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.
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