The German Wirehaired Pointer is a dog breed full of energy and requires a large amount of exercise to be able to burn it off. The best type of family for this dog breed is one that is very active and enjoys spending a large amount of time doing outdoor pursuits. However, if you are not a person who loves being outside and active, there are still many things you can do to keep your German Wirehaired Pointer happy and well engaged. As a hunting breed, the dog is naturally obedient and with early positive reinforcement training, the dog can learn just about anything and will perform many tricks.

If you consider yourself to be an outdoor lover, then keeping your German Wirehaired Pointer exercised should not be difficult at all. Though the dog is a hunting breed, if given the chance to spend a great deal of time outdoors they will be very happy. Hiking is an ideal activity for this type of dog breed and it can easily adapt to any type of terrain and climate. Hiking will give the dog a chance to get the exercise it needs and the outdoor stimulation it craves. It should be noted that simply taking a walk with the dog is not a sufficient form of exercise, but while hiking daily is most of the time unsuitable, when given the chance the dog does enjoy the opportunity.

The obedience of a German Wirehaired Pointer makes it easy to teach the dog to do a great deal of tricks with relative ease. With consistency, the dog will be ready to perform several tricks in no time at all. Because of the dog's hunting background, retrieving is a good place to begin teaching the dog. Instead of bringing back game, the dog can be taught to fetch up a stick or the morning newspaper or even your slippers and pipe! Teaching your German Wirehaired Pointer tricks can be a delightful experience and makes the dog feel useful. Before you begin teaching the dog any type of tricks, you should first make sure you have figured out how to effectively communicate what you'd like the dog to do. Since the dog breed is a quick study, training should be an easy process. Remember, that with training any type of dog breed, consistency, repetition and time are all very important.

If you are thinking about adopting a German Wirehaired Pointer, there are some things you need to keep in mind. The dog is large and well-muscled, and thrives on vigorous exercise, becoming aggressive and overly hyper if not exercised enough. The breed makes an excellent watchdog, but also suffers from severe separation anxiety when left alone too much. The dog is strong-willed and has a mind of its own which is tempered by a dependable and steady nature. Once you have given much thought to everything entailed in owning a dog of this breed, only then can you determine if a German Wirehaired Pointer would be right for your family.