About the German Shorthaired Pointer
Known for their elite athlete bred for all-day hunting with energy levels that exhaust most pet owners and an inability to understand the concept of rest, German Shorthaired Pointers have a athletic intensity and insatiable need to run that makes them the marathon athlete of the dog world.
Common German Shorthaired Pointer Training Challenges
The most common challenge German Shorthaired Pointer owners face is inability to settle and destroying everything when bored. Other frequent issues include hyperactivity, destructiveness, pulling, and inability to relax indoors.
Sound familiar?
Picture your GSPs climbing the walls with pent-up energy, dragging you behind them on every walk, and bolting after birds and squirrels like a missile.
The Right Training Approach for German Shorthaired Pointers
The key to training a German Shorthaired Pointer lies in leveraging their natural burning desire to work with their handler and natural pointing instinct that channels beautifully into structured obedience. Work with their instincts, not against them.
Breed-Specific Training Tip
German Shorthaired Pointers need 90-120 minutes of vigorous exercise DAILY. Without it, they will destroy your home. This is not optional. If you cannot commit to this, this breed will make you miserable.
GSP puppies have more energy than adult dogs of most other breeds. Begin exercise and mental stimulation routines immediately.
The Transformation
Whether your German Shorthaired Pointer is an impossible-to-tire puppy or an adult who vibrates with energy 24/7, the right training approach transforms them. Imagine your athletic GSP running beside you with controlled energy, stopping on a dime when you call, and holding a steady point in the field then releasing on command.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this specifically for German Shorthaired Pointers?
My German Shorthaired Pointer is already 4 years old. Is it too late?
How quickly will I see results?
What if it does not work for my dog?
What German Shorthaired Pointer Owners Say
“Our German Shorthaired Pointer had terrible inability to settle. Within two weeks of following this system, the improvement was dramatic. I wish I had found this sooner.”
Alex W.
-- German Shorthaired Pointer owner“I tried three other training programs before this one. None of them understood GSPs. This guide was written by someone who actually knows the breed.”
Catherine J.
-- German Shorthaired Pointer owner“The destructiveness section alone was worth the price. Our German Shorthaired Pointer is a completely different dog now. Calm, responsive, and actually listens.”
James Z.
-- German Shorthaired Pointer ownerThe Complete German Shorthaired Pointer Obedience System
Whether your German Shorthaired Pointer is an impossible-to-tire puppy or an adult who vibrates with energy 24/7, this breed-specific system was built for German Shorthaired Pointers.
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