got told by a trainer that my dog won't make a gundog

[Springfield Pointers]

Sounds like your trainer is an idiot....

that summed it all up in a few words LOL. I was trying to be tactful...

[monkeyboy]

If she hunts and retrieves I
would seek out another opinion from another trainer. I'ts not possible to assess without seeing the two of you together

Bill

Can only echo that advice, and try and find someone that knows what they are doing, there are "gundog trainers" springing up all over the place, and some of them don't seem to have a clue.

Depending on where you are based, someone on here may know someone worth going to see.

Andrew

PS I've no axe to grind, I'm not a trainer.

[James]

where are you in the country

[michelle]

hells bells shes just a baby, yeh there are some out there, dogs and people, who can train and be trained at 9 months, crikey i didnt even start proper training with my cocker till he was over 9 months, i wouldnt say its over just yet - keep yer chin up and keep at it.

[Judy]

How much does she vocalise? If at all.

[flosser184]

Not at all really. Thankyou all for your advice im in Cornwall

[Judy]

If she is quiet when working there is no reason why she can't make a good gundog! You just have to find a good trainer to help you. As others have said plenty of people have turned around dogs much older than that and are working them successfully in the field. Change your trainer.

[Charlie mac]

Don't give up. I've a ess who is coming 16 months, was told by a trainer he will never make the grade because his drive to self hunt was to great hence the reasons I was struggling with recall in scented areas. ( Due to giving him to much free rein when young). Since then I have had 2 one on one sessions with a different trainer and been working hard on the recall and stop whistle all at close range with minimal off lead work and when off lead its working close and for short spells. Don't get me wrong he isn't the finished article but he has improved dramatically since I altered the training regime slightly.

Get yourself in touch with another trainer and get your confidence back. Good luck.

[Cass]

Sounds like your trainer is an idiot....

that summed it all up in a few words LOL. I was trying to be tactful...

LOL. My bluntness is usually my downfall hahahaha.

[Miff]

For goodness sake! Poor wee soul. Sounds from your post as though this 'trainer' hadn't had your dog long enough to make such a decision. Also sounds to me as though 'trainer' needs some training! Don't listen to such rubbish and - as others have said - find another trainer. Someone who will also have the skills to train and help you. There are some excellent instructors/trainers around but far too many who dont have a clue. Dont give up; find out who is worth going to in your area. Where do you live? Oh, just seen that you are in Cornwall. I'm sure there are people on here who would know who to go to in that area.