Well fellas....Pointer and flusher is a tough combo... I have seen broke dogs that another dog flushing rattled them pretty good! I think you both had valid points. I personally would not trade my GSP for anything.. I can't take the hair of a Brit or Setter. Jonesy alot of your advice I have read seems to be on the mark. I train with a professional trainer your advice seems to go along with his.... He has not steered me wrong yet....