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Rick Grant

Fort Atkinson, WI

Background

With his wife Terri, Rick co-owns and operates Perfect 10 Kennel. Their business offers boarding, grooming, and retriever training. They also breed Labrador retrievers. Rick has 30 years of experience in retriever training, participating in everything from field trials to hunt tests to upland hunting competitions.

Why I Use SportDOG Brand

I've tried them all, but SportDOG's price and reliability is what made me decide to go with this line.

Favourite Products

For everyday training I like the SD-2525 'cause it's convenient. I never have to look down at the transmitter buttons so I can keep my eyes on the dog. Also, it's got 9 levels in low, medium, and high stimulation ranges, so I can train a variety of dogs with the same unit. Out in the field when I'm hunting or guiding, I'm keen on the SD-1825. It's small and light, so I can wear it around my neck and it's not in the way.

Articles by Rick Grant

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4 Good Reasons to Crate-Train Your Dog

One of the first things you should do when you get a new puppy is get him used to spending time in his crate, or portable kennel. If your dog lives in the house, the crate is a good place for him to be when you don’t want him underfoot....

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Getting Your Retriever in the Thick of Things

If you were gonna go pheasant hunting on a farm where you'd never been before, where would you start your search? You'd probably head for the thickest scrub 'cause you know that's where birds feel safest and therefore tend to hang out the most, right? Well, when you...

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Introducing Your Retriever to Upland Hunting

One of the most common questions I'm asked when I'm doing training demos for SportDOG is this one: “How do I keep my retriever hunting within range?” Without a doubt, keeping your dog from getting too far ahead of you when he gets a whiff of a...

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Ethan Kimmince

Ethan began his career in the zoo-keeping industry, spending nine years as a tiger handler at Australia Zoo. His expertise extends beyond big cats, having worked in Canada with bears, wolves, and cougars. After leaving the zoo world, he founded Wolf Within Dog Training, applying his deep understanding of animal behaviour, operant conditioning, and training science. In just five years, Wolf Within has become one of Queensland’s top-rated dog training companies, renowned for helping owners build stronger, more harmonious relationships with their beloved pets.

Chris has 12 years of dog training experience and over 20 years of combined retriever training and hunting experience. He mostly works with Labradors, Goldens, Chessies, Spaniels, and a few pointing breeds. He's a member of the Professional Retriever Trainers Association, Hunting Retriever Club, Delta Waterfowl, and Ducks Unlimited.Chris has 12 years of dog training experience and over 20 years of combined retriever training and hunting experience. He mostly works with Labradors, Goldens, Chessies, Spaniels, and a few pointing breeds. He's a member of the Professional Retriever Trainers Association, Hunting Retriever Club, Delta Waterfowl, and Ducks Unlimited.

Chris Anders

Chris has 12 years of dog training experience and over 20 years of combined retriever training and hunting experience. He mostly works with Labradors, Goldens, Chessies, Spaniels, and a few pointing breeds. He's a member of the Professional Retriever Trainers Association, Hunting Retriever Club, Delta Waterfowl, and Ducks Unlimited.

Having Labrador Retrievers since she was 9 has given Lynne a unique chance. She's picked up on how to tune in to her dogs. They've shown her more than she's ever taught them, and Lynne reckons thinking otherwise would be a mistake on her behalf.
	
	She's had the pleasure...Having Labrador Retrievers since she was 9 has given Lynne a unique chance. She's picked up on how to tune in to her dogs. They've shown her more than she's ever taught them, and Lynne reckons thinking otherwise would be a mistake on her behalf.
	
	She's had the pleasure...

Lynne Frady

Having Labrador Retrievers since she was 9 has given Lynne a unique chance. She's picked up on how to tune in to her dogs. They've shown her more than she's ever taught them, and Lynne reckons thinking otherwise would be a mistake on her behalf. She's had the pleasure...


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