Winter Kennels

Reviews

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  S H

  Jun 28, 2025
  5.0
  My one year-old, 13 pound cockapoo took the snake safety class here. It was phenomenal! Felt a little traumatizing at the time, but we found a copperhead in our backyard a couple of nights ago. Magnolia steered straight away from it! Now, she's afraid to go in the garage where the boots and machete are located. Don't judge - we can't have another den of copperheads in our backyard after I was bit two summers ago. Thank you so much to Winter Kennels for helping us avoid another trip to the hospital, and even worse, a potential trip to the emergency vet. You were amazing! We will be back next year for a refresh. Literally, life saving!
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  George Hoelzel

  Mar 14, 2023
  5.0
  I have had 3 of my hunting dogs snake avoidance trained by Kay Winters over the last 10 years. Each has left this training with the ability to not only avoid being snake bit but also left with the ability to ensure that myself and my family members have never been threatened by a snake near by our cabin. Each dog has warned us of the presence of rattle snakes several times around our cabin over the last 7 years. It is essential that the dog realize through the training that a snake will kill you and Kay's process is humane and successful. Their charge in comparison to not training is of no consequence!!!
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  Mason C.

  May 19, 2021
  5.0
  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.
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  Kari Bliss

  Dec 27, 2018
  1.0
  VERY dissatisfied in the training our 11 month Vizsla, Maple, received. We went to visit her today after our 30 day waiting period and came to find out Maple had somehow escaped from her “kennel” (aka run down barn), was attacked by another dog, had bed sores, and she had many ticks. She’s extremely skinny and unhealthy looking. Needless to say, we immediately pulled her from training today and have her home with us. Her overall demeanor has changed and seems very unhappy. We expected 5-star service for our pup and received the complete opposite and now our healthy dog is a frail, sickly looking animal. I would NOT recommend Winter Kennels after seeing what they did to Maple. We’re taking her to the vet now to ensure she’s healthy and safe...

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