Question: I cannot get my German Wire-hair to point birds. She is eighteen months old and was hunted last season, but did not point any of the birds we shot. What should I do?

Craig R., Traverse City.

Answer: Usually with this type of problem, a professional trainer should be called upon for help. But please don't call me. I know the breeder you purchased the dog from and he has been selling problem dogs for many years. His dogs have a multitude of different problems, from being timid to being overly aggressive to the point of biting their owners. I will not work with any dogs from his kennel.

Charlie Linblade

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