10/01/2024
The last dog ever to be trained at our kennel left our facility two weeks ago. It was fitting that it was a 7 month old pitbull named Ruby. We began this journey nearly two decades ago for three primary objectives. First was to train severe behavioral cases to slow the influx of dogs being surrendered to shelters and rescues. Secondly promote good examples of the high risk breeds and provide the owners of these dogs the critical tools, methods, and techniques in order to be successful with them. Lastly was to give back to our men and women in uniform, by providing low cost training and long term boarding solutions while they were out defending our great nation.
Upon further reflection, I believe our family accomplished these objectives and retire from this business with no regrets. At the end of the day we stayed true to our beliefs and philosophy on dog ownership and training and saved a ton of dogs in the process. We will certainly miss the clients and their pups, but Madaline and I felt it was time to focus on our pack of 11 dogs, who often took a back seat to client dogs. These last two weeks have been very surreal experience not having to go over to the kennel after doing so every day for two decades! Another chapter closed in the Kranenburg family's life and a new one opened. We are Outer Banks bound to our 17 acre homestead with my wife Madaline and band of pirate dogs! Exciting times!
From the bottom of our hearts we thank our loyal clients, the shelters, rescues, and the other dog professionals we have had the pleasure of working with over the years. It takes a village to train/rehabilitate, and care for dogs. We are honored to have been a part of this effort and community. Keep up the good fight!
