Hello, I am new to the pointer world. I currently have a lab that is basically a lazy house dog. Has no interest in hunting at all. I'm planning on getting a GSP this summer or early fall. Many of the training books I have read give strong advise not to train your pointer to sit. Not at the early stages at least. This dog will be a house/hunting dog and house mate to my lab. What kind of training schedules do you pointer owners use.... come/heel/whoa/sit/get my beer?...?

What commands do you train your pointers and how soon is a good age to start! I'm all about letting the pup be a pup, but how will I know when shes ready for some serious training?

Any advice would be appreciated!