Gsp Puppy Help

Congratulations , --- regarding your decision to get a hunting-dog . --- Since your mind seems to be made-up already I won't try to sway it . --- However , as Sharon (and others) pointed out a "milder-mannered" pooch might be more suitable (due to circumstances) . --- I have never owned a GSP but was "fanatic" about my GWP (German Wirehaired Pointer) . They are just as high-strung and energetic as the GSPs . --- Generally , a NEWBIE (to dog-ownership) finds it easier to train himself as well as the dog if he chooses a more sedate BUDDY . --- What-ever your decision is going to be : Good Luck !

If I wasn't a hunter I would own an Airdale. Great dogs.

I have 2 Gsps, they are the first dogs my husband and I have ever owned - 2 years old and 9 months old, both female. Best decision we ever made though the energy level was still a surprise even after all the research we did. What ever level you think they are, add about one third to that, I would joke that my oldest has ADHD, her energy level is much higher than my youngest.

They are amazing dogs but I urge you not to be suckered in my their eyes (learned this the hard way), these dogs need structure especially for the first year. I use clicker training for the first year and ensure 100% compliance before introducing an e-collar (which I use for recall).

This is the book I used to create my plan :
http://www.clickertraining.com/files...hapter_One.pdf

Thanks a lot. Looks like a good resource.

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Originally Posted by Gemini898

these dogs need structure especially for the first year.

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This is solid advice. I skipped through the PDF you linked and I have mixed feeling about it - too much info on some things, not enough on others.
I certainly do not recommend clicker training for a hunting dog (done that).

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Originally Posted by vom Dufenshmirtz

This is solid advice. I skipped through the PDF you linked and I have mixed feeling about it - too much info on some things, not enough on others.
I certainly do not recommend clicker training for a hunting dog (done that).

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As an aside, I was just reading about a new study which showed no difference between clicker training, use of a verbal marker ("Bravo") with a food treat, and use of a food treat with no marker in training a simple task.

A lot of claims are made that clicker training is magic, but they don't hold up.

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Originally Posted by vom Dufenshmirtz

This is solid advice. I skipped through the PDF you linked and I have mixed feeling about it - too much info on some things, not enough on others.
I certainly do not recommend clicker training for a hunting dog (done that).

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I know a ton of people who won't use clickers for their hunting dogs, personally I haven't had a bad experience with it. I clicker trained my oldest until she was a year old and I still introduce new commands with the clicker. Personally, I think the clicker helps me more than the dog, I don't like to speak during training sessions so I use the clicker and my body language to do the speaking for me.

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Originally Posted by vom Dufenshmirtz

This is solid advice. I skipped through the PDF you linked and I have mixed feeling about it - too much info on some things, not enough on others.
I certainly do not recommend clicker training for a hunting dog (done that).

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What happened when you tried to do clicker training with your hunting dog(breed?)? What issues/problems did you run into? I'd like to know if I will have some future problems.

I use clicker training for a new dog in the house.... basic obedience .Once it's in the field , I don't use clicker training, although it is useful for a new pup in the field who isn't isn't moving away from the sound of a clicker yet .
It has to be connected pretty soon though to the "come now" command/ e collar use. The dog won't hear a clicker 300 yards out there. :)

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