TRAINING LOCATIONS / NORTH ALABAMA

Smith Lake

A lakefront setting for focused training and small-group learning.

Illuminated lake house seen from the stone steps at night — Lake house at night

Empty guest-house training room with blue floor mats and red wall pads — Mat-room setup

Students seated at tables for a classroom session in the guest-house training room — Classroom setup

Room to focus

The existing Kraken program uses a lakefront base, a guest-house training room within walking distance and a separate private range a short drive away.

The setting supports a different rhythm from a local training day: time to focus, discuss lessons and learn alongside a group.

Future SDR training

Smith Lake is under consideration for future SDR events, including the planned 2027 Sheepdog Response Protector 1 event. Dates and arrangements are not yet confirmed.

Lodging, meals, access and arrival details are event-specific. Contact us to discuss an event rather than arriving at the private property.

Find the right setting

Tell us your preferred course, group size and location. We’ll discuss options before making any event arrangements.

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