Overall Retriever Training

Overall Retriever Training Coaching dogs and their owners since 2016.

Last of the “swag” as they call it. PM if you’re interested.
09/28/2025

Last of the “swag” as they call it.
PM if you’re interested.

09/28/2025

Worked on controll today. Run the mark, run the blind past that same mark. Pups did well.










It was very very cool to see the ORT name in so many places at Hunt Camp… This is our 4th year participating and look fo...
09/28/2025

It was very very cool to see the ORT name in so many places at Hunt Camp… This is our 4th year participating and look forward to many more….



Hunt Camp was outstanding this year. So many new faces and people hungry to learn more about the life we are so fortunat...
09/27/2025

Hunt Camp was outstanding this year. So many new faces and people hungry to learn more about the life we are so fortunate to lead.

I was speachless when I was presented with the Hunt Camp Hero award this year… but I have to share this with all those that support me and allow me to do these things! You’re all hero’s!!!

Cai (L) and Stella staying a few nights…. Any idea what breed they are… hint: Cai is a mix…..
09/26/2025

Cai (L) and Stella staying a few nights…. Any idea what breed they are… hint: Cai is a mix…..

09/26/2025

Rules for the Oct 12th Upland Challenge… a refresher for those that have run with us already.

Flushing rules: Time starts when you signal you are ready. Once bird is flushed and shot Handler must not move untill the bird is retrieved. Dog must retrieve to within one step (to hand is obviously preferred). Once bird is in the bag you can continue to the next bird. Once all three are harvested and you signal you are done the time stops.

5 seconds added for handler moving while waiting for retrieve 5 seconds added for dog failing to retrieve in a timely fashion

If the dog captures the bird it counts as though it was shot.

Pointer rules: everything is the same but Pointer must hold point for 3 full seconds before being released.

Safety: If handler calls a safety (unsafe to shoot bird) their time to that point will be noted and they will have to return to the field later to finish their run. At which point their times will be added up for their final. A safety is not to be used for anything other than an unsafe bird flight.

3 birds in the field. Birds will be planted in the same location for each contestant. We will do our best to account for wind but be prepared for changing conditions.

This is an upland hunt so please dress accordingly.

Steel shot please…

All competitors must sign the HCR/ORT waiver as well as acknowledgement of the rules.

Payment made directly to THCR the day of the challenge.

Any questions?

09/26/2025

There are a lot of new puppies out there… Did you get one? What are your goals with your new family member? Hunting? Hunt test? Good Citizen? We can help you reach those goals.

Send a PM or call to get started.

Not only do these caps look good… they bring a lot of luck to you. I wore mine all last year and had one of the best sea...
09/25/2025

Not only do these caps look good… they bring a lot of luck to you. I wore mine all last year and had one of the best seasons ever!!!! Ahem….

Pm if you’d like to have a great season while looking good too!!!

This is where we are currently with the upland challenge…. If I’m missing anyone please let me know.
09/25/2025

This is where we are currently with the upland challenge…. If I’m missing anyone please let me know.

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The start.

Since I was old enough to walk, my family has had a dog of one pedigree or another. Mutts mostly with the exception of a few. It wasn’t until a few years back that my friend Ryan Eder sold me a well bred pup. With Ryan’s help I learned just what a dog is capable of if given the right instruction. Ryan got me hooked and taught me how to teach pups.

At first I would work with my own dogs and share the success with others. From our accomplishments in the AKC and HRC arena as well as our success in the Upland Challenges, we caught the attention of other dog owners who then asked for help with their pups. Before I knew it I became a full time trainer. The success is evident by scrolling through this page - but lets be fair - I could not have done this alone. In addition to Ryan’s help I am blessed with a fantastic group. Most started as clients, who then became friends, who then became training partners. When you get a group of dog lovers together, all with a similar goal, there isn’t much you can’t accomplish.

That’s my story.

I play with dogs... outside... for a living... I truly am a luck guy!