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| You know I'm a bird dog, right? |
| You leave 'em, we'll play with 'em! |
| Digging = Fun |
| Don't try this at home, I am a trained professional with cat-like reflexes. |
| Hey, you just said no furniture. Tree chewing was not discussed . . . |
| What? You never specified the size the stick had to be. |
| Really mom, just one more hole . . . I almost have him! |
| . . . I suppose we needed a new couch anyway . . . |


So you think you have a problem with your Weimaraner? You're not alone. Does
your weim bark
incessantly? Whine and whine and whine? Chew?
Dig? Follow you
everywhere?
Considers killing the neighbors cat his life's
mission? Is he
impossible to train? Pulls you everywhere on the leash?
Jumps up on
everyone? Won't retrieve anything? Retrieves everything,
especially if
it stinks? Carries rocks around? Eats rocks? Eats the
siding off
of your house?
Eats the pot roast out of the pot on the stove? Eats the
seats or
steering wheel in
your car? Knocks the kids over? Eats the
the garbage?
Won't stay off of the furniture? Won't go in the water, or
won't stay out
of the water? Growls at people? Bites?
Steals cookies? We think we can help! Most
Weimaraner problems are fixable. Most Weimaraner
problems We've
tried to make this section a resource for you. We want you to enjoy You must
learn to accept your best friend like your your old high school buddy. You must
learn to accept your best friend like your Uncle Harry, the one that wears That's what owning a weim is like. They are all different. They all have their own personalities and your weim is like no other, but is a lot like all the others. Please read through the information and resources we have compiled for you. There is some excellent information, references to books and to instructors in our area listed here. Still stumped? E-mail us and we will try to help. There isn't much we haven't seen or heard of before. If you have a new story we'll share a laugh with you, a tear, and most of all we'll share what we know or help you find someone who can help. |

| Honest mom, the neighbor's cat wants me to come over and play! |
| Resources . . . Flying Dog Press - links
to a variety of articles on common problems, including but not limited
to: aggression, fitness, jumping, leadership, and training. There
are even articles on games to play with your dog. The 'Scent
Games' article will have the two of you playing together in no time!
Positive Perspectives: Love Your Dog, Train Your Dog" by Pat B Miller (Dogwise Publishing, $19.95, 258 pages) available at www.dogwise.com Board Certified Animal Behaviorist: Dr. Jacqui Nielson
(503) 236-7833809 SE Powell Portland, OR Trainer: Joan Armstrong
- Do you live in Vancouver, Washington, or have easy access to
Vancouver? Joan Armstrong is highly regarded as a trainer and we
recommend her as an obedience trainer and behavior specialist for basic
behavioral issues. Visit her website at Dog Days NW.
Trainer: Jim Read - Looking for an obedience trainer on the east side of Portland? Read's K-9 is located in Damascus, Oregon. Contact Jim at (503) 631-8893. Health Issues:
Have you had a constant battle with skin problems? Allergies?
Is your vet recommending vaccinations EVERY year? Dr.
Calkins is an expert in Sporting Dogs.
Wilsonville Vet Clinic
503-682-3737 Dr. Ray Calkins & Dr. Andy Nuijens 9275 SW Barber St. Wilsonville, OR Estate Planning: Texas Tech University's website is a great resource for estate planning that includes your pet.
Poison Hotline (888) 426-4435
Your puppy ate the Philodendron and you don't know what to do? Try
contacting the ASPCA Poison Control Center, which provides assistance to pet
owners who need answers quickly about toxic chemicals, dangerous plants,
products, or other substances via a 24-hour a day, 7 days a week hotline. Staffed
by 25 veterinarians, toxicologists and certified vet technicians, the center is
aligned with the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. There is
a minimum consultation fee of $50 for hotline services which can be paid for by
credit card.
Feisty Fido - Dog Days dog training located in Vancouveer, Washington has many valuable courses, including the Feisty Fido course, aimed at reducing reactive and agressive behavior by your dog towards other dogs. Visit their website for more information at Dog Days NW. |




| I have no idea how that hole got there. |

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| I know it's the 10th toy this week, but at least its not furniture. |


| Just because it's stuffed doesn't mean I can't catch it! |
| Forget the bone, computer cables are much more satisfying! |

| WEIMARANER PROBLEM SOLVING |
| Toilet Paper Puppies |
| Weimaraners and open dishwashers: an invitation for licking |


| Okay . . . you caught us. At least we're chewing underneath the bed. |


| Caught in the act. |
