Temperament: This happy and loving breed is cheerful, affectionate and very rambunctious, full of energy. This dog is intelligent, but can be highly opinionated and willful. Therefore he/she should have firm, experienced training from the start. This smart dog can learn quickly, but resistant to repetitive training. Reserved with strangers and sometimes combative with other dogs. Do not trust with small non-canine animals. Early socialization is important. They are very brave, loyal and protective on his own territory. This is definitely not a herding or farm dog. The Weimaraner needs attention and companionship. If relegated to a kennel life or if left alone too much, he can become very destructive and restless. He/she needs to live indoors as a member of the family. These dogs are often kind to children, but are not recommended for very young ones because they are energetic enough to accidentally knock a child down. This will prevent jumping in the future, as they are strong dogs and will knock over elderly or children by accident. 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. 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.
