Sportsman’s Companion
When it comes to training gundogs, few are aspassionate—ormeticulous—as Zachary Kellerman. The founder of CedarOak Kennels in Southern Illinois,Kellermanhas devoted his career to the art of training, from his beginnings in the obedience world to running a multifaceted kennel with breeding services and a signature method. “I find a real joy in it,” he says. “When you teach dogs how to learn, you can train them in anything.” At CedarOak Kennels, Kellerman uses balanced training (a mix of obedience and traditional English techniques) to take dogs from puppies to field ready in a matter of months. While the kennel trains all breeds and skill levels, importing British Labradors to breed is a central element of the business. “The genetics we deal with are of such a high caliber,” Kellerman says of…