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Grandma Thought One Toss Would Be Enough. Her Weimaraner Disagreed Loudly.

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Grandma Doris has just let the ball fly, and her laugh says it was a good throw. Her arm is stretched toward the camera, cardigan sleeve flapping, while a bright yellow tennis ball sails through the frame. Pewter is already in motion, ears flipped inside out from the run, tongue out and front paws lifted off the grass. Behind them, the big backyard has a wooden fence draped in ivy, a stack of firewood, a lawn chair and a drying rack. Fallen leaves dot the lawn, and the whole yard feels like it was made for exactly this game.

Weimaraners are high-energy sporting dogs, and most of them need a good amount of daily exercise to stay calm and content indoors. Without enough activity, a bored Weimaraner may find its own projects, like chewing or digging. Fetch is a great outlet because it combines running with focus and teamwork. To keep it safe, use a ball too large to be swallowed, toss on soft ground rather than pavement, and give breaks for water, especially in warm weather. Young dogs and seniors alike benefit from shorter sessions with rest in between, and your vet can help you decide how much exercise suits your dog.

Fetch is good for the person throwing, too. A few rounds in the yard gets the arms moving and the heart lifted, and it is hard to stay grumpy with a dog that thinks every throw is the best one ever.

Judging by Pewter's flying ears, this game is far from over. Doris may need a second ball and a comfy chair.

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