Learn about Stephen Durrence, professional gun dog trainer, who trained 14 Retrievers to pass the 2023 HRC International Grand & 17 to pass the AKC Master National.
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Meet the Experts
Purina® Pro Plan® is proud to be the nutrition of choice for hundreds of professionals in sporting, conformation, and more. Meet these expert dog trainers, breeders, and handlers at the top of their game and learn the stories behind their success.
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![Jay Lowry & Buffy Chandler of Ryglen Gundogs walking in a field with dogs]()
BREEDER & PROFESSIONAL HANDLER
Jay Lowry & Buffy Chandler of Ryglen Gundogs
Learn about Purina Pro Club Experts, Jay Lowry & Buffy Chandler of Ryglen Gundogs, who breed English Cocker Spaniels & offer foundational gundog training in our videos. -
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BREEDER & PROFESSIONAL HANDLER
Tina Kocar
Learn about nurturing a champion line, with Trumpet, 2022 WKC Best in Show Winner -
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CONFORMATION HANDLER & BREEDER
Perry Payson
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SPORTING DOG TRAINER
Jim Keller
Meet Purina Pro Club pro, Jim Keller, from Wildwind Kennels, Knox, Maine & learn about his upland bird dogs training program, & why he chooses Purina Pro Plan. -
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SPORTING DOG TRAINER
Marcy Wright
Meet Purina Pro Club pro, Marcy Wright, of Horsetooth Retriever Kennel, & learn about her AKC retriever field trials training program & why she chooses Purina Pro Plan. -
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SPORTING DOG TRAINER
Scott Johnson
Meet Purina Pro Club pro, Scott Johnson, from Covey Find Kennel, Winfield, KS & learn about his Brittany Spaniel dog training program, & why he chooses Purina Pro Plan. -
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SPORTING DOG TRAINER
Guy Billups
Meet Purina Pro Club pro, Guy Billups, from Wildrose Kennels, Texas, and learn about his training program and why he chooses Purina Pro Plan for his British Labs. -
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CONFORMATION HANDLER & BREEDER
Chris Flessner
Meet Chris Flessner, the co-breeder/owner of the 2022 Westminster Best in Show winner, Trumpet. Hear the story behind their history-making win, and why Trumpet requires the fine-tuned nutrition Purina Pro Plan Sport. -
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SPORTING DOG TRAINER & BREEDER
Dan Murray
Meet Purina Pro Club Pro Dan Murray, dog handler, dog breeder and dog groomer to learn why he feeds his dogs Purina Pro Plan dog food. -
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SPORTING DOG TRAINER & BREEDER
Ronnie Smith And Susanna Love
Meet Purina Pro Club Pros Ronnie Smith and Susanna Love, professional bird dog trainers and breeders. Find out why they recommend Purina Pro Plan for athletic dogs.
