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Best retriever trainers around the North shore
Posted on 9/3/17 at 11:22 pm
Posted on 9/3/17 at 11:22 pm
So thinking of getting another lab after this hunting season and probably going to have to use a trainer due to work schedule.
Any recommendations for good trainers of duck dogs in an hour of the NS?
TIA
Any recommendations for good trainers of duck dogs in an hour of the NS?
TIA
This post was edited on 9/3/17 at 11:23 pm
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Posted on 9/3/17 at 11:58 pm to GREENHEAD22
Posted on 9/4/17 at 8:51 am to GREENHEAD22
You could also look into getting a finished dog, might be cheaper in the long run and cuts out some of the unknowns with purchasing a puppy.
For what it's worth I've never purchased a finished dog. I have hunted with a number of dogs that were bought as finished products and all of their owners were happy. I've trained a handful of pups so I'm well aware of the unknowns involved.
For what it's worth I've never purchased a finished dog. I have hunted with a number of dogs that were bought as finished products and all of their owners were happy. I've trained a handful of pups so I'm well aware of the unknowns involved.
Posted on 9/4/17 at 10:03 am to Redfish2010
Mark Smith is a very good trainer. Also in same breath would agree on buying a finished dog if possible. Chance of getting a good hunting is almost guaranteed buy getting a finished dog. With a pup and a pro trainer you still are gambling.
Posted on 9/4/17 at 10:31 am to GREENHEAD22
Not really the N Shore... But...
Wonder Labs Kennels...
77 Virgil Lewis Rd W
Carriere, MS 39426-7459
(601) 798-3073
Wonder Labs Kennels...
77 Virgil Lewis Rd W
Carriere, MS 39426-7459
(601) 798-3073
This post was edited on 9/4/17 at 10:32 am
Posted on 9/4/17 at 10:37 am to Hangover Haven
I like Bart a lot ......he wasn't a bad coach either
Great dude....
Great dude....
Posted on 9/4/17 at 10:38 am to choupiquesushi
He did an awesome job with mine...
Down to earth guy with no bull shite at all...
Down to earth guy with no bull shite at all...
Posted on 9/4/17 at 10:41 am to GREENHEAD22
Lab puppies are fun to watch grow, but I also agree on buying at least a started year old lab. Figure in $800-$1000 for a well bred pup, then $3000-$4000 for 6 months at a good trainer, plus vet and feed cost. You can get a nice started dog with somewhat of a guarantee that he will hunt.
Posted on 9/4/17 at 12:28 pm to GREENHEAD22
wild wings in Robert
Posted on 9/4/17 at 12:39 pm to cgrand
A few thoughts....
Mark Smith is likeley hands down best trainer in the state not just more orleans/north shore area. However he specializes in field trials but he does train gun dogs.
My second would be chuck McCall towards Baton Rouge. All hunt test/gun dog training.
Third is Bart posey as previously mentioned at wonderlab in picayune.
Tied for third would be Ricky Elston with southern tide kennels in Slidell.
Mark Smith is likeley hands down best trainer in the state not just more orleans/north shore area. However he specializes in field trials but he does train gun dogs.
My second would be chuck McCall towards Baton Rouge. All hunt test/gun dog training.
Third is Bart posey as previously mentioned at wonderlab in picayune.
Tied for third would be Ricky Elston with southern tide kennels in Slidell.
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