About Montana Training and Kennels
Montana Training and Kennels is a facility that provides care for dogs and cats. They offer vacation kennels, dog training, and doggie daycare services. The facility is known for its expertise in training bird dogs, including obedience and specialized hunt dog training. They cater to various dog types, such as pointing dogs, flushers, shed dogs, and tracking dogs. Beyond training, Montana Training and Kennels assists clients in finding suitable hunting companions, researching pedigrees and breeders to match their needs. They also work with dogs experiencing fear or aggression, helping them build confidence through patience and care. The owners and staff are described as friendly and dedicated to providing excellent care for all animals.
The service is top notch and the facility is incredible. The training is world class and the people are as well. I can't say enough great things about this business or the ones running it. I will continue to bring my animals here and know that they will be well taken care of.
I took my Vizsla, Jack, to Montana TK at the recommendation of a close friend. Upon meeting Emmet, we discussed my dog’s history, previous experiences, prior training and my most pressing concern (dog won’t hold point). Emmet took him out for just an assessment. After two rounds with launchers and pigeons (8 interactions) and and Emmet’s intuitive handling, Jack stopped busting his birds. He held his last point for at least a minute before Emmet walked over and released him. GREAT work and significant progress in about 30 mins. I really enjoyed watching him work with my dog during this evaluation. He has a very quiet, calm, and naturally instinctive manner in his process.
I learned of Emmet and his kennel in early April 2022. I was preparing for upcoming hunt tests and the host club had set up a seminar with Emmet. Emmet took time with every dog there to work them on birds and evaluate where they were in their training and what each dog's next step was. Dania, my 4yr old female, hadn’t been on birds for over 2yrs due to moving and Covid. My 1 1/2yr old male Klaus hadn’t been on birds as I had focused on conformation and basic obedience for town living. Emmet was very kind and gentle with all the dogs and by the end, Dania was refocused and even started backing. Klaus needed more time as the environment was one he had never been in. Side note Anna’s cooking is amazing! Emmet and I talked and had a plan to give Klaus the time he needed. It took me until May to be able to get him back to the kennels. Emmet, Anna, Donna, and their children have all been kind, patient, and great! Klaus has now been at the kennel since June 9th and is already making huge leaps in his training. He has been very upfront and honest with his training methods and the progress. If you are looking for any type of training in upland bird, duck, shed, field trialing, hunt test training, and obedience this is your place. We are very fortunate that Emmet and Anna have chosen to make East Helena, Montana their new home! I am so thrilled with the progress both of my dogs have made in such short times. I’m looking forward to being able to learn from Emmet as well once I’m able to walk on both feet again! They also do regular boarding and grooming too! Definitely worth in trusting your dogs and goals with this amazing team!