training a pointing breed to sit on command

[Featherfinder]

Trekmoor, interesting isn't it - that whole setting trait. The modern setter need no longer set at all. Although, if the poor dogs have to point "under" some folk shooting a 12 gauge semi-auto, 22 inch barrel with a cylinder choke and 3 1/2" #8 shot while quail hunting, "setting" may make a come-back!

[polmaise]

Steve and Gone Hunting: it is only with a humble attitude that I ask the opinion of those on this forum. With the answers the two of you have provided, I can now see the value of teaching my dog the 'whoa' command and the 'sit' command. The breeder is willing to help me for a small fee and encouraged me to train my dog to be steady to wing and shot. When my dog is really strong on holding it's points and has the proper maturity and hunting drive, I may very well seek the trainer/breeders help to teach the dog to be steady to wing and shot. It might be fun to trial my dog, if it turned out to have that level of talent.

OP appears to be sorted with his Brittany pup without Setters