German Shorthaired Pointer Training

Do you have a German Shorthaired Pointer that needs some training help? Natalie from Crazy Kind Calm dog training can help!

With over 900 dogs trained across the Macedon Ranges, Natalie understands the unique personality and needs that come with this wonderful breed.

German Shorthaired Pointers are versatile, athletic hunting dogs built for endurance. They're affectionate and eager to please, but their energy levels are among the highest of any breed — they were bred to hunt all day across open country.

Common German Shorthaired Pointer traits and training needs

Extremely high energy — needs at least an hour of vigorous exercise daily or behaviour deteriorates
Strong prey drive that can make off-lead walks risky around wildlife and small animals
Mouthy and jumpy, especially during adolescence — uses their mouth to explore everything
Can become destructive, vocal, or develop compulsive behaviours when under-exercised
Pulls hard on lead and can be difficult to walk calmly past distractions
Velcro dog tendency — follows you everywhere and may struggle when left alone

GSP owners know they signed up for an active lifestyle — but the reality can still catch you off guard. These dogs don't have an off switch in the traditional sense. If your GSP is climbing the walls, destroying things when left alone, or dragging you through the bush after every bird scent, that's their breeding talking. The good news is that a well-exercised GSP with some training structure becomes an incredible companion.

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One-on-One Training

Personalised sessions in your home, where the challenges actually happen. We work together on your specific goals — whether it's pulling on lead, barking, poor recall, jumping up, or something else entirely.

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German Shorthaired Pointer (and others) Success Stories

Billy

Jack Russell Terrier • Daylesford

★★★★★

"I wish there were more than 5 stars to give! Natalie and Crazy, Kind Calm was recommended to us from a work mate and we couldn’t be happier. We recently rescued a Jack Russell Terrier who is nearly 1.5 years old, and after much research on trainers in the region, we reached out to Natalie. Rightly so, she is a very sought after trainer and we waited patiently for our session with her. She even recommended other trainers who we might want to engage, as it would be 6 weeks before we could see her. We decided to hold out and do our best until our session with the her. From the minute Natalie entered the home, she had our little mate completely engaged. Honestly, it was like watching magic. We went for the personal training session first, and her credentials and experience did not disappoint. We had a 2 hour session, and not 1 second was wasted. The whole experience was the most engaging, informative and educational I have ever had with a trainer, especially dealing with rescue dogs and their big feelings. We can’t wait for our follow up sessions. The level of care, the detailed and tailored training plans which Natalie sent after the session, the trust our precious little mate Billy had in her from the first second, and her genuine warmth, and love and respect for all dogs- made it a very comforting and wondrous experience. Again- if there were more stars to give- I would give them. A truly professional, experienced, trustworthy and knowledgeable trainer - worth the wait 💜"

— Nicole Peters