in the Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio area? I cant seem to find any that are reputable. Thanks!
-Mike
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look up jon hann at perfection kennels in kidder mo. do a search on perfection kennels. he does mostly pointers but has done flushers. he is the only trainer that i know if that would do a flushing dog that I would trust. that does not mean there are not other good ones out there, I am a shorthair guy so I don't run in those circles. the other good pointer trainers I would trust don't do flushers.
good luck
Justin
Hell, my dog is barely house trained...now they got ones that flush?
Everyone sees flushing dogs on outdoor shows, And often thinks how nice it would be to have a dog that works so well, and retrieves so marvelously. Now Let me reveal a little secret. There is no trick to training a flushing dog.
My wife Bought me an English Springer spaniel about Nine years ago. In spite of the fact that I kept saying I did not want any more dogs. Guess she thought I really needed a hunting dog. Anyway. I am not a dog trainer. But since I had the thing. I figured I may as well do something with it. What I discovered is all you have to do is treat them like they are your best friend. Love them, groom them. and play with them, A lot. They love to play fetch. And they hunt naturally. Placing a decoy with a bit of bird scent on it on the tall weeds, and telling them enthusiastically to fetch will make them a great worker. It is great to watch them follow the trail where you dragged the decoy to its hiding place. They work so enthusiastically One can't help but smile as they do so. A decoy launcher that is propelled by a 22 caliber blank teaches them that the sound if a gunshot means they soon will get to play. Lavish praise, and scratching when they return the decoy to you, lets them know They have pleased you. Teaching them to come, sit, stay close or work out front, is simply a matter of teaching them what the signal, or command means. I now have two Springers. And both of them are great bird dogs, as well as companions. I do not keep them in kennels. but rather as house pets. I am a big part of their lives, and they mine. they do what I ask, because they are my buds. When they go to the shop, they even know not to cross the red lined painted on the floor. All the rules are just a game to them. So rather than thinking of having someone else train the dog. Give it a try yourself. You will find the experience delivers a good hunting dog. wile at the same time developing a bond between you and the dog that no trainer can do.
I still wanna see the dog do that trick with the toilet. Flushing dogs, what will they think of next?
The more time YOU spend with your dog, the better hunter it will be. Not only training, but bonding. Short training sessions (often) are best. And honestly, YOU are the one that is getting trained (REALLY! I'm not kidding. Most dogs "have it" - it's just a matter of teaching their owners how to read their dog.)
After the initial training, the second most important thing in having a solid hunting dog is KEEPING IT IN CONTROL! So many guys brag about their dog's noses, desire and stamina. Yet when push comes to shove their damn dog is the one busting birds out of range all day. AND some owners don't even attempt to get their dog back in close! This is one sure way to lose friends REALLY QUICKLY!