Iron Point Kennels

Iron Point Kennels Canine boarding and training facility.
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06/10/2026

"What does running through water bottles and tires have to do with making a good hunting dog?"

The bottles or tires have nothing to do with it. It does teach the dog to charge through different things and build confidence that everything in life is fun. This was the first time these puppies had ever seen moving water or swimming. It didn't even register as a concern. This was the first time they were in grass this tall, and they just charged in. These things were developed first by overcoming the obstacles that were set up and very safe for them in the play area. In the very near future, they are going to get out in more and more dangerous situations, at which time I expect them to grass with the same bold confidence they do all new obstacles.

06/08/2026

Building drive and confidence in dogs is important. Building a calm demeanor is IMPORTANTER!!!

I want a dog that can go hard all day long and isn't going to quit, but the reality of life is my dogs only get to hunt about 80 to 100 days a year. That leaves 265 days that they need to be able to relax and play dress up with my girl or watch a soccer match with my boys.

People allow puppies to get away with murder because they are little and cute. The truth is that puppies need to be held to a standard as well, or you're going to develop loads of bad habits. If you noticed, only one tried jumping on me. I gave it a soft correction and never jumped on me again. My standards are easy for puppies. Don't jump on me, don't bite me, act appropriate according to the situation, meaning be calm when it's time to be calm and be feral when it's time to run wild. Jumping and biting at this age aren't going to cause any real damage, but in 2 months, that same puppy mind set with a bigger, stronger body can get the puppy in big trouble.

06/02/2026

These are some seriously food aggressive dogs!

OK, that's a complete lie. None of these puppies have any issues with resource guarding. The reason for that is 🎶 "they come from the land of plenty" 🎶

These puppies don't have any reason to be concerned with food because they have never been hungry at the end of feeding time. They also know that more food is available if they need it.

Would a bigger trough be nice for them? Yeah, maybe. But they also learn now that they can eat next to another dog and don't need to worry about anything. They are learning that humans both big and small are going to be by you potentially when you eat.

EVERYTHING you do with a puppy is training it for something later on. I am training mine for a fun crazy busy life that includes kids, hunting, obedience, traveling, and anything else along the way. If they grow up in a bubble, life is going to surprise them.

05/31/2026

Your nightly puppy obstacle course run. We made the water deeper and I had already fed them some food from other training so they weren't near as motivated to charge through everything.
I wanted to do it on a partly full belly to see who had more drive to go through regardless of the level of reward at the end.

05/29/2026

We have decided to start taking bets on puppy races. If you want to get in on the action, it'll be through draftkings. Please, if you have a gambling issue, know this is a complete lie, and don't try to bet on these. You're welcome to with your friends. My kids and I pick a winner every night. Most of the time, I would be losing money.

We added the water feature, and I couldn't be happier with how the puppies handled it. Tomorrow, we might add another obstacle known to my 7 year old as "punching bags."

Stay tuned and let me know if you won.

05/27/2026

Doing the obstacle course with the puppies has been such a blast. We added a new obstacle last night, and I'm really excited to see how they handle it.
If you are thinking about doing one, here are some tips I have learned.
Don't start with a bunch of obstacles. Start with nothing. Get the puppies going back and forth just in the lane. We added the zigzag section first, then the bottles, then the tires. Tonight, we put in a water feature.
Keep the obstacle breed and age appropriate. The first time they hit the water bottles, NONE of the puppies left that place because it was the coolest thing ever, and they all just chewed on bottles and packed them around.
Avoid things they can jump off of and injure a shoulder.
Have fun and involve the kids. My 7 year old "engineered" the whole course. We had to really dial back some of his obstacles.
Keep it cheap. You don't need to build crazy elaborate things. Just get creative with stuff in the shop or garage.

While mom and the boys are off kicking soccer balls. My kennel hand and I are getting after it! I am very lucky to hav...
05/17/2026

While mom and the boys are off kicking soccer balls. My kennel hand and I are getting after it! I am very lucky to have such good help! We even planted around a hundred trees and bushes around the kennel yesterday. All the dogs got a pile of treats as well since I left the bag within reach of my cute little kennel hand.

05/05/2026

Plenty of food for everyone... but this one. He isn't leaving any behind.

05/05/2026

Kids and puppies are some of the funnest parts of having dogs.

These puppies just started on mush yesterday and it's wild how much they grow when you add in extra calories compared to a straight milk diet. This week we will have them outside exploring the world chasing bugs and playing on obstacles.

The F litter puppies have started to climb out of the whelping box, and a few are even having fun in the water! I have ...
05/03/2026

The F litter puppies have started to climb out of the whelping box, and a few are even having fun in the water! I have a good feeling about the water work that's too come with the dirty dozen.

We have a couple left if you or someone you know is looking for the best family and hunting buddy around.

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Dickinson, ND

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