Hi! I'm Ty. I am a 4 year old Silver Weim. I am about 75 lbs. I am good with other dogs, sometimes I can be bossy, but I' have never bit or attacked another dog.
My blogger has fallen in love with me. She said if she didn't have a houseful I could move right in!
So, here is my story. I was very abused until I was 9 months old, then my luck changed. Great Lakes Weim Rescue took me in. I was adopted and my family took great care of me, they worked very hard with me to over come my past. So why am I back? Well, they loved me and it broke their heart to let me go.
It seems they thought I was a little over protective with them and their kids. Don't miss understand, I love kids, no I adore kids. I was very protective of my yard, I would bark and snarl at anyone who passed by.
In a new owner this is what I will need. First the "Nothing is Free" method* would work great. An experienced Weim owner would be great! Of course I need all the love and cuddles like any other dog, and do I love to cuddle! I just need to know you are the boss and I am not.
So, what is the Nothing is Free Method? It is a positive way to show me you are the boss. And since I am a very smart boy I should pick up quick. We could practice together! Here is an example: When it is time for me to eat fill my bowl. Place it on the counter and ask me to sit, give me a handful of food, from your hand. This does take a little time, but most dogs pick up quick.
When it is time for treats make me sit and wait. If I am playing with a toy take it, make me sit or make me lay down or give paw then give it back to me.
This usually works pretty quickly. And if a dominate dog falls off the wagon start over and usually they learn quickly again you are the boss.
A house in a rural area or country would be best. A busy sub-division or town house could cause me to be over stimulated.
So, that is my story.
Check back soon for more updates,
Ty
My blogger has fallen in love with me. She said if she didn't have a houseful I could move right in!
So, here is my story. I was very abused until I was 9 months old, then my luck changed. Great Lakes Weim Rescue took me in. I was adopted and my family took great care of me, they worked very hard with me to over come my past. So why am I back? Well, they loved me and it broke their heart to let me go.
It seems they thought I was a little over protective with them and their kids. Don't miss understand, I love kids, no I adore kids. I was very protective of my yard, I would bark and snarl at anyone who passed by.
In a new owner this is what I will need. First the "Nothing is Free" method* would work great. An experienced Weim owner would be great! Of course I need all the love and cuddles like any other dog, and do I love to cuddle! I just need to know you are the boss and I am not.
So, what is the Nothing is Free Method? It is a positive way to show me you are the boss. And since I am a very smart boy I should pick up quick. We could practice together! Here is an example: When it is time for me to eat fill my bowl. Place it on the counter and ask me to sit, give me a handful of food, from your hand. This does take a little time, but most dogs pick up quick.
When it is time for treats make me sit and wait. If I am playing with a toy take it, make me sit or make me lay down or give paw then give it back to me.
This usually works pretty quickly. And if a dominate dog falls off the wagon start over and usually they learn quickly again you are the boss.
A house in a rural area or country would be best. A busy sub-division or town house could cause me to be over stimulated.
So, that is my story.
Check back soon for more updates,
Ty
