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Critter Camp of Iowa
Antler Trails MN
Welcome to Antler Trails
Antler Trails came to be in 1998, when Rick and Donna purchased the Heiskari family farmstead from Donna's Uncle Paul. Once a working dairy/beef cattle farm with 160 acres, the Edington's had to decide what their vision of the farm and land was going to be. That's how Antler Trails, Antler Trails Retrievers, and Antler Trails Kennel Up came to be.
Antler Trails came to be in 1998, when Rick and Donna purchased the Heiskari family farmstead from Donna's Uncle Paul. Once a working dairy/beef cattle farm with 160 acres, the Edington's had to decide what their vision of the farm and land was going to be. That's how Antler Trails, Antler Trails Retrievers, and Antler Trails Kennel Up came to be.
About Antler Trails Retrievers
The Labs of Antler Trails started in 2001 with our first lab Sadie. Sadie was an adult lab adopted through a
shelter in southern Minnesota. She was everything a lab person would want in a companion lab, a best buddy. Unfortunately, our time together was short. Sadie passed away from cancer 7 months after joining our family. In those 7 months though, she taught us so much. We learned all the joys and pains that come with owning a lab, she taught us that the labrador retriever was the breed for us, to treasure the time you have with your canine buddy because life is short, and the painful lesson of knowing when to let go. After Sadie's passing, we bought our first labrador retriever puppy. We haven't been the same since!
The Labs of Antler Trails started in 2001 with our first lab Sadie. Sadie was an adult lab adopted through a
shelter in southern Minnesota. She was everything a lab person would want in a companion lab, a best buddy. Unfortunately, our time together was short. Sadie passed away from cancer 7 months after joining our family. In those 7 months though, she taught us so much. We learned all the joys and pains that come with owning a lab, she taught us that the labrador retriever was the breed for us, to treasure the time you have with your canine buddy because life is short, and the painful lesson of knowing when to let go. After Sadie's passing, we bought our first labrador retriever puppy. We haven't been the same since!
About Antler Trails Kennel Up
Antler Trails Kennel Up began construction in 2003 and opened for business in January 2004.
Designed by Rick and Donna, their vision was a small boarding kennel that provided "personalized
care" for the dogs left in their care, along with providing peace of mind for the boarder's parents. With
very few kennels in the area, the Edington's saw there was a need for quality boarding care, and add
in Donna's love of dogs and owning her own business again, it was a perfect fit. For 6 years Donna provided quality boarding to the Kettle River/Moose Lake area. In 2009, Rick and Donna bought Critter Camp, a large commercial boarding kennel near Fort Dodge, IA and closed Antler Trails Kennel Up.
Antler Trails Kennel Up began construction in 2003 and opened for business in January 2004.
Designed by Rick and Donna, their vision was a small boarding kennel that provided "personalized
care" for the dogs left in their care, along with providing peace of mind for the boarder's parents. With
very few kennels in the area, the Edington's saw there was a need for quality boarding care, and add
in Donna's love of dogs and owning her own business again, it was a perfect fit. For 6 years Donna provided quality boarding to the Kettle River/Moose Lake area. In 2009, Rick and Donna bought Critter Camp, a large commercial boarding kennel near Fort Dodge, IA and closed Antler Trails Kennel Up.
Donna
* Critter Camp’s Owner/Manager
* Dog Handler/Trainer in AKC Hunt Test Events
* AKC Hunt Test Judge (Junior)
* Lifetime Member of the Duluth Retriever Club
* 2008 DRC Volunteer of the Year
* Supporter and puppy raiser for the non-profit group, Canine Companions for Independence
* Critter Camp’s Owner/Manager
* Dog Handler/Trainer in AKC Hunt Test Events
* AKC Hunt Test Judge (Junior)
* Lifetime Member of the Duluth Retriever Club
* 2008 DRC Volunteer of the Year
* Supporter and puppy raiser for the non-profit group, Canine Companions for Independence
Rick
* Critter Camp’s Owner
* DogWatch Hidden Fence System Installer/Dealer
* Dog Handler/Trainer in AKC Hunt Test Events
* AKC Hunt Test Judge (Master/Senior/Junior)
* Lifetime Member of the Duluth Retriever Club
* 2008 DRC Volunteer of the Year
* Critter Camp’s Owner
* DogWatch Hidden Fence System Installer/Dealer
* Dog Handler/Trainer in AKC Hunt Test Events
* AKC Hunt Test Judge (Master/Senior/Junior)
* Lifetime Member of the Duluth Retriever Club
* 2008 DRC Volunteer of the Year
