Thread: Training 2 year old GSP for hunting

I used the Blueprint for vizsla/gsp cross, from 8 week pup. I had no experience training hunting dogs, just general dog training and newer to hunting. It is strict in pure form. It was a little stressful (a lot) when trying to apply a strict programme while being a family pet also. The programme worked for us. He's a machine on deer, and I'm a better hunter now because of the "teamwork" aspect it fosters. If I was doing it again, I'd use the principles and outline, but introduce the dog to hunting earlier than 1 year if ready, and I would be a lot more relaxed around my family.