Will MillerQuicksilver kennels
July 14 at 8:43pm near Seattle, WA · ..
Amazing Training Accomplishment:
The Story:
I’ve been a bird hunting enthusiast all my life. But unfortunately have been without a hunting companion for several years. Recently, since I’m in my mid sixties, I decided life is too short and I wanted to get in a few more years of hunting before my legs told me “no more” I began looking for an older dog ready to be my hunting buddy.
I was directed to a breeder who had a 2 ½ year old setter that was available. I was introduced to him and a lovely female setter. Unfortunately the setter had some issues that needed to be addressed. She is a very “soft dog” that had been bullied by her two kennel mates, which made her behavior extremely submissive. It was also reported that she was very gun shy, and would run for the hills as the shotgun was fired.
After much thought, I decided that she deserved a chance to live up to her potential. I took ownership of he dog, and spent a month working with her, creating a friendship and building up her confidence. I also began looking for a professional trainer who could hopefully solve her issues.
I was introduced to R.J. Marquart of Quicksilver Kennels in Moses Lake, Wa. We met and I instantly knew he would be the one, if anyone could, to correct her shortcomings. R.J. immediately impressed me with his likeable attitude, honest approach to training, and professionalism.
I left my setter with him for a thirty day period to see what could be done. After R.J. took the dog, another issue was discovered. She was extremely check cord “shy”. The instant the check cord was snapped to her collar, she refused to perform. Dancing about and basically sitting down not wanting to hunt.
At the end of the thirty days, I headed for Quicksilver Kennels hoping for the best. To say the least I was elated about what I found: #1) the condition of my dog and #2) the progress that had been made in such a short time. She was in great shape, extremely happy and self confident. The gun shyness was gone, shooting over her back with no problems all weekend. She was no longer afraid of the check cord. Worked birds extremely well, while on a slack check cord with no issues at all.
I can’t thank R.J. and his wife enough for their warm hospitality. The amazing work done by R.J. in such a short time, will allow an aging old bird hunter to enjoy a few more years afield, with a now, well adjusted and eager hunting buddy.
Bill and Will Miller & Josi
