Instructions
Understand that your pointer is bred to be an independent thinker. This may mean he is stubborn and willful at times, but with patience and consistency he can be trained. They are born knowing how to point, so this is not something you will have to teach him.
Avoid criticizing your pointer puppy. It doesn't take much to please or scare him, so always encourage and reward him when he does well. Pointers are not the most intelligent of the dog breeds, but with love and praise he will soon reward you by doing his commands in the right way.
Ignore your pointer when he does not follow the training guidelines. This is a much better discipline than speaking harshly to him. Pointers are companionable by nature and crave your love and companionship.
Engage your pointer in plenty of activity and play on a daily basis, since his attention span is short, according to the Train Pet Dog website.He will have lots of energy to burn and need plenty of exercise to do this. He will not be distracted as easily if he has daily runs through the yard or a field.
Accompany short bursts of training followed by plenty of activity. Let your Pointer think he is in charge, teaching obedience is best accomplished by tricking him into it rather than forcing him. When teaching him commands like "sit" or "heel," do this for only a few minutes at a time and then let him run and frolic.
Go with the flow when your pointer tries to make a game out of the training. He will think it is his idea if it is fun. When he points while you are trying to teach him to "stand," just gently push on one of his shoulders to make him slightly off balance so that he will have to stand on four legs.
Begin your training at the earliest possible age, usually as soon as you bring him home from the breeder. This is the best guarantee of success.
How to Train Pointers
Pointers are a shorthaired breed of dog that typically has a sweet and dignified personality. Pointers usually get along with everyone, including other pets in the family. These dogs tend to be a bit stubborn at times and are highly energetic and full of athletic ability. They enjoy companionship, so make sure you can spend a lot of time with your pointer before acquiring one, according to the Your Purebred Puppy website. They are easily distracted, so training them will require consistency and patience.