Training

I contacted Brittany at Bowman Kennels after hunting around for a Pudelpointer breeder. I made the arrangement to get on a waiting list for a relatively smooth coat male pup. My priority was that I wanted a strong upland game hunter, after a about 2 years and several intermediate contacts from Brittany, she informed me that they had a successful breeding with the potential for a smooth coat pup. On Nov. 7th 2021 I received a call from Brittany that a litter had been delivered. There was a male solid liver color and no furnishings, a smooth coat.
On New Year’s Day I traveled from South Carolina to Bowman Kennel and met Steve and Brittany for the first time. I was impressed with the kennel and the kindness of Steve and Brittany. At that time, I spoke with Steve about his training program. We decided that he could help me with the pup's hunting training on my schedule. At that time, I did not know how important our conversation would be. Within a months’ time I got notice that I would require immediate heart surgery. That issue would compromise my ability to do field training for several months. I contacted Steve and was able to bring the pup back to Bowman Kennel in June 2022. The pup was 8 months old at this point. I made it back to get the pup in September. I spent the afternoon with Steve and watched the pup work under Steve's direction. He was already pointing and holding on birds. He also showed no intimidation from gunshots. A promising success !!
The pup's name is Phantom Seven, Seven for short. He received the name because of his color and his ability to move as if he is a shadow. Seven because I was 70, my birthday is 07/21 and I got a phone call from Brittany on Nov. 7th that the pup had been born. The phone buzzed from Brittany moments after I had harvested a 7-point buck. I was also Lucky to have decided on Bowman Kennel and meeting my friend Steve Bowman it was a natural to call the dog Phantom Seven, A side note I have been able to continue his field training. Seven and I go hunting every weekend. Seven is convincing me that he is a natural as well.

Rich S.

Was a great experience from start through arrival and still ongoing. I bought my pup at sight unseen after doing months and months of research on breeders and talked with several before talking with Steve. He answered all of my questions and sent me photos and FaceTimed with me to show the facility and the puppies before buying my dog. Due to travel restrictions where I was at, I had to wait several months before my doggo could be shipped up here. He worked with and trained him for months before shipping him to me. They continually answered my calls, video chats and sent me photos and videos of my dog throughout his training. Bowman Kennels really does care about the health, stability and adaptability of their dogs. They also are interested in maintaining relationships and hunting with them as well.

Taven L.

I recently got my dog back from 2 months of training with Steve Bowman. The whole experience was great. Steve explained the process and did exactly what he said, no surprises. His positive reinforcement training methods are awesome. It’s a pleasure running training drills with Hagen now. I can’t wait for the season to open.

Zack B.

Thank you Bowman Kennels for our boy Goose! Brittany and Steve were such a pleasure to work with. I was impressed by the communication we received during the entire process, as Brittany updated us with plenty of photos and videos along the way. Steve got our dog started with a 4-month field training, and still stays in touch to give advice on continuous training. Our boy Goose has the sweetest personality and is incredibly bird driven. He will make a great family/hunting companion.

Tony C.