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September 24th, 2023, 10:07 AM
#1
Training: GSP
Hi everyone,
I’m from southern Ontario (leamington area). Looking for some help on training a GSP, he’s currently 4 months nearly 5.
I have no experience, looking for a mentor/trainer to help. Right now we are simply doing obedience training. He’s been introduced to gunshots and grouse scent/wings.
I’ve reached out to some local companies but no return. I want to give this dog the opportunity and use him to the fullest.
thanks in advance
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September 24th, 2023 10:07 AM
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September 24th, 2023, 12:14 PM
#2
Reach out to NAVHDA …. Ontario chapters listed below
https://www.navhda.org/chapter-locator-map/
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September 24th, 2023, 02:36 PM
#3
Second the navhda recommendation. Everyone is very helpful and if you don't have any background with training a bird dog it's a good place to learn.
"You don't own a cocker, you wear one"
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September 24th, 2023, 05:05 PM
#4
Third the NAVHDA recommendation. I joined the Toronto Chapter this year and it was the best thing for me and my dog.
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September 24th, 2023, 07:05 PM
#5
Your closest NAVHDA Chapter may be in Michigan......Ontario Grand River train at Hullet Marsh,,,,,
"Without Proper Management Wild Life Becomes Your Next Hood Ornament"
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September 28th, 2023, 04:01 PM
#6
Has too much time on their hands
Southern Ontario NSTRA could be a good org to join. NSTRA does not have formal training days but could be a good org to join to connect with experienced like-minded people and perhaps find mentors. They hold most of their events at Ruffwood and Gold Creek.
Last edited by ninepointer; September 28th, 2023 at 04:03 PM.
"What calm deer hunter's heart has not skipped a beat when the stillness of a cold November morning is broken by the echoes of hounds tonguing yonder?" -Anonymous-
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September 28th, 2023, 04:10 PM
#7
If you don't get any help, just get the dog out as much as you can, exposure and conditioning are key. Pointing dogs are not hard to train. Let the dog do its thing and shut up. When your pup points something, shoot it. Repeat
"The dog is Small Munsterlander, the gun is Beretta."
"You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed" A. Saint-Exupery.
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October 9th, 2023, 07:14 AM
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The best training that pup can get right now is just running through the bush in all different types of cover.
"You don't own a cocker, you wear one"