Winter Kennels

I had my dog spend several months out at Winter Kennels for obedience and hunting training. My pup was a WILD CHILD, and Winter Kennels was able to turn him into an incredible companion and a lights-out hunting dog. It’s like they taught him English! The first month was tough not being able to see him, but the trainer explained that this is to help create the training bond between the dog and the trainer. Man were they right about that! From then on I went out every week to train alongside my pup (owners need training too!). Winter Kennels is not some high strung snobby dog class, it’s a hunting and obedience kennel and every second of training is spent on helping your pup be their best. My dog is now on his way to being a field trial champion! Response to accusations from old reviews - sternness with a dog a cruelty are not the same thing. The trainer had to be stern with my stubborn dog, but make no mistake, he adores her. Winter Kennels is one of his favorite places on earth... that would not be the case in an abuse situation. Don’t rip on a family business for something you didn’t take the time to understand.

Ms. Winter is awesome. A wonderful experience. Had three dogs snake "proofed". Very effective, she is very professional. And best - unlike when I had a dog snake "proofed" when I lived in another area and the trainers sutured the snake's mouth closed - at Winter Kennels they actually remove the venom sac - which I really appreciated as one dog - our little poodle- felt the shock and jumped and landed right on the snake!!! It appeared that she was bitten - but was not injected with venom!! Thank goodness. They also do refresher courses. It was money well spent and now I have piece of mind as we are going to be in heavy rattle snake country this coming winter. She explained what she was going to do and educated us about how the training worked. Very impressed.

I have had 3 hunting dogs trained at Winter Kennels and can only say positive things about Cory and Kay. My dogs (and me) have benefited greatly from the knowledgeable training received making our bird hunts safer and more fun. The dogs are able to hold point and retrieve, and have learned to avoiding rattlesnakes. Dog owners need to educate themselves and understand that Winter Kennels is not a "doggie spa" but is a place where field dogs and their owners can receive important training to enhance their experience in the field and make it safer. I wholly endorse Winter Kennels.