Dog training scholarship

Each year Otter Tail Kennels blesses one individual or family with free hunting training for their dog. We do this through a dog training scholarship.

If you wish to nominate someone for a scholarship, you can do so by filling out the application below.

Otter Tail Kennels will select the individual from the applications received. We desire to bless someone who would benefit greatly from this gift of training, someone who has special circumstances that prevent them from being able to afford our programs at this time, or someone who is struggling in some way.

An individual can be nominated by someone or they can nominate themselves by filling out our Dog Training Scholarship form below.

Please note:

• Training will be limited to one of our 12 week hunting programs.
• Dog must be owned by the individual to whom the scholarship is awarded.
• Dog must be a purebred retriever breed (Labrador, Golden or Chesapeake Bay).
• Dog must be between ages of 6 months and 4 years of age.

One award will be granted each year. Training will beginning in September of the year awarded. Otter Tail Kennels has sole discretion on this selection from the number of entries received. Owner will be notified directly of their award by March 1.

Name of person filling out form *

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Last

Name of person being nominated *

First

Last

Email *

Phone

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

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Zip Code

Kind of dog?

• Labrador Retriever
• Golden Retriever
• Chesapeake Bay Retriever

Color

• Yellow
• Black
• Chocolate

Purebred?

• Yes
• No

DOB of dog

Kind of training desired?

• Upland
• Waterfowl

Why does this person need their dog trained? What special circumstances make them a good choice for this scholarship?

One paragraph, 500 words max, description regarding why this person should be awarded this grant.

The nominated person owns a purebred Labrador, Golden or Chesapeake Bay retriever that will be between the ages of 6 months and 4 years of age as of the start of training.

• Yes
• No

I understand that the maximum value of the awarded training is $3000, and there is no guarantee that the nominated's dog will be able to complete the training. Otter Tail Kennels will make sole determination on progress and duration of training awarded.

• Yes
• No

I understand that there are hazards involved in dog training and should nominated's dog get injured, they are responsible for any and all vet bills incurred.

• Yes
• No

1. To participate, complete an entry form with name, address, and phone number, and reason why this person deserves to be awarded this scholarship and submit it online.
2. The scholarship will be awarded annually for training starting in September of the current year. Applications must be received by February 15. Individual being awarded grant will be notified by March 1.
3. No purchase necessary. One scholarship per household. Void where prohibited.
4. Maximum value of the training is $2500 And Otter Tail Kennels will make the sole determination on progress and duration of training awarded.

• I agree to the Rules of Entry

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