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From Puppy to Ready Retriever

An insightful interview with one of the best duck dog trainers alive, Chris Akin.

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Chris Akin, the founder of Webfooted Kennels, is a renowned figure in the world of retriever training, known for his practical approach to raising and training dogs that excel both in the field and as companions. Since 1989, Webfooted Kennels has trained thousands of Labradors, with an impressive record of over 4,000 trained dogs and more than 700 titled hunting retriever champions. Akin and his team have also achieved the rare feat of producing 87 grand hunting retriever champions—a significant accomplishment in the hunting world.

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