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Who are you getting your pudelpointer from? I have two and if your serious I will help you train your pup. I'm not a pro but run my dogs in NAVHDA and could help you. Let me know.
I've been looking for a low shedding hunting dog. So far my top prospect is an Airedale. I really like pointing griffon's as well, but I think they shed a bit more. I've only heard about pudel pointers recently. They seem like cool dogs.I'm also strongly considering professional help in training. The thing that concerns me the most is bonding w/ the dog as other's have mentioned. I want to remain very involved in the training process if I can. I figure I will have more to learn than the dog
A good trainer will work with you after they get the dog through the basics and you can continue working the dog. As far as bonding goes, my dogs love the family but the one that gets them the birds is there bestest buddy.Dogs never stop learning and will continue to test us. There is nothing more rewarding that hunting with a well trained dog and nothing more frustrating then hunting with a poorly trained dog.