Elkpoint Retrievers

08/20/2024

Still to this day, it has been very hard and I don’t know if it’s ever gonna get easier. It just shows me each and every day just how special this little amazing canine athlete was to me. She taught me a lot of things and the biggest thing she taught me was patience, patience and training, patience, and wanting that win wanting that ribbon at every test she taught me a lot.

08/19/2024

It still hurts each and every day we train.

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08/16/2024

We are so thankful for Eco animal creation here in Omaha, Nebraska, along with American animal Hospital, and many other veterinarians that have helped us with this process.

08/14/2024

YOU DON’T JUST LOSE SOMEONE ONCE
You lose them over and over,
sometimes in the same day.
When the loss, momentarily forgotten,
creeps up,
and attacks you from behind.
Fresh waves of grief as the realisation hits home,
they are gone.
Again.

You don’t just lose someone once,
you lose them every time you open your eyes to a new dawn,
and as you awaken,
so does your memory,
so does the jolting bolt of lightning that rips into your heart,
they are gone.
Again.

Losing someone is a journey,
not a one-off.
There is no end to the loss,
there is only a learned skill on how to stay afloat,
when it washes over.
Be kind to those who are sailing this stormy sea,
they have a journey ahead of them,
and a daily shock to the system each time they realise,
they are gone,
Again.

You don’t just lose someone once,
you lose them every day,
for a lifetime.

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08/14/2024

Great evening for some training!!
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08/14/2024

Today’s set up with a hot blind with the wind in your face. . . . .

08/14/2024

TRUTH!

08/11/2024

08/10/2024

Going on a very first day that you were not training with me is very hard. You will be forever missed.

08/10/2024

Beautiful morning for a little water singles in honor of our loss teammate!

08/10/2024

Here we have one of our teammates, putting in some morning water singles stretched out 200 yards

08/09/2024

Today I said goodbye to the piece of my heart, a piece of my soul, a best friend a teammate and one heck of a canine athlete.
She will be forever missed and never forgotten. Thanks for all you did for me the last 3 1/2 years cancer sucks but now you can eat as many teddy and retrieve many fun bumpers as you want.
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07/26/2024

This is so awesome. We highly recommend checking the HUNT test guide out. These are some of the finest trainers in America .https://www.facebook.com/share/r/ZpdV7HuzDz2zDMNK/?mibextid=UalRPS

07/13/2024

We got some terrible news today from one of our canine athletes as she has a large mass of mesenteric organ,  that consumes 2/3 to 3/4 of her entire abdomen compressing her gallbladder.
We are so devastated with this news as she is only three years of age, and there was no way of ever knowing about this. It sucks terribly because she has done so much for not only myself but my children and everyone else that she has had the ability to meet over the last three years. We have to make some hard decisions in the next week or so we will always love you!!!

HR WHEN THE THUNDER ROLLS - LIGHTNING

06/16/2024

From our pack to yours, we wish you all a happy Father’s Day!

06/06/2024

My teammates and I highly recommend you check this out

NEXT PURINA MASTERCLASS is a must see:
Sporting Dog First Aid 101

Join us for an invaluable Purina Masterclass on June 10th, hosted by me, Pat Burns with special guest Dr. RuthAnn Lobos. This session will delve into the crucial topic of "Sporting Dog First Aid: Guidance on what to pack in your kit and how to use it." Dr. Lobos, a renowned expert in veterinary sports medicine and rehabilitation, will provide listeners with indispensable knowledge on the essential items to include in their first aid kits for both field and truck use. You’ll gain practical, hands-on advice on how to effectively utilize these items in various situations, ensuring that you are fully prepared to handle any emergencies that may arise while working with sporting dogs. This masterclass is a must-attend for anyone involved in sporting activities with dogs, offering expert guidance that could make a significant difference in the health and safety of your canine companions.
Register here: https://www.eliteretrievers.com/purina-masterclass-signup

05/25/2024

No more delays.

Today is the day to take action and stop putting things off for tomorrow.

For me, I've made the decision to prioritize my workouts and do it first thing in the morning. By doing so, I eliminate any excuses that may come up throughout the day.

Starting our day with a workout not only energizes all of our body’s but also clears our mind, setting a positive tone for the rest of the day.

What task or action have you been putting off, waiting for the "perfect" time?

Remember, there is no perfect time.

Take that first step today and watch how it sets a powerful momentum for achieving your goals.

05/25/2024

We wish you all a happy and safe memorial day weekend.

05/19/2024

Here is today set up for utilizing some white poles and no pressure.

05/19/2024

Out working with the canine athletes this morning, working on some blind drills with white poles working on that communication with each other.

05/18/2024

Here is today’s water set up , for our canine athletes they must stay wet the entire time and not cheat the bank.
 We have a double mark with a hot mallard blind.

05/18/2024

The canine athletes are putting in a 334 yard swim on a remote sit with a hand thrown single.

They must stay wet the entire time without cheating the bank 334 there 334 for back .

05/18/2024

It’s a beautiful Saturday morning for the team of canine athletes, putting in some big swims!!
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05/12/2024

From our pack to yours, we want to wish all moms a happy Mother’s day.