Does anyone here own a weimaraner? I desperately need advice on how to make mine behave.?

I have a 7 month old female weimaraner. She is so wonderful when she wants to behave, but more ofter than not she doesn't behave. She will do something, I will punish her and 5 minutes later she's doing it again. I understand she is still a puppy, but I'm getting fed up as an owner. How do I make her mind? She has a mind of her own and does what she wants when she wants. Is there something I can do? I would like to take her to a professional trainer but it is so expensive. Is there a certain age when she will start to calm down. Please help, I need some answers!!!Does anyone here own a weimaraner? I desperately need advice on how to make mine behave.?
You should have known when you got a Weimaraner that they were very head strong dogs.





The biggest thing you need to do is be consistent. If she does something wrong. correct her. If she does it again in 5 minutes, correct her again. Do not give up, because then she wins, and will never stop.





7 months is plenty old enough for her to have basic obedience and good behavior.





Weims don't calm down. They're Weimaraners.





What sepcifically is she doing wrong?








If you'd like to email me, feel free. i'd love to help you in more detail.





ETA: In regards to the person that has a daughter with the horrible Weim. Email me immediately, I will take the dog. Obviously your daughter has no idea how to take care of it.





My 6 Weims all live in my home very comfortably with me, my DH and my two cats. We haven't had anything destroyed in months, and I have an 8 week old, a 6 month old, and an 8 month old puppy. The others are wonderful well trained adults that compete nationally in many events.





What a hoorible thing to say that they are bad dogs. They are not a dog for just anyone. They are extraordinary dogs that require educated dog savy owners.Does anyone here own a weimaraner? I desperately need advice on how to make mine behave.?
You should take her to obedience classes. If they are ';too expensive'; as you say, you should have thought about that before getting a dog. That is part of the expense of owning a dog.
i need more information on the behaviors that you are having trouble with before i can help you. you must define the something here. until then, i'm sorry.
weims are very hyper and playful dogs if you dont give them the attention or excercise they need they tend to not listen and destroy things. not like mema said though. thats sounds a little extreme or exaggerated. but if you treat them right they're great dogs i've had mine for about 1 year now and he's very loyal and kind. just give them exercise.
MY daughter has one for 3 years. It has destroyed 2 living room sets, 2 wall to wall carpeting, ate through interior doors, ate through 2 metal cages, broke screens from the windows ( while the window was open ), ate sheetrock to the studs in one bedroom, eats everything off the kitchen counter and many many more things. Get rid of it now! These dogs don't change. My daughter wants to get rid of it but hubby won't let her cause he knows know one will want it and it will have to be put to sleep. It is the worst type of dog I have ever seen. The Vet said most Weimaraners are like that. It will never change believe me, they have tried everything.
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We have a weimaranar. They are a lot of work. They are the cutest dogs but they are also very very hyper. They are stubborn dogs and will do what you tell them to do when they want to do it not when you do. Mine is 8 months old and is fixed (that really does not help calm them down either). We had to send him off to obedient school for 2 weeks (this was not cheap but well worth it). It is a commitment b/c you have to practice everything he learns at the training school at home. If not, you are wasting you time and money. In addition, they need a lot of exercise. I take him to the dog park every weekend and trust me, this helps a lot. It calms him down. I also take him to a dog camp twice a week. I know that sounds crazy, but they need to let out all their energy or you will be miserable. They have them all over and you will be surprised that they are not as expensive as you think. We pay $15.00 a day. He goes twice a week. When they are calm they listen. They are very smart dogs but will try to get away with what they can. Try getting a pinch collar and leave the leash with the collar on her while she is in the house with you. This way if she is doing something wrong you can grab the leash and the pinch collar will let her know you are in control. It does not hurt them, you have to use it right and not abuse it. If she does something wrong just snap the leash and say “no”. She has to be made aware that you are in control. Also, if you want her to sit and she ignores you, use your body like your knees to push on her. They are big dogs and they use their body on you. Our trainer even told us to step on his toes (obviously not hard) when he doesn’t sit. They get their feelings hurt, but they eventually learn.