Collars are useful but you have to understand that collars aren't for training a dog. They are use to reinforce commands the dog already knows but chooses to disobey. I suggest some yard work on a long check cord with him first. Get him coming to you. Get him going with you. Take him into a big area and put him on the cord. Walk with him and when he gets to the end of the cord call his name and quickly switch diretions. This will teach him to go with you. At 4 months old he isn't really ready for anything too demanding. I would look up a local NAVHDA chapter in your neck of the woods and get in with them. They are really good at helping new guys like you with versatile breeds like a shorthair. One thing to remember is that german dogs are hard heads and it takes a good deal of patience to get them right like you want them.
well i would like to bunny hunt with him. But right now i just need him to focus. I was thinking of getting a trainning colar,but my wife is against it
whats up? hey my name is brian(07superglide) i just got this "gsp" and was wandering if you could help me better understand the breed? Ive been around dogs my whole life from german shepards to boston's. i have even trained a deaf boxer to obey sign lang! BUT this dog is something else!!! first off he's a little over 4 mos and weighs in at 42lbs???? and sometimes i think he crazy!!plus i've heard that black in not common,and hes all blk with some spots of grey. i realy like this dog but my wife is threatening me with a beagle!!!! lil help please
