I dont agree they need lots of exercise. We had a big garden and took him out every day but he really could have taken it or left it. He was much more of a house-dog that wanted to be around us.

The other thing with weimaraners to be aware of is they are VERY clingy. They hate being on their own and will quite happily follow you around the house everywhere. If youre not comfortable with that, dont get one.

Ours also got BDV and it was very serious. Luckily we treated it in time and he was fine but its not to be taken lightly.

Our current puppy is 5 months old and finally exiting the bitey/nippy phase. Most puppies stop biting/teething when their baby teeth fall out and their adult teeth come in at around 4-6 months old. One chew we like with our puppies so much we started selling them are collagen sticks. Here’s a link to our collagen sticks for puppies. Whenever our puppies are biting/teething we give them something like a collagen stick to chew on and let them calm down for a little bit before we start interacting with them again.

Here’s an article on potty training your puppy and here’s another on stopping your puppy from jumping up.

Hopefully, you find that information helpful. Good luck with your training!

Thank you for adopting. To answer your question, yes I would consider using the crate again. We use crates with our dogs throughout their lives. When our dogs get older we use the crate less, but we still try to use it from time to time. I know you mentioned you can’t afford a pet behaviorist on a regular basis. I think if you let them know your financial situation maybe they can give you a plan that you can work on over a period of time. It’s tough for me to make any kind of recommendation without actually meeting your dogs, but if you have any other specific questions please let me know and I’ll do my best to get you an answer.

When our service dog puppies are in their jackets (working) they are not allowed to sniff around freely. However, we are allowed to give them permission to sniff even when they are “working.”

I could use some advice. 2 years ago my husband and I adopted 2 sibling girl puppies about 4 months old that had been rescued from an abusive household several hundred miles from here.
They were at the foster house for about 6 weeks before we adopted them and they were so traumatized from their experience that it took almost 6 months to be able to collar and leash them for a walk. During this time it became apparent that my husband and I had drastically different ideas about training the dogs. I refused to use negative reinforcement techniques because the dogs were terrified of everything. When he suggested hitting one if the dogs i decided to divorce him. The divorce is final and he will be moving out in 3 weeks.

Heres the problem. During the past 2 years, the dogs witnessed a lot of loud arguments which scared them and put up with alot of inconsistency from my ex. He was never consistent with feeding locations, separation, feeding times etc.

I tried to be consistent but sometimes it just wasnt possible. The good news is the girls have become the sweetest companions, but i sense that one dog, Rosie, is a bit afraid of her sister Penny. She is also less self confident. There are certain things that trigger her, riding in cars, the vets, hearing her sister bark, and most of the time she can not be out of sight from her sister.

Theyve never spent a night apart, Theyve never stayed overnight anywhere since we adopted them

i have a lot of trouble spending one on one time with them because of this. After their first 6 or so weeks with us, the crates were put away. I realize now this was a big mistake. They both sleep in bed with me.

Once my ex is out and the house will be calm and orderly, should i start using the crates again? I really think Rosie, the more submissive, fearful one, would get so much benefit out of extra time alone with me.

Thanks for reading all this. Its a complex set of circumstances.

I’d do anything for these girls. Just not sure what direction is best for them. Im on disability so am with them 24/7. I have been working off and on with a pet behaviorist who has them on anti anxiety meds but havent been able to afford consistent training sessions.

YES! Most puppies we’ve raised have been okay and adapted quickly to the collar but not all. I’ve found that a slower introduction works best and making it a positive experience with treats is a great way to make your puppy love his collar.