I think , for me, reading this situation, that its not so much the breed of dog, ( most breeds can be taught "most"
things, at one time or another) but its the owner.
I grew up with my father having a hunting dog kennel, my grandparents raised labs, chessies, collies, poodles,
at one time or another in the 60's - 70's etc. So im pretty familiar with hunting breeds, I wouldnt look at a
GSP as getting along with chickens, but people have successfully done it, with some work and training.
The poster said "they were thinking of getting a dog for about a year" that tells me they are 1st time
dog owners? based on that criteria im not sure it would be a good fit. GSP can be willful, to say the least.
My dad had one that was such a biting jerk, he had to put him down, they sent him off for professional training,
he had already been to professional bird dog training, but would attack people. I would have given him a
bullet, but thats just me,
I hated that idiot. so off to the pro he went, after attacking the pro trainer a couple
times, he was euthanized. waited to long in my opinion.
NO im not saying as a breed GSP are like this, this was a poorly bred individual( cost an an arm and a leg
from a top gun dog kennel) and was an idiot. NOT a good example of the breed. just saying they can also be strong
and willfull.
things, at one time or another) but its the owner.
I grew up with my father having a hunting dog kennel, my grandparents raised labs, chessies, collies, poodles,
at one time or another in the 60's - 70's etc. So im pretty familiar with hunting breeds, I wouldnt look at a
GSP as getting along with chickens, but people have successfully done it, with some work and training.
The poster said "they were thinking of getting a dog for about a year" that tells me they are 1st time
dog owners? based on that criteria im not sure it would be a good fit. GSP can be willful, to say the least.
My dad had one that was such a biting jerk, he had to put him down, they sent him off for professional training,
he had already been to professional bird dog training, but would attack people. I would have given him a
bullet, but thats just me,
times, he was euthanized. waited to long in my opinion.
NO im not saying as a breed GSP are like this, this was a poorly bred individual( cost an an arm and a leg
from a top gun dog kennel) and was an idiot. NOT a good example of the breed. just saying they can also be strong
and willfull.
We have some serious fencing do be done between now and then, that's why the wait. Not first time dog owners, just not a gsp owner ever.
