J & M Pet Services is a Chisholm Chamber member that can accommodate all of your pet needs from grooming, boarding, to training. This husband and wife duo have over 30 years of combined professional experience and an animal health background, so you can absolutely count on them to take care of you fur babies when you have to leave town with J&M Retrievers & Kennels, get your pup groomed at Bark & Bath Day Dog Day Spa, or horse boarding/ services at White Bridge Stables.
J&M Retrievers & Kennels – take pride in providing the Iron Range with the best dog boarding service and facility available. They welcome you to make arrangements to take time to look at their facility. Each kennel has indoor & outdoor access. The inside kennel dimensions are 4′ wide by 5′ tall. Each kennel has its own dog door to go to the outside portion of the kennel which is 4′ wide by 8′ long. The outside also has a roof over it providing protection from the elements which allows your pup to stay dry if it is raining while still allowing them to get fresh air. (Outdoor sections of the kennels are only open April-November – weather permitting). They have a NEW “Loft” Premium Boarding which is a fully furnished 900 sq ft apartment with fireplace and 1 on 1 care. All dogs are also let out in groups or individually depending on their needs in our 2 acre play yard. Dogs will always have access to fresh water unless they have special needs. Indoor kennel area has sound absorption panels installed to help things stay quieter for you dog’s comfort. Proof of vaccinations must be updated at least 2 weeks before drop off including Rabies, Parvo, Distemper, & Bordetella in order to keep you and our 4 legged clients healthy and safe. They supply all bedding, dishes, and toys for your pup so all you need to bring is enough food for the duration of their stay, flat collar, and any medication your dog may require. Their specific drop off and pick up hours are: Monday – Sunday 7:30am to 9:.30am and afternoon hours Monday – Friday 4:00pm-5:30pm and 4:00pm-6:00pm on the weekends. They are closed on some holidays listed on their website. Feel free to make your reservation and check rates on their website www.jmretrievers.com/rates. They also provide training services for your pup including basic obedience, E-Collar Conditioning, & Bird Dog training. A new service offered is Feline Boarding. It is limited availability for now until the remodel is complete. Give them a call at (218)750-0554 or email them jmretrievers@live.com for reservations or questions.
Bark & Bath Dog Day Spa – They have an amazing certified groomer named Avery that is a graduate of Paragon Grooming School. She strives to create a calm, comfortable environment for you pup while they get pampered. They offer services such as Shampoo/Conditioner, Nail Trimming, Ear Cleaning, Teeth Brushing, and De-Matting. Prices depend on your breed so check out their website to see what price category your pup falls in. Book a grooming appointment today at 218-750-0554 . Did you know they also provide DAYCARE for your pup? Day Care is a great way to get your pup socializing and playing with other dogs It is a nice feeling that they aren’t just staring out the window waiting for you to get home from work. It also takes the stress away from you when you are heading out of town knowing they are staying with familiar faces. If you are looking into daycare, they would ask you to drop your pup off in the morning where we would require one on one time with our staff member to spend time getting to know your dog and slowly introduce him/her to our play areas throughout the day. Safety is their number on priority, so if any dog shows signs of aggression toward people or other dogs, they won’t be approved to participate in group play. Check out their website information www.barkandbathdogdayspa.com
White Bridge Stables- This superior private sport horse facility offers full service Boarding, Training, Lessons, & Horse Sales. Enjoy the peace of mind you will get knowing your horse is happy, in a safe environment and well cared for while boarded with White Bridge Stables. Their facility is designed with the horse in mind, for safety, easy management, and cleanliness.
They have a fabulous team to assist our horse’s health and wellbeing. They have regular visits from their vet, dentist, farrier, chiropractor, and body worker who all work closely with White Bridge Stables to help keep their horses happy, healthy, and sound. (Boarders are also welcomed to bring in their care team of choice as well.)
Stall Board includes:
- Hay, water, turnout (weather permitting), blanketing, stall cleaning included
- The owner provides grain, supplements and all health care
- Stalls are fully matted and are 12’x14′ or 12’x12′ with a window in each stall for natural light, some windows are low enough for horses to view out.
- Barn and stalls have in floor heat and is heated to 50 degrees as weather calls for it
- Use of all facilities
Outdoor Board (very limited as we are going away from outdoor board)
Outdoor Board includes
- Hay, water, blanketing, paddock cleaning included
- Owner provides grain, supplements and all health care
- Electric fenced turnout paddock with 12×16 matted and bedded run-in shed
- Horses are rotated during day to grass paddocks as weather permits
- Use of all facilities
Riding Lessons
Michelle has a very positive approach to teaching riders. Success comes thru clear communication and positive, constructive feedback. She is actively communicating with her riders throughout the lesson to make sure each rider understands the content. Michelle has a variety of ways to explain the concepts in each lesson so adapting to different learning styles is not an issue. This ensures all students have an equal opportunity for success!
Lesson horses are available if you do not have your own.
Beginner to Advanced; Michelle can help you improve your skills and relationship with your horse.
Various lesson programs are available to fit each student’s individual skills and goals.
All lessons are held at White Bridge Stables.
Training
Young horses are Michelle’s passion. “Helping them through their struggles and then seeing them succeed in the training and show arenas is such a joy to experience,” says Michelle. Her approach is very focused on listening to the horse, developing confidence, determining where each horses’ struggles lie and to develop the correct method for that horse to succeed, as well as developing great basics which are a foundation to success.
She is not just a young horse trainer though, she also enjoys and is talented in bringing horses through the levels as far as each horse can physically and mentally handle with grand prix always as the ultimate goal.
Michelle has worked with a variety of breeds and has ridden and trained in numerous disciplines outside of dressage; she understands where weaknesses may lie in each breed, and can help each horse overcome those weaknesses to the best of their abilities.
Thoroughbreds are her love and has enjoyed re-training and bringing them up the levels over the years.
She has trained with other local trainers as well as national trainers such as Sandi Chohaney and Jodi Cressmen thru clinics. Michelle is constantly learning and adding education and skills to her training through clinics, video lessons, publications, and auditing upper level riders. She is an out of the box thinker, which allows her to take a variety of methods and adapt them to her horses’ needs.
Contact today to discuss how Michelle can help your horse reach its potential! whitebridgestables@outlook.com or call 218-750-0554
