Northeast Illinois trainer recommendation?

[Ecw21]

Hello all-

I'm thinking of sending my 3 year old Britanny to a trainer for a month or so this summer. I live in Chicago...Does anyone know of a good recommendation for a trainer? She needs to get touched up on a few things and I think some really dedicated time would help. Also, since I travel a lot, she is used to the boarding process.

1. Am I too late in trying to find someone?
2. Is there a ballpark price that trainers charge for their services? I know everyone is different and I'm assuming I pick up all food costs. Just looking at a ballpark price.

Thanks all....

Eric

[PntrRookie]

Eric, Tom at Dale Creek is just north of you across the WI/IL border. He has a lot of IL clients for training and boarding. He is a great trainer for the pointing breeds (labs too )

Give him a call and leave your info on his machine. Shoot me a PM if you want more info on them. His rates are on his site.

http://www.dalecreekgundogs.com/index.html

[ezzy333]

Jack Peppers at Morrison IL does a great job with hunting dogs and specializes in gunshy dogs. Breeds some good Shorthairs too.

Ezzy

[Neil]

Chad Holman 618-629-2175 is in Whttington, IL south of you. A month is not long enough to get results, plan on at least 3 at $350.00 a month.

Neil

[nowicki2005]

I would have to definitely second Chad Holman. He has trained a couple national champion britts and have to agree that one month isn't enough. Send him for the rest of the summer if you're going to send him to a trainer.

[ezzy333]

I would have to definitely second Chad Holman. He has trained a couple national champion britts and have to agree that one month isn't enough. Send him for the rest of the summer if you're going to send him to a trainer.

The Holman's have trained a lot of good trial dogs over many years but they are a long way from NE Illinois. Bob Burchett is a lot closer if you are looking for a field trial trainer and even he is a 4 hour drive from the Chicago area. Holmans are a good 5 to 6 hour drive from up here. There are a lot of good hunting dog trainers a lot closer and probably a lot cheaper.

Ezzy

[bossman]

I certainly wouldn't let a 5 or 6 hour drive discourage me from using a trainer. Find the best trainer you can afford within a reasonable distance and take your dog. I agree that you should consider 3 months. Remember, this dog will give you pleasure for the next several years...an extra few hours on the road is nothing my opinion if you find the right trainer.

[ezzy333]

I certainly wouldn't let a 5 or 6 hour drive discourage me from using a trainer. Find the best trainer you can afford within a reasonable distance and take your dog. I agree that you should consider 3 months. Remember, this dog will give you pleasure for the next several years...an extra few hours on the road is nothing my opinion if you find the right trainer.

I agree but more often than not the right or good trainer is a lot closer than some name you hear about because he had a National Champion out of the hundreds of dogs he has for training. All I am saying is 6 hrs each way on the road is considerable if there just happens to be a trainer that is just as good close by. I think I would base my decision on what I wanted the dog to learn and then look for a trainer who has had success in that area. And hopefully you can find one close by.

Ezzy