Nelson Kennels and Volta Farms Training
23895 Grand Ave, Los Banos, CA 93635
Overview
Nelson Kennels is a third-generation family-operated boarding and training facility established in 1969 in Los Banos, California. They specialize in gun dog training for pointing breeds, obedience training, and AKC field trial competition handling, while also offering dog boarding services including for intact dogs. The facility is run by Linda Azevedo and her son Scott Azevedo, grandchildren of founder Norm Nelson.
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What Reviews Say
30 reviews analyzedNelson Kennels is highly regarded for its specialized gun dog training and clean, family-run atmosphere, with many customers expressing deep trust in the staff. However, the facility's reputation is significantly impacted by a severe 1-star review alleging a dog's death due to rat poison ingestion and poor emergency communication. While the majority of feedback is glowing, this high-severity safety concern presents a stark contrast to the otherwise positive sentiment.
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Alleged fatality due to toxin ingestion (rat poison)
“the vet said looks like he got into rat poison... my poor baby had been there all night... we get the call he had passed away”
Lack of immediate emergency communication
“Nelson Kennels never called but one time and that was 5 minutes after the vet did to say he's gone”
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“Lots of dogs barking”
Top Rated
4.6 stars from 30+ reviews
This facility has earned a Top Rated badge for maintaining a 4.6-star rating across 30 reviews.
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