I have a German Shorthaired Pointer. He is a good dog. Most dogs can be great dogs. GSP have A LOT of energy. If you spend time with them they'll do anything for you. I don't know diddly really about training dogs, but my pointer does what i tell him to...layoutgoose hunting, pointbirds,find lost baseballs...they just want to get it right. If you spend time with the dog he'll do what you say. I wouldn't expect this from a non hunting dog.