German Shorthaired Pointer
German Shorthaired Pointer Training
Like with most puppies, training for German Shorthaired Pointers should start very early on, and the intelligent dog is able to learn and retain from an early age. Thanks to their limited attention span, the easily distracted puppies learn better when training sessions are kept short and stimulating; 15 minutes maximum is a good rule of thumb to follow. Its focus will be sharper if the dog is burning off energy with a solid amount of daily exercise. Known to have a soft spot for digging up dirt, your backyard could be filled with holes if you don’t catch and tame that behaviour early on. Early socialization with other dogs and humans is also essential for this breed, as new situations can make it nervous by nature.
Selecting a German Shorthaired Pointer Puppy
German Shorthaired Pointer Puppy Ears
The ears are wide, set high on the head and sit flat. They should never hang away from the head. Healthy puppies will have clean ears with no signs of discharge, redness, inflammation or pungent odour. If the puppy is aggressively scratching or pawing their ear, tilting their head or excessively flipping their head, it may also be a sign of discomfort. Breeds with floppy ears are more prone to infection or disease.