I'm wondering if there is any easy way for a non-hunter to assess whether a dog would be any usefor hunting. The new GSP has settled in well and I am torn between training him for SAR and finding him a hunting home.he vet put him at approx. 8 months old. He needs work on basic obedience, willthis make it harder to judge? All I know is he needs some kind of gainful employment...that and neutering ASAP!