Training

The Weimaraner is at times almost human. How the dog is raised has a big influence on the degree of any of these traits.

A Weimaraner "knows" that someone should be in charge, that someone should be the leader. If one of the humans in the family isn't the leader the dog will take over. However, when one of the humans is in charge, the Weimaraner will accept its role as a family member.

The Weimaraner does not usually thrive as a kennel dog or adapt well to a routine of being alone.

The time you will need will depend upon two things:

• What you want to teach (Housebreaking, basic manners, tricks, advanced obedience work, retrieving, etc.)
   
• How you train (Consistency, praise, patience and repetition work best with a Weimaraner.)  Weimaraners are generally easy to housebreak and crate train. They like to be clean with their personal habits and Mom will teach them the early lessons. Many breeders begin elementary housebreaking before the puppies leave for their new homes.