Elk River Kennels - Elk River, Minnesota

Noelle L.

We’ve had two dogs go through obedience training at ER Kennels and have been very happy with the results both times. The price was very reasonable. Jeff and his crew did a fabulous job with the dogs. Added bonus, they now offer a bath and nail trim for a small fee so your dog is nice and clean at pick up. Well worth it! Thank you ER Kennels!

Jeff E.

I bought a black lab puppy from Jeff about 15 years ago (Nikki) Jeff also trained Nikki for upland bird hunting. Nikki went to heaven today, she was an excellent hunter and family pet! We were so blessed to have her! Thank you Jeff!

Ashley K.

I had Jeff work with a rescue dog that needed a lot of work. I sent her for training for a month I have had her back for 4 months and she is absolutely incredible. She was terrified of men and terrified of life. When I picked her up she was a very confident and happy puppy. Jeff made having a puppy easy for me. She's with me right now with someone that had a very serious surgery and she has behaved so wonderfully I am so grateful to have had the chance to have her in his training program. His prices are absolutely worth the lifetime of happiness with your dog. I will never send mine to another trainer after having her with him

Ricky T.

NEW
Jeff saved my dog, my brown lab wouldn’t bring back a single bird, sent him to Jeff for over 4 months on an off, my dog is a changed dog has retrieved many birds and won’t hesitate to pick up any birds he loves it, I appreciate Jeff so much, what a great experience with him, will continue to go back and do updating sessions

Jen S.

Jeff is amazing. He trained my 2 shihpoos at different times. Both times were nothing short of amazing. Had he not helped us the first time we wouldn’t have even considered getting another pup. Jeff came to me highly recommend by several other ppl. We are so thankful to have found him. Without his training im positive we would have rehomed our first pup and never gotten the 2nd. Forever grateful 🥰

Tony A.

A hunting partner and I both brought our Labs here for a 30 day session. Training was great. The Giardia (beaver fever) that our dogs came home with was not! The near death experience for one and the astronomical vet bills for both that followed, severely negate anything positive that came out of this training experience.

Training was great. Giardia, and the refusal to admit or even acknowledge the issue...not ok. Good luck to all, do your homework!

Ashley R.

We brought our 6-month-old pup to Jeff for obedience and hunting training in September. He was recommended to us by our friends who also brought their dog to him for training and boarding. I am truly amazed at the work Jeff did! Our pup knows multiple commands, how to walk on a leash without pulling, how to retrieve birds and drop them on command, and so much more! He is still a crazy puppy at times, but he knows when we mean business and its time to calm down and listen; and I thank Jeff for teaching him that!

Jeff is very personable and great to work with. It is easy to see his love and passion for dogs. I would absolutely recommend him and trust him with our current dog and any future dog(s).

Liz K.

Great training program. I am very pleased with the new skills my lab learned.