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Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

  • Competition / Agility
  • Working Dog

Specialty Focus Areas

  • Basic Obedience
  • Puppy Training

Training Formats Offered

  • Private Facility
  • Board and Train

Program Formats

  • Sessions Package
  • Intensive Program

Types of Dogs

  • Sporting

Age of Dogs Trained

  • Puppy (<1 year)
  • Adolescent (1-2 years)
  • Adult (2-8 years)

Dog Training Methodology

Methods: 

  • Balanced Training

Marzolf X-Kennel offers training and testing for personal and client dogs, with a focus on improving the German Shorthair Pointer breed for balanced temperament and versatility. Megan, the Head Trainer, handles training, updating, whelping, developing, and testing. Jason, the Assistant Trainer, manages client and puppy inquiries and scheduling.

Their programs prepare dogs for all levels of pointing dog hunt tests in AKC and NAVHDA, including Natural Ability, Utility, and Invitational Testing. Megan also trains dogs for the AKC Show Ring.

About the Trainer

Marzolf X-Kennel, LLC is owned and operated by Jason and Megan Marzolf, who work alongside their three children. They are dedicated to improving the German Shorthair Pointer breed, focusing on balanced temperament and versatility. Every family member contributes to ensuring top-notch care, treatment, and training for their dogs and clients.

Megan serves as the Head Trainer, overseeing daily operations including training, updating, whelping, developing, and testing both personal and client dogs. Jason is the Assistant Trainer and Kennel hand, managing daily operations, client inquiries, puppy inquiries, and scheduling.

A unique advantage is that both Megan and Jason are North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association (NAVHDA) approved judges. They have extensive experience training and handling dogs at all levels of pointing dog hunt tests in AKC and NAVHDA, including Natural Ability, Utility, and Invitational Testing. Megan also has experience handling dogs in the AKC Show Ring. Both owners professionally guided upland hunters for ten years.

In addition to training, Marzolf X-Kennel is also involved in dog breeding, with sections dedicated to puppies, dams, and studs, and operates a kennel facility.

Accomplishments

Both Megan and Jason Marzolf are approved judges for the North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association (NAVHDA). They have successfully trained and handled dogs through all levels of pointing dog hunt tests with both AKC and NAVHDA, specifically including Natural Ability, Utility, and Invitational Testing.

Megan has also demonstrated her expertise by handling dogs in the AKC Show Ring. Additionally, both Megan and Jason have professional experience, having guided upland hunters for ten years.

How to Get Started!

To begin training, clients should contact Marzolf X-Kennel by phone to secure a reservation for training spots. The business is currently booking for 2025.

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  • 11+ Years Experience

Certifications

  • Credentialed

Associations

  • AKC
  • Accredited

Misc Features

  • wheelchair accessible parking

Other Services Offered

  • Dog breeder
  • Kennel
  • Pet trainer
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