Don Smith

Don’s kennel, Meglyn Retrievers is a professional retriever training kennel with over 27 years of retriever training experience (since 1987).  Prior to that, Don raised, trained, showed and field trialed German shorthaired pointers beginning in 1970.

He is dedicated to providing the best possible training for your retriever, whether you are interested in having a top flight gun dog for hunting or are interested in competing in both AKC and HRC hunt tests.  He will also provide hunt test handling services if you desire.

Don not only is teaching the retrieving class, he is also available for taking on client dogs that stay and are trained by him and does private lessons with you and your dog in preparation for Hunt Tests, Working Certificates and for all of your hunting / retrieving needs.