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Thank you for your comments Gunnergundog - I think you have hit the nail on the head. I agree with your comments about introducing scented dummys and cold game. No not field trials. After thinking about what you said it has made me realise that he is learning way faster than I expected...

Although they do have shorter legs so if they run I have a better chance of getting to them than the pointer ......

Yes we are going to a good trainer who specialises in HPRs. Good point Clodagh

Thanks MotherofChickens - the bassett is a year older than the pointer and being rehomed as the young kids are scared of him as he is a bit bouncy for them.

If he is scared of people being shut up in a crate in a small space with people going past won't help. Maybe shut him in another room or in an outdoor kennel run so he doesn't feel so scared that he has to react aggressively. You can get attachments for collars so that you don't touch the...

It sounds like you have researched the breed thoroughly and are sensible. However, as you are asking on here this would suggest to me that there is something that is holding you back or concerning you about getting him otherwise you would have got him already and been showing us photos of him...

Home boarding you definitely need a licence and vet checks etc. I'm a dog walker and yes you need insurance. In terms of councils I wrote to mine and got an email back saying a licence wasn't needed and at least I have written proof if ever it is brought up. Also make sure you have walking...

Furthermore I have always wanted a house full of dogs and the alternative to a hound type would be a cavalier as pointer likes his own space at times and I would like a more affectionate dog. Although some say you shouldn't get another dog until the first is trained although in pointer's case...

We have a 15 month rescue pointer who has just started training to be a working gundog. He was given up by his previous owner for running up to people and dogs when offlead and not coming back. We practice quartering in a fenced grass field which has two access points and public footpath...