Rolida Kennels

"Since Fish started Rolida's training programs he has been an exceptional hunting companion...to date he has retrieved over 200 birds and loves the sport. I would recommend Rolida Retriever Kennels to any serious hunter."-Matt Sanchez

"I brought my black Labrador retriever Casey to Rolida Retrievers as a young pup for the purpose of Hunt Test training and competitions. Under the guidance and experience of Ron and Dave, Casey has successfully earned her Senior Title this past summer in 4 consecutive Hunt Tests. She has developed an enthusiastic ability to retrieve on both land and water and has become a tough competitor. She has a keen marking ability and continues in her training for advancement in the Master Hunt Tests. I rely on Rolida Retrievers for expert advice on matters of training, competitions, and nutrition and health issues. Ron and Dave provide a highly successful retriever training program with proven results." - Pat Healion

"Ron, Pretty impressive and deservedly so. Captain and I are looking forward to our first pheasant/quail/chukar hunt of the season at The Bluffs. Training Captain with you and Dave in the past has made all the difference in his ability to behave as a controlled and focused gun dog and retriever. "Our" training with you has made us a much more effective and happy upland hunting team, and on the rare duck hunt he is a great marker and retriever as well as a steady and trouble free blind companion. I will never forget the time that we hunted wild pheasants in North Dakota. On the first morning I was posted as a blocker. Pheasants were flushing out of the cover being driven like crazy. Although obviously excited and eager to join the drive and flush pheasants, Captain stayed at my position with me leaving only to retrieve roosters that I knocked down and retrieving them for me. On that hunt, as always, he did a masterful job of finding and flushing plenty of pheasants within shooting range. I deeply appreciate the opportunities Captain and I have had training and learning from you and Dave. You are both "Master Trainers" in my book." -Dave Deuben

"I would definitely recommend Rolida Retriever's to anyone looking for a quality gun dog training program. Ron's knowledge and experience is second to none! Ace started participating in Rolida's Head Start program at 7 weeks. By ten months of age he was ready to take hunting. He is well disciplined and loves his job! Several members of my duck club commented on how well behaved he was in the blind for being such a young dog. I am eagerly anticipating competing him in Hunt Tests this spring so he can earn his Junior Hunter title. Both Ron and Dave are great to work with and can take you through the whole process from selecting a breeder to training a finished dog that can compete at all levels of Hunt Tests." - Rick O'Donnell

"Josie had a really good first wild duck hunt opening weekend in Alamosa at the Higel State lease. She retrieved eight ducks, mostly mallards. One retrieve was especially good. We were set up next to big willows and there were a lot of reeds in front of us. I hit a greenhead coming left to right and it was dead on impact, in the heaviest reeds. I thought that I would probably have to go find that duck. Josie launched into the water and was back in less than a minute with the duck. Sure surprised me. That was a bonus. I didn't know her nose was that good to find a dead duck in that thick of reeds! Pretty gratifying." -Kind Regards, Tim Currin

"Just thought you would like to see how your training worked out for Cooper. We were 90 miles outside of Colby Kansas on public land, January 18^th 20^th. Tough hunting this time of year, the temperature was in the teens. I managed to knock down a couple birds within about 30 seconds and Cooper retrieved both birds in 4 high, thick CRP. All in Cooper flushed ten birds and retrieved seven that we managed to knock down. I was thrilled with how Cooper performed, thanks again for all you did." - Curtis Bozich

"Mac had been in training for only 4 months when I took him on his very first hunt. A trip to South Dakota and he was only 10 months old. We hunted for 5 days, he flushed 7 birds and retrieved roughly 20 of the 45 birds our hunting party shot. I was very pleased with his performance, training, and obedience in the field. Mac is the second dog of mine Rolida Retrievers has trained and they have done a great job both times." - Greg Thomas

Having a spectacular season again with Magic in 2009. I left Magic with my father and guests to hunt the entire season in Missouri and he again has surpassed our expectations. Magic is enjoying the work every day and the comment from our guests was that Magic had " the Best Blind manners". In other words he never barked, stayed still and was all business on our hunts.

Over the Thanksgiving Week hunt I witnessed a Triple Teal Mark and retrieve which was fast and determined. I think the hunt trials we did this summer gave him the basis to build on for this hunting season and think he is ready to go for his Senior Hunt tests in the upcoming off season. One really can get an appreciation for the skill level David Dahlberg has put into Magic when we have a guest dog at our blind. We occasionally have guest dogs come to our blind and one of two things usually happen. Either the new dog is escorted to the car and not hunted due to behaviors issues or they drastically improve their hunting by gleaning skills from Magic. Having the "Dog to Live up to", makes me a proud and complete duck hunter. Rolida kennels again has set the bar so high with Magic that we look forward to the new duck season as soon as the current season ends."

"Dave, I bought Maya from you, well she is 2 ½ now, so we bought her about 2 years ago. Her mother was Naughty Nala, hopefully you remember. Her dad was Bear, your dog. Anyway, I finally put all our training to use and wow, what a dog. I have never had a dog so dang smart, and is just beautiful too. I thought you might want to see the pic (feel free to post it on your website if you like) and hear our success story. I have told so many people about where I got her, I can only hope you’ve gotten some business either for selling pups or training from all the people I have talked to. Of course, I will continue to point people your direction if/when I hear of someone needing a pup or training. Thanks again for such a fine dog!" -Dwayne Hofstetter

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