Thread: Training 2 year old GSP for hunting

I got my gsp when he was 2 (roughly 18months ago now) and completly out of control. Had yarns with a couple of good buggers from here what to expect and how to start him on game and did alot of research. When i got him he was in the eyes of many a lost cause and the best thing for him was a bullet but after alot of work hes become a fantastic hunting companion. And he only whines a bit when hes cold. Patience is definately needed. Routine helped. Long lead used for teaching ranging and stop the old school way of standing on the lead when hes too far and also when the stop command is used. I used treats for recall for the first few months then weened him off and he still happily comes back without hesitation. Theres alot to learn.