Training Pudelpointer Pup

[johnnycake]

Ah, the 2x4s is a great idea! I can't shoot a pistol in my current neighborhood, but I was planning to start with clapping, then clanging pots and pans, and I'll also incorporate the 2x4s. Thanks!

A couple of 2x4s works surprisingly well. I had a couple attached with a hinge and with a ½" dowel in the end of one for a handle. Just give it a whip-flick motion and it gives an excellent crack

 

[406flyfish]

I’ve been in your shoes before. Also, don’t overthink it. If you start reading serval books, You’re going to get several different opinions/approaches, then you’ll be more confused than your dog haha.

I got my pup from Bob Farris and followed his book with great results. I’d highly recommend sticking to one training program. Besides obedience, a dog with good genetics will just need wild bird exposure to become a good bird dog.

Only thing I’d recommend is exposing her to as many dogs and people in a safe environment as possible. This is also covered in Bob’s book.

Also, we use a Gunner Intermediate for our (50lb) PP.

Best of luck!

 

[jlw0142]

I’ve been in your shoes before. Also, don’t overthink it. If you start reading serval books, You’re going to get several different opinions/approaches, then you’ll be more confused than your dog haha.

I got my pup from Bob Farris and followed his book with great results. I’d highly recommend sticking to one training program. Besides obedience, a dog with good genetics will just need wild bird exposure to become a good bird dog.

Only thing I’d recommend is exposing her to as many dogs and people in a safe environment as possible. This is also covered in Bob’s book.

Also, we use a Gunner Intermediate for our (50lb) PP.

Best of luck!

Thank you! Yeah I have read 3 books and that's probably partly why I'm so worked up haha, it gets confusing for sure. But Bob's seems like the way to go. I appreciate it

 

[30338]

Contact these guys, they may let you train with them. My chapter in CO was open to other breeds on training days.

About | Southeast Hunter Chapter

sehc.org

 

[jlw0142]

Contact these guys, they may let you train with them. My chapter in CO was open to other breeds on training days.

About | Southeast Hunter Chapter

sehc.org

Thank you - I’ll definitely get in touch!


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[SlinginSteel]

Thats awesome, congrats! Thank you for the advice - I've been trying to decide whether to incorporate the whistle. I really like this

Your natural whistle or yelling won't cut thru a windy day hunting wide open country!

Also, two cents on noises - make noise with your pots and pans, 2x4s, starter pistol on fun runs, but also make a point of essentially ignoring their reaction. If you brush it off as no big thing (i.e. no reaction from you), they pick up on that cue and just assume it's a normal thing! Make the gunfire associated with something good, food/birds, and you'll do fine!

 

[jlw0142]

Your natural whistle or yelling won't cut thru a windy day hunting wide open country!

Also, two cents on noises - make noise with your pots and pans, 2x4s, starter pistol on fun runs, but also make a point of essentially ignoring their reaction. If you brush it off as no big thing (i.e. no reaction from you), they pick up on that cue and just assume it's a normal thing! Make the gunfire associated with something good, food/birds, and you'll do fine!

Thank you, that is really great info!


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