Guides

Activities and enrichment

Exercise and enrichment that suit a Weimaraner's age, energy and instincts.

Weimaraners were bred to work with people, and most are happiest with something to do. This section covers exercise and enrichment that suit your dog's age, energy and instincts, from everyday walks to games that put that nose to work.

Advice on exercise for a growing puppy is published only after a vet has checked it, and every guide here tells you when to ask your own vet first.

• How much exercise does a Weimaraner need?A lot, every day: breed authorities set a high daily figure for adult Weimaraners, and the mix of running, sniffing and training matters as much as the total.
• Scent games for WeimaranersScent games give a Weimaraner's hunting nose real work: start with find-it at home, add scatter feeding and trails, and you may discover a new sport together.