Black River Retrievers

Black River Retrievers Professional retriever training and handling for AKC Licensed Field Trials Alan’s passion for retrievers began with his father and childhood hunting trips.

Alan & Gwen Pleasant began training national quality retrievers in 1985 and have produced 6 National Field Champions, over 75 Field Champions and Amateur Field Champions, over 50 All Age Qualified Retrievers, over 25 Derby list retrievers, Master National Hunt Test Qualifiers and countless excellent hunting retrievers. Trainer and handler Alan Pleasant brings a dedication and work ethic to the sp

ort of retriever training that is not duplicated. He got his first labrador retriever at 14 years of age and trained her to duck hunt. The groundwork was laid and Alan became a professional in 1985. In 1999, after qualifying and running several Master Nationals, Alan dedicated his talents to licensed AKC Field Trials. Since 2001, Alan has qualified and competed in every National Open (until the 2020 Covid Pandemic) and has had clients competing in every National Amateur. Alan strives to maximize the talents of every retriever he trains with an emphasis on team work that leads to winning.

Congrats to all finalist and Jack & Tux!Proud of our whole team and our 2025 NARC Finalists #1-Fleurt & Mark #...
06/22/2025

Congrats to all finalist and Jack & Tux!

Proud of our whole team and our
2025 NARC Finalists

#1-Fleurt & Mark
#28- Trudy & George

06/14/2025

Congrats and Good luck to everyone running the NARC this week in Mondovi WI.

It is a blessing to be there with our team this year.

1- Fleurt & Mark
28- Trudy & George
33- Bella & Alvin
56- Ellie & Mark
64- Luke & Alvin
97- Dozer & Alvin

05/27/2025

CNYRC spring trial was a bit cold and wet but with great help,volunteers and wonderful grounds we had a fantastic weekend. Thanks to all the judges who gave up their time and weekend.

Open
1st- Fleurt (QNO)
2nd- Flint
3rd- Ellie
4th- Ozzie
RJ- Dozer(Alvin)
Jams- Trace & King, Maxie(Dave), Bella(Alvin)

Amateur
1st- Trudy(George)
2nd- Dozer(Alvin)
3rd- Rip(Alvin)
4th- Miller(Sue)
Jam- Maxie(Dave)

Qualifying
RJ- Teaser

05/12/2025

Shrewsbury Field Trial

Open
1st- Luke & Alvin (3 in a row)
2nd- Fleurt & Mark
Jam- Ellie & Mark

Amateur
Res Jam- Luke & Alvin
Jams- Fleurt, Ellie(Mark) Dozer and Alvin

04/28/2025

The Old Dominion club members did an outstanding job putting on the FT this weekend! Thanks to all the volunteers,members, Judges and landowners!

Open
1st- Luke (QNO)
2nd- Dozer
Jam-Flint

Amateur
4th Maxie & Dave

Qualifying
1st- Billie

Congrats to George & Trudy for
Open 3rd at DelBay

04/22/2025

Thank you judges, SFMG, workers and volunteers at Blue Ridge for a great trial.

Open
1st- Luke(Alvin)
Jams- Joe, Dock, Ruby

Amateur
2nd- Luke(Alvin) (Qual NARC)

04/15/2025

Thanks Judges, land owner, and all the club members and volunteers at Lumber River trial.

Open
2nd-Maxie
Jam-Mick

Amat
RJ- Fleurt(Mark)
Jam-Ellie

Congrats to George and Trudy for winning the Amat at South Jersey!

04/06/2025

Thanks to all the hard working club members of Talbot Retriever club, the judges and landowners for a great weekend.

Open
2nd- Trudy
3rd-Dozer
4th-Clue
Jams- Rip & Joe

Amat
2nd- Joe (James)
4th- Luke (Alvin)
Res Jam- Rip (Alvin)

03/24/2025

Thanks to all the workers, volunteers, Judges and great park staff at H Cooper Black for a great weekend a Carolina Piedmont Trial! Thanks to Martin for always taking such great care of the dogs and us!

Open
1st- Trudy (back to back wins)
2nd- Sprig
3rd- Cable
4th- Maxie
RJ- Dock
Jam- Joe

Amateur
3rd- Joe (James)
4th- Clue (Mark)
RJ- Blaney (Chad)

03/16/2025

We would like to thank everyone for putting on the Cape Fear Trial this weekend especially the club workers, volunteers, Judges and landowners. Thanks to all or our colleagues, clients and friends for the calls and text of encouragement. It was great getting to see some old friends and catching up. Congrats to all the finishers!

Open
1st- Trudy
2nd- Ozzie
Jams- Sprig and Dock

Qualifying
2nd- Billie
3rd- Teaser

03/03/2025

Started the spring trial schedule last weekend at Palmetto trial in SC and Tarheel trial this week I’m
NC….thanks to the clubs, volunteers, Judges and landowners for hosting these events. Thank you Hunter and Martin!

Palmetto open
Jams- Ozzie and Blitz

Palmetto Amateur
4th- Trace and Jeff
Jams-Mick and Alvin, Blitz & Jay

Tarheel Open
2nd- Cable
3rd- Dozer(Alvin)
Res Jam-Ellie
Jams- Trace

Tarheel Amat
1st-Ellie & Mark
2nd-Dozer & Alvin
3rd- Trace & Jeff
4th- Clue & Mark
Jam- Blitz & Jay

12/16/2024

Cape Fear trial brought our 2024 season to an end! Thanks to all who make the trials happen and work tirelessly at them. Thank you Hunter for another great weekend.

Open
2nd- Cable
3rd-Allie
4th- King
RJ- Maxie(Dave)
Jams- Flint & Mick

Amat.
1st- Trudy & George
Jam- Maxie & Dave

Merry Christmas to all and wishing everyone a Happy New Year!

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757 Clayton Road
Angier, NC
27501

Telephone

+19197957541

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