Versatile Hunting Dog Training in Poetry, TX
Stohner Kennels specializes in training versatile hunting dogs, breeds built to point, retrieve, and work both upland and water in a single afternoon. As breeders and trainers of Pudelpointers, we understand what makes a versatile dog different from a single-purpose retriever or pointer, and we build every training program around that dual skill set. Whether you're starting a versatile pup from scratch or tuning up a started dog for its first real hunting season, training is customized to your dog, your breed, and your goals in the field.
What Makes a Versatile Hunting Dog
A versatile hunting dog is expected to do it all: point upland birds, honor another dog's point, retrieve on land and water, and track wounded game, all while remaining a reliable, biddable partner in the field. That range takes a different kind of training than a dog bred for one job. We train versatile breeds including Pudelpointers, German Shorthaired Pointers, German Wirehaired Pointers, Wirehaired Pointing Griffons, and Brittanys, with programs built around NAVHDA and HRC testing standards.
Detailed Training Programs
Why Train With Stohner Kennels
Training a versatile dog is not the same as training a single-purpose gun dog. You are teaching a dog to move between pointing, retrieving, and swimming, sometimes within the same hour afield. That range takes a trainer who understands the whole picture, not just one piece of it.
I have spent years working hands-on with versatile breeds, including the Pudelpointers we breed here at Stohner Kennels. That background shapes how I train every dog in the program. No two dogs learn at the same pace or respond to pressure the same way, so each plan is built around the dog in front of me, not a fixed script.
You will get straight answers about where your dog stands and what it needs next, even when that is not what you want to hear. The goal is a dog you can trust in the field for years, not one that only looks good for a few weeks after training ends.
Dogs of All Breeds Welcome
Versatile breeds are our focus, but they are not the only dogs we train. Stohner Kennels works with dogs of every breed and background, from hunting companions to family pets.
Our Philosophy
A dog that obeys out of fear is not the goal. A dog that understands what is being asked of it is. Pressure before understanding breeds avoidance. Understanding before pressure builds a dog you can trust in the field.
Why Owners Choose Stohner Kennels
Owners trust Stohner Kennels because they know their dogs are handled professionally, trained with purpose, and treated like partners in the process.
Personalized training plans
Professional handling
Daily structured training
Clear communication with owners
Regular progress updates
Experience with both pet dogs and working dogs
Training Investment
Private Training Sessions
 $100 per session (5 for $450)
Board & Train
$500 per week
(Food, birds, flea/tick & heartworm included)
Contact us for customized training recommendations and pricing for advanced hunting dog programs.
