Strategy Going To The Line.....

As part of our feature on "First Timers"  Pat Burns - Elite Retrievers talks with first time Contestant / Handler - Larry Vaske and his Coach - Clint Avant.  They discuss strategy going to the line and strategy while on line for the running of this Series 3 and 4 Land / Water Blind !!

Enjoy this insightful discussion....

First Thing Is First

Wayne Anderson and Golden Retriever, Male Named Pistole come off the line from running Series 2 on the second day of the test.

First Thing Is First

First timer Bernie Carey III talks to the news about his dog #106 Gertrude's Series 2 performance.  Bernie seemed pretty relieved to have finished Series 2 Indented Water Triple.

First Thing Is First

First time NARC contestant Mark Burke and Cricket talk about their journey to the 2017 NARC.  Along with Crickets performance in Series 2 Indented Water Triple

First Thing Is First Part 4

We can hear thunder rumbling in the distance.  First time Handler Cameron Johnson and his dog Brees ran Series 1 as conditions begin to dwindle.

First Thing Is First Part 3

We are gathering the information on how many first-time handlers we have competing in the 2017 NARC.  If you are a first-timer please seek out one of the news team members and share your first-time experiences with us.

Here we have Retriever Enthusiast - Wayne Anderson and his dog Pistole. Wayne was kind enough to volunteer as an Official Announcer for this years event.  Welcome aboard, Wayne.  Another fun fact, is that Pistole is the only Golden Retriever competing in the 2017 NARC.  Pistole is one of the old timers at this National at the ripe age of 10.5 years old.  Wayne  Anderson has been involve running field trials 28 years ago and this is his first time competing on this National stage! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

First Thing Is First

What a ride!!! The first trip to the line Rory Hornek and Ecko # 81 received what was deemed a No-Bird.  The birds went off with out a hitch Rory was given a number and called Ecko.  When Ecko ran thru the fall and a bit deep of the Flyer station a LIVE bird jumped up in the field.  Ecko chased the Hen Pheasant down leaping to catch the LIVE BIRD mid air.  Very exciting for Ecko and Rory.  Then once it was determined the original flyer was shot, Rory and Ecko came to the line six dogs later and this is Rory and Ecko fresh off the line from their RERUN......

First Thing Is First

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR FIRST-TIME COMPETITORS AT THE 2017 NARC!!!!

What an achievement!

What a team!

Enjoy the ride!

We at the retriever news team would like to wish them LUCK!!! We hope to see them and their canine athletes at many more Nationals.

Scott Leonescu and "Hawk" before they go to the line in Series 1 Land Triple

Scott and Hawk fresh off the line of their Series 1 Perfomance