I took Grady, a French Brittany, to Dale and Kris when he was a week short of 6 months. The first week did not go as planned and Kris sent me a note to let me know the situation. Her advice was to sit tight and see what happens. The next week she said it was as if someone flipped the switch. Away we went, they spent about 2.5 months working Grady and the progress was amazing. I brought him home and he was working to the whistle and holding the point until you would step in. I can't say enough good things about Dale and Kris and their philosophy on training. I believe they brought out the best in Grady and for an eight month old pup he is retrieving to hand and all I can expect from an 8 month old pup. Four points today and three solid retrieves to hand, worked to the whistle and did everything just like a real hunting dog. If you are looking for a gundog training kennel you can't find a better on than Premier Gundogs. Thanks Dale and Kris, especially Kris since she did all the work.

Submitted by: Zac Holoch on Oct 19, 2011

I was recommended to Premier Gundogs after I purchased my yellow lab from Lincoln Creek Labs. I knew she was a good dog, but she just needed some training. After having Dale work with Lulu for 8 weeks, I was very pleased at how obedient and well mannered she had become. Dale personalized her training based on what I wanted him to do with her which was very much appreciated. Dale and Kris treated Lulu as if she were one of their own. I would highly recommend Premier Gundogs for anyone that wants to have a well trained dog in the field or in the house.

Submitted by: Jon Squier on May 27, 2011

I wanted a "once in a lifetime" hunting dog. I did many hours of research, made phone calls and checked references on a breeder. Once I had the dog, I put the same amount of effort into finding the best trainer I could find. Dale & Kris Taylor at Premier Gundogs and Training Kennel was highly recommended by vets, avid hunters,hunt trial competitors, and breeders. I didn't have a lot of experience with hunting dogs so Dale has taken me on as a student as much as he has my dog. When I first took him into Dale, the dog was like a "kite on a string." A dog with great drive and talent, but a dominant male and hard headed. At his first birthday, and time at Premier Gundogs, I have a dog that is what I had dreamed of when I set out on this adventure. He is good at home and now possesses the discipline and obedience to go along with his talent and drive in the field. I am very appreciative of Dale's talent. He is a true professional and I would recommend him to absolutely anybody with the dream of a great hunting companion.

Submitted by: Adam Letheby on Apr 22, 2011

I highly recommend working with Dale and Kris Taylor at Premier Gun Dogs. They have worked with our now 1 year old yellow lab on obedience and retriever training and have not only done an excellent job with her, but more importantly, they have taught us the things that we need to be doing with her on a consistent basis at home to be successful. Having Dale and Kris train our dog to be obedient in the home and a great retriever in the field is one thing but to go above and beyond with their service and advice to actually show us the things we need to be doing, reached far beyond our expectations. That level of personalized service and attention is why we highly recommend Dale and Kris Taylor to our friends and family and will continue to take our dogs to Premier Gun Dogs for many years into the future.

Submitted by: Eric Sigg on Mar 22, 2011

I first learned of Dale and Kris through a dog that I hunted with on a pheasant hunt in North Central Kansas. One of the best dogs I had ever hunted with, the owner spoke very highly of Kris and Dale and I wrote down the name of the trainer and put it in my pocket, and kept the name. A few months later I was visiting with a friend and were talking about finding a good dog trainer and he remarked about a dog he had hunted with from a trainer in Hallam NE, that rang a bell with me and realized it was the same trainer that had trained the first dog I knew of. After talking with Kris, I knew I had found the right trainer.

Fast forward a year later, and my Visla has gotten a great start. Dale and Kris were able to correct a few bad habits I had started with Rudi, and also gave her an excellent foundation. The facility is great, the people are better, and we couldn't be happier with Rudi than we are now. We have more work to do with Dale and Kris, but I am confident that with their help Rudi will reach her full potential!

Submitted by: Lisa Roth on Mar 18, 2011

My husband, Brad and I decided we wanted a Lab for a family pet. We wanted a dog of substance to play with our young kids, go hiking, camping, and have the option to hunt. We were referred to the Taylor's to help find the right dog and have it trained.

We purchased our female, yellow lab, "Buckles" from Lincoln Creek Labs, as we were referred to them by the Taylors. First of all, what a great referral. She is very smart, beautiful and healthy. Secondly, we knew we wanted her trained by the Taylors so I got in touch with Dale and we set it up to take her out at about 6 months."60 DAYS LATER.....WOW!!!!" Buckles worked with Dale's wife Kris for her basic obedience and collar training. Primarily done in 60 days with the exception of a few follow-ups to have her fine tuned.

Buckles left acting like a holy terror, eating furniture, the fireplace, and lamps, sitting on the kitchen table, chasing the 20 pound cat into hiding, pulling everything she could reach off the counter, etc. I think you are getting the picture. Buckles came home a very well mannered young lady. Our neighbors were drawn to her as were friends and family who stopped over. It is hard to ignore her soft brown eyes patiently waiting for attention, and the next command. She wants to please and learns very quickly, though very strong willed.

I am very grateful to Kris and what she did for Buckles. I watched Kris work and it was like second nature for her. Kris taught me how to be a pack leader and stop humanizing Buckles as she was very confused by this. It was hard at first to wrap my head around but after watching Kris work her and how Buckles followed her around and gazed at her so lovingly I quickly figured out that I wanted the relationship with her that Kris did. Kris worked with me a lot and talked me through many different scenarios with Buckles and has been available for questions even after Buckles has come home. I am helping my husband and kids learn the commands and be pack leaders. It's especially nice to stand on the porch, blow a whistle and see her come running up on the deck, sliding in and sitting at attention.

I would NEVER trust my dog anywhere but with Dale and Kris Taylor. Their kennel is immaculate, warm on cold days and cool on hot days, and don't think for a minute with all of the structure of training there is not a lot of love. Buckles received my many hugs, kisses and lots of praise. You would have to love dogs a great deal to get the results the Taylors do.

Submitted by: Neal Hinton on Jan 29, 2011

I first met Dale and Kris Taylor on a bird hunt in '06 and was very impressed with the quality of the dogs they had trained;especially one english setter that a trainer I met some three years later told me that "that setter is the best gun dog I have ever seen." I later aquired a pup sired by this dog. This past season in South Dakota was my pups first season and after having her with another trainer for some time,I decided she needed another course in continuing education,Taylor style. I met with Dale and Kris and discussed a plan in which to bring the pup around to be on her way to being a gun dog. A very enthusiastic program in a very short time. They got the job done! I returned to see a young pup well on her way to being a close range foot hunting dog that points,holds,and retreives to hand and is easy to control by whistle and arm signals.I am very well satisfied with the training program that Dale and Kris have and the way it is applied to the individual dog.
The Taylors have developed an outstanding kennel and are very nice sincere people. The kennel is absolutely top notch and without a doubt the cleanest and most sanitary kennel operation I personally have ever seen.
This past week my pup found her first wild Georgia quail covey and handeled them like a pro.

Submitted by: Ginny and Allen Overcash on Jan 25, 2011

We recommend Premier Gundogs Training Kennel!
A friend suggested we contact Dale Taylor about obedience training for our Labrador retriever puppy. Although we had taken our dog to three series of obedience classes and practiced with him, he was not an obedient pet.
After his initial training period with Kris our dog was so well behaved that we thought we had brought the wrong Lab home. Our dog had learned to follow commands.
Dale and Kris Taylor developed our puppy into the dog we wanted. They taught our dog to obey and retrieve, and they taught us how to work with our dog. Now, he is an affectionate, obedient companion and a good hunting dog.
Ginny and Allen Overcash

Submitted by: gordon stutzman on Jan 22, 2011

I was looking for someone to work with our chocolate lab pup when Premeier Gundogs ad seemed to jump off the page of Nebraskaland magazine. After going to their website I was very impressed and knew that I should give them a call. When Dale returned my call, he asked what I was looking for in my dog, what kind of hunting I would be doing and several other things that I really hadn't thought about. He then invited me to come and visit his facilities, which I did. Dale then explained how and what they would do to get the results that we were looking to achieve with our 6 month old Sophie. I took her down the following week to get started, Dale told me that he would keep in touch which he did either with an email or phone call. I remember one of the first calls when he told me that Sophie was "soft natured" and I said oh great, now what? Dale assured me that it wasn't anything to worry about but that we just couldn't hurry her. Needless to say everything worked out very well. I know that it is all in the way Dale and Kris handle each dog and owner as individuals.Dale invited me to come and watch them work with her and also told or should I say train me also how to handle her. The day I went to pick her up my son went along and Dale showed both of us how to work with her and he also shot a few birds with her. My son couldn't believe it was the same dog. I would highly recommend Dale and Kris to anyone looking to do any training either upland or waterfowl. They are very honest and sincere people and will not keep your dog any longer that is necessary to get the results you want.

Submitted by: Randy Barrows on Oct 19, 2010

We took our Chocolate Lab to Dale when she was 6 months old for waterfowl training. We wanted her trained to hunt out of a boat and off of a stand. Dale worked with us and the dog to achieve the exact goals we wanted. We are very pleased with the results and excited to have her home. Our new member of the family is very obedient and has a tremendous desire to hunt. We couldn't be happier with Dale and Kris!! We recommend them to everyone. Thank you Guys!!

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