First, overall great input by previous posters. Nailed it on GSPs. Mine is a little over a year now but I'll add this.... If you have medium house/backyard you have to have an alternative place to work the dog outside of that. A medium yard is really just a place to to poop and pee. If you are planning on training in the yard it's virtually pointless - if you are planning to keep it in the yard make sure you have at least 8 ft fences (they climb). I wouldn't get the dog unless you have some places to train/take it in mind already.

That said, training easy enough if you are dedicated (dedicated meaning you are happy to spend a couple hours a day getting the dog where it needs to be). They are exceptionally quick learners but unlike a lab they do not turn off. They tire and you will tire well before they do.

My biggest struggle, living in a medium size house is that the pointer will always feel busy. Even indoors she is looking for something to do. Something to find etc. can't take my eyes off of her. Store away anything and you have food or otherwise.

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Posted by swanny297

NELA

Member since Oct 2013

2189 posts

Posted on 12/15/14 at 8:33 pm to Timequake

This is Riley - she is 11mos old - like others have said energetic, loves to fetch, very obedient, and a quick learner. I have trained and worked with her to track wounded deer but her natural instincts are to point at anything alive, and tree squirrels (not sure where this came from). My oldest son has Down syndrome and was terrified of animals dogs included, we got Riley as a pup and slowly introduced them to each other - they are inseparable now. She is a great family companion, and loves to socialize with other dogs. Riley is our first GSP and we are asked all the time about her, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this breed to anyone looking for a hunting/family companion.

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Posted by Citica8

Duckroost, LA

Member since Dec 2012

3665 posts

Posted on 12/15/14 at 8:40 pm to Timequake

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My biggest struggle, living in a medium size house is that the pointer will always feel busy. Even indoors she is looking for something to do. Something to find etc. can't take my eyes off of her.

My wife managed to buy my 10 month old son some toys that are remarkably similar to a training bumper and other dog toys... he grabs them when he wants attention. I have to admit though as high strung as he is, he is great with the little guy. I watched my son crawl up to him and take a raw hide bone from his mouth and the dog just got up and looked at me as the kid crawled off with it. The little guy has even crawled up to his food bowl and tipped it over while he was eating and not once did he growl. He's a great family pet and extremely protective and loyal.

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