Ed Gover
Mount Juliet, TN
Background
Owner of Real Deal Retrievers, a kennel that offers basic and advanced dog training, Ed's been training for over 10 years and has been a pro trainer for the last 5. Ed enjoys training hunting dogs as well as running UKC hunt tests. He's a keen outdoorsman from West Tennessee. Ed went to the University of Tennessee at Martin where he got a degree in Wildlife Biology. He's now a Wildlife Officer in Middle Tennessee. He has three kids who love the retrievers, and one of his daughters has run started dogs at hunt tests.
Why I Use SportDOG Brand
When I started training, I bought a SportDOG 'cause it was affordable. I soon found out SportDOG products are tough and reliable. SportDOG will stand by their product and are easy to reach when you've got a question. I enjoy being able to make corrections on multiple dogs with one remote. SportDOG has also been a supporter of Tennessee's Wildlife Agency. Our agency has recently started a K-9 program and has used SportDOG gear. These officers and their dogs have quickly earned respect from the sportsmen in Tennessee.
Favourite Products
WetlandHunter® 1825
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