Gun Dog Forum

Suppose to Go for a 3-4 month stint. I just sent my 2 GSP's who are litter mates and 18 months old off for training. The trainer said they have been very timid but they have only been there a week. Does anyone have experience on how long it takes them to adjust. Just worried I guess. The trainer com...

I just heard back from the Trainer. He owns Big Country Kennels in Albany Tx. I appreciate he always a text away. He said they were so timid they actually growled at him but that they are getting better and he would let me know if he thought they would make bird dogs after 4 weeks they have been wit...

So the trainer said they were very insecure the first week and even growled at him. He said this week they are getting better and said he would let me know after a month if he thought they were going to make bird dogs or not. Does this sound right?

Thanks for the reply. The trainer comes highly recommend by several of my friends who have used him with great success. Both my dogs are 18months old and know all there obedience commands. Guess it's more me
Worrying about how they will adapt to being gone. Thanks for your reply

I just sent my 2 GSP off for training for 3 month's. They are brothers and the trainer said they are very timid. How long does it take them to adjust to there new home? Anyone had any experience these are my first bird dogs.

I just sent my 2 GSP's who are litter mates and 18 months old off for training. The trainer said they have been very timid but they have only been there a week. Does anyone have experience on how long it takes them to adjust. Just worried I guess. The trainer comes highly recommend by several people...

Thought about leasing some land in Kansas. From Lubbock and brand new to pointing dogs have 2 young GSP that I am training. Thought we had a pointing club in Lubbock but the number and email were not current. Any information would be great.