Stopping Pointer Chasing Birds

[Casso 1,261]

For what it worth bud, I buy a long roll of nylon and cut lengths of it and tie a D clasp from the hardware on it, it's waterproof and very cheap compared to shop bought ones,

When a pup is taken out the line is dragged behind him I don't hold him back on it , it's only to manage him with not for recall or training as such , I feed him out so the pup is always focused on me anyway, we just walk, no introduction to game what I want is to secure a positive bonding attachment done through months of social countryside exposure, just me and him laying down a history uninterrupted by corrections or discipline because I can manage him how I see fit with the line,

Look bud , there's plenty of options and views how it should be done, best of luck

[kinderbeano 13]

Thanks Casso. Yeah that's what I've made too and it works a treat. I think you're right, everyone has there own views and ways of doing things.

Slowing down the training and staying consistent is what I will focus on for now. I've not pushed the dog hard or hunted him, he's just flushed a few birds while out for walks really and his chasing them had me a little worried. From what I've gathered from the comments it's not something to worry about in a 6 month old pup as its too advanced for him and too early to introduce game.

 

Out of interest does anyone here use bird throwers or dizzied pigeons to train older pointer pups? If so, what kind of drills do you use?

[gspbernard10 14]

I agree that you should be working on recall, whistle etc, but the dog will learn that it has a better chance if It points, it will lead its self that pointing is more rewarding than chasing, but it does need to be solid on whistle etc