I have two dog, Springer and a GSP. The Springer been a great dog in the field, but She's torn her ALC in both legs (Ouch) and she now retired at 11 years.
Just got a GSP, And she's a quick learner (Sit,fetch,out,Stay,come, now working on heel), And as for being gun shy that's she isn't. At 3 1/2 month I took her to our hunting camp and within 5 minutes she went on point . Can't wait for hunting season and thinking to place the GSP in field trials over the summer. Between both of them they are man's best friend.

Thats really awesome man! Its really nice to see the hunting instinct bred into these dogs. Now you just have to polish their instincts. Welcome to the site.