Tom Dokken
Northfield, MN
Background
Dokken brings more than 45 years of retriever-training experience to the SportDOG team. He is well known as the inventor of Dokken’s Deadfowl Trainer, which has become standard equipment for retriever trainers everywhere. He is the owner of Dokken Dog Supply and Dokken’s Oak Ridge Kennels, the largest gun dog training kennel in the upper half of the United States. He has made seminar appearances all across the United States as well as South America, plus numerous television appearances on ESPN, TNN, and major outdoor channels. Tom is also the author of the book “Retriever Training-The Complete Guide to Developing Your Hunting Dog.”
Why I Use SportDOG®
SportDOG products are extremely durable, waterproof, and reliable, not to mention everyone at SportDOG from the top down runs dogs and hunts. This is not just another e-collar company.
Favorite Products
There is no way I can pick just one. Every collar, the SD-2525, SD-1825X, SD-1825XCAMO, to the SD-425X has a place in our training program, as well as during my personal hunting trips. SportDOG has a commitment to quality and innovation.
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Articles by Tom Dokken
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6 Travel Considerations for Hunting Season
One-day or weekend bird-hunting trips are nice if you’re fortunate to have good destinations
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Dove Hunting is Great Prep for Waterfowl Season
If you’re training a young retriever for waterfowl hunting, it makes sense that dove hunting
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How Tone and Vibe Can Improve Your Upland Bird Hunting
A flushing dog that has learned to work at just the right distance in front of hunters is a huge
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