Northwest washington pointer trainer.

[Slow-1]

I recently purchased a English setter puppy. I've had flushing dogs in the past but never a pointer I would like to train her my self .Ive bought a bunch of books,but I can tell I'm going to need some help.I would like to work with a trainer sort of take lessons form him on how to train her .I don't want to drop the dog off come back get her.Any ideas on trainer in the Mt Vernon area ,or any other ideas would be appreciated.
Thanks Slow-1

[Rowdy]

I was in your position two years ago.  A book I would recommend is Joan Bailey's "How to Help Gun Dogs Train Themselves", it guides you through the first year of the pups life.  It was a huge help for me and it relieved me of the stress that I would ruin the dog or not train him right.  The first year is about bonding, exposure, and building confidence in the pup.  This last summer my pup was 1.5 years old and I sent him to a trainer for the summer but that was due to the fact that I wanted a broke finished dog and didn't feel like I had the time or experience to accomplish it on my own.

If you just want a good hunting dog, read some books and join a club or find someone nearby with some experience to help you along.  If your pup comes from a hunting background (pedigree), you shouldn't have any problems.  The most important thing to always remember is PATIENCE and have FUN. 

How old is the pup?  Lets see a pic.  I love setters, I think I'm going to get one for my next bird dog.

If you ever near Seattle and would like to take the dogs out for some training I would be more than glad to help ya.

Jake

[Shannon]

I don't think you will find anyone around MV. I live in  Burlington and could help out a little but I am needing help also. I have a 12 month old pointer and I have only had labs in the past also. The Perfection Kennel DVD's are good but save yourself the $150 and borrow them from me. I am to the point where I need a hand with some of her training. Maybe we can help each other out. PM me. I have an unlimited amount of pigeons available for training so that is nice. As far as professional trainers, there is Conway Kennels but there mostly lab guys, there is Acme Gun Club in Acme but he is not really a trainer, and thats about all I know. Good luck with your search. PM me if you have any questions. I will try to help.

[RPM]

I don't think you will find anyone around MV. I live in  Burlington and could help out a little but I am needing help also. I have a 12 month old pointer and I have only had labs in the past also. The Perfection Kennel DVD's are good but save yourself the $150 and borrow them from me. I am to the point where I need a hand with some of her training. Maybe we can help each other out. PM me. I have an unlimited amount of pigeons available for training so that is nice. As far as professional trainers, there is Conway Kennels but there mostly lab guys, there is Acme Gun Club in Acme but he is not really a trainer, and thats about all I know. Good luck with your search. PM me if you have any questions. I will try to help.

if you guys are ever in the mood for a road trip. theres several of us here in cowltz co. who work dogs all year, pionters and retrievers both.after huntig seasons all done. there's also a pionterguy working out of carlsons kennels at falls city. don't remember his name though. i think he would be listed under counry club kennels. good luck

[JACKALL]

I have had 2 Brittanys, 1 German shorthair, and 1 German wirehair, personally trained by Reliable Kennels in Moxee, WA, and have had great success. The owner is very honest, fair, and great to deal with! If you want some info PM me. He would be more than happy to talk to you and at least discuss what your goals are for both you and your dog. That is all the info I can give you is to talk to someone who trains for a living! Other than that the more you hunt them the better they will be. Great Choice on the setter they are awesome dogs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Shannon]

Hey RPM, I might take you up on that offer after the season. Also, Jackall what was your favorite breed out of those listed? I really like hunting behind a pointer. I don't think I could send my dog off for more than a few weeks. I will just try to train her myself.

[RPM]

Hey RPM, I might take you up on that offer after the season. Also, Jackall what was your favorite breed out of those listed? I really like hunting behind a pointer. I don't think I could send my dog off for more than a few weeks. I will just try to train her myself.

post me when ever. i work shiftwork, so am available during the week too. a good place for traing info is dobbs dogs.com. jim and phylis dobbs. they sell traing equipment. thier awsome trainers got to go to one of thier seminars when they worked for tritronics.they have lots of training info on thier site.

[Turkeyman]

RPM knows his stuff when it comes to training dogs, he has been at it for a long time. You guy's would learn a ton i would take him up on that offer.

[RPM]

thanks scott. i offer because lots of people where so good to me when i started. most of all my dad who let me buy a golden when i was 15.

[JACKALL]

Shannon, my favorite breed is the Brittany! Only because they are small and the 2 that I have had are great! My pick is based only on my personal preferance. My Brit is 3.5 yrs, my shorthair is 10, and my wirehair is 7, and with the exception of my shorthair slowing down a little I couldn't pick one based on only hunting ability. Some trainers don't like to train the brittany as much because they tend to be a little softer. So you just have to pick a crazy one. I have never owned a english setter but have heard great things about them.