Otter Tail Kennels

We would highly recommend Otter Tail Kennels to anyone who loves their dog and is serious about having their dog trained well. We were able to tour the kennels and surrounds before our dog, Maggie's arrival. We were so impressed by Jody's warm welcome, the time that she took to answer our questions, how clean the kennels were, and the large grounds that they had for training the dogs. Steve communicated with us weekly by phone and sent photos and videos throughout her 10 weeks of training. He always took time to answer all of our questions and made himself available during the week if something would come up. Their website also offers valuable articles for us to read that helped us to prepare for her transition back home and to continue her training. After Maggie returned home, Steve and Jody emailed and texted to check in to see how things were going and they have made sure that they are available for any questions or concerns even though Maggie's training is finished. It is evident that they truly care about our dog and that she is successful in the field and in our home. That was very important to us. Steve and Jody are really good at what they do and they love our dogs!! If you are looking for a good trainer for your dog and someone who will take really good care of her/him while they're there, trust Steve and Jody at Otter Tail Kennels! We're very happy we did!

We were referred to Otter Tail Kennels from a friend who was very happy with his dog's training. I placed my deposit for training easily via their website. Upon arrival at Otter Tail with our 6 month old lab, we were pleased to see the cleanliness of the facilities and the ample acreage for training. We were given a tour and were comfortable with our choice after meeting Steve and Jody. We received weekly updates via phone and had all of our questions answered promptly. Steve encouraged participation with training on Monday afternoons, which allowed for us to witness the progression of our lab. An added bonus was that Steve handled our lab for a UKC trial, which was successful. After 3 months of training, we scheduled our pick up time and my wife and I were taken through the training received, training tips in obedience and hunting, e-collar use, and general dog health. We were impressed with the knowledge shared. Home transitioning was without issue. I took my now 9 month old lab to Montana for an upland game hunt after 3 months at Otter Tail. All birds were retrieved to hand and his quartering was excellent! I was very happy with his performance at a young age, thanks to Otter Tail. It is without hesitation that I recommend Steve and Jody at Otter Tail Kennels for training. We have already signed up for advanced training this spring!