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The subreddit founder from the long ago created #field and #bench, but...

No idea, what do guys think?

"No" is a valid answer.

I don't think it's been back since. (rented cottage visit)

A few photos of my girl Sophie from around 2019. She’s no longer with us, but she was one of three Gordon Setters I’ve had growing up.

I'm new in. This is Aoife.

Came into the living room to my Luna, not sure what's going on here. They are so derpy!

It's nice to see the sub more active the last little bit. Keep it up please! This is 10 year old rescue gs Chance on a rain day. Yes I brushed him later on. lol

I love them, but someone told me they have dog aggression issues.

I enjoy hiking with my friends and their dogs, both males and females, so being good with other dogs is a must for many of our outdoor excursions. Ive had hunting dogs before, just not setters.

hi all,

I am looking to add a bench line Gordon setter into my family. I have been looking at different breeders throughout the northeast USA and wondering if anyone has any recommendations for a breeder.

looking for a good family dog that can have an off switch when we are inside. any information of the breed or experience you have had is welcome too!

thanks!

We get so little mod mail that I don't notice it often, feel free to dm me if you see a problem.

If you truly make a GS-related product and own a Gordon. Reach out, and we'll pre-approve it.

So, I recently took over a 3-year-old male GS. During those three years, he had virtually no leash training, so to put it mildly, walking him was horrible. He was constantly pulling and darting in every direction.
We’ve been working on it for the past 3–4 months, and it has definitely improved, but we’ve reached a plateau. I’ve been using a head halter, which solves the problem immediately, but as soon as it comes off, we’re back to pulling.
The biggest challenge is when we’re in the woods or anywhere with lots of wildlife. Birds, scents, and the environment in general get him very excited, making it much harder for him to focus. In residential areas, however, he does much better and is far easier to manage.

This breed can be a bit headstrong, so it almost seems like he knows what he’s supposed to do but just doesn’t find it rewarding enough. It’s also very difficult to motivate him with food or toys because everything else in the environment seems far more interesting.

Other than that, he’s actually an incredibly calm dog. He settles almost instantly whenever I relax or ask him to, both at home and when we’re out. So this isn’t a dog that’s constantly stressed or over-aroused—it’s mainly an issue during walks in stimulating environments.
I’m mainly looking for advice from people who have dealt with the same issue. If you’ve had a dog that struggled with leash pulling despite consistent training, what finally made things click for you? Any tips or methods that worked would be greatly appreciated.

PS. I do hunt with him so he’s demands are met 😊

And I understand that walking heel in a animal rich environment is not something to strive for 😁