howsshefrom 32 Posted December 23, 2011 Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 i have a german pointer at 18 months and will not point but is hunting very well..what do yous think? Quote Link to post
PoshPikey 560 Posted December 23, 2011 Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 won't point at what? give her time and set up a few situations with a dizzied bird . I have found that using a live pheasant under a tesco basket with a release string works well to set up the situation. Check the scent/ wind is right and work her into the scent cone on a long lead - as she winds the bird - check her and praise her. Once she has had the scent up a her nose a few times they usually twig onto it pretty fast. Once she is stopped, pull the release cord to turn over the basket and the bird should flush. Keep her stood still. this reinforces that her notcing and scenting the bird produces a flushed pheasant,. Don't worry about the dogs age - all HPR breeds mature slowly and some don't come into their own for a few years. Best of luck Quote Link to post
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