How do you train a pointing dog to point?
Go get your dog or recall him. Bring him back to the spot where he located game and tell him to “whoa”. Make him stay still in the correct spot where he should have stayed frozen to avoid flushing the game. Reward your gun dog after an appropriate amount of time for staying at the correct point location.
Can any dog be trained to point?
“Any dog could be trained to point (freeze) with the right trainer and unlimited time,” he says. “It is just a lot easier and quicker if a dog has been bred for this trait.” Even within pointing breeds, all pointers are not created equal.
Do pointing dogs retrieve?
Pointing dogs were originally used by hunters who netted the game. Flushing dogs, on the other hand, were often used by falconers to flush game for the raptors. Most continental European pointing breeds are classified as versatile gun dog breeds or sometimes HPR breeds (for hunt, point, and retrieve).
Do pointers point naturally?
Pointing The Way “If he’s a Pointer, he’s picking up a scent and raising one foot to point in the direction he smells prey,” says Diane Townsend, president of the American Pointer Club. “There’s nothing more natural in this breed than to point.”
Why do dogs point with their paw?
A dog “points” by freezing his body, often with one front paw up, and aiming his nose at a particular spot. He will do this to bring attention to something and notify his pet parent of where to look. Although many people associate this behavior with dogs historically bred for hunting, other breeds can and will point.
What age should you start Whoa training?
As with any training exercise, we start our training based on the temperament of the dog. In general, I like to begin teaching “whoa” around four months of age. If you have a bold puppy, starting earlier than four months would be appropriate.
Who is the best trainer for pointing dogs?
Lindley has been training pointing dogs for almost 30 years, having trained pointing dogs for hunting, field trials, and hunt tests, as well as amateurs who compete in field events, such as American Field, AKC, and NSTRA. A gifted teacher, he is able to communicate the reasoning behind his training methods to both the handler and the dog.
Who are the owners of the pointing dog?
Pointing Dog Pointers features monthly training tips by Bob and Jody Iler, who own Green Valley Kennels in Dubuque, Iowa. Bob and Jody have trained pointing dogs for over 35 years and have written many articles for The Pointing Dog Journal.
What kind of birds can I use to train my dog?
If you are lucky enough to have your own acreage to keep some birds for dog training, you’ll want to focus on smaller birds for initial training, such as pigeons and quail. Some pups don’t turn on to pigeons, so gamebirds are necessary.
How old was Lindley when he trained his first pointing dog?
He trained his first pointing dog, a German shorthaired, for a client when he was just 16 years old. Lindley has been training pointing dogs for almost 30 years, having trained pointing dogs for hunting, field trials, and hunt tests, as well as amateurs who compete in field events, such as American Field, AKC, and NSTRA.
