SHOREWOOD
RETRIEVERS
RETRIEVERS
Gordon Murray 708-946-6704
| Notes From Our Friends |
Boomer aka Bopper Tue, 12 Feb 2008 Just a note to tell you about the yellow Lab I got from you in Oct., 2007. In short he is wonderful. You called him Bopper but my wife changed his name to Boomer. He is 6 mos old and weighs 65#. He looks just like his sire True. He never had an "accident" in the house and he retrieves everything I throw. He goes with me to work every day and easily learns everything I try to teach him. I have not hunted him yet but I'm sure he''ll do fine. Thank you so much for the wonderful dog Frank Alan Utes / Winamac, Ind. |
February 9, 2010 Hey Gordon, I have nothing but great things to say about you and your dogs. Kota has been great she sits and stays when we play fetch until the command is given. I got here to ring a bell when she needs to go out to the bathroom. I have her whistle trained already and we are well on our way to doing blind marks. We had her out pheasant hunting for a quick little walk when she was four months and she stayed right in front of me and went back and forth like she had done it before I was very impressed. Rest assure the dog is very loved by our family and Kota even recognizes the name Mr. Treat (which would be my dad who spoils her with treats everytime he sees her). Blake Johnson Fargo, North Dakota |
July 2010 Hi Gordon, Just wanted to let you know that Baxter is doing great. I can't believe how smart he is - it took him less than two days to learn to sit on command - and he's only nine weeks old!! He is happy and playful, but is also a complete sweetheart and loves to be held. We've also had zero potty training accidents... What an incredible dog. He had his first vet visit on Friday and is the picture of perfect puppy health. Thanks again for such a wonderful addition to our family. Oct 2010 We thought you'd like to know that Baxter continues to do great - he is a well loved member of our family. Our only problem is that he's getting too big to sleep at the foot of our bed anymore. He's Kennel trained and goes in his kennel without complaint when we tell him to, but maybe we'll just get a bigger bed. He has also learned to ring a bell when he needs to go to the bathroom. What an intelligent, well behaved, genuinely sweet dog... We still can't thank you enough. Dustin Fast Watsilla, Alaska |
December 2009 Gordon, Just thought I would let you know Kona is progressing very well. On Saturday she retrieved her first bird She flushed the last cock of the day on her own. I had one of the members of the club tell me that at 6 months old she was already the best trained dog we have out there. He likes how well she listens how she stays close and how she has progressed so far in just 2 hunts. I told him it was the genetics. Thank you. Dennis Quaid / Sugar Grove, IL |
| January 18, 2010 Gordon & Joyce, She's (Maxine) doing great, she's almost got heel, sit, here, and give down pat. Been doing leash training lately, and she's amazing (starting whistle commands today as well). What a dog, even better than John Sr's Belle, in my opinion. When we were in Arkansas over Thanksgiving, and Christmas she was retrieving de-breasted ducks, the raw talent of this dog is simply amazing. Thanks, Melanie & SGT John Devine Jr. Fort Carson, Colorado |
| September 1, 2009 Gordon & Joyce, We can not thank you enough for our puppy Luke. At almost 4 months, he weighs just over 31 pounds and is a happy healthy little boy. He is quite the character and makes us both laugh every day. He loves walks and has walked very well on a leash from the day we brought him home. Everywhere we go people can't compliment him enough on how handsome he is. He also loves car rides and visiting "Grandma and Grandpa's" house and playing with their dogs. Luke loves people and dogs, but is also showing us he will be a good watchdog. His bark is already much bigger than he is. Luke has done very well with crate training, but is definitely a snuggler too. If he had his choice he would sleep in our bed all day. We have taken him to a pond a few times and he took to swimming right away. Thanks again for making the experience of bringing home our first puppy so easy. The hardest part was picking out only one puppy to take home, but I know we made the right choice! Thanks, Hilary and Dan South / Valparaiso, IN |
July /2010 Gordon, I just wanted to let you know how Brody is doing and thank you for the great dog. He is a very smart easy to train dog and is always eager to please. I have been working with him everyday. He fetches like a pro already and knows sit, down and here very well. I was wondering if you might have any tips or recommendations for training for me because i know the basics but this is my first duck dog and i know theres a lot you can teach them. Jake Homman Seattle, Washington |
March 10, 2008 Gordon, I just wanted to let you know that our puppy Simon that we got from you is doing very well. He has so much natural ability. (boy does pedigree make a big difference) Simon is well underway in training. He has completed an obedience class and has a lot of drive and determination. We are at the point of starting force work. He has excellent marking ability. We plan to run our first HRC started test in May at the Music City hunt test. He really loves ducks and really loves to retrieve. Thanks, Todd Stephens Agriculture Teacher Shelbyville, Ky. Hi Gordon and Joyce, I just wanted you to know that Simon passed his first two started tests last weekend (UKC). He did GREAT! We were very proud doggy parents. He’s doing very well with his training. Thanks for a fantastic pup! Stephanie Stephens Music Teacher Clear Creek Elementary School Shelbyville, Ky. |
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Aug 2010 Hi Gordon, This email is long overdue but I figured I better update you on Shiloh. She is doing great. She is fetching nicely with her returns getting more consistent. Whistle training and crate training went great...she is a smart little dog. We are going to a puppy obedience class and her basic obedience is starting out well also. Gary has fired our starter pistol around her and that's no problem. Haven't seen any fear in her for anything...very curious. Has quite a nose on her and she hunts the ball up very well...has a nice natural hunt pattern in the field and she is staying focused quite well already. Thanks for the great little pup. Thanks, Linda Strub Wisconsin Rapids, WI |
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BAXTER & HIS BEST FRIEND
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BRODY
BRODY'S FIRST HUNTING TRIP. HE RETRIEVED EVERY BIRD.