Get Your Puppy Started the Right Way
Enroll in the Summer Bird Dog 2-Month Puppy Program — now accepting pups ages 2–10 months
Give Your Puppy the Foundation They Need to Become a Bird Dog
If you’ve recently brought home a pointing dog pup, this is the training program you’ve been looking for.
At Clear Cut Kennels in Kingman, Maine, our Summer Bird Dog Puppy Program is designed to introduce young dogs (2–10 months) to everything they need to start their journey toward becoming a reliable hunting partner.
This is a 2-month, immersive program built for upland hunters who want to set their puppies up for success in the field.
Who's the ideal candidate?
The ideal candidate for our Summer Bird Dog Puppy Program is aged between 2-10 months, and has no prior training experience.
What will my puppy learn?
- Introduction to live birds (woodcock, grouse, and more)
- Exposure to gunfire and hunting scenarios
- Early obedience: recall commands (come/here)
- Intro to kennel training and “whoa” command
- Socialization with older, experienced dogs
- Real-world reps on wild and liberated birds
Where does training take place?
We train our dogs on our property in Kingman, Maine, and have additional access to thousands of acres with natural grouse and woodcock cover. Our ability to hunt thousands of acres allows our dogs to train in varying scenarios with wild & liberated birds.
Why Choose Clear Cut Kennels?
Trained on Wild Birds
We don’t rely on just liberated birds. Your dog will experience true upland hunting conditions across thousands of acres of natural grouse and woodcock habitat.
20+ Years Experience
Trainer Victor Forsyth has worked with award-winning pointing dogs and understands how to bring out the best in every pup.
Boarding Included
Your dog stays with us throughout the program, and both indoor and outdoor kennel spaces are available at no extra charge.
Where Training Happens
We’re located in Kingman, Maine, with access to thousands of acres of prime wild bird cover. Training sessions take place in diverse terrain, giving your pup the reps they need in the most realistic conditions possible.
Meet Your Trainer: Victor Forsyth
Hi, I’m Victor Forsyth, owner and trainer at Clear Cut Kennels.
Ever since I was 13 and brought home my first English Setter, I’ve had a passion for working with pointing dogs. Over the last 20+ years, I’ve trained and competed in walking field trials and cover dog trials, and there’s nothing I enjoy more than watching a young pup grow into a confident, capable bird dog.
After growing up in Connecticut, I moved to Kingman, Maine, to be closer to bird-rich ground. Maine’s wild terrain offers the perfect training environment, and I’m proud to give dogs the real-world exposure they need to succeed in the field.
When I’m not training, I’m usually out hunting, fishing, shooting trap, or enjoying good food with friends.
If you’ve got questions about our training philosophy or whether this program is the right fit for your pup, I’m happy to talk it through.
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