Published by The Retriever News. Written by Jackie Mertens and Richard Halstead

In this interesting article, Tom Davis of “Sporting Classic Daily” highlights all of the gun dog breeds . For the Golden Retriever section, he highlights our very own Cotton! Davis tells the story about Cotton’s career and the bond that the dog and Jackie formed on their journey to the National Amatuer championship.

In 2001 Jackie Mertens competed in the Outdoor Games with AFC Wherley's Sour Mash WCX OS Can ***

Published by Gun Dog Magazine written by By Tony J. Peterson

published by Gundog Central. Written by Jackie Mertens. “The Three “S’s” of Puppy Training

Published by Gundog Magazine written by James B Spencer

Written by Connie Cleveland

Written by Connie Cleveland

Written by Connie Cleveland

Published by The Golden Retriever Club, Graham Cox looks at what makes the Golden Retriever distinctive.

Published by The Retriever News. Written by Jackie Mertens

One of the best “coaches” in the business and a friend of ours, Pat Burns, teaches you the proper way to blow your whistle . This is just one tool to get the best results with your retriever.

Kevin Cheff has spent “23 years in the sport has led him to train some amazing retrievers.” This is just one aid in developing your young pup to be the best he/she can be.

There are numerous lining drills but the Wagon Wheel is probably the most proven and beneficial. Jim Dobbs explains and diagrams several variations to help you get the best initial line with your dog.

Pat Burns, “ The "Red Zone" is a term I use to describe the critical area at the end of a blind retrieve. The “Red Zone” is where a great blind turns into a failure in a split second.”

Another valuable article from Kevin Cheff “The Retriever Coach” about what you need to think about when you blow your whistle.

Published by Purina. Source: Interpreting Your DNA Results for Autosomal Recessive Diseases. Veterinary Genetic Services

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