weim Report newsletter.  Click here for more information.


Footer

Links to Products

There may be links in the post above that are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission, which does not affect the price you pay for the product. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally or believe will add value to my readers.

Recent Posts

  • Barf Raw Dog Food
  • Cool Dog in Hot Weather?
  • Control When your Weimaraner Barks
  • Solving Dog Behavior Issues in Weimaraners
  • Dog Dandruff Remedies

Categories

  • Product Reviews (5)
  • Senior Dogs (26)
    • Senior Dog Health Problems (19)
  • Weimaraner Adult Dogs (65)
    • Weimaraner Health Problems (25)
  • Weimaraner Dog Training (29)
    • Weimaraner Dog Behavior Problems (13)
  • Weimaraner Hunting Dogs (17)
  • Weimaraner Puppy (34)
    • Puppy Health Issues (5)

I’m glad you’re here!

Never without a dog or two in my life, I have always had a love for dogs of all breeds.

Here I combine my love of Weimaraners with my medical background in occupational therapy, to give you the best possible honest and accurate information.

Now retired, I live with my husband and dogs in New England. I enjoy outdoor activities like gardening, biking, kayaking and hiking.
See More…

  • Newsletter Signup
  • Contact
  • About Linda
  • Disclosure
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy

© 2008–2025 Weimaraner-Puppies.com All Rights Reserved