Meet Our Team
Rusty Baker
Owner, Founder of Remington Ranch
Rusty owns The Remington Ranch Lodge and is the main point of contact regarding lodging. Rusty built The Ranch and gave it it’s name after his foundation lab, Remington. When you come to enjoy the lodge, you will soon see why this lab was a true companion and special dog to The Bakers. The lodge is lined with Remington’s trophies he earned alongside Rusty as an unstoppable team in upland hunting competitions. Rusty and Jeremy continue Remington’s legacy, competing at a high level with clients’ labs and their own that share the Remington pedigree.
When Rusty isn’t away competing, he enjoys hosting guests at Remington Ranch with his wife Jan. Call Rusty today to plan your next getaway at The Ranch.
Jeremy Appleby
LEAD TRAINER
Jeremy is the Lead Trainer at Remington Ranch, Champion Kennels. His skills are versatile and a great fit for any working dog breed. Specializing in upland bird hunting, Jeremy has acquired multiple titles in his career including numerous National and State Championships with both pointers and flushers.
Jeremy is a dedicated handler and trainer that will tailor his training to your individual needs for your hunting partner, regardless of their age. Jeremy has a puppy package available as well as a program for dogs over 6 months old.
Whether you’re wanting a keen upland dog, steady duck hunting partner or hunt test titles, Jeremy will be able to work with you to achieve those goals.
Our Foundational Dog, “Remington”
Public Ambassador, IFD Firedog, and Multi National Field Trial Champion
Remington expertly served as one of the City's top public ambassadors and community fundraisers. He performed many duties including fire prevention and safety education in local schools throughout his 6 years in public service with the Independence Fire Department. Remington also amassed the greatest winning record in upland field trial history over his 10 years of competition. It includes 9 different National Championships or titles, 7 High Point Dog of the Year titles, with over 80 total wins across 3 different organizations. Remington was an extraordinary dog and a treasured town icon who stole the hearts of everyone who met him.
Remington’s Accolades
2008/9: Won 6 of 10 events entered as an Amateur-National Upland Classic Series/
2008/9: National Upland Classic Series High Point Amateur Flushing Dog of the Year/
2008/9: National Upland Classic Series 3rd Pl. Amateur Flushing National Finals Champion/
2009/10: National Upland Classic Series High Point Open Flushing Dog of the Year
2009/10: National Upland Classic Series Open Flushing National Finals Champion
Acquired 2 Open Flushing Championships as a 2 year old.
2010: Completed AKC Senior Hunt Test Title as a 2 year old.
2010/11: 2nd Place National upland Classic Series High Point Flushing Dog of the Year
2010/11: Acquired 2 additional Open Flushing Championships as a 3 year old.
Feb. 2011: 1st Place Open Flushing - Kansas State Pheasant Championships
Nov. 2011: 1st Place Open Flushing - Kansas Quail Championships
2011: Completed AKC Master Hunt Test Title with 6 master passes in a row while still a 3yr old.
Received invitation to compete in 2011 Master Nationals.
2011/12: Acquired 5th Open Flushing Championship to become only the 3rd dog in the National Upland Classic Series history to achieve a Grand Champion status in Open Flushing.
2011/12: National Upland Classic Series High Point Flushing Dog of the Year
Remington had a winning percentage of 60% as an amateur with 6 wins in 10 events over 1 year. His winning percentage in the Open Flushing is 44% with 21 wins in 47 events over 2 & 1/2 years including a National Finals Championship. In addition to his 21 Open wins he has seven 2nds and nine 3rds over the same time period.
At just 4 years of age, Remington was the 2nd winningest Flushing Dog in the organizations history with 6 Open Flushing Championships