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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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