Gun Dog Forum

How are GSPs in the house? Compared to labs or any other dogs.. I jus have experience with labs.. Really wanting to know what to expect... Crazy hyper?

My pup is about eight weeks I've had him 3 days. I have been takin him out religiously and working on a potty command which I say jus before he goes, then I jus praise him for going once he does. The last 4-5 times I took him out he goes straight to his spot and does his buisiness.. I don't think he...

He's already doin better, he screams for about a min then quiets down.. So far only one accident in the house... I hope he keeps that up!! I've never tried the pillows, I've used clocks though.. I tell ya what really help him was putting a towel over the crate..

7 weeks jus introduced the crate he's only stayed in for up to an hour so far. I decided a little bit ago jus to leave the door open and put his food in it and left it open he went in and out a few times...

Need advice from people with experience.. Right now when you put him in he screams, he eventually calms down but don't move or talk to loud or it sets him off again... I guess I could put him in a separate room but I want him used to being in there around us.. And I also want him to have positive ex...

He's a GSP and versatile: upland, waterfowl, shed antlers.. What is the best method for working on whoa with young pups??...

Im get getting my first pup in a few weeks and been doing some research. In my first book I bought I am now at the formal obedience section( bout halfway, little less). So far it say socialization build confidence, teach sit as early as you like and keep retrieves short and only a couple at a time, ...

I'm reading the book the 10 min retriever its pretty good. It's at books a million if your near one.. I think like $15

Do any of your GSP"s play frisbee? Thought this would be a fun and easy way to burn some energy...

Everyone please post some pics of your GSP or whatever kind of dog you have for that matter.. Want to look at some good pics...

What are going to do with him? Haha well I guess it all depends on how well I can train myself to train him. He must first be and obedient house dog. On the hunting side of things I'm really trying to figure it out. I think I want him to be a good shed antler dog and retriever. Then also be able to...

You give me your opinion on anything:
Training
Hunting in the back yard
In the house
Whatever...(pros/cons, strengths/weaknesses)

I hear English pointers hunt bigger than GSP's? Any truth?

From the time they're pups what is a good way of teaching a dog, mine in particular a GSP, to hunt closer? In your opinion what is the ideal distance?

Well my granddad has 140 acres with a couple small coveys around if I were to buy and release quail how difficult would it be to establish a breeding/surviving population? Would this be a plausible idea to establish somewhere near the house to hunt/train??

Well my granddad has 140 acres with a couple small coveys around if I were to buy and release quail how difficult would it be to establish a breeding/surviving population?

Im looking for a trainer in North Alabama area that will do spuratic 1-2 sessions, analyzing what im doing and what to do different/next and how. Ive emailed a couple about this with no response is it hard to find trainers that'll do that type stuff?

Stake lol sorry your dog better be pretty well trained before you use a steak lol

This is a method I kinda made up, dunno if anyone else would suggest it. But tie fishing line to a steak then have a swivel on the other end and attach it to the birds foot. Make sure the birds foot can't come out and the line is heavy enough cut it however long you want the bird to be able to go.

Well I am rainin him to be somewhat versatile, she'd hunting, waterfowl, and upland...

I have about a 500 acre corn field that fills up with doves in the fall after harvest. Would it be good training/ experience to work my dog on those doves just as if they were quail. Typically when a jump them they'll jus fly a couple hundred yrds and set back down...

For a beginner which would be more beneficial? The NAVHDA kit or perfect start/finish set?...

Maybe a better question would be in what order do you teach what and what the pup has to learn before moving on to whatever is next.. with out putting a time frame on anything...

lol i meant more for the average dog first few week/months we works on this this and this, then move on this and this typicall after such time, but with certain dogs it may take a couple extra weeks... Then on average after this amount of time we move on to field trials and begin with this and this....

For some of you with proven methods with successful results, Id like to hear your schedule from 6-8 weeks to 2yrs old.. I know everyone has their own way, this would be a very general schedule over the course of a couple years....

Looking for the perfect start/finish combo... On the perfection kennels site I only saw one price of like 64.99 . Is that for the combo or just for one DVD? What are some other highly recommended video training aids?? Any one know anything about the Bestgundog e-course? Check it out at www.bestgundo...

My grandad had three pointers, the youngest he trained by running with the older two. Was a great dog (well behaved) but never pointed a bird himself. He would only point when one of the others did. That is, unless you left the other two at home... He did jus fine when it was just you and him take o...

I am located in northern Al, and have decided to get a GSP. I have found a breeder about 30 min away from me with some really good dogs, pups will be ready 1st of june. I have also found a reputable trainer here in town. Although he is a little pricy for my taste.. I'm also not interested in letting...

I think I'm leaning toward GSP'S, I have found a good breeder about 30 min away with a litter due around 1st of June... During first six months what training should I focus on?

I am located in northern Al

Www.bestgundogtraining.com
He has a few prey rainin YouTube videos and you can buy a what to do week by week video set on web site...

I am getting a new dog and need some advice.. I am considering German short haired pointer or a Chesapeake bay retriever. For my purposes and training skill level, he will need to be versatile and easily trainable. He will have to be house broken, as for hunting I am interested a good retriever, and...