GWP, ANY ADVISE?

martin s

Hi lads, was thinking of getting a german wirehaired pointer pup, does anyone have one and if so any advice would be great regarding training etc, are they hard to train or what? thanks in advance

ClarkyTrd

Give andrewdickenson a shout on here.

He has a cracking 8 Month old GWP dog, bought it off a lad in Waterford. I'm sure he can point you in the right direction.

martin s

ClarkyTrd wrote: »

Give andrewdickenson a shout on here.

He has a cracking 8 Month old GWP dog, bought it off a lad in Waterford. I'm sure he can point you in the right direction.

Cheers mate:D

deerhunter1

ClarkyTrd wrote: »

Give andrewdickenson a shout on here.

He has a cracking 8 Month old GWP dog, bought it off a lad in Waterford. I'm sure he can point you in the right direction.

Point being the opp word:D:rolleyes:

andrew dickenson

if your still looking for a pup i can pm you a number for the man i baought my pup off, cracking pup from moorharrier bloodlines

martin s

andrew dickenson wrote: »

if your still looking for a pup i can pm you a number for the man i baought my pup off, cracking pup from moorharrier bloodlines

too late, bought a 6mt old bitch last night andrew off a lad in tipperary, thanks anyway, would be greatful for any tips re training etc;)

andrew dickenson

hope you have years of enjoyable hunting with your gwp martin, the internet is full of advice and training videos, paul french has a great dvd out its a hunt point retrieve masterclass, strongly recomend it, full of information ad goes into every detail. also the lads on here are always more than happy to give advice, sound bunch of lads, what bloodlines are your pup from?

martin s

andrew dickenson wrote: »

hope you have years of enjoyable hunting with your gwp martin, the internet is full of advice and training videos, paul french has a great dvd out its a hunt point retrieve masterclass, strongly recomend it, full of information ad goes into every detail. also the lads on here are always more than happy to give advice, sound bunch of lads, what bloodlines are your pup from?

sire is Kilkenny mate, dam, Vadlea ciaran, bred in Naas Co Kildare, lad in Tipp bought her then decided he wanted a dog:rolleyes: Thanks again Andrew;)

garyc007

best of luck with the new pup. i picked most of my tips up from watching videos etc and just my own common sense.best tip i can give is spend plenty of time with the dog on obience training and retrieving (scented retrieves if possible)then move onto working it in the field

deeksofdoom

I have a GWP bitch she's nearly six now, Just give the dog plenty of time she won't be hunting right for a couple of seasons but they do come good.

Also be very careful how you introduce to gunfire.

martin s

garyc007 wrote: »

best of luck with the new pup. i picked most of my tips up from watching videos etc and just my own common sense.best tip i can give is spend plenty of time with the dog on obience training and retrieving (scented retrieves if possible)then move onto working it in the field

cheers:)

martin s

deeksofdoom wrote: »

I have a GWP bitch she's nearly six now, Just give the dog plenty of time she won't be hunting right for a couple of seasons but they do come good.

Also be very careful how you introduce to gunfire.

thanks for that deeks:)

Double Barrel

Early training is very important, they must learn the basics sit, stay and recall. Their early training should also include some retrieving and water work. Depending on the blood lines they can be strong willed.
They are very loyal, devoted, even-tempered and versatile gundogs.

martin s

Double Barrel wrote: »

Early training is very important, they must learn the basics sit, stay and recall. Their early training should also include some retrieving and water work. Depending on the blood lines they can be strong willed.
They are very loyal, devoted, even-tempered and versatile gundogs.

Thanks mate:)

Double Barrel

Martin,

Buy a copy of "Gundog Training Made Easy" by Eric Begbie which is based on his Gundog Training Broadsheets. Or buy the broadsheets.
The topics are:
Broadsheet 1 - Introduction
Broadsheet 2 - Basic Approach; Training Aids
Broadsheet 3 - Response Reinforcement; Rewards and Punishment; Commands
Broadsheet 4 - Underlying Principles
Broadsheet 5 - Basic Obedience; Here-Sit-Stay
Broadsheet 6 - Basic Obedience; Whistle and Hand Signals
Broadsheet 7 - Gunshot; Walking to Heel
Broadsheet 8 - Retrieving a Dummy
Broadsheet 9 - Directional Control
Broadsheet 10 - Following a Scent; Questing Ahead
Broadsheet 11 - Entering and Crossing Water; Jumping Obstacles
Broadsheet 12 - Finishing School and Higher Education"


http://www.gundog-magazine.com/easy.htm

Good luck

martin s

Double Barrel wrote: »

Martin,

Buy a copy of "Gundog Training Made Easy" by Eric Begbie which is based on his Gundog Training Broadsheets. Or buy the broadsheets.
The topics are:
Broadsheet 1 - Introduction
Broadsheet 2 - Basic Approach; Training Aids
Broadsheet 3 - Response Reinforcement; Rewards and Punishment; Commands
Broadsheet 4 - Underlying Principles
Broadsheet 5 - Basic Obedience; Here-Sit-Stay
Broadsheet 6 - Basic Obedience; Whistle and Hand Signals
Broadsheet 7 - Gunshot; Walking to Heel
Broadsheet 8 - Retrieving a Dummy
Broadsheet 9 - Directional Control
Broadsheet 10 - Following a Scent; Questing Ahead
Broadsheet 11 - Entering and Crossing Water; Jumping Obstacles
Broadsheet 12 - Finishing School and Higher Education"


http://www.gundog-magazine.com/easy.htm

Good luck

Thanks Double:)

martin s

Here she is, Heidi, shes 6 months old and nothing done with her yet, start training for real next week not great pics, all i have at the minute:o

jap gt

I really like the look of these these, how do they get on with other dogs, i have heard the can be aggressive around other dogs dogs, do many of ye hunt them with other dogs.. any info be great cant decide between a English, German or GWP

Does anyone know of a litters, i have looked at a good few english and german in the last few weeks but nothing has caught my eye yet

vincentf

hi martin,

i'm looking for a gwp pup. do you have any contacts that have litters at the moment. It's very hard to find gwp litters/breeders

vin

martin s

vincentf wrote: »

hi martin,

i'm looking for a gwp pup. do you have any contacts that have litters at the moment. It's very hard to find gwp litters/breeders

vin

theres a dog on donedeal at the moment, he looks the part, he,s in Carlow, owner wants 320:)

vincentf

saw him yesterday. small,underweight,shy,7months old

martin s

vincentf wrote: »

saw him yesterday. small,underweight,shy,7months old

and they say the camera never lies:D hope you find one vin:)

Theshooter2012

make sure to keep it disciplined i bought a 2 year old dog. the lad i boiught it of had no control over it so i got it very cheap. got him last christmas. over the summer i made him settle a bit he is rock solid on pheasant snipe and woodcock and can retrieve in water decently.
Very good dog IF trained correctly.

martin s

Theshooter2012 wrote: »

make sure to keep it disciplined i bought a 2 year old dog. the lad i boiught it of had no control over it so i got it very cheap. got him last christmas. over the summer i made him settle a bit he is rock solid on pheasant snipe and woodcock and can retrieve in water decently.
Very good dog IF trained correctly.

thanks mate:D:)