Gun Dog Forum

I am picking up a GSP pup in three weeks. I know both of his parents well and I love his personality, should be a good and birdy pup. I live in Texas and have a four year old Springer that has hunted almost every different kind of bird. He is an easy and versatile dog. I trained the Springer myself but have never trained a pointer.

What are the best training references for a GSP that you all would reccomend? I appreciate all of the help that I can get!

-Patrick

Of course Perfect Start/ Perfect finish are great resources. I ended up biting the bullet and sending my GSP to Tammy Casa in Leander and it was the best decision I have made in a long time. He is solid as a rock.

You should check out the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association, known as NAVHDA. They have chapters all over the country that meet to train at least once a month, depends on what part of the country on what months they meet. Check out the chapter map here: http://www.navhda.us/chaptmap.aspx
Even if the closest chapter is a ways from you they may have members in your area that you could get together with. All of our GSP's are older but I still go to the training days to help others.

The Perfect Start/Perfect Finish DVD set is invaluable. Also, Jon Hann (trainer/owner at Perfection) has clinics - 4 days - where he helps you to train your own dog. They just did one down in Texas last year. Well worth the money to attend the clinic....

Some good stuff at willow creek kennels in Minnesota ,chad has some great videos, check it Out!