Hello

Lisa · Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 4:16 pm Post subject: Hello

I'm new to this. I'm so glad I found a place where I can find out info. Very Happy

I got a 1 year old weim from a family that could no longer take care of him. I didn't know much about this breed but I did not want them to take him to the pound so we took him in. I've been looking at the internet and it says that weims require alot of excerise. I've been taking him on 2 to 3 walks a day. Sometimes we jog. I'm trying to teach him how to play fetch. Is this enough exercise or do I need to take him on more walks/runs? He is really good. Right now he tends to nip and jump on us and the kids, when he gets real excited. He is now starting to bark at people. He stops after I tell him thank you and then I tell him enough. Also, does anyone happen to know if martingale collars are pretty good for weims? Thanks so much Very Happy

versatilek9s · Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 6:53 pm Post subject:

Hello! Awesome for taking in a dog!

The amount of exercise depends on the dog. They'll let you know when they aren't getting enough!

meredith

NenaGunther · Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 10:15 pm Post subject:

Welcome and kudos to you for giving Murphy a home! Very Happy

I too think it depends on the dog, when our Gunther doesn't get enough, he can't settle and starts to look for things to chew on.

I have quite a few collars, but a couple of my favorites are the Lupine martingale collars, lifetime guarantee and they don't slip off their head.

weim2mom · Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 1:02 am Post subject:

Welcome to the forum! Kudos for taking Murphy into your home.

Weims are truly special, as I'm sure you're finding out.

kamfam · Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 9:01 am Post subject:

What an

you are!

I'm a firm believer in having the kids involved in training and daily care (feeding, brushing, etc). What I found to work best for jumping is to ignore them when they behave this way. If you need to continuously turn in circles so your back is to them, so be it. You'll notice a difference within a few days of doing this, IMO.

I think collars differ from dog to dog. Go with what works best for you and your dog.

Good luck and congratulations!

luana80it · Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 1:42 pm Post subject:

welcome

sherry · Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 5:53 am Post subject:

Welcome to you and Murphy.

Phoenix1705 · Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 11:12 am Post subject:

I use a martingale on Greta occassionally. I just got her a new break away one that she uses when she is in the yard. On walks I had to resort to the prong, several months ago on a walk with her martingale and her brother, Bo, they managed to tear my rotator cuff and some ligaments in my spine. She doesn't pull at all on the prong, and as much as I was an advocate against it, I know realize it's use, and understand that I am not hurting her. Smile

Welcome to the group and good luck! Post lots of pics!

AmyB · Posted: Mon Jul 14, 2008 3:16 pm Post subject:

Welcome to the board! Very Happy