Tom Dokken
Northfield, MN
Background
Dokken brings over 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 gundog training kennel in the upper half of the United States. He has made seminar appearances all across the United States as well as in South America, plus numerous television appearances on ESPN, TNN, and major outdoor channels. Tom is also the author of the book 'Retriever Training-The Complete Guide to Developing Your Hunting Dog.'
Why I Use SportDOG Brand
SportDOG products are extremely durable, waterproof, and reliable, not to mention everyone at SportDOG from the top down runs dogs and hunts. This is not just another e-collar company.
Favourite Products
There is no way I can pick just one. Every collar, the SD-2525, SD-1825X, SD-1825XCAMO, to the SD-425X has a place in our training programme, as well as during my personal hunting trips. SportDOG has a commitment to quality and innovation.
Websites
http://www.dokkensoakridgekennels.com/Articles by Tom Dokken
How Tone and Ambience Can Enhance Your Upland Bird Shooting
A flushing dog that has learnt to work at just the right distance in front of hunters is a huge advantage in a pheasant field or grouse covert. 'Just the right distance' varies with terrain and personal preference, but I think we can all agree that anytime your dog puts...
Tom Dokken: Dedicated to the Dogs
Looking back over my last 40 years as a professional dog trainer it seems like it was just yesterday. Although dog training has changed a lot over the years, the starting point remains the same. As a young high school kid, I remember the day that made me realise that I...
Building a Steady Retriever
A retriever that remains calm in a duck hide and concentrates on watching birds fall is a joy to hunt with. In a perfect world, that’s how all retrievers would behave. While a steady retriever is something that most hunters want, the reality is that very few retrievers are truly...
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