Absolute Gun Dogs

Absolute Gun Dogs operates out of Bismarck, ND as a family-owned gun dog training facility and breeding operation. The business focuses on developing happy, enthusiastic, and productive canine companions for hunting, field trialing, and home life.

The kennel has chosen three breeds as their foundation: English Springer Spaniels, English Cocker Spaniels, and British Labrador Retrievers. According to owner Dan Murray, these breeds combine stamina, nose capability, water affinity, and easy-going temperaments that make them ideal all-around gun dogs.

Training Services Include: - Gun dog obedience training - Field trial handling and preparation - Waterfowl training - Pheasant hunting instruction - Select Puppy Program (started puppies) - Super Puppy Program (advanced young dogs)

Absolute Gun Dogs has a proven track record in field trials. Recent 2025 placements include:

• •FC Absolute's Montezuma's Revenge ("Monty") - Multiple 1st place finishes in English Cocker Spaniel trials, including a weighted high point dog award at the English Cocker Spaniel National Championship
• •Macon Creek Absolute's Nipotino ("Nip") - Multiple 1st place wins in English Springer Spaniel Open Stakes
• •FC Absolute's Breaking Cattails Settle My Dust ("Rayne") - Consistent placements across regional trials
• •Blackbrier's Guns And Roses ("Axl") - Multiple open and amateur stake placements

"Our name derives from our commitment to bring out the best in any dog, be it for hunting, field trialing, or as a loving pet around the house; the absolute best your dog can be."

Absolute offers guided pheasant hunts across North Dakota during season. The operation has multiple guides available and customizes hunts to match hunter experience level.

The facility includes a full-service boarding operation with:

Facility Features: - Radiant-heated concrete floors (no cold exposure in winter) - Spray-foam insulation with sound dampening - Two commercial HD air conditioning units (keeps kennels at 70°F in summer) - Two HD air exchangers for continuous fresh air exchange - Windows for natural light - 18 large outdoor exercise runs (6×16×35 pens, 4×10×25 pens, 7×8×20 pens, 1×8×10 pen) - All pens feature ½ concrete, ½ gravel surfaces with 12" buried perimeter fencing - Kuranda beds (raised, chew-proof, easy-clean) - Stainless steel dishes sanitized daily

Doggie Daycare: - $30/day Monday-Friday ("9-5 at Absolute" program) - Additional dogs: +$20/day - Structured program with human interaction (not free-roam) - Late checkout fee: $15/dog after 1pm (Mon-Sat) or 2pm (Sunday)

Vaccination Requirements: All dogs must have current documentation showing: - Bordatella (Kennel Cough) - 3+ rounds of Distemper Combo (including parvo, distemper, adenovirus, parainfluenza) - Rabies - Vaccinations must be given at least 1 week prior to drop-off. No exceptions.

Hours: - Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm - Saturday-Sunday: 10am-6pm - Checkout: 1pm weekdays, 2pm Sundays - Starting January 1, 2026: Hours remain 9-5 Mon-Fri, 10-6 Sat-Sun

• •Closed Days: New Year's Day, Easter, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day

Holiday Policies: - Peak time reservations require 2-night minimum - 1-night deposit charged for cancellations during peak times (holidays + all weekends Memorial Day-Labor Day) - Multiple dog discounts apply only to dogs from the same household

Absolute believes dogs need: - Fresh water and quality food - Comfortable bed (Kuranda beds provided) - Safe, sanitary living space - Mental stimulation - Human contact - Exposure to other dogs - Freedom to relax without excessive stress

Their approach avoids all-day free-roam programs where dogs spend time with packs but minimal human interaction. Instead, they structure each dog's day as a series of different activities to prevent behavioral dominance/submissiveness issues.

Bismarck, ND Phone: 701-258-5001 Kennel Phone: 701-355-1160 Email: [email protected]