[jchristi]

I'm looking for a recommendation for a Wisconsin based trainer for my 9 month female lab. We'll be spending March in AZ and no dogs are allowed. So it will be a good chance for my pup to learn from a pro and both undo the faults I've created and take her to a new level. I live just north of Milwaukee.

Thanks

Jchristi

 

[Stan b]

I'm looking for a recommendation for a Wisconsin based trainer for my 9 month female lab. We'll be spending March in AZ and no dogs are allowed. So it will be a good chance for my pup to learn from a pro and both undo the faults I've created and take her to a new level. I live just north of Milwaukee.

Thanks

Jchristi

Layne Fohr
Copper Hill Retrievers
Ixonia, WI

Excellent facility, outstanding up and coming trainer.
(920) 918-2838 cell

 

[Denver]

Bruce Halverson of Crosswind Retrievers. Brooklyn, WI. From Basics Thru Transition, Bruce's track record is pretty good! Nevermind, just reread your post. Bruce is in Georgia until April.

 

[TommyB]

where are you located in WI? My dog is at a trainer right on the border of IA... dpending on location might be something to look into... very good trainers IMHDAO

T

 

[Angie B]

Most trainers are down south during your time frame. If they're not I don't think I'd be using them.

Angie

 

[jchristi]

where are you located in WI? My dog is at a trainer right on the border of IA... dpending on location might be something to look into... very good trainers IMHDAO

T

I'm in Milwaukee. What is the name of the trainer, if you don't mind? -- Jchristi

 

[jchristi]

Layne Fohr
Copper Hill Retrievers
Ixonia, WI

Excellent facility, outstanding up and coming trainer.
(920) 918-2838 cell

thanks. I'm going to see him tomorrow.

Jchristi

 

[TY 4]

Most trainers are down south during your time frame. If they're not I don't think I'd be using them.

Angie

Yes, you’re correct “Most” trainers are down South now. Some don’t have the luxury of doing that. We the ( WAFTC) winter training group headed up by Dick Reesman train all winter long running FT/HT marks and blinds. We sit out in the fields; dig out holes in the snow to throw birds. The young dogs coming in don’t need the South for odedience, ff, ccing, and other basics. The majority of these dogs are going to be gun dogs anyway.

 

[tejohns3]

Yes, you’re correct “Most” trainers are down South now. Some don’t have the luxury of doing that. We the ( WAFTC) winter training group headed up by Dick Reesman train all winter long running FT/HT marks and blinds. We sit out in the fields; dig out holes in the snow to throw birds. The young dogs coming in don’t need the South for odedience, ff, ccing, and other basics. The majority of these dogs are going to be gun dogs anyway.

So you are throwing marks and running blinds for FT in the snow too?

 

[Angie B]

So you are throwing marks and running blinds for FT in the snow too?

You can. I used to all the time as an amateur. We utilized resviors and lakes quite often. Ice shanty's make great hazzards.. Along with the fisherman.

I wouldn't pay a pro for this kind of training. I would want water work done,,, not just land work.

But that's me.

Angie

 

[tejohns3]

You won't worried about their feet from those long marks and blinds? (Im not trying to be smart i just dont know )

 

[TY 4]

So you are throwing marks and running blinds for FT in the snow too?

Some in your group are currently running FT opens, Quals , and this year Derbys. It's how WE poor people do it every year that can't go South.

 

[Daniel J Simoens]

after last week most of the snow is gone now anyway.

 

[Denver]

Yes, you’re correct “Most” trainers are down South now. Some don’t have the luxury of doing that. We the ( WAFTC) winter training group headed up by Dick Reesman train all winter long running FT/HT marks and blinds. We sit out in the fields; dig out holes in the snow to throw birds. The young dogs coming in don’t need the South for odedience, ff, ccing, and other basics. The majority of these dogs are going to be gun dogs anyway.

The OP was looking for a pro to take their dog for the month of March. That's awesome that your training with your Amateur group, but If you want to take their dog and charge a fee, then your a pro not a Amateur. I guess I'm confused as to what you're offering.

 

[tejohns3]

Wait what FT are being run right now up north? Im in NC and we arent going to be starting good till about march?

 

[Jerry S.]

To the OP, most pros probably won't take a dog in for a month to train. They don't want to deal with a dog that is only going to be in for that short of time.
You may want to see if a HT/FT amateur will board your dog for that amount of time and also get some work in occasionally.

 

[Denver]

To the OP, most pros probably won't take a dog in for a month to train. They don't want to deal with a dog that is only going to be in for that short of time.
You may want to see if a HT/FT amateur will board your dog for that amount of time and also get some work in occasionally.

How does a HT/FT amateur go about boarding and occasionally getting some work in for a month? Obviously there's no $ changing hands correct?

 

[tejohns3]

Thats right, if you take money from someone to train their dog and still run under amateur then you better hope the right folks dont find out

 

[Angie B]

Could you find a pro in AZ locally??? That would be the option I'd go for.

Angie

 

[jchristi]

Layne Fohr
Copper Hill Retrievers
Ixonia, WI

Excellent facility, outstanding up and coming trainer.
(920) 918-2838 cell

RoadKill: Thanks for the suggestion. Layne is a great fellow and I've arranged to have Charley go there. I really appreciate your kindness in replying with useful information (as opposed to some of the snarky discussion that followed). Jchristi