Trained German Shorthair Puppies for Sale
Trained Puppies for Sale
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Natural Pointing Instincts:
The instinct to point is stronger in some German shorthair pointer bloodlines than in others. Some breeders claim any shorthair can be trained to point. Intelligent dogs can be trained to do many things but the shorthairs I have seen force-trained to point never did it with the same style, intensity, or beauty as a German shorthaired pointer that pointed instinctively.
Annie at 16 weeks
AKC Shorthair Puppies:
A German Shorthair pointer should point instinctively. It is the main reason why bird hunters purchase our German Shorthair puppies for sale. A quality German Shorthair puppy should point without knowing why it points. Our shorthair puppies for sale are from litters where both parents pointed instinctively. But unlike pointing, retrieving birds is a skill that needs to be taught
Annie at 16 weeks
Strong Pointing Instinct
Shorthair Puppies for Sale:
The instinct to point is a natural trait of the breeding genetics of the puppy, just like color, size, and temperament. The pointing instinct is stronger in some German Shorthair pointer bloodlines than in others. We can start to identify the pointing characteristics of our German shorthair puppies for sale by the time they are 8 weeks old.
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Steady to Flush
Shorthair Puppy Training:
The instinct to point is sometimes a German shorthair puppy gains from its parents but a puppy must still learn some manners to achieve its fullest potential. The most skilled shorthair puppy for sale will never be a great companion, or hunter, without some discipline being taught. We start our German shorthaired puppies for sale with slip-leash work when they are 6 weeks old.
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Shorthair Puppies for Sale:
All of our German Shorthair pointer puppies for sale have parents that point instinctively. The instinct to point is a natural trait of the puppy, just like its color, size, and disposition. The pointing instinct is stronger in some German Shorthair pointer bloodlines than in others. We can start to identify the pointing characteristics of our German shorthair puppies for sale when they are young. The puppies will flash-point when they see something that excites them. A simple method of identifying this trait is using the classic bird wing and fishing pole. The birdwing does not teach the puppy to point. It just lets us see the intensity of the puppy's natural skills. We start by tying a clipped bird wing to 6 feet of the fishing line and then attaching the other end of the line to the tip of the fishing pole. With the puppy in a closed-in area, such as a garage, to avoid distractions; subtly flip the wing to get the pup's attention. Some German Shorthair puppies will attempt to chase the wing when they first see it. Pop the wing away from the puppy without letting it catch it. The trick is letting the puppy get close but not too close. The puppy will be excited and will suddenly freeze due to its excitement. Now quietly say, "Whoa" in a quiet, praising, voice to settle the puppy and reinforce the behavior. We are not teaching the puppy to point. We are merely assessing its pointing instincts. All of our German shorthair puppies for sale will demonstrate this behavior. We never teach "whoa" as part of this game. We teach "whoa" usually while the puppy is standing at the door of the kennel. We always teach discipline commands separately from fun activities like pointing and fetching. This keeps the puppy interested in training activities. Keep work time work time, fun time fun. There will be plenty of time to put the two together. Most first-time German shorthair pointer owners never see their puppy's full potential because they rush to finish their shorthairs too early. This takes the joy out of the dog and affects its style. All our German shorthair puppies for sale are the products of years of selective breeding focused on pointing style, stature, and disposition.