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For info on Western New York Retriever Club's scheduled training days, areas available for training, test dates, membership applications, etc. Membership is encouraged but not required to participate in activities. Most activities are held on Tonawanda Wildlife Management Area and John White Management Area which are about 6 miles North of exit 48A of the I-90.
Western New York Federation of Hunting Dog Clubs
The Federation was formed June 29th 2005 to promote a positive public image of hunting dogs, hunting dog training, and hunting dog events and serve as a representative of the common interests of the member clubs.
This includes establishing, maintaining, and safeguarding hunting dog training and event grounds in Western NY as well as fostering cooperation and good relations among hunting dog clubs of Western NY.
The federation coordinates the scheduling of events and training days by member clubs to avoid conflicts in scheduling and allow timely coordination of scheduling with the parent organizations of the member clubs.
Peak Performance endorses Tri-Tronics e-collars and products exclusively as their products and service are exceptional. For most clients the Sport Basic G3 is recommended. As a member of Tri-Tronics Influentials Club Tammy is able to offer their products at a discount from MSRP. Contact Peak Performance for pricing and to place an order.
For remote bumper launchers and accessories. These launchers use .22 blanks. Orders can be placed directly with Bumper Boy - just mention Tammy Adsitt is your dealer or you may contact Tammy for order placement.
For info on propane-fueled remote bumper launchers.
These launchers are easy to set-up, load and inexpensive to use. Orders can be placed directly with Thunder Equipment for the launchers. We recommend Tri-Tronics remotes which can be purchased through Peak Performance.
The Retriever Journal magazine is loaded with health info, training tips, hunting experiences/tips, etc. Also available on this site are some of the books/dvds that Peak Performance recommends.
This site contains a vast array of training equipment including bumpers, whistles, blank pistols, books, dvds, etc. Their prices are competitive and items are usually in stock and shipped promptly.
Retrievers Online is a publication that contains info on training tips/drills, field trial and hunt test issues, health info, etc. The editors are very successful in field trials AND are avid hunters.
BOOKS
The 10 Minute Retriever
By: John and Amy Dahl
Training Retrievers to Handle
By: D.L. and Ann Walters
Retriever Training Drills for Marking
By: James B. Spencer
Total E-collar Conditioning
By: Mike Lardy
The Working Retriever
By: Tom Quinn
DVD's
Sound Beginnings
with Jackie Mertens
Total E-collar Conditioning with Mike Lardy
Training a Retriever Puppy
with Bill Hillman
Good Training is small and gentle lessons that mold the puppy to be the model that we want. This beginning training will create habits and form a relationship that will be the foundation for any retrieving activities whether it's hunting ducks, chasing a tennis ball in your backyard, or going into competitive events.
Bill explains his way of starting a retriever puppy, to get him started in the right direction.
The Rex Carr-Dave Rorem
Retriever Training Seminar
A comprehensive dvd for training your retriever using an electric collar
"Forrest" Butcher and "Otter" Sweet
"Mavic" and "Duke" Koch
Western Club Members
"Harley" Rydlewski
"Emma" Kircher
