Thanks for the info. If we decide to purchase another dog, I will have the training plan in place and then purchase a dog. I have been reading about these dogs for over 20 years and now that I'm considering working a little bit less, it may be a good time. A client of mine who trains and shows GSP's and is very familiar with VHD's offered to help training. I also want to work with a trainer who has trained this breed or similar. I will be meeting with a Connecticut breeder/trainer in the next couple of weeks and see if she has worked with the DD. I know she has worked with Labs and pointers from what I have read.
