Recs for lab trainers around Lafayette

Butch Manuel in Roanoke.

Buyer Beware
When spending close to $5,000, it is wise to preview the operator/operations firsthand multiple times. Some trainers have more astute clientele, some can teach both dog and handler, some can do neither and their clients are oblivious . Watch out for the trainer with tons of dogs and little training property. Don't be fooled by $2 ribbons unless they are Finished/Master passes. You will be "rushed" to play the HRC hunt test game because it's a hook to keep you committed to the monthly fee. Hands should be laid on your animal at a minimum of 5 days per week. Program; which one will the trainer follow and why?
Are the trainers dogs happy, clean, healthy, responsive? Does he give each animal 100% effort and work for success while in the yard and field?
You wouldn't drop Jr off at a school you did not check out, don't do it with your dog.

I used Ken Vidrine in Opelousas and was happy with the results. His son, Chad, is also a trainer in Youngsville or Broussard.

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Buyer Beware
When spending close to $5,000, it is wise to preview the operator/operations firsthand multiple times. Some trainers have more astute clientele, some can teach both dog and handler, some can do neither and their clients are oblivious . Watch out for the trainer with tons of dogs and little training property. Don't be fooled by $2 ribbons unless they are Finished/Master passes. You will be "rushed" to play the HRC hunt test game because it's a hook to keep you committed to the monthly fee. Hands should be laid on your animal at a minimum of 5 days per week. Program; which one will the trainer follow and why?
Are the trainers dogs happy, clean, healthy, responsive? Does he give each animal 100% effort and work for success while in the yard and field?
You wouldn't drop Jr off at a school you did not check out, don't do it with your dog.

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remember that story bob marshall did 20-25 years ago about a cat in sw mississippi that had, his dog and many others in squalor....and basically took everyones money - his training grounds were bonne carre.. 1 40 min drive.. for him initials were DK or DC i think

Thanks all

I would recomend Ken or Chad. Very involved in the hunt test game with nice dogs and also hunters

Chuck McCall; Chumac kennels
Nother young kid that’s doing solid work from what I see, on 61 I believe but he’s probably gone north by now.
Mark Smith; Southlake in Laplace also outstanding.
Go see the all and figure out which program/personality/work you like best.
Also think Andy Fontenot is back in La training again.

X2...

So I assume you train dogs labs?
I’ve had 3 labs, had my first trained by a local trainer that I made good friends with. Went and worked with him and learned the process of him working other dogs in various stages , as well as getting to see mine go through the full program up to me running him in a MH test.
Next dog, I trained myself and believe he turned out better.
My current female I trained is an absolute beast in the field and in any HT or FT.
I’ve been contemplating getting into the training world but obviously would like more guidance.
How would I go about getting on with a good trainer to learn a bit more under?
Obviously I can’t build a slab and some kennels and expect customers without recommendations.
But my goal is to have a kennel of my own and do it as a living.
I have thought about maybe taking on one or two dogs as that’s all I have room for currently , but not sure if simply showing what I did with my current dog and past dog would be enough to get customers.
Any suggestions?