Ringo's 2017 Hunting Season

As Ringo's second hunting season in Minnesota begins to draw to a close, it was time to check in with owners Grant and Pam Springer to see how Ringo has settled in as Grant's hunting partner. We had a nice long chat...the kind breeders love to have...in which the Springers went on and on about just how much they love this dog. It honestly brings me so much pride to hear about his gentle nature with people and other dogs, his athleticism, and, his skill as a retriever. Grant set my inbox on fire with photo after photo of Ringo who has grown into such a handsome boy. I'll let Grant's photos do the talking. Thank you Grant and Pam for loving our boy and giving him such a great life.

Ringo's First Hunting Season

One year-old Ringo (BISS GCH Chestnut Hills Windjammer SH WD x Arnac Bay Arapahoe WD) is enjoying his first hunting season in Minnesota and we just received photos and and an update of his hunting debut.  Owners Grant and Pam share that all of the training of the last year has paid off. Ringo is well-prepared for the work and he approached that work with all of the promise woven deep in his genes. It made us so proud to hear that this young boy is breaking ice with enthusiasm on the Upper Mississippi.

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Last winter, when Ringo first went home to Minnesota, Grant decided to try Bill Hillmann's training approach to training a retriever which emphasizes building a positive bond based on trust and kindness. We have no doubt that Grant and Ringo have a promising partnership ahead. And, we are so grateful for the friend who sent Grant and Pam our way. There is no better life for a Chesapeake puppy.

Thanks to Grant Springer for the photos!