Choosing a German Shorthaired Pointer It’s important to be educated about your breed before selecting a dog. Learn about the German Shorthaired Pointer’s behavior and temperament, exercise requirements, breed-specific diseases, field work and hunting potential. Preparing for your GSP Learn the differences between a GSP who is a field worker dog and one who is not. Discover what preparations are needed inside of your house, what equipment and gear you’ll need, and how to prepare the outside of your house and your property. The First Weeks Introducing obedience training, potty training, commands, and accepted behaviors is important to do early on. Learn how to teach basic commands, how to use a leash, and how to teach your GSP to be left on his own. Equipment and shopping list Having the proper supplies for your German Shorthaired Pointer is important. Learn about selecting a crate, bed, collar, harness, feeding items, and accessories for your new GSP puppy. Expert Advice Author and veterinarian Dr. Joanna de Klerk, used input and insight from dozens of GSP owners to create a handbook on the breed that is packed with expert tips, tricks, and advice for every stage of GSP ownership! GSP Nutrition Make sure that your German Shorthaired Pointer gets the nutrition it needs. Learn about pet food labels, how to monitor weight, and where to buy it from. Find out the differences between commercial food and BARF and homemade diets. Health Care Responsible health care for your GSP starts with finding the right veterinarian, learning about vaccinations, potential health issues, and parasites, and weighing options with regard to pet insurance. Field Worker or Pet? Hunting dogs and workers require different methods of training and discipline. Learn about basic command training, training in the field, introduction to water, and how to involve the gun. Gain knowledge about a GSP as a sport and leisure partner, a guard dog, its show life, and/or stud life.
✔ Author(s): Dr. Joanna de Klerk
✔ Title: The Complete Guide to German Shorthaired Pointers: History, Behavior, Training, Fieldwork, Traveling, and Health Care for Your New GSP Puppy
✔ Rating : 4.6 out of 5 base on (314 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 195206970X
✔ ISBN-13: 9781952069703
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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