Jim Ronquest
If you are interested in a well-trained, stylish retriever, I highly recommend Mark Wardlaw and Delta Retrievers!!

Mark is a student of retrievers, their ancestry and training methodology who has that innate ability to read a dog that the truly great dog trainers of our time have. Besides the grounds and equipment to keep your dog in a safe and well cared for environment, Mark's work ethic when it comes to training is exceptional.

Mark works hard to make sure your dog is going to be the best it can be. Whether that be a super gun dog, Hunt test or Field Trial prospect, Mark strives for a hard running, stylish dog.

He will emphasize his strong points and strengthen his weaknesses. He will also be honest and straightforward about how things are going. Along with keeping you up to date, he will expect you to come and train with him so you can learn how to handle your dog.

As a professional waterfowl guide along with being a sometimes field trial judge, I appreciate good dog work. There is nothing worse than hunting over an untrained dog and possibly nothing better than hunting over an experienced, well trained dog. One whose training and natural bird sense meld together into a well-oiled machine and knowing when you need to blow that whistle and handle.he will.

Marks hunting experience combined with his field trial background help to make your dog a well rounded retriever as he trains by the standards of there are no shortcuts and everything has to be built on a solid foundation of obedience and basics.

Of the different dogs I have and have had with Mark, it is evident that sit means sit and go means go and go hard!!! His dogs are always attentive and focused with tails wagging, which is testament to his "no more pressure than is needed" approach to training.

Besides quality training Mark takes pride in his grounds and the way in which his dogs are cared for, he keeps a close eye on them while in the field and at home, he and his Veterinarian wife Stephanie work together as a team to make sure your dog is up to date on vaccinations and kept healthy while at Delta Retrievers.

As I write this my hunting buddy, Delta's Shock and Awe MH QAA "Tank" is laying on my feet and he has agreed with everything I said!! If he is there when you drop your dog off, get him off to the side and talk to him, he will tell you everything!!!

Jim Ronquest
Director of Public Relations and Video Production
RNT Calls Inc.
Stuttgart AR

President: Rich-N-Tone Guide Service Ltd.