About RidenHigh GunDogs

Griffon breeding and gun dog training in Redmond

RidenHigh GunDogs is a Central Oregon kennel serving Redmond that specializes in upland gundog training and in breeding Wirehaired Pointing Griffons, work it has done for over 8 years. Puppies are sold to hunters, and all breeding pairs are NAVHDA tested. The kennel describes Griffons as intelligent and mild mannered, calling for subtle reactions to behavior and years of training expertise.

The trainer

David Riden has been an avid hunter and Wirehaired Pointing Griffon breeder for 40 years. He is involved in the Central Oregon NAVHDA chapter and served as its President for two years. He says he enjoys the challenge of Griffon intelligence and helping a high-powered dog become a good citizen and then a great hunter.

What owners say

One client wrote that after two months with David there were "obvious changes in my dog's ability to listen and follow instructions". Another credited the training for a Prize I score of 112 in a NAVHDA Natural Ability test.

What to ask

Ask about training program length, pricing and availability.