There are a few items I would recommend for a new owner of a German shorthair pointer.

#1 most important item this dog needs.





An lively family member. My husband is a former Marine. He continues to stay active hunting, running, and hiking. He is the perfect companion for this breed.














German Shorthairs want to Run, walking takes some training. At first glace people think a Halti is a muzzle, but it is far from. It puts light pressure on a point just above the dogs nose. This reminds them to stay back and not pull. After working with Rose with it for a while the kids were able to walk her.






Link for more information on the Halti.



http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=875



Very few toys will live for long with Rose. One Christmas we got a package of AKC toys. Nothing we have had has lasted longer then that duck and squirrel. AKC toys are hard to find in stores, there are lots of knock offs. The AKC brand is well made, and worth the price.

Investing in a good large dog Kennel is a must if your GSP will be living inside with the family.  We only used ours the first two years with Rainbow Dash.  The Kennel should be used only as a sanctuary, not a punishment for your puppy.  It must be a place where they can feel safe if you want it to work. Do not feed your dog in the kennel.  Sometimes we would give Dash a raw hide to chew on to help her calm down in the beginning.