Cosmolo Posted March 15, 2015 Author Share Posted March 15, 2015 Definitely not looking at getting another dog any time soon- this is just research for the future! Gone off springers I'm afraid TTSD, the pointers will only be if we decide we need/ want a big dog- otherwise will stick with ACDs and JRTs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Lisa~ Posted March 15, 2015 Share Posted March 15, 2015 My parent's pointer is not what I would call a fussy eater, but he is definitely not food motivated either. He eats if there are no distractions, but most other things take priority. He is an amazing dog though! Such a beautiful temperament :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirate Posted March 16, 2015 Share Posted March 16, 2015 Never had a real problem with drive for food. The two l have now would crawl into a trap for food.you need to find out what motivates them, l have put tracking, obedience,rally o jumping and endurance title on all of mine. Transferring to toys is harder the pup l have now will play tug, but unfortunately at this stage we are dealing with a health problem and the other is a rescue and is trying to figure out rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointers Rule Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Having had Pointers for the last 13 years I have only had one that was (at times) not food driven... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 I have shown Pointers for years all good eaters but not motivated on food rewards ,a few really enjoy there toy rewards but in general thrive more on human reward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Showpony Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 I've had Pointers for over 30 years........no 2 dogs the same........I have generally found males up to about 2 years can be finicky eaters, but saying that 2 of the 3 boys I currently have are total pigs.......you could always try the old school method of rewarding......a loving tone to your voice and a pat or scratch behind the ear, and when they have done something really good a big cuddle and happy voice saying how good they are.........Pointers like this, dogs in general want to work for you and would rather have your personal contact and acknowledgement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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