RE: trying to train dog, need suggestions
Best advice i can give is to get involved with a club, there is no substitue for experiance. Talk to people with the same breed as you, they'll have good strategies to work with your dog, and if you want a well pollished dog get on it quick the next 6 months are critical. Start with the woa command it's crucial for a pointing dog. The last thing i would be worried about right now is retreival, especially with a visla, if it shows natural instinct work with it but don't be to hard nosed with the retrieval stuff right now. I know people are going to argue that last comment so do your research and make your own decisions but if your going to have to force train him/her then you better get a wealth of knowlege behind you before you even try.