Thread: Deer dog?

Ok, here's what you do. Someone has to make your mind up for you :

Get a GWP pup from Sambarman. A bitch. Have it spayed.
Teach it to heel, sit and stay. There are thousands of books about this, or PM Ruff on here about it.
Don't take it hunting until it will do these things reliably.
Don't worry about teaching it what a deer smells like (it could actually teach you on that one).
Don't rush it.
In the bush, observe your dog very carefully. Get to know your dog, the way it works and the subtle signals it will give you.
The rest you will learn together.
Enjoy.