How Do You Hunt With English Pointers?
The English Pointer is a tall, sturdy breed of dog used for decades to help flush and retrieve birds from the field. Also known as the Pointer, the English Pointer earned its name from the rigid pose assumed when a bird is detected in the brush. The Pointer will stop and raise one leg off the ground, lowering the head and pointing with the nose in the direction of the bird. Hunting with English Pointers can be an enjoyable and rewarding experience. Begin your training when your English Pointers are young. Pointers are highly intelligent and motivated dogs and will display a strong hunting urge as early as eight weeks. Make sure to schedule an appointment with your vet to have your pup fully vaccinated before taking him out into the field. Fit your English Pointer with a flat buckle collar and leash and begin teaching him basic obedience commands. A well-trained Pointer responds to simple commands such as sit, stay, come and heel. Get the dog’s attention with a treat and give him the co
