i just adopted an adult weimaraner and have some questions…?
Written by on Friday, September 19, 2008 – 3:21 pm -i am having some issues with her. her previous owners seem to have trained her very well but i am having trouble getting her to eat and go outside to use the bathroom. she has only had a couple of accidents so far in the house, but she never goes when i take her out. she won't hardly touch her food or milk-bones, but she drinks plenty of water. i dunno if she is just depressed about leaving her old home or if it will just take time to adjust to her new home. anyone experienced in this area and provide any adivce. she is a 2 year old weimaraner and i have had her for about a week now. i have read that weimaraners are quite energetic but she tends to just lay around most of the day unless i take her for a walk.
As someone that has rescued 2 adult weimaraners I feel I can offer you a little insight. The first one I rescued was mostly well taken care of-with the exception of no real obedience(her owner was deployed to Iraq and surrendered her to the Weim Rescue). She adjusted fairly well although acted out a little in the beginning.
The other Weim was abandoned and apparently abused. I know it took her several days before she would actually eat. It was a nervous transition-type situation. Weims are somewhat neurotic dogs in that they LOVE their people. The 2nd one that I rescued became a foster and she went to 2 homes before she finally found her permanent home. One thing that all 3 of the families mentioned was the fact that she wouldn't eat. They each offered their own ways of getting her to eat though. Give her a little adjustment time but give her lots of love. She may just be nervous about her new environment
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By Jessica P on Jun 11, 2008 | Reply
She's probably going through a "transition" period. I've known a couple of dogs that went through this. When you take her outside stay with her until she goes – no matter how long it takes…and when she does praise the hell out of her! Spend some extra time with her…give her treats….love her…show affection to her and in time she will come around. She's probably just a little uncomforatable with her new conditions. Don't give up on her! Kudos to you!
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By Noelle on Jun 11, 2008 | Reply
You have to let her know that you will care for her. About her eating problems, I wouldnt worry about that, when she gets hungry she will eat. But if it does get worse then take her to the vet. As for her exerise habits. Play with her. Dont just take her out for a walk, play with her at home to show her that you are her friend. It all takes time. She might jsut miss her old home. But trust me she will adjust. Best of luck!!!!
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By Schwinn on Jun 11, 2008 | Reply
What you say doesn't quite make sense. You say you have had her for about a week, and she has had only a couple of accidents in the house, yet she never potties when you take her out. She has to be pottying more than that, especially if she is drinking alot.
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By Tasha N on Jun 11, 2008 | Reply
she is probably going through seperation anxiety, and is not used to being with someone new. Are you feeding her the same food and treats that she has always gotten, because that will make a big difference, she cannot be changed of her food that fast. She will begin to tell you when she has to go outside, as with anything, when you gotta go you gotta go, you can't take her outside ad expect it if she doesn't have to go. Give her time, spend time with her getting to know each other, and she will soon realize that she is with you for the long haul
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By burgwine on Jun 11, 2008 | Reply
She is just getting used to a new environment and is probably a little out of sorts and missing her old owners. Spend as much time with her as you can to get her to bond with you. Be gentle with her and be careful how you scold her – Weimaraners can easily become afraid of something/someone and then it will be a real challenge to train her.
She will eat when she's ready. Just make sure she's eating the same food her previous owners had her on.
Do you have toys from her previous home? If you can get something for her that smells like her previous owners, that may help her to feel more comfortable (I'm assuming that she wasn't abused at her last home and she was given up for other reasons other than abuse).
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By OhIDoDoI on Jun 11, 2008 | Reply
you're lucky you have a calm weim… they usually have boatloads of energy.
Are you feeding her the same food she had at her old home? She might not want the food you give her because it's new. She also might just be adjusting/nervous in her new home. If she's otherwise acting calm and relatively normal (not anxious), she should settle in well in time. She's drinking well which is a great sign.
Congratulations!
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By Sara R on Jun 13, 2008 | Reply
As someone that has rescued 2 adult weimaraners I feel I can offer you a little insight. The first one I rescued was mostly well taken care of-with the exception of no real obedience(her owner was deployed to Iraq and surrendered her to the Weim Rescue). She adjusted fairly well although acted out a little in the beginning.
The other Weim was abandoned and apparently abused. I know it took her several days before she would actually eat. It was a nervous transition-type situation. Weims are somewhat neurotic dogs in that they LOVE their people. The 2nd one that I rescued became a foster and she went to 2 homes before she finally found her permanent home. One thing that all 3 of the families mentioned was the fact that she wouldn't eat. They each offered their own ways of getting her to eat though. Give her a little adjustment time but give her lots of love. She may just be nervous about her new environment
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