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Hi there,

I'm posting this more for the benefit of future viewers, since your dog is probably fully trained by now. The exercise with the wing must be very brief in the development of the puppy. As soon as you've got a good solid point, the wing goes away FOREVER. Next is introduction to birds. Otherwise all you do is teach the dog to chase birds (...long story - this is the short version...) Cheers!

CanadianWaterfowler 3 weeks ago

It looks like he has allready learned the basics (How to point) what can i do with an puppy that hasn`t done that?

FishHunt95 2 months ago

Let me start by saying that I don't think ANY breed of dog should have its tail "Docked" or cut off but it makes even less sense to dock the tail of a "Pointing" Dog as it uses its tail (and front paw) to point. I live in the UK any we would NEVER dock the tail of a hunting or bird dog. As a matter of fact, the British Kennel Club do NOT allow it!!

ricchardo 3 months ago

Best video I've seen so far! im just starting gun dog training. However, I don't have a bird wing, what could I use instead of this? Also, is 10 months too late to start training? Thanks for the vid!

Raaflower123 6 months ago

Best video I've seen so far! im just starting gun dog training. However, I don't have a bird wing, what could I use instead of this? Also, is 10 months too late to start training? Thanks for the vid!

Raaflower123 6 months ago

@Raaflower123 You can buy wings through bird dog supply companies (Lion Country/TBI/Gundogsupply) or ask another bird dog hunter, they should have a few around.

madtabby66 6 months ago

cool video, i tried this with my 6 month old german shorthair and she just wants to attack the wing, i cannot get her to calm down at all and point. any ideas?

greggunful 9 months ago

@greggunful You'll want to do some basic Whoa training with a check coard at 6 months. They're moving pretty fast by then. Once they understand Whoa you can move onto birds with it.

aburgard1 6 months ago

@aburgard1 Do you have any videos or links that could tell me how to train for the Whoa command? Thanks:)

Raaflower123 6 months ago

@Raaflower123 Pick up "Whoa dog Whoa" put out by tritronics. Wonderful video that takes you through it step by step.

madtabby66 6 months ago

Cool video, i have tried this with my 6 month old german shorthair but i what do i do if my dog will not point? he just wants to attack it. he will chase it non stop for as long as i try it. any ideas?

greggunful 9 months ago

@greggunful Basically your dog has to learn that if it attacks, it doesn't get the wing. You have to be fast to do this. Also, start teaching whoa, and do this when your dog is tired/calmer. If at all possible, let him out where there are wild birds, there is no way he can catch them and he'll learn that he has to wait for you. You don't need to be hunting, but if he goes charging in on wild birds, they're just going to leave and he doesn't "win"

Or spend the cash and contact a pro trainer.

madtabby66 6 months ago

That is so cool! He already knows how to point! He's going to be a great dog, you can tell.

Urbanwild1 1 year ago

That was so cute! I never had a dog ( my mom didnt allow one ) but I am always fascinated about those animals. Awesome how he ( the dog ) fixated that bird feather, and how he jumped for it! Cant wait to see him running after those jackrabbits

brockpierce1984 1 year ago