Training A German Short hair Pointer

As mentioned earlier the German Shorthaired Pointer is very intelligent and takes to training with great enthusiasm and skill.

All the basic obedience training commands (sit, stay, down, come...) are picked up easily by GSP's. Be sure to use positive reward based training methods with your Pointer - they certainly don't require (or enjoy) any forceful methods based on intimidation and fear.

A couple of training issues you will want to get right with a German Shorthaired Pointer are the "come" command (they love to wander off at the dog park!) and how to walk nicely while on leash. Pointers are very strong so you don't want to get involved in a tug of war with your dog while on leash - no one wins in such a game.