Best Dog Trainer in Washington.

[Happy Gilmore]

A very good retriever will be handling at a high level by two years old. Most who become consistently successful in AA or MH stakes are 3+ in retriever trials/HT's.

[ghosthunter]

I can't sell them. It keeps me awake at night. They are friends.

[ttown]

Dropped Lola (my lab pup) off today with Pat at NW Performance Dogs.  We worked with her and some ducks for a bit.  I will try to get some pictures next week when I am back there with her.  She looks really excited so far.  I am excited and learned a lot also.  I will update the forum with the progress she makes with Pat in the next few weeks.  She is only 7 months old right now so hopefully she is ready for this.   

[ttown]

I tried to post yesterday but it did not show up for some reason. 

I met with NW Performance Dogs for an hour at the end of week 1 Sunday. 

Lola did really well for being a week into training.  Pat planted some Pheasants and she flushed them I shot them and they were picked up and dropped at my feet.  She loves to swim and returned birds to my feet from the water also. (she's a swimming machine)   Lola is really understanding the commands for a 7 month old and stayed with us the entire time.  I am excited to see what she is going to be doing in week 2.  We threw a lot of birds at her Sunday and I could tell she was having fun with them. 

I attached a picture that I took after we were done.  I could have got one in action but I did not want to be that guy taking pictures instead of training.

[ttown]

Trying again.

[ttown]

Just wanted to let everyone know my pup is done with her month at NW Performance.  She had a good time and loves to hunt and really loves ducks!  Pat did a good job I met with him once a week and worked with her.  Monroe is a long way for me but I think it was worth it he does a nice job.  Now where are the birds??   

[jetjockey]

You have it easy.  My trainer is 5 hours from my house, and that's only because he moved 3 hours closer.  Now I only drive across 3 states instead of 4.  3 weeks ago when I picked her up it was easier just to fly her home.  Man the things we do for our dogs!

[ttown]

Wow I do feel better now.  I guess mine is pretty close..