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September 2023 by alexandra w
My partner and I strongly recommend Stevensons Gun Dog and Obedience! Our pointer lab mix Maverick was here for 3 months for both obedience and hunting and his progress from start to finish was amazing to watch. Both Jeff and Kade took in Maverick as if he was their own dog. We had weekly visits to see his progress, and week after week you could see improvement. We felt like Maverick was 100% safe and healthy in Jeff and Kades care and we will be taking our future dogs to get trained here. We can’t wait to take Maverick hunting to show off his skills this fall!!Thank you again for everything Jeff and Kade!-Allie and Jonathan
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September 2023 by Ryan Peterson
Cannot say enough good things about this place! Jeff and Kade are fantastic at what they do. I left them with my 10 month old pointer for obedience and hunt training for 3 months. I was worried about leaving her for so long in the hands of someone else, but after visiting for the first time (and many more) it was clear how much they care for the dogs. My dog is a skittish creature but she warmed up to them quicker than any "strangers" she's ever met and loved them from then on. I struggled with some of the training on my own, because my pup is a bit of a wild child, but the rapid progress they made with her was mind blowing. From being timid of water when I dropped her off, to plunging into the water and swimming through decoys to fetch birds, it was a crazy transformation. They also trained her to work upland birds and her drive is still there, but with patience and recall for the field plus delivering birds to hand, they turned her into exactly what I wanted! She came back after three months with the her same lovely personality traits, but so well trained and obedient + ready to hit the field. She clearly loved her time there and all she wants to do is work now, until she hits the couch and is back to being a cuddle bug. What an awesome experience and I can't wait to get her out this year. Put your trust in Stevenson Gun Dog and Obedience and you won't be disappointed. Thank you Jeff and Kade!!
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August 2023 by michael hendricks
I sent my German Shorthair here and he was returned back a new dog. His obedience is top notch. The behavior issues we had with him are no longer there. He listens so well. I can’t wait to get him out pheasant hunting this year.
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July 2023 by Craig Thumstedter
Jeff and Kade took our 7 month old GSP and taught him obedience, manners and field skills in an unbelievable 3 months! Lincoln is now a great dog that is a joy to have in the house and a companion. I am so blessed to have found Jeff and Kade. I will recommend anyone to have them as trainers. Lincoln was treated with love and affection. It was so apparent at our weekly visit’s that he was happy and very well taken care of. Jeff and Kade will always be here for you even after the training is done. I can not express enough the gift they have as trainers. We will be forever grateful for all the work they have done. Thank you so much.
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May 2023 by Cathryn James
I will forever recommend Jeff and Kade till the end of time. I (along with an ex-husband) have brought two dogs to their facility. One, a young male black lab for both the gun dog & obedience training. The second, a spicey little female german shepard mix, for his advanced obedience course. Both very different temperaments, both very different styles of energy. And both turned into a joy to live life along with.The lab, Duke, I'm told is a wonderful buddy to have out hunting. He was an absolute joy to share a home with, and he behaved SO GOOD for myself on leashed walks, unleashed play time. Its insane to see a stumbly little lab turn into a well behaved and mannered life partner both in home and in the feild. Jeff did great with that little string bean of a dopey lab The shepard mix, Kia, was not the friendliest of puppys. Play meant teeth, 24/7. She was horrible on leashed walks. She had SO MUCH ENERGY and would let it out in the most unfavorable ways. I'd always owned labs, and lab mixes, and only males. So a female german shepard spicey land shark was a whole new experience for me. And I was definitely in a bit over my head with her. As soon as she was old enough, I sent her to Jeff & Kade. At first I thought she might miss me. On my first visit, I relized she was having a great time. You can just see it in their expression and body language. She loved the guys. And durring every visit, I almost guarantee I said something along the lines of "Thats insane".Never did I think she would get to a point where she could be placed and stay there until released. That was insane. I whole heartedly didnt think I'd get to experience the off leashe luxury with Kia.Today I picked her up from daycare, and it was the first time we could fetch further that 5 feet in the yard, as she wasnt on leashe. She was LOVING IT. We practiced heeling while walking along the perimeter of the yard, sitting and staying until released, and placing. We had people walk by, and she didnt bat an eye.Not everyone is lucky enough to find such trainers like Jeff & Kade. Theyve done incredible work with Kia. I'm so proud of her I could litterally cry.Forever thankful to have found them.
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May 2023 by Joseph Hendren
Overall my dog cameBack ok. However he seemed to not understand pointers. (German wirehair). Kept telling me that pointers don’t like water etc. my dog loves water retrieves. But the obedience was good. Seemed a little heavy handed with my dog as well which I didn’t like. Now he did work with her several years ago so maybe’s better now. I just was looking for training for my young gsp and was reminded.
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February 2023 by volkericj
Amazing! Jeff had our border collie walking perfectly on a leash within just a few minutes. He also gave us some very helpful insight on how a dog thinks and how we can work towards having the perfect dog. Definitely recommend him for anyone who needs a dog trained.
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December 2022 by Kate Vinzant
I'm sending my second retriever to Jeff next spring. He is a joy to work with, always more than willing to share his knowledge and we refer to him as "The Dog Whisperer". He runs an outstanding program and your dogs are in great hands.
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December 2022 by Madison Finstad
Very happy with the training our Golden received. Jeff and Kade very knowledgable and caring of the dogs. Enjoyed seeing the dog weekly, we were sure that our daughter was going to miss the dog while at training. The weekly visits to see our dog and see the progress made it easier. Thank you so much Jeff and Kade!
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December 2022 by Eileen R
Jeff is the BEST!!!! Our dog returned so well behaved and well cared for. I highly recommend him! Here she is waiting for me on the trail since I told her to sit and hadn’t released her yet even though other dogs were walking by.
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November 2022 by Alyssa Maksimenko
I want to thank Jeff and Kade for helping me with my Australian Shepherd Isla. After many obedience training courses, you know the ones- treat after treat. My girl didn’t listen to me unless I had a treat in my hand. Well gosh I can’t always have a treat. Plus she was on the heavier side with all those treats despite getting plenty of exercise. Then when I would call her to come inside the house she would just lay down and roll on her back. I couldn’t get her to come inside. She won the “game”!I finally asked Jeff if he could please help me. He worked with her for an hour or two and I saw changes already. He sent me home with homework for the week. I retuned the following week and he and Kade worked with her again for a couple of hours.Those few times was all it took for her and I to learn to communicate together and her to understand the expectations.Of course she needs to continue with her training and practicing otherwise we fall into our old habits. But, she is so much more of a joy to take on a walk around town. She is also much more relaxed in general.THANK YOU Jeff and Kade!!!
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October 2022 by Rachel Moore
Just had my first 'enjoyable' walk with Saber since he's been home from training with Jeff Stevenson.Saber is a driven hunting dog and we sent him for obedience training once before (shall not be named) and they said he'd have to he on the prong / pinch collar for years until 'he figured it out."We signed up for Gun Dog Training with Jeff and with in 2 weeks, Saber was heeling at our side OFF leash. We completed training and I was nervous that back home, in suburbia, different environment from Jeff's - he'd still be a nightmare to walk.He did GREAT. What a difference! Saber was at my side the entire walk of 3 miles.Besides the outstanding hunting training (what my husband cares about), Jeff's advanced obedience training is amazing (what I care about ?). Saber is our family companion and my husband's hunting companion... having a great dog in both areas is so greatThank you so much!!
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September 2022 by Kiersten Severtson
My dad has sent all of his dogs to Jeff for hunting, and as his lab is retiring we thought we would put mine in training. I was initially really nervous to be away from my Golden Retriever Rider, and nervous because Rider was timid and jumpy. I thought he might be gun shy or hunting may not be fun for him, but wanted to try it and see! After my first visit it was clear that Rider was enjoying his time there. Jeff was really patient and you can tell how much he genuinely cares about each dog. There was a ton of time and energy spent on Rider and he came back from training better than I ever expected. It was awesome going to visits and seeing how much improvement Rider had and how much he liked Jeff. I highly recommend if you’re looking for a driven bird dog to send him/her Jeff’s way!
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September 2022 by Brent Halstensen
Jeff is amazing. We dropped Rose off with Jeff for 12 weeks and we couldn't be happier. It was important to me that our family dog would not be "broken". She learned a ton and we can't wait to get to the water hole!
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March 2022 by Jennifer Floyd
We had the best experience with Stevenson. Our one year old Golden has been notorious for running away and following a scent, not wanting to come back. He is a new dog and so enjoyable after being trained at Stevenson. The trainer is patient and understanding, and works so well with understanding each dog and family.
