Old Salem Kennel is a professional dog training and boarding kennel located in Oconee County, Georgia, serving clients throughout Watkinsville, Athens, Bogart, Bishop, Madison, Greensboro, Winder, and the Lake Oconee area. Since 1996, we have specialized in professional gun dog training for retrievers and versatile gun dog breeds, obedience training for all breeds, and truffle dog training. Our programs emphasize clear communication, structured training, and reliable real-world performance at home, in the field, and on the hunt. Training is provided on a limited, appointment-only basis to ensure individualized attention for every dog.
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5/5My Wife and I were fortunate enough to work with and meet Todd at Old Salem Kennel. Todd was very keen to detail when creating a tailored one month training/boarding plan with our Boykin puppy. Todd's years of gundog training and expertise allowed him to have an efficient "train …Read full reviewClose full review
My Wife and I were fortunate enough to work with and meet Todd at Old Salem Kennel. Todd was very keen to detail when creating a tailored one month training/boarding plan with our Boykin puppy. Todd's years of gundog training and expertise allowed him to have an efficient "train the trainer" session with my wife, myself, and our pup halfway through the month. This allowed us to continue working on the foundation and fundamentals that Todd instilled on our Boykin.
We are more than happy with the results provided, as well as grateful for Old Salem Kennel keeping our pup safe and well cared for during the recent hurricane!
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Austin Breiner
5/5Todd is one of the people I trust the most with my dog, a 7 year old black lab. He takes good care of her to the point where she believes he is her second owner. Todd is a great communicator, flexible, and organized. He keeps his kennels very clean. The icing on the cake is that…Read full reviewClose full review
Todd is one of the people I trust the most with my dog, a 7 year old black lab. He takes good care of her to the point where she believes he is her second owner. Todd is a great communicator, flexible, and organized. He keeps his kennels very clean. The icing on the cake is that he is a dog trainer and has excellent knowledge dogs. His rates are also affordable and fair. My dog loves Old Salem Kennel!
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Alli Smith
5/5We have been using SK for a few years, while my husband has used SK for over 10 years. Every time we pick up, our dog is so happy and well-cared for! Todd is incredibly pleasant and goes out of his way to make sure our pets feel right at home. He’s always so accommodating when it…Read full reviewClose full review
We have been using SK for a few years, while my husband has used SK for over 10 years. Every time we pick up, our dog is so happy and well-cared for! Todd is incredibly pleasant and goes out of his way to make sure our pets feel right at home. He’s always so accommodating when it comes to their needs, making sure any special instructions are followed to a T. Whether it’s a last-minute drop-off or a longer stay, we know our dogs are in great hands. It’s comforting to know they are with someone who genuinely loves animals as much as we do. Highly recommend!!
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M Cook
5/5
Todd has been watching our pets and training them for over 17 years. His attention to detail and advice have been spot-on since we moved to Oconee County in 2003. Although I enjoy having more Oconee boarding choices since our 2003 arrival, Todd and Old Salem Kennel will always be our first choice when our pets need a vacation.
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Christopher Long
5/5
Todd did a great job with my GSP named Moose. He’s so well behaved now and walking on lead has never been easier. Great job and I highly recommend him.
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