Sturgeon River Kennels LLC

03/31/2024

When you tell your three pups that they get to go to “Doggy Camp”, aka Sturgeon River Kennels LLC, and they beat you to the the door and excited to go to their home-away-from-home!! 😍🥰😍

03/23/2024

Everyone who is thinking of getting dogs should read this because you need to understand this reality:

***I am a 21st century dog.***
-I'm a Malinois.
Overskilled among dogs, I excel in all disciplines and I'm always ready to work: I NEED to work.
But nowadays I get asked to chill on the couch all day everyday.

-I am an Akita Inu.
My ancestors were selected for fighting bears.
Today I get asked to be tolerant and I get scolded for my reactivity when another approaches me.

-I am a Beagle.
When I chase my prey, I raise my voice so the hunters could follow.
Today they put an electric collar on me to shut up, and you make me come back to you - no running - with a snap of your fingers.

-I am a Yorkshire Terrier.
I was a terrifying rat hunter in English mines.
Today they think I can't use my legs and they always hold me in their arms.

-I'm a Labrador Retriever.
My vision of happiness is a dive into a pond to bring back the duck he shot to my master.
Today you forget I'm a walking, running, swimming dog; as a result I'm fat, made to stay indoors, and to babysit.

-I am a Jack Russell.
I can take on a fox, a mean badger, and a rat bigger than me in his den.
Today I get scolded for my character and high energy, and forced to turn into a quiet living room dog.

-I am a Siberian Husky.
Experienced the great, wide open spaces of Northern Europe, where I could drag sleds for long distances at impressive speeds.
Today I only have the walls of the house or small garden as a horizon, and the holes I dig in the ground just to release energy and frustration, trying to stay sane.

-I am a border collie
I was made to work hours a day in partnershipwith my master, and I am an unmistakable artist of working with the herd.
Today they are mad at me because, for lack of sheep, I try to check bikes, cars, children in the house and everything in motion.

I am ...
I am a 21st century dog.
I'm pretty, I'm alert, I'm obedient, I stay in a bag...but I'm also an individual who, from centuries of training, needs to express my instincts, and I am *not* suited for the sedentary life you'd want me to lead.
Spending eight hours a day alone in the house or in the garden - with no work and no one to play or run with, seeing you for a short time in the evening when you get home, and only getting a small toilet walk will make me deeply unhappy.
I'll express it by barking all day, turning your yard into a minefield, doing my needs indoors, being unmanageable the rare times I'll find myself outside, and sometimes spending my days sunk, sad, lonely, and depressed, on my pillow.
You may think that I should be happy to be able to enjoy all this comfort while you go to work, but actually I’ll be exhausted and frustrated, because this is absolutely NOT what I'm meant to do, or what I need to be doing.
If you love me, if you've always dreamed of me, if my beautiful blue eyes or my athletic look make you want me, but you can't give me a real dog's life, a life that's really worth living according to my breed, and if you can't offer me the job that my genes are asking, DO NOT buy or adopt me!
If you like the way I look but aren't willing to accept my temperament, gifts, and traits derived from long genetic selection, and you think you can change them with only your good will, then DO NOT BUY OR ADOPT ME.
I’m a dog from the 21st century, yes, but deep inside me, the one who fought, the one who hunted, the one who pulled sleds, the one who guided and protected a herd still lives within.
So think **very** carefully before you choose your dog. And think about getting two, rather than one, so I won't be so very lonely waiting for you all day. Eight or ten hours is just a workday to you, but it's an eternity for me to be alone.
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03/02/2024

PSA!!!! The Houghton County Sheriff’s Department just left my place. They said someone saw three dogs running around the top of the kennel driveway. They were able to catch one of the dogs (yellow lab) and bring it to the animal shelter in Houghton. The LEO said another of the dogs was a poodle-type.
Please note …..ALL of the dogs that are boarded the kennel are accounted for and safe and happy in their own individual accommodations!!! NONE of those that are/were loose on US 41 Chassell are associated with me, the Sturgeon River Kennels LLC, or Rose M. Anderson!!

03/02/2024

Hey all….just letting you know our power is currently out at the moment, just in case you were trying to get ahold of us. You can reach me at 906-370-9266 if you need to make reservations.
-Lisa

02/13/2024

To say this winter has been one for the books would be an understatement. While I am grateful for the mild temps and lack of snow to this point, making my farm/kennel life easier as we start making our way toward Spring, I feel so sad for the folks who rely on our stunning winters for their livelihoods. 🥺🙏🏼
The Sturgeon River that runs through our property in Chassell, MI has been wide open for well over a week now and last week during the mid-40°’s week, we even had kayakers!!! With that said, I AM still waiting and prepared for Mother Superior to turn her snowmakers on full blast!!!
Pics taken 13Feb2024 8:00AM…..
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Rose M. Anderson
Sturgeon River Kennels LLC
LIsa Anderson Photography LLC

01/26/2024

Rose M. Anderson…..I haven’t killed them yet!!!! 💚👍🏽🥰

11/11/2023

UPDATE! Due to overwhelming response, we are suspending applications for rehoming Sully. If an email was received prior to 11pm EST on 11/11/2023, we will consolidate the information and forward to the family for review and notify you during the week. Thank you for all of your forwards and comments and willingness to help our this family and Sully.

Original Post;

A local Veteran family is considering rehoming an 11 month old purebred Burmese Mountain Dog (100+ lbs) because of unforeseen, life-changing circumstances. "He's a big sweet (and energetic) boy who needs a good place to run and a buddy who can devote time to him. He's had all his shots and he's fixed. He is (mostly) potty trained and goes into his crate at night sometimes. He needs more leash training but he is so good."

The family would prefer rehoming Sullivan ("Sulley") to a Veteran who might benefit from the wonderful emotional support a dog can provide, but they will consider all inquiries.

06/01/2023

As Spring starts, we are getting more and more phone calls about red bites on your dogs stomach. We wanted to give everyone this information, these are a type of fly bite, and dogs generally get them from laying in the grass. They look terrible, but usually do not bother the dogs. They heal quickly on their own, and do not require any treatment. These flies are usually around for a few weeks every spring and then go away. We hope this eases any worry that you may have had about your own dog!
If you have any concerns please feel free to call the clinic for more information!

05/14/2023

Happy Mother’s Day from SRK!! 🐾❤️🐾

05/10/2023

Hump Day humor!! 💩 🐾 😂

04/20/2023

Please note new kennels hours!! Thank you!!

04/20/2023

Please note new kennel hours!! Effective immediately!!! Thank you!!

02/26/2023

Kachina Twig just after her last open run at Linden Hollow, FL this morning. She did ok but wasn’t listening at her best. She did finish her shed even after they tried to get back together she slipped in and took the single sheep back to me. I was very happy to see that because she missed her shed’s yesterday.
Twig did well this trip and earned enough points to qualify for National Finals. She had injuries last spring that seem to be getting better at this point she is compensating for torn muscles that no longer work. It’s amazing how they do what they need to so they can still work
She knows she’s my little Twig forever. 🐾❤️🐾

12/08/2022

A highly contagious canine flu is sweeping the country. One U.P. veterinarian says cases are low in Michigan but wants owners to be aware of what to look for. It is only transferred from dog to dog, so humans cannot transmit or get the virus. According to vets, the best way to prevent the spread of....

11/25/2022

Part of my winter crew. They work well and are as afraid of me as the dogs so makes for sheep that won’t run you over. They come in to get a little grain but if I walk over there they leave. Works for me as I really like my knees, and while working young dogs they keep a good distance from me.
So I’d say it’s a good crew. 🐾❤️🐾

11/23/2022

Updated kennel hours!!!

09/23/2022

08/26/2022

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