I’m sure he’s a fine trainer. It’s a combination of me and the dog that worries me. A Brittany is a “combination” breed and tends to be very “biddable” (trainable) but sensitive and high strung. It doesn’t range as far as a GSD or retrieve as naturally as a Labrador. Instead it does well at both and needs training to do all of it right. If they are trained incorrectly, it hurts the dog as they become unsure of themselves as they can tell from the owner “that they aren’t doing it quite right”. They are so attentive to training that they react to small mistakes and keep that reaction for a while.
“Forced Retrieve” is hardcore training, especially for a dog that is sensitive. http://www.gundogsonline.com/Article/the-forced-retrieve-gun-dog-Page1.htm Again, I’d rather have someone more experienced do it.
GSP not GSD
Did you send me the link because that’s the trainer I’m talking about or did you not realize?
That’s why I love my Shorthairs. Their temperaments are so stable it’s really hard to screw them up, even when I’m the one doing the training. :)