Mary Allen
#7 Nevertheless, the beautiful companion always retains a certain degree of independence – if you respect this and can exercise the dog in a species-appropriate manner, you have found a friend for life in this independent, clever four-legged friend.
#8 Due to their strong hunting instinct, an Irish Setter does not belong in the hands of beginners and accordingly training them is not easy.
In addition to the hunting instinct, the sensitive dog has a mind of its own, which does not make obedience training any easier. The be-all and end-all in Irish Setter training is consistency in combination with the right amount of empathy. If you give the dog clear guidance, it will be happy to follow it.
#9 It is important to remember, especially with hunting dogs like this one, that only a fully utilized four-legged friend can be a well-behaved one.
Species-appropriate employment also plays a decisive role in terms of education. In addition, joint activities strengthen the bond, which in turn simplifies the upbringing. It is advisable to take this four-legged friend to a dog school that has experience with setters - if you are not already aiming for hunting dog training with this dog, which is predestined for this purpose.