Anyone ever used their service?

I have done a lot of research and haven't found anything negative so far. I had the chance to meet him and he is a very nice guy. He and his wife are both fire fighters and do a lot of volunteer work with lab rescues organizations.

My only concern is he is not a "high dollar" field trial trainer who puts out MH's year after year. He mostly takes low pedigree dogs and turns them into finished hunting dogs. (This is actually what i liked best about him) However, he does run AKC but I think with only a few years experience.

My pup is FC x FC bred and I just want to make sure that the trainer is going to get his full potential out of him. The breeder I got him from recommended a few well-known field trial trainers and I honestly didn't like what these guys had to say and it just seemed like "all business" to them.

When I talked to Justin Drake, it was a much better conversation and he just seemed to have a passion for labs and really enjoyed what he did. And again, I was really impressed with what he has done with (in his words) "craigslist labs" who don't have as strong natural instincts.

I am supposed to drop my dog off in a few weeks.

I know Justin and Jennifer well and your dog would be in good hands. I've seen him work dogs of all different levels. The man has the patiences of a saint. He has a gift of being able to read the dogs and will advance each dog according to its intelligent and drive. I would have no problem sending him a dog if I paid $300 or $3000 for it.

rody best of best retrievers the only one i would put my hunting dog with. I would talk to him before you made a decision

DUaggie where is this guy located out of. You have gained my interest. I am searching for somebody to send my Shelbi to.

I have boarded my Lab with Justin a few times. Great guy and setup. His number is 281-793-2413 and his location is in Spring not far from Carter's Country. He also has a web site.

he's located in spring, tx....justin is my girlfriends cousin, great guy and trainer...

Just curious but what kind of price range are we talking. Ballpark is fine or pm if need be. I trained my own labs in the past but with young kids I just can't seem to find enough time to do the job the right way. The thought of sending one to another person is now entering my mind.

Justin turned my hard-headed GSP into an obedient, retrieving/hunting machine.

I highly recommend him.