Snowbound Kennels Vermont

Snowbound kennels is a full-time, year-round training kennel based in Addison VT. Adjacent to the Dead Creek goose management area and one mile from Lake Champlain, to take advantage of both the training opportunities and warmer weather of the Champlain Valley. Located on over 100 acres of open and wooded farmland at the end of a 3,500-foot private drive, SBK has excellent training grounds available at our doorstep. A new training pond built in '98 means water training without even leaving the property.

Addison County is the largest farming county in VT. For years it has hosted licensed Field trials and Hunt tests, including the Master National. In addition to our own property we have access to virtually unlimited training grounds in the neighboring area.

A member of the Professional Retriever Trainers Association [PRTA] and supported by Tri Tronics, I have been hunting, training and enjoying retrievers for over 30 years. After training dogs for, and competing successfully in Hunt Tests and Field Trials at all levels, I no longer campaign myself. I now specialize in training dogs and their owners to reach whatever goals they may have.

Originally from Stowe VT, two-time home of the AKC Amateur National Field Trial, I was fortunate to have learned my formal training from some of the top professional trainers in the country. Traveling south to train during the winter months for over 13 years has allowed me to continue training and sharing ideas with these many fine trainers.

My training program focuses on dog-trainer-handler communication. I do 100% of the training and assistant trainers are never used. Feeding and kennel chores are also handled by myself 99% of the time. This way I have complete control of all facets of a dog's program and have hands on contact with the dogs at all times. All training concepts are thoroughly taught before they are enforced. Short cuts and superficial methods are never employed. Dogs are given every opportunity to learn at a pace that suits their temperament. The training methods that I use result in a happy, stylish worker in the field.

No matter what your goals are for your retriever, SBK has the grounds and the knowledge to make those dreams a reality.

As much as I enjoy retrievers, pointer dogs hold a special place in my heart. SBK grounds have everything I need to bring out the best in your pointing dog. Open fields will get your youngster started. Intermediate dogs will use cover strips and fencerows that border emerging woodlands. As their skills improve, second growth timber that hold an abundance of woodcock and grouse is available for finishing your dog on wild birds right on our property.

In an effort to provide the high quality training I will only take in a limited number of dogs at one time. I do not breed dogs, board them, sell electric collars or other training supplies.

Due to the fact that peoples' needs differ so greatly in regards to their dogs training requirements I encourage you to contact me regarding training options. If you have any questions feel free to get in touch with me. I can be reached by either E-mail or phone.

The dogs I've trained come from all over the north east and as far away a South Carolina. Please inquire for information on references. I’ll be more then happy to provide you several.

Alec Sparks

Snowbound Kennels

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