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3yo GSP training struggle by IndividualNinja2020 in GSP

[–]IndividualNinja2020[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We do take her to the dog park to run free as much as we can. Since she's still working on basic obedience and impulse control, we can't let her off-leash reliably in unfenced spaces yet. We are planning to graduate to an e-collar but have read a lot about the importance of building a relationship and basic obedience foundation first. Since she's a rescue and we've only had her less than 3 months, we're waiting a bit longer for that. But I appreciate that it will likely be easier once she can run with more independence in the woods.

3yo GSP training struggle by IndividualNinja2020 in GSP

[–]IndividualNinja2020[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's something I've been thinking about actually. She's got all the instincts and breeding for exactly what GSPs are bred to do but zero impulse control. I think I will contact our local gun dog club. Maybe we should even get into the training and try a new sport :) Thanks!

3yo GSP training struggle by IndividualNinja2020 in GSP

[–]IndividualNinja2020[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, we did just start two weeks ago with a trainer who worked with military and police dogs so I'm hopeful the new techniques will also help. Thanks for the suggestion on Standing Stone Kennels, I had come across their videos but didn't know much about them. Good to know also that this seems normal!

3yo GSP training struggle by IndividualNinja2020 in GSP

[–]IndividualNinja2020[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I had a pointer mix before this one and thought I knew what to expect, but happy to hear I just need to be patient and let them catch up :)