Flush Dog Training Programs
Professional training for English Cocker Spaniels built for real upland hunting situations.
Real Training. Real Birds. Real Results.
Flush dogs are meant to work close, stay responsive, and produce birds consistently.
At Clear Cut Kennels in Kingman, Maine, we train English Cocker Spaniels on wild grouse and woodcock in real hunting cover — not controlled setups. That exposure builds discipline, pattern, and confidence under real pressure.
Whether you’re starting a young dog or refining an experienced one, this is where reliable hunting dogs are built.
Program Highlights
Every dog in our flush dog training program receives:
✓ Trained on wild grouse & woodcock
✓ More work on good flying birds
✓ Quartering and pattern development
✓ Obedience & recall training
✓ Steadiness to flush and shot
✓ Retrieving work
✓ Socialization
✓ Conditioning & field time
✓ Boarding included
✓ Transportation available (optional)
Featured Flush Dog Programs
Training built specifically for flush dogs and English Cocker Spaniels — focused on control, consistency, and real hunting performance.
Flush Dog Puppy Program (Ages 2–10 Months)
Spring is the best time to build habits early.
We introduce obedience, recall, early bird exposure, and pattern work in a structured, positive environment.
English Cocker Spaniel Program
Cockers are driven, responsive, and thrive on close work.
We develop their natural ability through consistent pattern training, wild bird exposure, and control in real hunting cover.
Young Dog Development Program
For dogs that need structure and direction.
We build quartering patterns, responsiveness, and consistency so your dog learns how to hunt with you — not independently.
Finished Flush Dog Program
For dogs ready to take the next step.
We refine steadiness, control, and reliability so your dog performs confidently when birds flush and shots are fired.
Why Train With Clear Cut Kennels?
Trained on Wild Birds in Maine
We train on wild grouse and woodcock in real hunting environments in Kingman, Maine — building dogs that perform under real conditions.
20+ Years Training Experience
Victor Forsyth has spent decades training and competing with hunting dogs, focusing on real-world performance.
Boarding & Transportation
Comfortable boarding & daily care is included during your dog's training, and transportation (pick up and/or drop off) options are available.
Where Flush Dog Training Happens
Training takes place in bird-rich ground here in Kingman, Maine, where dogs gain experience in real cover and real hunting situations.
We focus on building dogs that work naturally, stay close, and respond consistently in the field.
If you’d like more details about logistics, we’re happy to walk you through it.
Meet Your Trainer: Victor Forsyth
Hi, I’m Victor Forsyth, owner and trainer at Clear Cut Kennels.
I’ve been training pointing dogs for more than 20 years and have spent much of that time competing in walking field and cover dog trials. Watching a young dog develop into a finished bird dog is what keeps me passionate about this work.
Whether you’ve got a new pup or a dog that needs polish, we’ll get them ready for your next hunting season.