Hi,

Thank You TreestandEd for the kind words! I'm not a pro trainer so I don't have a kennel name. I've just been messing with dogs all my life. And I've been fortunate enough to be able to hang around some very good trainers in Minnesota. Both Pro and Am.

Yeah, you are right about the e-coller. I've seen more than one dog ruined by poor useage. If you are unsure about its' proper use in training, don't use it! Get help from someone who really understands the correct use! Springers tend to be softer and more anxious to please than some of the retrieving or pointing breeds, so collers tend to be used less.

Dale