How to train a German hard-haired Pointer. Training tips for a German Hard-haired Pointer.

Jun 30,2025
6Min

How to train a German hard-haired Pointer? Before training, you need to establish a good relationship with it first, so that it can trust you and listen to you, so that the next step of training can proceed smoothly.

1. Fixed-point toilet training (training after meals has the best effect)

In a fixed corner outside the kennel or in the bathroom of the apartment, spread dry newspapers stained with the dog's urine, and then place the newspapers on top. In order for the German Wirehaired Pointer to understand that this is where it defecates, you have to put some of its excrement (such as urine) in it, because the newspaper has a familiar smell to it. In the early stages of training, the scope of the newspaper should be as large as possible, and then slowly teach it to be solved only in the newspaper. Remember to praise it immediately when it does something right; otherwise, reprimand it briefly and firmly. Once the location of the dog toilet is decided, it is best never to move it casually, so as to expand the range of activities of the dog at home. But when teaching puppies, after they are proficient in one action, teach the next action. Be patient and don't do it too hastily.

2. “No” and “very good” training

When you see a German Wirehaired Pointer behaving badly, you should stop it immediately. And give the "no" command to let it know that this behavior is not allowed and will be scolded by the owner. On the contrary, if the German Wirehaired Pointer has good performance or behavior, immediately praise it and issue the "very good" command, and stroke its head or neck to let it know that the owner likes it.

3. "Wait a minute" and "Come here" training

The command "Wait a moment" is to temporarily stop the action of the German bristle Boeing. When eating, place the food in front of the dog, and then give the "wait a minute" command, and repeat the training in this way. If you want to train the "come here" action, you can do it while walking; if you call it and come, praise it immediately. If it doesn't come or runs away when you call it, don't get angry and chase it. Let nature take its course and call again later. Try to keep it within a distance of no more than 10 meters from you when it is free to move around. It is very important to develop the habit of rope traction from an early age (especially when you go out to cross the road to avoid accidents~). When you go to an open place and let it move around freely, if it moves slightly away from you, you must call it back. And develop a good habit of not staying away from the owner.

4. "Sit down" training-(implemented before meals for the best effect)

When the "sit down" command is first issued, the German bristle Boeing cannot understand it, and you must use your hand half way behind its back.Press down on the bottom and issue the "sit" command at the same time, until it understands and sits down quietly.

5. "Handshake" training (implemented before meals, the best effect)

Make sure your dog is very familiar with the command and action of sitting down before you can implement it. When it sits down quietly, gently raise your left or right hand and shout the handshake command at the same time. Repeat it until your dog understands and understands it. Listen to the handshake command and you're done. Training should be repeated every day. When training, remember not to do it too hastily and teach another movement immediately if you are not familiar with it. This is the biggest taboo in training.

6. "Lie down (lying down)" training (implemented before meals for the best effect)

If you want to train a German Wirehaired Pointer to lie down, you should find a quiet place. When it has sat down quietly, gently pull its front feet with both hands to form a lying down position. As long as it feels that its owner is trustworthy, it will be easy to train. success, pat it and praise it at the same time.

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