I recently received an email from a potential Weimaraner owner who wondered why the heck the breeder she had been discussing a puppy with was making the breed sound, well, simply horrible! I admit it. I smirked a bit as I read the email. The poor lady was left with an impression that the Weimaraner [...]
separation anxiety
(continued from Part 1) None of the “natural” calming or anxiety drops or wraps, diet changes, tweeks in training, or praying to the Weim gods for a little peace did anything for Neva or me. I was at my wit’s end with fostering her and was about to suggest that she move on. It was [...]
Please keep in mind as you read this article that I love my Neva. She is a passionate hunting dog and really wants nothing more than to please those that she loves. She lives every day to the fullest, is an awesome trail dog, and a wonderful cuddlebug. But, to no fault of her own, [...]
I don’t really do structured training when it comes to plain old manners. I’ve found that keeping the right mindset when interacting with your Weimaraner is a far better way to approach molding a pup or new dog in to a good canine citizen than trying to go through an A to Z program since [...]
The last article on this site on Separation Anxiety addressed prevention. Yeah, that’s all good, but how do you solve the problem, right? I first read Chris Conklin’s SA article on a discussion group . The analogy in her introductory comments stuck with me over the years and will help you understand your Weim’s mindset, so I’m [...]
