Meet Patti Kiernan

"Training retrievers is what I do. It’s all that I do. And I’ve been doing it for almost 30 years. My record of training retrievers, from puppies to Field Champions, speaks for itself.”- Patti Kiernan

Patti customizes the training of each dog, maximizing their potential. She stays in total contact with the owners, making each dog's progress a team effort. Patti trains her dogs from start to finish, without ever sending dogs out to be handled by another trainer.

Learn More About Patti Kiernan

Patti Kiernan watches the test dog run
2009 National Open in Dover, DE

Patti has a long list of accomplishments, which include:

• Qualified for 6 National Opens, 5 in a row
  • 2000: FC Justin Time Zoe - Ardmore, OK
  • 2005: Three dogs qualified - Cheraw, NC
  • 2006: Two dogs qualified - St Louis, MO
  • 2007: Two dogs qualified - Morgan Hills, CA
  • 2008: FC Justin Time Mr Moto - Houston, TX
  • 2009: FC Justin Time Mr Moto - Dover, DE

Yoda wins the Open at K Falls Shasta Cascade, to make his FC

FC Nebo's Gem Robber

Just Some of Patti's Field Trial Results:

KC, owner Marie Doherty, is running hot! Take a look at his last few Quals:

• 2nd Place - Sierra Nevada RC - Fallon, NV
• JAM - Rogue Valley - White City, OR
• 4th Place - ORTC - Portland, OR

Other results from ORTC include:

• Moxie, owners Glen and Robin Gulvin, 1st Place in the Derby
• Megan, owner Ruth Aud, 2nd in the Derby

Welcome to King's Ransom "Ransom"

Patti has two new pups for Jim Harvie. A very special addition of King's Ransom.

Ransom is out of 2 NFC's. Chopper and Wendy. First time that has happened in 30 years.

I am doing my very best to spoil him rotten!! - Patti

Contact Patti

There are many paths to making an FC, but Patti has a plan for your dog. It is fun and consistent training that the dog understands. Through this type of training, your dog will be knowledgeable and confident in any trial situation. To get your dog or puppy on the right track, call Patti:

(503) 539-0159

Patti loves the puppies

"The key to my success is taking a puppy at a very early age, bonding with that pup, knowing exactly what that pup is all about from the get-go and marking the dogs at an early age. I do not think you can ever "catch up" on training and using only ducks on a daily basis. In my opinion the days of waiting until a dog is 7 months old before training are over. I offer an extensive puppy program, at a discount, that works for both owner and dog to succeed. I have plenty of references to back this up, just contact me for details." -Patti Kiernan