Retriever Clubs?

[Acuta]

As I posted recently, I have acquired a new hunting partner. One that won't back out at the last minute! She is a 14 wo Chessie. I'm having to start her later than I would have liked and am already running into training problems with just the basics (potty, sit, stay, etc). What I would like to know is if there are any retriever clubs around to help me "get my feet wet" on my first dog. I certainly cannot afford a pro. Not a chance. Havin a hard time keepin us all fed right now. Getting to know others in a training environment would help to show the dog and ME the right direction to travel. This is a whole new ball game to me. I'm reading EVERY book on the subject of retriever training I can lay hands on, but, all that reading cannot be a replacement for some practical experience.

Thank you
Eric

[Get Bit]

Acuta,

Here's a list of some dog club's in Oregon and their contacts. Not sure if these are up UTD?? Hope this helps.

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American Wirehaired Pointing Griffon Assc,Kathryn Haberkorn,36340 Hillside Ln,Lebanon,OR,97355,

Greater Pacific Northwest Retriever Trial Club,Jean Martilla,85010 Matlock Ln,Veneta,OR,97487,

Multnomah Irish Setter Assc,Pamela Beery,1122 SW Mitchell St,Portland,OR,97210,

Northwest Springer Club,David P. Miller,900 SW Fifth #2300,Portland,OR,97204,

Oregon Brittany Club,Katherine Stockwell,5620 SW 141st St,Beaverton,OR,97005,

Oregon GWP Club,Donna Brown,10744 SE Boise,Portland,OR,97266,

Oregon Hunting Retriever Club,Jennifer Nielsen,18023 SW Tualata Lake,Oswego,OR,97035,

Oregon Retriever Trial Club,Cynthia Adams,17564 NW Ashland Dr,Portland,OR,97229,

Rogue Valley Retriever Club,Paul D. Foster,6069 Hughes Rd,Medford,OR,97504,

Rose City Labrador Retriever Club,Lisa Cruanas 14410 NE 76 Ave. Vancouver, WA 98662
(360)573-3008

Salem Retriever Trial Club,Gwen Angstrom,2464 Westwind N.W,Salem,OR,97304,

Shasta Cascade Retriever Club,Pauline M. Summer,4709 Bisbee Street,Klamath Falls,OR,97603,

Willamette Valley Retriever Club,Kim Miller,22251 River Rd. NE,St. Paul,OR,97137,

Willamette Weimaraner Club,Sharon Sturm,21054 S. Charriere Rd,Oregon City,OR,97045,503-631-2830



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[brdkdg]

I highly recommend the Oregon Retriever Trial Club. It is loaded with people that know a lot about dogs and dog training. If you get into this dog stuff, you may find yourself joining a couple of the other clubs also. I'm not sure that Cindy is still their contact person. If you are interested, pm me and I will find out who you need to contact.

The ORTC is where I learned how to train dogs. Best dog move I ever made. I don't belong anymore because, I've moved onto other things but I'm still a big supporter.

Bill