Ted graduated from the University of Ga. With a degree in Mathematics. He worked for Byers engineering for 14 years as an Engineer. Ted trained with Chris Ledford as his Assistant ( Chris was the winner of the 1996 NFC with "Ruckus" ) then began Hardlabor Creek Kennel in Madison in 1988. Ted has lots of "dog sense" which is what makes Ted such a great Retriever trainer This is something that is not learned its in a person !! We run AKC Hunt Tests and Licensed Field Trials, competing in the Derby and Qualifying. He has to many dogs to count who have earned a place on the Derby List/ Derby Points, Qualified All-Age (1st
or 2nd in Qualifying), Master Hunter, Senior Hunter and Junior Hunter Titles - and many, many fine Hunting dogs !! He trials and trains in Byron, GA - Sept. - May and summers with the dogs ( training and trialing) in Clear Lake, South Dakota- Giving the dogs in training the optimum chance for success - its much to HOT in GA for Summer Training!! His passion is Duck Hunting - the perfect hobby for a Dog Trainer - Experience makes a big difference !!!Ashley -
Ashley Graduated from LaGrange College, Summa Cum Laude, with a double major in Marketing Psychology. I worked as a Loan Officer in the Banking and Finance Industry for 9 years before meeting Ted at a Hunt Test. We married and began the "Super Duck Puppy" program 3 years later. The idea - breeding Intelligent, Genetically Sound puppies - Pups we would like to have back in training and it has worked !!!! Raising top quality puppies has always been a dream of mine !! It is my favorite hobby and a lot of time and effort is spent with the puppies to ensure they have the best start possible! I also train with Ted 2-3 days a week - watching the dogs work and progress in training is a wonderful motivator. Sundays... I enjoy exercising, working in the garden and antiquing.