Welcome!
We are an owner operated bird dog training kennel. Our main goal is to offer a customized as well as personalized service to accommodate you and your canine companion’s needs and ambitions. Whether you hunt upland game birds, compete field trials, take pleasure in your companion dog’s loyalty or do it all. Located in the heart of Arizona (near Prescott and 85 miles north of Phoenix) at an elevation of around 5000 ft. provides us with the ideal climate conducive to training year around. We are close to the mountains as well as the desert terrain. At Blankenburg Kennel the dogs are, without doubt, our lives. The privilege to play a role in the development of these magnificent canines, to earn their respect and affection, to see them evolve, to watch them ultimately mature into spectacular bird dogs and the thrill to witness that “poetry in motion” has been, and always will be, our greatest passion in life. We limit the number of dogs we keep which allows us to maximize the quality and quantity of time spent with each dog. There are no shortcuts in their training and their care. The individuality of each canine student is scrutinized and met with whatever would best suit its needs in order to excel. We interact with all of our canine guests throughout the day and, since we live on site, are available through the night. We try to provide as much of a homey and happy environment as possible. We believe wholeheartedly that a happy student learns better. We have had the amazing privilege of working with numerous of the exquisite pointing dog breeds, among them: English Pointer, English Setter, French Brittany, Brittany, Vizsla, Weimaraner, Spinone Italiano, German Shorthaired Pointer, German Wirehaired Pointer, Pudelpointer, Small Münsterländer, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon. Thank you for visiting our web site. We hope you will enjoy this small tour of our lives; who we are, what we do. Sincerely, Gene and Ute
Working with you and your dog
We do not use any one specific method or criteria for any one dog. Canines, like humans, are very much individuals, each with unique needs and traits. We pride ourselves in focusing on this.
Gene is very gentle with the dogs, building his relationship with them on trust, while nurturing their natural abilities; guiding them toward realizing their very own talents and purpose in life; helping them develop to their fullest potential. The anticipated result is a confident bird dog, that is able to "think" and accomplished in knowing what to do when.
We encourage you to be actively involved as much as possible. Your "training" is as vital, if not more, as that of your canine companion. The more time you can spend the better. We try to accommodate your individual circumstances and needs. Whether you are new to the sport or a seasoned hunter, we will take the time to help you.
It is our goal to to enhance the relationship between you and your bird dog companion; building that ultimate team.