About the Irish Setter
Known for their exuberant and joyful with boundless energy and a happy-go-lucky attitude that makes focused training challenging, Irish Setters have a exuberant joy and puppy-like enthusiasm that never fades, making them the most fun — and most exhausting — sporting dog.
Common Irish Setter Training Challenges
The most common challenge Irish Setter owners face is hyperactivity and refusal to settle indoors. Other frequent issues include hyperactivity, poor impulse control, counter surfing, and inability to settle.
Sound familiar?
Picture your Setters crashing through the house like a red tornado, jumping on everyone they meet, and being so excited on walks that they forget you're attached to the other end of the leash.
The Right Training Approach for Irish Setters
The key to training a Irish Setter lies in leveraging their natural incredible desire to please and sensitivity to their owner's emotions that makes them beautifully responsive to positive training. Work with their instincts, not against them.
Breed-Specific Training Tip
Irish Setters need at least 90 minutes of vigorous exercise daily. Without it, no amount of training will fix their indoor hyperactivity. Exercise first, train second.
Irish Setters mature slowly and retain puppy energy until age 3-4. Plan for an extended adolescence with lots of exercise and patience.
The Transformation
Whether your Irish Setter is a lanky, chaotic puppy or a 5-year-old who still hasn't slowed down, the right training approach transforms them. Imagine your gorgeous, wild Irish Setter flowing gracefully beside you on walks, greeting guests with a happy but controlled wiggle, and channeling their energy into focused, joyful obedience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this specifically for Irish Setters?
My Irish Setter 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 Irish Setter Owners Say
“Our Irish Setter had terrible hyperactivity. Within two weeks of following this system, the improvement was dramatic. I wish I had found this sooner.”
George D.
-- Irish Setter owner“I tried three other training programs before this one. None of them understood Setters. This guide was written by someone who actually knows the breed.”
Nicole Q.
-- Irish Setter owner“The poor impulse control section alone was worth the price. Our Irish Setter is a completely different dog now. Calm, responsive, and actually listens.”
Beth D.
-- Irish Setter ownerThe Complete Irish Setter Obedience System
Whether your Irish Setter is a lanky, chaotic puppy or a 5-year-old who still hasn't slowed down, this breed-specific system was built for Irish Setters.
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