
Jack Gimpel
Kings Mountain, NC
Background
Jack was introduced to the world of retrievers when he started helping a local pro a few years ago throwing birds. He spent that time learning all he could and has been hooked ever since. He currently has a chocolate lab and they are making their way through the HRC hunt tests.
Why I Use SportDOG Brand
I use SportDOG because they make reliable and quality products.
Favorite Products
SportHunter 1825
Other Senior Prostaff

Tom Dokken
Dokken brings more than 45 years of retriever-training experience to the SportDOG team. He is well known as the inventor of Dokken’s Deadfowl Trainer, which has become standard equipment for retriever trainers everywhere. He is the owner of Dokken Dog Supply and Dokken’s Oak Ridge Kennels, the largest gun dog...

Ashley Hopkins
Ashley started hunting in his early childhood years with his father and grandfather. At the age of 15 he began competing in the United Kennel Club (UKC) and Professional Kennel Club (PKC) hunting associations. Ashley has accomplished many titles in his hunting career. Included among those are four Final Four...

Jay Ahling, Sr.
In 12 years of training retrievers, flushing breeds and pointing dogs, Jay has run AKC, HRC, NAHRA, and NASTRA-sponsored field events. He focuses his business on yielding obedient, proficient working dogs in both the field and water. Client interaction is an important aspect in his training agenda. He thoroughly enjoys...
