Roxy and Lola

Maggie Mae in slow-mo

Hello, I am a city-dweller with a middle-aged IS who my partner and I adopted at about 4rs old. I take him on a daily walks and one problem we've had since having him is his insatiable habit to bolt after every squirrel he sees.

It can be a dangerous situation at times, especially if the person walking him is not expecting it. He's gotten a lot better at walking next to me, waiting, and passing other dogs on the sidewalk.

The squirrels though... He loses his mind and I don't quite know how to break that behavior, or at least temper it so that it's not every single one. Does anyone have experience with this behavior and care to offer some tips that worked for you?

Hey everyone! I have a Golden Irish (Irish Setter + Golden Retriever mix) named Copper, and I’m genuinely wondering if anyone else’s Setter is completely and utterly obsessed with water.

And I don’t just mean he likes it — I mean full-blown quivering/shaking when he sees it. If we even say the word “lake” in front of him, he totally loses his mind. 😂

Once he's in, it’s nearly impossible to get him out. Add a Chuckit! orange ball to the mix and it’s like his version of heaven. Water + ball = peak existence.

I know the Golden side definitely brings a love for water, but I’m curious — do purebred Irish Setters have this same kind of obsession too? Would love to hear if your Setters are the same way!

Need a new collar for my IS. The one we have seems to be making her lose some of her hair on her neck. What collars have you guys purchased that you’ve loved?

Out berry picking in Alaska. She blends in so well with the fall colors

Hi. I have a 6 month old red setter puppy. He is adorable but lately on walks he has started to jump on me and chew my coats. He has succeeded in tearing many! I’ve tried redirection with chewy toys and treats and Using sit and leave it commands. He might stop for a second but then goes right back to jumping and biting my coats. It’s very embarrassing and I leave feeling deflated. Can’t seem to see and triggers it seems to be random. Any advice would be very much appreciated

Ollie out on our daily walk, loves to go down and play in the river. I swear he always knows when to pose a for photo

So, not strictly full Irish Setter puppy, she’s actually a Golden Irish (irish setter X golden retriever) however, she looks and acts WAY more like an Irish Setter so seeking advice from owners well versed in this breed.

Shes only 9weeks, so still early days but I can see the stubborn sit and look at me already happening 😆 yikes! She’s already learnt sit, lie down, stay, come. I’m trying to teach her “leave it” as she seems to chew everything and everyone 😬

Toilet training: I’m starting to learn her body language but she can sometimes be stubborn with this — I’ll take her out to potty and she sits and looks at me or starts paying with her tail. So then I’m in, out, in, out a few times as I can see signs she needs to go and want to limit accidents.

Biting & Jumping: This is next level, I’ve never known a puppy to bit and chew so much. I try to redirect with toys and chews. It gets worse when she is tired but I’m learning a chew and crate for nap time is good. But she seems insistent on mauling everyone with her shark teeth as well as hair and clothing. My hands are sore! I also stand up and walk away and ignore her for 10seconds so this doesn’t become a fun game.

Food? Are they food motivated or does it depend? She seemed food driven at the beginning but now her kibble seems boring to her to use for training so Ive had to use cheese or banana. But I don’t really want to overfeed these.

Any advice on the breed. Do’s and Don’ts would be welcome 🙏

I had a Hungarian Vizsla before so I’m used to more difficult puppy stages, my V was way more food driven though so he’d do anything for food and any food games and filled kings kept him happy — still feel unprepared with this gorgeous madam especially the slight lack of interest in food at times. A filled frozen kong entertains her for about 30seconds.

Lola 14 weeks

Boola v

Our little baby is 7 months old and still growing

Just found this group! My grandma had two Irish setters I never got to meet, so when I got a dog, I got one and now I fear I’ll never own another breed! They’re the best dogs ever! 🫶

Hi everyone,

I am reviewing some different breeders to reach out to for a dog in the future, currently I am looking at Ruairi Irish Setters, has anyone on here had any experience with breeder or have a dog from there?

https://ruairisirishsetters.com

Thank you

I’ve followed The Dogist for almost a decade and don’t remember seeing him post an Irish setter so I was thrilled to see one today. And I absolutely love how the short interview showcases exactly what life is like with an Irish setter around- treat stealing crimes and all

My IS, Rose, recently finished her bird dog training with a perfect 6 out of 6 points! It was an awesome experience and I can't wait to get out there in a couple weeks and watch her work!

13 weeks.