Mikey's first duck.

Thunder Force Kennels is owned and operated by Chris Anders and his wife Joy with the help of their son Mikey. Chris and Joy recently experienced a new addition to the family, Melody Joy arrived December 26th, 2007. They share his passion for Retrievers and Retriever sports. Mikey, five years old recently started competing in the Puppy stakes at Hunt Tests where he's earned two ribbons. Mikey has also started his duck hunting career with the 2006-2007 Hunting Season he was able to harvest a duck on his first outing.

Chris Anders has nearly thirteen years experience in retriever training and over twenty years hunting experience. Chris competes in both AKC and UKC Hunt Tests and is currently preparing a few dogs for AKC Field Trials. Chris trained as part of the Retriever Department at the largest dog training facility in the world, Triple Crown in Hutto, TX.

Chris Anders is a Regional Pro Staff Director for Buck Gardner Game Calls Pro Staff. Chris is also a proud member of Sportdog Brand's Pro Staff, Drake Waterfowl's Field Expert Team, Briley Mfg Pro Staff and Rehydrate's Pro Staff. In addition to these positions Chris spends his winter as a waterfowl guide for Cypress Point Hunting Lodge to see some of our dogs in action book a hunt or two with Chris and enjoy all that Cypres Point has to offer. For more info or to book a hunt with us you can contact Hunter Shaffett here or you can contact Chris here we're sure to fill up fast so contact us now to guarantee your spot with us.

Chris is currently a member of the Professional Retriever Trainer's Association, The Hunting Retriever Club, Delta Waterfowl and Ducks Unlimited and National Sporting Clays Association. Thunder Force Kennels regularly donates training to Delta Waterfowl and Ducks Unlimited where they auction our training to raise money for wetlands conservation. Chris is also a moderator for the Gun Dog Forums at The Duck Lodge where he gives advice on the various aspects of training retrievers as well as training topics for discussion. In addition to being the Gun Dog moderator, Chris is also half owner of The Duck Lodge. Chris is an amateur photographer and his main focus is hunting and dog photos. He offers Pet Portrait packages as well. You can find the gallery Here. The pictures there are for sale, if interested please use the contact us page of this site.

Chris, Mikey and Drake after Mikey's first Puppy Stake.