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Offline DaMitt Mystagin

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Pointing Dog Trainer
« on: August 25, 2025, 12:04:14 PM »
I know this gets asked a lot but people change, some retire, kennels change hands, etc, etc.

I've got a new pup (12 wo) and I am doing his puppy training before his first season, but am considering a pro trainer next spring for finish work.  Part of the reason I am considering a pro is I may want to run him in NSTRA trials.

I'm looking for a trainer in E. WA or N. ID and willing to drive a couple hundred miles for a really good one.

I've heard good things Dunfur in Cheney and Long Hollow in Ellensburg.  Any recommendations or thoughts choosing between the two?  Other trainer recommendations I don't know about?

Any comments on folks to stay away from are appreciate, but please PM them to me here.

All recommendations id appreciated.

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Re: Pointing Dog Trainer
« Reply #1 on: August 28, 2025, 11:09:51 PM »
In my opinion Ryan at long hollow is the best guy for the job if you want a serious hunting dog or for doing field trial work I have personal experience with him and he is worth every penny.

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Re: Pointing Dog Trainer
« Reply #2 on: August 30, 2025, 06:31:37 AM »
Thanks for the recommendation, Bandocknr.

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Re: Pointing Dog Trainer
« Reply #3 on: August 30, 2025, 12:37:52 PM »
Dan at Zack at Dunfur are the best around you won't find better training or people who will treat your dog like you would. They are some of the finest people you will ever meet and your dog will love them and become the hunter you always wanted. So talk to them and other trainers and then make up your mind but call or stop by and talk to Dan you'll be glad you did.

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Re: Pointing Dog Trainer
« Reply #4 on: August 30, 2025, 02:13:02 PM »
Thanks, pbg.

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Re: Pointing Dog Trainer
« Reply #5 on: September 02, 2025, 12:15:31 PM »
Long hollow trained my chessapeak. And Copperwood trained my wirehair.   
https://www.copperwood-kennels.com/copperwood-kennels-training-blog

Copperwood worked for Ryan at long hollow when my chessie was trained. I was satisfied with both of them and used copper wood because Ryan was booked up.
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Re: Pointing Dog Trainer
« Reply #6 on: September 02, 2025, 03:18:12 PM »
Quicksilver Kennels Moses Lake. RJ. He is the most accomplished pointer trainer anywhere around. Even teaches labs to stand still and look like they point.
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