Premier Gundogs Training Kennel - Nebraska Boykin Spaniel, Labrador Retriever Breeders

Premier Gundogs Training Kennel

Located in Southeast Nebraska, Premier Gundogs Training Kennel

Home of Fall Flight Boykin Spaniels and Hunting Retrievers

We offer Waterfowl Hunting Retriever Training & Upland Bird Dog Training for all pointing & flushing breeds.

See us on the web at www.premiergundogs.com

402-787-2048

Boykin Spaniel, Labrador Retriever

Hunting, Training, Stud Services

Dale Taylor
3400 W Pella Rd
Hallam, Nebraska 68368

Breeding quality gun dogs for over 30 years.

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I bought Coal from Dale at 6-7 months of age. Took him to South Dakota at that age only a week after receiving him and he outworked most of the shorthairs and wirehairs on our hunt. He is just exactly what Dale told me he would be. A 57 pound black lab that will hunt all day and be a great family dog. He is a great house dog and lets our kids crawl all over him and give him love all day, but when i punch the numbers on the gun safe he is ready to go.

I would reccomend Dale to anyone for a good gun dog. He is a great trainer and very honest.

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I met Dale Taylor approximately 2 years ago. Since then, we’ve both trained, and run in numerous hunt tests. Dale is great with dogs, but even more is his interaction with the animal’s owners. He has a true desire to get the most out of his client’s dog, while at the same time showing the dog’s owner how to be the best he/she can be working with the dog.

I lost my companion this past summer, but I have a new dog coming. I bet you can guess where I’m getting him from.

That’s right, Dale.

Michael Hudkins

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Afer much fact finding i choose Premier Gundogs as my choice to provide training for my 6 month old Llewellin Stetter Pete. I could go on and on about my experiences with Chris and Dale, however theres not enough time or words to express my thanks for the job well done. Pete came home in August and by Sept. he was performing like a seasoned setter, not an 8 month old. over the past 2 1/2 yrs, and without stretching the truth Pete pointed and retrieved over 1800 birds without EVER breaking point or failing to retreive, he did hesitate to retrieve a Woodcock however in the end made the retreive. I plan to return this summer to Premier with a new Llewellin Stetter for Chris and Dale to work the magic one more time. Dont wait call Dale now.

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I learned of Dale and Kris at a HRC/UKC hunt test. I watched a lab drive hard to a retrieve then return hard to heel and hold for several seconds before releasing on command. I immediately asked the handler who trained the dog and it was Dale and Kris. When it came time for my 11mo old yellow lab to be force fetched I knew exactly who to call. Dale went over the process and wanted to understand my goals prior to training. He put me at ease about the process and the expected result and catered to my needs. After about 10weeks, she is doing great. Goes hard and delivers to hand. She is also a better house dog now due to much improved obedience and my wife can now control her completely. I will likely use him more in the future to help prepare for hunt tests and more advanced training.

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I recommend Premier Gundogs Training Kennels to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, quality breeder and trainer. I met the Taylors over 7 years ago after I had an unfortunate experience where I purchased a "trained" hunting dog that turned out to be gun shy. I ended up speaking with a local dog trainer that directed me to the Taylors. I called and talked with Kris about my situation. She was up front and honest with me in what they could do and then gave me her suggestions. This started a relationship that has grown over the years. I have since had the pleasure of hunting with and around a variety of breeds that the Taylors have trained. I can honestly say that each of them has been exactly what a person would want in a hunting companion. The dogs listen well and do a great job in the field. I have learned a lot from these hunting experiences with Dale from how a dog hunts, to how to help him hunt better and be more enjoyable to the handler. Kris and Dale give you instructions from the puppy stage all through the different stages of training. I have personally owned 5 dogs that Dale and Kris have trained and couldn't be happier with them.

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I have known Dale and Chris Taylor for over 3 years now. I discovered them when searching for a quality dog trainer after acquiring my Small Munsterlander puppy in June 2006. After considerable research I chose Dale and Kris because of their dedication to the trade of training bird dogs. I am very pleased with that decision and would highly recommend Premier Gundogs to anyone wanting to develop their dog in to a solid hunter. Dale took Payton from foundation training through the natural ability test. Payton is what I would call a "soft" dog when it comes to discipline and Dale was quick to recognize her individual traits . I have continued to have Dale work with her as the need has developed . We live over an hour away from their location and I prefer to kennel Payton with Dale and Kris when traveling because of the trust that I have in them taking good care of her.

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My wife and I found Premier Gundogs Kennel online. I was searching and found their website and sent an email. We were a little concerned at first because it was a 45 minute drive from our house and we literally passed 3-4 other Kennels. However, if I had to make the decision now, I would take our Chocolate Lab (Palmer) to Dale and Kris even if we had to drive 3 hours each way.
The experience has been great. After the 1st month of training, we literally thought we had a different dog. My wife was much more concerned about obedience training and teaching him to be a great family dog than a great hunting dog. And she was enthused to hear when we dropped him off initially, that in order for Palmer to be trained to hunt, he will have to be the most obedient dog possible. And that's what we now have.
Dale and Kris did great work. They worked with his personality and trained him accordingly. We have now fallen in love with our dog so much more!
They also have a beautiful and clean place for training and lodging all the dogs.
And the best thing for us was that Dale and Kris are honest and trustworthy. They are Godly people whose word you can trust!

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Dale and Kris Taylor of Premier Gundog Kennels did an outstanding job training our 18 month old German Shorthaired Pointer, Becker. They are extemely attentive to his needs for future development. We fully attribute Becker's work ethic in the field,response to commands and pointing and retrieving skills to the quality training he received. We highly recommend Premier
Gundog Kennels.

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Dale and Kris are two of the best people in the dog business today. I have bought 3 dogs from them and every dog has been exactly as advertised. They go out of their way to make sure you are completely satisfied. They run a first class operation that makes you feel like part of the family. I will not hesitate to use Premier Gundogs again in the future.

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Living in Georgia, we searched out several facilities in the Midwest to give our English Setter a tune-up before our annual trip to South Dakota. We were looking for this 3 year old to move up to the next level, hunting similar fields that he’d find in South Dakota. Dale spent time on the phone to learn our goals before we made our decision. Upon arrival, every dog in the kennel felt compelled to greet us with enthusiastic barking...and with a one-word command, Dale brought them all to silence. (Now that's training!) Both Dale and Kris are experts. They take into consideration the needs of both the owner and the dog, recognizing that no 2 dogs (or owners) are alike. The kennels are immaculate and it’s clear they take great pride in what they do. Red's performance in SD exceeded our expectations. Today, he’s back in Georgia, and a quail hunting machine. And recently, placed 6th out of 32 dogs in his first Field Trial. I would recommend Premier Gundog Training Kennel to anyone looking to insure their training investment delivers results!

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Dale and Kris did an excellent job with Belle. They quickly transformed Belle from a young playful dog into a hunting dog. Not only did they work with her build up her desire to hunt the also gave her discipline. She is now a retrieving machine. I would highly recommend Dale and Kris.

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I met Dale & Kris Taylor more than 5 years ago. Since then the Taylors have trained 2 retrievers for me and I couldn't be more satisfied.
Dale and Kris have a passion for hunting and dogs and it shows in their training performance.
Not only will you get a great hunting dog, you'll get 2 great friends as a bonus!

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Dale and his wife are great breeders and trainers. They really take a lot of care in training and caring for the dogs. I have hunted with a few of the dogs trained by Dale and his wife and they all have been excellently disciplined.

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When I bought my Greman Shorthair and researched into getting him trained I wasn't sure where to go. After talking to several gun dog owners and looking on the internet I found Premier Gundogs Training Kennel. Now after having Dale & Chris work with Doc, I wouldn't go anywhere else. The amount of time and work both Dale & Chris put into your dog is truely under estimated. The transformation of Doc from a puppy to now a Master Hunter is unbelieveable. I now have a hunting dog that all my friends want to hunt with,not because Doc is a good hunter, but the way he works, handles and controls himself in the field. My brother is now sending his Shorthair from Maryland back to Premier Gundogs Training Kennel, and you should to.

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Two years ago, I had the pleasure of hunting behind my brother's puppy, Doc. I knew immediately he had a very special dog and one that would do extremely well in AKC Hunt Tests, if he was placed with the right trainer. Roger found Dale and Kris Taylor at Premier Gundogs and they have done an exceptional job with Doc. In fact, in less than 16 months, Doc needs two qualified scores to complete his Master Hunter title thanks to the efforts of Dale and Kris.

While I was not able to hunt behind Doc this year, Roger has kept me updated on their successful hunts. He now understands why I insisted he find a qualified and personal trainer. The joy I have heard in his voice made my hunting season.

Thank you Dale and Kris! I plan to send my 16-month old GSP your way in the very near future.

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I first met Dale and Kris almost five years ago now. We bought a puppy from them and over a period of 15 months Pearl spent a couple of months working with Kris and Dale. With their help Pearl received a perfect score in her first NAVHDA event and quickly breezed thru her AKC Junior hunt test. We have had two litters of puppies using Taylors stud dogs. We have seen first hand everything the Taylors and their kennel can offer. They do not sugar coat things and you always know where you and your dog stand.
Dale and Kris keep are super trainers and I would recommend them as your number one choice in training kennels.

David-Julie Bohm

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There was a great article in the paper about premier gun dogs and I liked what I read. So I called and Dale and Chris trained my small munsterlander for me. I was impresed buy the way they worked with the tallent of the dog and didnt try to break him down and rebuild him. My dog Herman has turned out to be a special hunting buddy in the 4 yaers we have been out he has lost only 1 bird. I bought another Munster lander and they trained her aswell with great results. Both of these dogs are family members and great hunters I credit alot of this to the way they were trained buy Premier. I would not hesatate to tell any one to go there and I have many times allready.

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I live in Oklahoma but was willing to make the 7 hour drive to Nebraska (a number of times) to have my British lab pup trained by Dale and Kris Taylor of Premier Gundogs. Here is why: Dale was the first trainer of many that I called that first asked me what my needs / goals were for my dog as opposed to immediately telling me what I needed. He really tried to understand my particular needs and then explained to me how we could get there. In addition, he was one of the few trainers that I contacted that had an emphasis and explanation on training an upland retriever -- which was one of my main goals. After an entire year of hunting with Gabby, I am completely satisfied with the training she received. She is well-behaved at home, obedient in the field, and is trained to the level consistent with my goals. I could not be more satisfied. Retriever owners in our local HRC club with much more experience than I have were most complimentary of her training and she had no trouble passing HRC started tests with no prior experience. I would not hesitate to recommend Kris and Dale to anyone wanting a well-trained retriever and I look forward to many years afield with my well-trained hunting partner.

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Dale and Kris run a very clean and productive training facility. The 'conditioning' work that they did for my chocolate lab, Gunner, was excellent. Likewise, even though he was a 6 year old dog, after his 30 day stay, I found that his obedience was 'tuned-up', as well. I would definitely recommend their facility and their work as retreiver training professionals.

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In the summer of 2009 I started a search for a new shorthair to replace the 14 year old shorthair that I had to put down earlier in the year. I knew that I wanted a quality bred dog that was at least started on training. I contacted multiple breeders and I looked at multiple dogs.

When I contacted Premiere Gun Dogs Dale Taylor took the time to find out about me and what I was looking for and to he wanted to make sure I found the right fit. We talked on the phone and by the time I went to visit Dale I felt that I had known him for many years.

He had a Dog named Zane that he wanted me to look at because he felt it would be a good fit for me. I went and looked at Zane and he was everything that Dale said he was. He is a fully trained German Shorthaired Pointer that is steady on point, loves to retrieve, is always obedient, calm and good natured which makes him very pleasant to be around and these qualities make him the best Dog that I have ever seen.

Dale was completely honest and up front with me and he did not push the sale, he wanted the owner and the Dog to be a good fit. I am very satisfied and I recommend that if you are looking for or dog, you should talk to Dale and see if he can help you get what you are looking for. I am confidant that any Dog that Dale breeds or trains will be a well trained hunting companion.

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I have known Dale and Kris Taylor for 10+ years and have done me a superb job. I have purchased a finished dog and a puppy that they trained. I can't be more satisfied with Dale and Kris training style and knowledge of dog training. They know how to work all types of dogs to get the best out of them. Dogs that are trained by Premier Gundog do what they say they will do and are very accomodating trainers that will go out of there way to get the job done right. You will not be disappointed. I would give them a 5 star rating.

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Being our first puppy, my husband and I took choosing a trainer for our new labrador very serious. After many recommendations from family and friends, we decide to go with Dale Taylor and could not have been happier with the results. Whether your looking for hunting or obedience training, you won't be disappointed with the Taylors.

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Kudos to Dale Taylor in doing an excellent job in training my ll month old Lab pup. Dale has done a wonderful job in training Sammie for upland game hunting and an even more difficult task, in obedience training so she is now a great house dog. This is the third dog I have had trained, all by different trainers. Premier Gundogs is the best I have experienced.

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I first learned about Premier Gundogs about 2 years ago. I purchased a puppy from them in 2007.Hannah was then trained by Kris Taylor in the spring and fall of 2008. She is a very good hunting dog. Dale and Kris do a fine job of keeping in contact with us. If we have any questions, they are more than willing to answer them.I would tell anybody that they should get a puppy from them. Hannah is a favorite of our grandkids. They are very good around children. We appreciated all they have done for us.

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Dale and Kris Taylor of Premier Gundog Kennels were recommended to me by some hunting buddies. I was experiencing some difficulties with my 14 month old Lab, Belle. She loved to hunt and retrieve, but wanted to drop dummies in front of me and with a wild bird, she wanted to play a bit and not release it properly.

I was surprised upon meeting Dale and Kris to learn they had worked with 5 of Belle’s siblings. Dale and Kris did a fine job with Belle and hunting with her is now a real joy. This fall, Belle has been to South Dakota twice and Kansas several times pheasant hunting. Belle’s retrieving and delivery is now sound and it is nice to hunt with an obedient dog. Dale has also been very helpful to me in correcting some handling mistakes I made. Did I mention that he is gentle but firm in his dog training? Well he is also gentle with owner corrections.

I highly recommend the Taylors and Premier Gundog Kennels.

Keith Mitchell, Lincoln, Nebraska

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Dale and Kris run a 1st class training kennel. Their training program and facilities are excellent. You will always know how your dog is progressing and what you can expect out of your dog. They are always there to answer any questions you may have. You will not find anyone more qualified to train your personal gun dog. I would highly recommend Premier Gundogs Kennel to anyone that is looking for someone to train their dog.

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Dale and Kris trained our golden retriever Gracie. She is very obedient and has a strong desire to hunt. At 20 months of age, I took her to South Dakota pheasant hunting and I couldn't be more pleased. Dale and Kris seemed to recognize her "soft" personality and were able to draw out her natural drive to hunt without harsh training. I receive a number of compliments on her obedience in the field with whoever I hunt with. I strongly recommend using Dale and Kris for training your dog.

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I couldn't be happier with the work Dale did with my yellow lab, Cash. I knew I wanted to get the most out of my hunting dog, and realized I couldn't achieve that on my own. After numerous recommendations from other hunters, I chose Premier Gun Dogs. I'm glad I did. The training was set up specific to how/what I hunt, and I now have a well mannered, obedient, and driven "best friend"!

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I have been doing business with Dale and Kris for almost 10 years. They have trained several dogs for me and my wife. We have always been happy with the results. At Premier Gundogs your not getting just one trainer, your getting two of the best trainers I've ever found. Early on I tried several different trainers but wasn't happy with them. Dale and Kris keep you informed and gets you involved in the training process.
There is only one training kennel I would recommend. Premier Gundogs Training Kennel.

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My name is Steve MacDonald. I own, and operate a small breeding Kennel. Wildwind British Labradors. Dale has trained a couple of our Stud dogs. Cody, and Irish. We couldn't be happier with how they turned out. Dale, and Cris were easy to work with, and tailered their training program to fit our needs, and requirements.
Also, as a breeder, several of the puppies that I have sold have gone on to train with Dale, with great success. All of the puppy owners I have referred to Premier Gundogs have come away very impressed, and satisfied. British Labradors typically have a much softer temperament. Which may require different training requirements, than say an American Field Trial bred Lab. Dale, and Cris are well aware of this, and alter their training as required. They treat every dog as an individual, and don't try to force each dog to fit their program. They adapt their program to fit the dog's needs. and the owners requirements.

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I received Dale Taylor's name from two friends from Lincoln, NE. Previously, I have had two labs from the Oregon Retriever Kennels in Medford, OR. I had received my dogs from them at the age of two and contracted with Dale to do the same, since the people in OR are no longer training. I had my first opportunity to meet Avery on November 5th. Dale and I hunted over her for two mornings. I can not begin to tell you how satisfied I am at this stage of training. Although Avery was just 8 months old, the training had the quality of a two plus year old. She was steady in the boat and shows the "desire" in what one is looking for in a good waterfowl retriever. In conclusion, I feel that another great attribute of Dale is the opportunities he gives a young dog like Avery. Experience is a great teacher. Definitely a five star as a trainer and person!

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After looking for, and giving many other trainers a chance, we came across Premier Gundogs Training Kennel, and since finding this wonderful kennel, we have never looked back. There were always a few things that one would like to see from a kennel when giving someone their prized possesion. Such as, honesty, creditability, personilization, and most of all results. I have complete confidence that you will never find a kennel with more honest people. These other testaments only verify the work of these wonderful people. From me experience, other trainers often train the dog the way that they would want their dog to be ran, when in all reality, it's not likely that it's what you are looking for. But what sells the story for me is the results. The dogs that are trained from Premier Gundogs WILL be the BEST trained dogs in the field. I know everytime I let my dog out of the box to head for the field, a sense of pride of ownership takes place. You would be blown away with how many compliments I recieve for the work of my dogs. If you give anyone a chance to train you dog, give it to Premier Gundogs Training Kennel. I know you will not be disappointed.

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Dale and Chris Taylor are 2 of the most knowledgeable, pleasant and accomodating people i have come across in my 40 years of customer satisfaction responsibilities. On the strong recommendation of our veternarian, Kent Forney, we took our black lab puppy to Dale and Chris for bird training and general obedience work. We are extremely pleased with how Zoe gets along in our house and how well she does in every hunting situation. I have recommended PGTK to several of our friends and like us, they have been very pleased.Our dogs know what is expected of them and they retain great personalities. Everyone should have a trainer as competent as the Taylor's.

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I have been using Premier Gundogs Training Kennel for the past 8 yrs. I have MH female shorthair that Dale and Kris trained for me and she went through about every phase of training because I couldn't make up my mind what I wanted to do. Do to the way Dale and Kris train it wasn't so hard to change direction with the dog when I changed my mind. I have used several other trainers and usually end up bringing the dogs to Dale and Kris to fix.

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I have known Dale & Kris Taylor for several years, and cannot say enough good things about them and the way they run their kennel. A little over a year ago, my wife and I bought Brady, a German Shorthair Pointer, from Dale & Kris Taylor's Premier Gundogs Training Kennel. Since this was my first bird dog, I needed a lot of help in the first few months of training (not to mention help with acclimating Brady to being an inside dog) , and Dale & Kris always made themselves available to give me tips and pointers, and were always very helpful when I scheduled an appointment to bring Brady for field training as well.

All in all, a great experience, a great dog, and I would expect no less given the great people Dale & Kris are. Thanks!

-Quinn Tirrel

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I have been blown away with how well My dog, Lexi, works. Dale and Kris did such a good job training her that I am proud to show her off in the field when hunting with people. Dale has taught, and is still teaching, me how to handle a dog and how to think like the dog does. The product, a very good dog on her way to being a certified Hunting Retriever and me becoming a more confident dog handler. I strongly recommend Premier Gun Dogs to anyone that is serious about training your dog the best it can be trained.

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I've been impressed with Premier Gundogs Training Kennel from my first phone call. Dale and Chris Taylor are extremely knowledgable and take the time to get to know you and your dog - so they can customize a training program to meet your needs. It's not one size fits all. They use proven training techniques that build a foundation and deliver results, while taking into account the personality and temperment of your dog. The facilities, training grounds and overall dog care are second to none.

The results speak for themselves. I've had people tell me that my 1 1/2 year old lab Max is better than most seasoned dogs they've hunted over. He's obedient and delivers to hand, while maintaining a high level of drive in the field. Whether it be hunting upland or waterfowl he's a pleasure to hunt with. And the obedience translates over to the house, which my wife is extremely thankful for.

I strongly encourage you to check out Premier Gundogs. Their integrity, hard work and dedication to developing top notch hunting retrievers is evident in everything they do. I couldn't be happier with my overall experience. I know my dog is ready for whatever challenges we face in the field. And that's what it's all about. Having a dog you (and your buddies) enjoy having in the field and at home.

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I left my 4-month old English Setter at Dale's training center for one week of work with birds, and a second week of introduction to the gun. I then took the pup and my son pheasant hunting. They limited out over solid points on public land. What more can be said! My pup is going back to Dale's for serious finish and polish as soon as the season is over.

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Dale did an outstanding job training my labrador retriever. I had inadvertently taught Scout (nearly 2 years old) some bad habits, which Dale retrained. Dale was upfront and honest with what he could do with the goals I had in mind.

I was more than satisfied with the outcome as Dale accomplished the goals I wanted and my dog had a great attitude after force hold training. Scout had the foundation to help me proceed myself with further training as well.

I would highly recommend Dale as a trainer and be confident buying a puppy from him knowing he can see trainable, quality hunting dogs. He will be there to support you with your new companion and hunting partner after your purchase as well.

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When looking for a trainer you can trust to be honest with you about the ability of your dog, progression of its training, and finished product of your dog; Premier Gundogs Training Kennel is the epitome of the business. I have purchased puppies, started dogs, and finished dogs from them and all of them have been as advertised. When they say a dog is broke; they are broke.

I have seen a lot of different pointing dogs throughout the country, both competively and hunting companions and I will say the dogs raised by Dale and Kris and furthermore trained by them are second to none no matter what breed. Puppies are always very socialized, introduced to game, and pointing and retrieving when you pick them up at 8 weeks old. Dogs trained by the combo are the best of the best no matter what situation they may be involved in, when you see a finished product from their training program you always ask, "Who trained that dog?"

I would recommend Dale and Kris to any pointing dog owner looking to take the next steps in having a Michael Jordan in their kennel.

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Dale Taylor is an excellent dog trainer. He and his wife Chris are excellent people. I couldn't be happier with my Labrador Retriever Loki. After, only three months I am totally confident in my dogs ability to hunt any type of waterfowl and has Loki passed two HRC Started Retriever Hunt tests with ease. Better yet, Loki still has the same playful, eager to please personality he left home with.

The facilities and training grounds at Premier Gundogs are top notch. Dale is an honest hard working man and I now have a great friend and even better dog. Thank you Dale and Chris.

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