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"Tallie's training has been a great investment towards the happiness of our family. Graham and Victoria did a great job. We would strongly recommend them to anyone considering training for their dog."

Born and raised in the farmland of Bedfordshire, England, I always loved spending time with the local gamekeeper's dogs... sometimes on the wrong side of the fence. My father loved to hunt and we spent many days in the fields mastering the skills of hunting and learning about the wildlife. After finishing school, my transition to Her Majesty's Service was an easy one. I spent ten years in the British Special Forces, when I decided to pursue my passion for dogs and hunting. That was when I was given the opportunity to move to The United States. Now, after living in the states for many years, I have learned a great deal about the life of a professional dog trainer. It takes a certain type of person to survive in this business. After 25 years I have never stopped learning from the dogs, their owners and my fellow professionals. Thanks to Ed Forry, Pat Nolan, and Ted McCue, who recognized my ability, I was accepted into the PRTA in the early 90's. I am proud to be a life member of an elite group of professionals maintaining high standards for clients and their dogs.

Our family has devoted our lives to these dogs. Twenty four hours a day we have their health and welfare as our main priority. As for the business and the endless tasks that have to be done, I can not take the credit. Victoria allows me to devote all my attention to training. Her devotion to the clients, love of dogs, and her willingness to make everyone happy makes Sharp Retrievers run so well. Her knowledge of obedience and working in the puppy program are invaluable with getting the young dogs on the right start. I have learned having a woman's touch and voice with young dog's is an essential tool in our program. Now that our twins are three years old, they too have an important role. By socializing with the pups and young dogs, they continue being well rounded family dogs, not just kennel dogs. It won't take long,once you meet us (or talk with either of us on the phone)for you to see our passion for our business goes beyond the basic training.

I have been involved in the AKC Hunt Tests and Field Trials for over 20 years. I am a life member of the PRTA, Tri-Tronics Influentials Club Member, and have been involved with many non-profit wildlife organizations. I have placed titles on dogs from many different breeding programs when they said it could not be done. I have been there and done it many times, and continue to do so... but my greatest satisfaction is getting a call from a client about the great day in the field or duck blind with their dog or the family able to enjoy their well mannered companion. No matter how many ribbons, the true love of these talented dogs and their faithful owners is what makes our profession rewarding.

My wife and I look forward to meeting you at the farm or out in the field.

Good Luck and Good Training!

Graham V. C. Sharp