If you really want a pointer, I would think you would have bought a pointing breed. Springer's are smart enough to be taught to "lock" upon locating a bird ..... but why would you want to train against instincts that have been honed for generations?

Guys have shot millions of pheasant and quail that have been flushed by a Springer. Of course if you really want your ESS to point .. I'd tell the guy from Perfection Kennels to do it first .. and collect payment upon you receiving a true pointing Springer.