 John
Prikosovich
John Prikosovich lives in South Bend, Indiana
and has worked as a pipe fitter for the last 29 years. John started
hunting at an early age hunting mainly rabbit (with beagles) and
pheasant in Northern Indiana and Michigan.
Prior to getting started in pointing dog
training John trained K-9 for both the South Bend and Mishawaka
City Police Department’s for several years which was his
start in dog training. In early 2005 a phone call was made to
Steve Ries to purchase a German Shorthair Pointer. After a few
more phone calls Top Gun JP’s Maverick was purchased and
home in late September. A few trips out to the Ries home watching
and studying his dogs as well as other dogs he and his team had
trained work in the field, John was on his way to training his
Shorthairs to perform to their fullest potential.
In 2006 a new pup was purchased, Top Gun
Indy was home in Indiana and Top Gun JP’s Maverick was entered
in the spring AKC Junior hunt test and went 4 for 4 to receive
his JH title. With the JH title under his belt more training followed.
Training Maverick to become steady to wing, shot and fall along
with honoring and force retrieve training brought Maverick to
his Mater Hunter Title at 14 months of age.
In 2007 a new heated 40’ x 32’
kennel with indoor & outdoor runs was built with a lot of
help from family and friends and two more pups were purchased,
Top Gun Iceman and Top Gun Princess Payton. With all that going
on John was able to train Indy to a NAVHDA Natural Ability Prize
1 at 14 months of age and a Master Hunter Title at 16 months of
age.
Dogs staying at John’s kennel are started
with obedience training including here, whoa, heel, kennel and
sit all the way through to finishing your dog to the Master Hunter
Level if so desired . As well as force retrieve training and work
in the field. Your dog will be exposed to birds, guns, water (weather
permitting) and collar conditioned along with being socialized
with other dogs and children. Leaving you with a dog you will
be proud to take into the field with your friends year after year.
John Prikosovich
56451 Thomas Lane
South Bend, IN 46619
(574) 234-1282
wildflushkennel@aol.com
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