Storm’s Ahead Kennels and Pet Resort, LLC
Labrador Retriever Testimonials
Chuck Flipse-Brutus
February 26, 2024
To Whom It May Concern:
I had the pleasure of being introduced to the Storm’s Ahead crew a few years back. I have since acquired my first hunting lab from them. Brutie has one of the best off switches I’ve seen in a hunting dog. Brutie has become a tremendous upland hunter, chasing pheasants whenever we get the chance. We have also had the opportunity to work a number of tower hunts and do some guide work for pheasants. He is also a great companion in a duck or goose blind. Janet and Mike also introduced us to the Hunt Test game. Their help and guidance through training have been instrumental in our development in this new hobby. Brutie has so far earned his Junior Hunter and Senior Hunter Titles and we both enjoy the game a great deal.
I also board Brutie with Storm’s Ahead Kennels. They take great care of him as one of their own. Their kennels are super clean and the dogs are well looked after.
I highly recommend them if you’re looking for a good Labrador Retriever to call your own or a place to board your dog(s).
Chuck Flipse
L.R. Cole-Kody
January 2, 2008
To Whom It May Concern:
I have the privilege of owning Kodiak Thunderbear Cole, a Labrador Retriever that was produced by Janet Pelfresne, Owner of Storm’s Ahead Kennels. I have trained and owned Labrador Retrievers for the past fourteen-years and I am amazed how a truly great dog can perform. It’s clear to me that great dogs just don’t appear by accident. Great dogs appear by diligent planning by breeders who understand their responsiblity.
Janet Pelfresne not only understands this responsibility she also has the unique perspective to put all the details together to produce true working dogs and wonderful pets.
I you need further elaboration on the qualifications of Janet Pelfresne, please do not hesitate ton contact me directly at (616) 723-1411.
Very truly yours,
L.R. Cole
Paul Yoakem-Boomer
I discovered Storm’s Ahead Kennels by attending a Hunting Expo in March 2007. One of their pups was being used to draw folks to a Gamebird Breeders and Hunting Preserves booth. I was impressed with the pup not just physically but was even more impressed by his temperament after three days and thousands of folks checking him out. I contacted the kennel several weeks after the Expo to see if any pups were still available.
My pup Boomer was the last available pup of this litter and is a fantastic hunter. He’s easily trained and has shown the ability to learn quickly. His entire being is about hunting. When he is outdoors he will spend every moment to that pursuit. He has a tremendous sense of smell. In his first season at ten months of age, he found ducks that I had wounded and had fallen 40 to 50 yards in swamp grass. That takes will power and drive for a young dog to get through thick grass and not become discouraged. He is a tireless hunter and quitting is not an option for him. His abilities are only limited by my inabilities as a trainer.
It has been so valuable to have the support of Janet Rehfus of Storm’s Ahead Kennels. They have been instrumental helping myself and others develop our pup’s strong instincts to hunt and retrieve. They care not only about the success of their dogs but will help you achieve that success with yours. I have had the privilege to watch other pups from this Kennel and all have shown great drive, willingness to please, and do what they are breed for. To witness a five-month-old pup stumble on a double retrieve situation in field training and succeed is priceless!
Paul Yoakem Grand Rapids, Michigan
