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Folded Wing Kennels is a facility with training programs that are individually tailored to your dog.

We train any dog for hunting, basic obedience, and house manners.

04/11/2024

The last pup of the year to test HZP from the v.d. Skjaldborg A litter, Agol v.d. Skjaldborg. “Baba” with his handler Ian Wisecarver.

When Ian called me about a dog he was in residency for plastic surgery. He lived in an apartment in downtown Dallas but made the effort to drive 2 hours to my location any time he had a free moment to train for his VJP. Baba earned a score of 69 with an 11 in pointing along with being marked sight loud.

As time went by, Ian finished residency and passed his boards to obtain the title of MD along with acquiring a position as Homer Alaskas only plastic surgeon. Ian moved to Alaska over the summer, and had minimal time to train his dog but he made the effort to attend my online force fetch classes as well as stop by the house as often as he could to learn from me.

Ian and Baba then traveled across the globe again to test the HZP and although yesterday did not go the way we wanted it to with a failed rabbit drag, Baba scored an 11 in field search and a solid 10 in duck search along with many other 10s across his scoresheet.

Ian and Baba are a testament to committing to the breed and putting in the work that they could with the time they had. They showed up for me and the rest of the Drahthaar community and for that I am grateful. Ian has a hell of a hunting dog to show for it.

This will be a story I will tell to those who say, “I just don’t have time”.

24/09/2024

Congrats to Brett and Asta v.d. Skjaldborg for competing in the 2024 Armbruster. This is a special test for our dogs that do very well in their VJP and pass some pre qualifications to enter. It’s always been something I’ve wanted to attend but it’s hard to leave September in Alaska and all of its hunting opportunities. Brett and Asta made the commitment as a first time Drahthaar/handler duo, put the time in all summer, and traveled all the way to Minnesota from Texas for this event. Asta had really nice scores in the field as well as a very good breed show score of 9/9 at just 13 months old. I feel that will only improve as she matures. Asta had a rough day in the water, but I’ve seen her work and she’s capable of much more. She will be back for some redemption in October for her final HZP.

These are the kind of handlers I want to place dogs with. Those who are committed to the breed and will hunt and love their dogs as much as I do. Thank you Brett, you’ve done her well.

25/08/2024

The Folded Wing Kennels - v.d. Skjaldborg Drahthaars had an amazing weekend at their HZP test. To me this is the most difficult test in the hunting dog world. Young pups with a lot of demanding subjects.

My dogs showed up and took some names. After working hard all summer, my two A litter pups scored the highest of any of my dogs in the past.

Agnarr v.d. Skjaldborg - 184
Agatha v.d. Skjaldborg - 183

My third dog Eloise tested the next day. She showed her strengths in every subject and ended the day as my highest scoring dog of all time and most likely the highest scoring dog I’ll have for a very long time.

Eloise vom Tundramoor - 189

For those who don’t know. A 180 HZP score is a “perfect” score. Every point above that is extraordinary. To say I’m proud is an understatement.

14/08/2024

Edda vom Borealen pictured with our first wild bird together and first ever Ptarmigan for us both alongside a picture of her daughter, Agatha v.d. Skjaldborg with her first wild bird. Same species in the exact same spot, four years later. This is what legacy is all about.

05/08/2024

Doc and Gunther have been with us since May. Their hard work this summer paid off with two Prize one Natural Ability passes!

It was the year of the Small Munsterlander, and we expect nothing but the best out of these dogs.

Can’t wait to see what their first hunting season brings them and their owners.

03/08/2024

Eric Mckillips is a humble guy, so I’ll brag his dog for him.

Eric and Dude have been a great team since day one. They entered the NAVHDA Utility test on a weeks notice and really showed what they are capable of. At the young age of 11 months Dude and Eric earned a PRIZE 1!!

I cannot express how proud I am of this guy and his pup. I’m grateful to have puppy owners that become friends and love their dogs as much as I do. Can’t wait to see this team succeed in the rest of their journey through the German system!

Arvid v.d. v.d. Skjaldborg “The Dude”

01/08/2024

Overland dog trainer kitted in the Walmart parking lot.

31/07/2024

All ducks fear the sirens call. 🦈

Edda vom Borealen

30/07/2024

Put this duck out and it got away the other day. Agnarr the duck searching machine found it today. Saved me about $30.

Wish I would’ve taken a photo when the handheld was at 350 yards.

29/07/2024

Eloise vom Tundramoor, Agatha v.d. Skjaldborg, and Agnarr v.d. Skjaldborg had some great HZP prep today. Everyone had excellent duck searches, drags, and blind retrieves.

Edda vom Borealen was standing by, being the world champion of tortilla chip balancing.

27/07/2024

A little Draht ball is the perfect rooftop tent partner after a long day.

Agatha v.d. Skjaldborg takes after her mother when it comes to her affinity lounge time, but she’s always ready to roll when you need her.

24/05/2024

William Burns sent me a special present the other day. A relation to Sam. The terrier I grew to love and the dog that helped me through my first guide season.

I call her Bonnet. She completes my Jagdterrier duo, in fact she completes my pack of dogs at lucky number 7, as I’ve promised myself I will not take on another until one of them passes. Together the duo is BlueBonnet. Named after the character played by Robert Duvall in the movie Open Range. Or the Texas state flower, the state where both dogs were born.

Lots of fun to be had in the future with a crew full of heathens. Fur and feather near and far will know Blue and Bonnet well.

02/05/2024

Arvid v.d. Skjaldborg “The Dude”

Hunting machine and family man.

26/04/2024

Astrid v.d. Skjaldborg “Hilde” looking pretty.

22/04/2024

I am excited to announce this planned breeding. This is something Edda and I have been working towards for 4 years.

This litter is special. A performance breeding to place these pups amongst the elite. Both parents have earned a prize one VGP and are sichaut (sightloud) which is a very important manner of hunting for both big and small game. Both have also earned very high scores in duck search, making them some of the best duck dogs in the country.

I expect Edda to cycle early this summer.

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Summer training season in Alaska will be here before you know it and Folded Wing Kennels has a few monthly slots available for 2025. If you want your hunting dog to be one of the best, book yours as soon as possible!

Folded Wing Kennels is opening its books for the 2025 training season! We are the leading Versatile Hunting Dog trainer in the state of Alaska. We train any breed of hunting dog to meet their full potential in the field. We also take dogs from out of state if you desire. If you want a dog that’s a master on feather, fur, or anything in between give us a call to book your dog a spot. #versatilehuntingdog #hunting #dogtraining #huntingdog

Trained Retrieve Class

I’ve been thinking about putting together another trained retrieve course since last years highly successful class, and I’m finally ready to commit again. Join me and 6 other dogs on a six week journey to become master retrievers. We will cover all the bases from holding bumpers to actively retrieving real birds and game. The course will be held in Soldotna and start around the 15th of April. Message me or give a call to reserve your spot. If all slots are filled I will consider opening another course. Elijah Barbour (406) 321-3353

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