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Old 01-01-2019, 02:39 PM
Ol’tailywhite Ol’tailywhite is offline
 
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Default Training a new hunting pup

Well the stars have aligned and have convinced my better half that it is time for a dog. Since hunting is my passion and I drop anything to follow that passion, a upland dog has been purchased. I know it will be a long road and probably a bumpy one but if anyone has any advice on training, myself and my new GSP would greatly appreciate any help.
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Old 01-01-2019, 02:56 PM
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Join a NAVHDA chapter, you will get help from experienced trainers, and they have access to birds, and a training field.

https://www.prairievistanavhda.ca/
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Old 01-01-2019, 03:01 PM
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Many NAVHDA members on this board. Very helpful guys with a lot of knowledge
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Old 01-01-2019, 03:02 PM
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X2 to the elkhunter11 Especially if you have never done. Inside expert help always does.
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Old 01-01-2019, 03:47 PM
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Get a hold if the Calgary pointing dog club or the GSP vlub also. Attend some tests or trials.
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Old 01-01-2019, 04:52 PM
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I should also add I’m in the Edmonton area
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Old 01-01-2019, 04:56 PM
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Our NAVHDA chapter trains by Delburne, and we have members in the Edmonton area.
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Old 01-01-2019, 06:34 PM
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I will also encourage joining a NAVHDA chapter. I was new to versatile dogs 4 years ago, and some of the members of Prairie Vista NAVHDA have been invaluable in helping me to develop him into a great little hunting dog.
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Old 01-01-2019, 07:16 PM
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I will also encourage joining a NAVHDA chapter. I was new to versatile dogs 4 years ago, and some of the members of Prairie Vista NAVHDA have been invaluable in helping me to develop him into a great little hunting dog.
Listen to the Navhda advice. Good people who will help you with training. Alacringa's and Elkhunter's dogs are wonderful hunting partners and personalities. I have watched them both and they bring a great big smile to my face!
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Old 01-02-2019, 06:09 AM
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