Meglyn Retrievers

All-Breed Obedience, Gun Dog and Hunt Test Training

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RETRIEVER TRAINING SINCE 1987


Pointing dog training beginning 1971

Also, visit us at www.SunnysideTrainingCenter.com

for complete information on all of our training programs.

With over 90 years of training experience, we train more than just retrievers.

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Meglyn Retrievers is a professional training kennel with over 47 years of retriever training experience near Columbus, Ohio. 

Prior to that, Don Smith raised, trained, showed and field trialed German shorthaired pointers beginning in 1970.


Don 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 also provides hunt test handling services if desired.

 

On occasion, Meglyn Retrivers has puppies available.

Title Qualifiers trained/handled at Meglyn Retrievers

 

Trained by Don Smith at Meglyn Retrievers.

Handled in competition by Don Smith unless otherwise noted.

 

2021 Title Qualifiers trained/handled at Meglyn Retrievers

Junior Hunter:

JCM Duke of Waloon JH, owned by the Krauses of Ohio


2019 Title Qualifiers trained/handled at Meglyn Retrievers

Junior Hunter:

Back H2O Godiva JH, owned by the Pierces of Kentucky

Junior Hunter:

Woodford Whiskey Delta JH, owned by the Baileys of Ohio

Junior Hunter & AKC Canine Good Citizen:

Queen’s Matchbox Maci JH CGC, owned by the Queens of Ohio

Junior Hunter:

Peck’s Duke II, owned by the Pecks of Ohio

Junior Hunter & AKC Canine Good Citizen:

Meglyn’s Hold My Beer JH CGC, owned by Don & Karen Smith, Meglyn Retrievers

Junior Hunter:

Meglyn’s The Almighty Bear JH, owned by the Cararos of Ohio


2018 Title Qualifiers trained/handled at Meglyn Retrievers

Trained by Don Smith at Meglyn Retrievers.

Handled in competition by Don Smith unless otherwise noted.

Senior Hunter: BCK Blindfaith's Lethal Weapon SH, owned by the Polittes of Ohio

Junior Hunter:

SHR Black Beauty Kelly of St. Clair Flats JH, owned by the Gibsons of Michigan, trained by Don Smith, handled by owner.

Started Hunting Retriever:

SHR Black Beauty Kelly of St. Clair Flats JH, owned by the Gibsons of Michigan, trained by Don Smith, handled by owner.

Junior Hunter:

Colonel Beauregard Rebel JH, owned by the Lyons of Ohio.

Junior Hunter:

Chief Fred Bear JH, owned by the Szekeres of Ohio

Junior Hunter:

Blazing Reds Dixieland Delight JH, owned by the Richards of Ohio.

 

2017 Title Qualifiers trained/handled at Meglyn Retrievers

Trained by Don Smith at Meglyn Retrievers.

Handled in competition by Don Smith unless otherwise noted.

Senior Hunter:

Meglyn’s Lil Miss Sureshot SH CGCA, Labrador Retriever, owned by Don & Karen Smith, Meglyn Retrievers

Senior Hunter:

Duck Hill Hank A Tank SH, Labrador Retriever, owned by the Kletrovetzs of Ohio

Junior Hunter:

Zamm Bam Thank Ya Ma’am JH, Labrador Retriever, owned by the Culvers of Ohio

Junior Hunter:

Iowa Pointing Labs Bell’s Benelli JH, Labrador Retriever, owned by the Bells of Ohio

 

Junior Hunter:

BCK Blindfaith’s Lethal Weapon JH, Labrador Retriever, owned by the Polittes of Ohio

Junior Hunter:

Triple J Hank Fowl State of Mind JH, Labrador Retriever, owned by the Fullenkamps of Ohio

Junior Hunter:

Blue Ridge Mountain Cruiser JH, Labrador Retriever, owned by the Neaces of Virginia

Junior Hunter:

Iowa Pointing Labs Caliber JH, Labrador Retriever, owned by the Bonners of Tennessee

Junior Hunter:

Blazing Remi Lou JH, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, owned by the Wilcoxs of Ohio


2016 Title Qualifiers trained/handled at Meglyn Retrievers

Trained by Don Smith at Meglyn Retrievers.

Handled in competition by Don Smith unless otherwise noted.

Junior Hunter:

Housteau’s Boomer JH, Labrador Retriever, owned by the Housteaus of Ohio

Junior Hunter:

Certainty’s Zeke aka Dalton JH, Labrador Retriever, owned by the Homans of Ohio

Junior Hunter:

High Brass Gauge JH, Labrador Retriever, owned by Craig Watson of Ohio

 

2014 Qualifier addition:

 

Senior Hunter:

Goldeneye’s Arrowhead Annie SH, Labrador Retriever, owned by the Andersons of Ohio


Prior Year's Accomplishments