Gary and Josh Riddle strive to breed and train spaniels at the highest level possible. Thank you for your interest Gary and Josh run Rockey’s Kennels, where their focus is producing and developing high-quality English Springer Spaniels and Cockers for hunting, competition, and family companionship. Gary has spent more than 40 years hunting, training, and competing with dogs, including nearly 30 ye
ars field trialing English Springer Spaniels. His experience working with exceptional dogs, including FC, AFC, CFC Rockeys Quest, helped shape the training philosophy and knowledge he applies today. Gary has also had the honor of judging the U.S. National Open Championship, an experience that further strengthened his appreciation for elite working dogs. At Rockey’s Kennels, Gary focuses on training and field trialing, while Josh oversees the breeding program. Each year, they produce a limited number of Springer and Cocker litters with an emphasis on natural ability, strong genetics, health, and trainability. Their dogs have gone on to succeed not only as hunting companions, but also in agility, scent work, detection, competition, and family homes. Their training philosophy centers on identifying a dog’s natural strengths, developing those abilities through positive reinforcement and repetition, and helping each dog reach its full potential. Health and genetics remain a top priority, with OFA certifications and Embark DNA testing utilized to help produce healthy, capable companions for years to come.