Olympia Kennels, Chester, NH?

1der_girl · 08-23-2011, 10:40 AM

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Curious to know if anyone has experience with them?
Owner/ head trainer is Mike Pinksten- does anyone know him? Has anyone worked with him before?
Looking at his credentials listed on the site, he seems to have a solid history training/titling working dogs.
They also breed Shepherds- anyone own one?
They are close-ish to me and I'm looking for more training for Tober and I (and our local kennel club is not having any classes this year).

I tried to search the this site for info, but kept coming up with results that mention Olympia, WA

koda00 · 08-23-2011, 10:59 AM

Fortunate K9 in Derry, NH. My Ryker ( 1.5 y/o) has been going since he was 4 mths. Puppy obed., Obed. 101, Rally O,then w/e classes after you've completed Obed. 101 to further training. They also have Protection classes as well as Rally Obed. Zorro 7.5 completed Puppy and just started Obed. 101. You'll love them!

1der_girl · 08-23-2011, 11:26 AM

Thanks for the quick reply, Koda, but I'm actually looking for a board-and-train option.

koda00 · 08-23-2011, 11:55 AM

Are you looking for them to keep him/her to train. Usually for a couple weeks. If so Fortunate K9 does do that. They actually take your dog home and train and also bring to class for training. If this is what you mean.

Also www.Auntiedog.com in Tewksbury, Ma. does the same thing Liz Cleaves is the owner/trainer also AKC evaluator re: S.T.A.R puppy, CGC

Hope this helps

Jo

SchHGSD · 08-23-2011, 02:23 PM

I trained schutzhund with him a bit. Nice indoor facility for those cold winters with tons of snow on the ground.

My best advice is to go visit, and meet him and talk and discuss what you're looking to get out of a trainer. If you feel comfortable with him and the place, go for it.

MrsMiaW · 08-23-2011, 05:03 PM

I second Jo's reply about FortunateK9 in Derry and Auntie Dog in Tewksbury. We train at both places. When we travel and can't bring our dogs, they always stay with Liz at Auntie Dog. Haven't done board and train with Liz, but know many who have. Also love training with FortunateK9, Julia, Rick and Tom are phenomenal!

08-23-2011, 10:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
1der_girl Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Greenfield, MA Posts: 130	Olympia Kennels, Chester, NH? Dog Training NH \| Dog Training MA \| Dog Boarding NH \| German Shepherd Breeder \| Olympia Kennels Curious to know if anyone has experience with them? Owner/ head trainer is Mike Pinksten- does anyone know him? Has anyone worked with him before? Looking at his credentials listed on the site, he seems to have a solid history training/titling working dogs. They also breed Shepherds- anyone own one? They are close-ish to me and I'm looking for more training for Tober and I (and our local kennel club is not having any classes this year). I tried to search the this site for info, but kept coming up with results that mention Olympia, WA __________________ October von Hena-C, AKA "Tober"

08-23-2011, 10:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
koda00 Master Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NH Posts: 524	Fortunate K9 in Derry, NH. My Ryker ( 1.5 y/o) has been going since he was 4 mths. Puppy obed., Obed. 101, Rally O,then w/e classes after you've completed Obed. 101 to further training. They also have Protection classes as well as Rally Obed. Zorro 7.5 completed Puppy and just started Obed. 101. You'll love them! __________________ Jo Kitty 10/1990-10/23/08 kitty rip Koda 1/20/00-10/03/09 gsd rip. Kassie 6/1/08 kitty Zorro VomTraumhof-1/3/11-gsd,Ob101,CGC,RN Ryker 2/20/10-gsd "Poseidon VomTraumhof" VP5 3-6 mo. conform.VP16-9 mo.confrm. AKC S.T.A.R pup,Obed.101, CGC.

08-23-2011, 11:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
1der_girl Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Greenfield, MA Posts: 130	Thanks for the quick reply, Koda, but I'm actually looking for a board-and-train option. __________________ October von Hena-C, AKA "Tober"

08-23-2011, 11:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
koda00 Master Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NH Posts: 524	Are you looking for them to keep him/her to train. Usually for a couple weeks. If so Fortunate K9 does do that. They actually take your dog home and train and also bring to class for training. If this is what you mean. Also www.Auntiedog.com in Tewksbury, Ma. does the same thing Liz Cleaves is the owner/trainer also AKC evaluator re: S.T.A.R puppy, CGC Hope this helps Jo __________________ Jo Kitty 10/1990-10/23/08 kitty rip Koda 1/20/00-10/03/09 gsd rip. Kassie 6/1/08 kitty Zorro VomTraumhof-1/3/11-gsd,Ob101,CGC,RN Ryker 2/20/10-gsd "Poseidon VomTraumhof" VP5 3-6 mo. conform.VP16-9 mo.confrm. AKC S.T.A.R pup,Obed.101, CGC.

08-23-2011, 02:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
SchHGSD Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: California Posts: 272	I trained schutzhund with him a bit. Nice indoor facility for those cold winters with tons of snow on the ground. My best advice is to go visit, and meet him and talk and discuss what you're looking to get out of a trainer. If you feel comfortable with him and the place, go for it. __________________ Michelle K. -------------- Torro v Lordon Haus (GSD) SchH3 IPO3 OFA HOT (RIP) Nico van Arek (Mal) SchH3 OFA HOT Chuligan pod Cvilinem (Mal) new puppy Quinta van Valesca's Home - She's Dutch. 'Nuff said.

08-23-2011, 05:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
MrsMiaW Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 420	I second Jo's reply about FortunateK9 in Derry and Auntie Dog in Tewksbury. We train at both places. When we travel and can't bring our dogs, they always stay with Liz at Auntie Dog. Haven't done board and train with Liz, but know many who have. Also love training with FortunateK9, Julia, Rick and Tom are phenomenal! __________________ Thor von Ryanhaus - GSD - 7/20/10, S.T.A.R Puppy, CGC Kona - Rottie/Hound mix - rescued 5/9/09 Playing at The Bridge: Akira - Bullmastiff - 4/1/03 -4/8/09 Rappex - GSD - 8/15/02 - 8/7/10

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