Rise And Shine Retrievers

Testimonials from satisfied customers...

After considerable searching and discussions with other breeders we decided on a pup from Wes at Rise and Shine Retrievers.  We are about 3 hrs away from his kennel and while we were still in the elimination phase of our search we visited his home.  His dogs are part of the family and well cared for.  One month later (Jan '09) we were back to pickup our new Chessie.  I have always owned Chesapeakes and hunt them hard and demand a lot.  At 1-1/2 this pup is meeting all expectations and has an excellant temperament/disposition and is a hunting fool.

Dave, E. Adams CT

Marley is my first labrador retriever and while I have always owned pointers and could easily train for obedience and drive I had no idea what I was doing with a lab.  At my very first attempt at running Marley at the HRC seasoned level, I failed.   I had no clue what I was doing but I had a pretty good idea that I had a decent dog.  Luckily Wes was at the same test.  We spoke that evening and I started training with Wes the following week.  Wes is a wealth of knowledge and his approach is simple, he shows you how to train your dog.  The environment that Wes provides is something that is lacking in many other training environments. He doesn't do the training for you, he just coaches you on what to expect and what should be expected of the dog.  Training is in a small group environment and from the time you show up until the time you leave your dog is out of the truck.  Socializing and steadiness are key aspects to the training.  Marley can't wait to get out of the truck during these training sessions.  After starting with Wes, Marley and I have passed 3 for 3 at the HRC Seasoned Level.  Thanks Wes.

 Jeff, Bedford NH

 We met Wes and his dogs long before Lady's litter was due.  Although it is unlikely that I will ever hunt with Lady, we were convinced that a pup from Rise and Shine Retrievers would be healthy and intelligent.  Wes welcomed us into his home where it was evident that his dogs are well cared for and exceptionally well trained.  Lady has been with us for a little over three months now and it is hard to remember our lives without Lady.  She is healthy, smart as a whip, loves people and has turned into a loving companion for my wife and I.  She has twice traveled with us to Pittsburg, NH where we fish and without a whimper from the back seat.  We are looking forward to training Lady to fish with us in the Spring.  We would not hesitate to recommend Wes and his dogs.

Karen & Ken, Gilford NH

Being a gun dog owner all my life, I have had good and not so good field dogs.  I have owned labs, springers, brittanies, and now my first Chesapeake.  After loosing one of my labs after 14 years and my other lab turning 12, I needed a new waterfowl dog.  After much research and conversation with fellow waterfowlers, I was guided to Rise and Shine Retrievers.  After speaking with Wes you cannot help but be impressed with his vast knowledge of and commitment to improving the quality of retrievers he breeds, trains and sells.  I picked Cassie up in December and decided to take Wes up on the offer of training when she was a few months old.  My first waterfowl season with Cassie was outstanding!  She was young and did make some puppy mistakes but overall I could not be happier with my choice.  I cannot say enough about Wes and Rise and Shine Retrievers for offering great dogs, great training, and a commitment to excellence I have not found anywhere else.

 Mike, Pembroke NH

I started training with Wes after we met at a hunt test. I can tell you from training with Wes that his dogs are well mannered and love to hunt both upland and waterfowl. Wes is a very good trainer and I have learned a lot training with him.

Teddy, Stratham NH

After years of waterfowl hunting and watching some dogs work I decided to get my own.  I searched and called around for places to train my pup and found Wes.  After two minutes on the phone with him, I could tell he knew what he was doing and meant business.  Not only can his dogs run hunt tests but he puts them to the test, every season, day in and day out.  It shows in the dog’s temperament and mannerisms.  As a trainer he does not just give you the "this is the way it’s done and that’s it."  Wes has read my dog like the latest edition of the DU magazine and knows exactly why the dog is doing what it does.  There is no take your dog out of the truck, pick up a couple bumpers and you put him back.  All of the dogs work  together.  All and all, I couldn’t be happier with how my training is going and I hope to continue training with Wes for years to come.  I have only begin to scratch the surface of his vast knowledge of running true hunting dogs.

Adam, Raymond NH

I started training a 3 month old yellow lab pup with Wes.  He is without a doubt the best trainer I have ever met or worked with.  My pup was retrieving at the first session and is now bringing the dummies back from 100 feet in the water.  Wes is extremely knowledgeable, patient, and trains the owner as well as directing you with your dog.  His own dogs are unmatchable and hopefully mine will get there with his guidance.

 Jim, Gilford NH