About Big Sky Kennels
Big Sky Kennels is an award-winning dog training facility with over 30 years of experience in positive reinforcement training. Located on a 150-acre training ranch in Minnesota and North Dakota, they offer services such as hunting dog training, started gun dog sales, and short or long-term kennel lodging. The facility features a dog boarding kennel with epoxy-covered, heated floors, natural upland cover terrains, and water holes for realistic hunting practice. The staff is friendly, flexible, and provides amazing care for the animals. As a training kennel, they bring out the best in dogs' natural hunting instincts through calm, positive reinforcement. Repeat customers and skilled, happy dogs are a testament to their success. Whether for training or boarding, Big Sky Kennels provides professional care with a personal touch, making them a top choice for dog owners.
I’ve been at the kennel plenty of times all my interactions with the staff have been great they’re very friendly never had an issue with communication always flexible amazing care of the animals.
John is a fantastic trainer. I believe we dropped Larry, our black lab puppy off when he was 4-5 months old. John took control right away and worked closely with him. When I picked him up, he was a polished gun dog ready to go. From early season geese and ducks, or Pheasants in October, and even late season hunts, the dog is ready for it all. There isn't much more enjoyable than being able to watch a good dog work. I would recommend John Staley and Big Sky Kennels to anyone looking to have someone train their hunting dogs. Two thumbs up from this guy.
I use Big Sky Kennels every time I need to board my dogs because I know they'll get the best care ! Big Sky Kennels / John Staley is also a training kennel so I know my hunting dogs get great care when being boarded because John and his great staff give great personal care to each and every dog. This is not a kennel with part time workers - this is a kennel with professional dog training and boarding staff !!