Collier Kennels

4.8 Stars,19 Reviews

528 Fern Ln NW, Brookhaven, MS 39601

Service area: Serves clients in Mississippi, Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma, with training and boarding at the Brookhaven, MS facility and guided hunts in West Texas.

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

Working Dog
Competition / Agility
Family Dog
Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

Puppy Training
Basic Obedience
Recall
Leash Pulling
Separation Anxiety
Resource Guarding
Reactivity / Aggression

Training Formats Offered

Private Lessons
Private Facility
Board and Train
In-Home

Program Formats

Ongoing Weekly
Intensive Program
Sessions Package

Types of Dogs

Herding
Sporting
Working

Age of Dogs Trained

Puppy (<1 year)
Adolescent (1-2 years)
Adult (2-8 years)

Dog Training Methodology

Methods:

✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
✓ Positive with Some Corrections

Equipment:

✓ Food Rewards
✓ Clickers
✓ Flat Collars
✓ Obstacle Courses
✓ E-Collars

Training programs include bird dog training (hunting, pointing, retrieving, snake avoidance) and obedience training (housebreaking to problem behavior modification). Programs are tailored to the dog’s breed, age, and goals. Refresher training is offered seasonally for hunting dogs. Private sessions are available at the kennel or client’s home. Training emphasizes positive reinforcement with minimal corrections, and owner education is integrated into all programs.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed; clients are encouraged to call for custom quotes based on training type, duration, and location (facility or in-home). Boarding and puppy sales have separate pricing structures.

Testimonials

“I bought a Malinois puppy back in 2011 after losing my last Malinois. He has been the best dog I have ever had! He is now almost 9 years old and we have accomplished so much in training (explosives detection, demos in obedience, dock diving title, protection work…). He has solid nerves, very environmentally sound, great hips and elbows, crazy toy drive and just an all around great dog. His current vet was even impressed with him being almost 9 and having very little degenerative disease, still good hips, and the only thing slowing him down was a previous injury. Great breeder! He breeds healthy dogs and I will definitely get my next Malinois from Mr. Collier.”
– Client

“We bought our Belgian Malinois from James Collier. She is a fantastic dog! She has a beautiful temperament with exceptional ball drive, runs with me, has no aggression, and is very social. She fit our family’s needs perfectly. The vet says she’s a great dog and very healthy. James has always offered to answer training questions along the way and is very knowledgeable and eager to help us from a distance. We received our AKC papers just as James said we would. So thankful we found Collier Kennels.”
– Client

“The only place we will get our future dogs from. James and his sons are extremely invested and love what they do. The breeding is top notch and we are so in love with our pup. Training is fantastic too, very helpful and overall best breeder experience I’ve ever had. Clean kennels and well kept dogs. Each of which is very loved.”
– Client

About the Trainer

Collier Kennels is a dog training and breeding facility located in Brookhaven, Mississippi, owned by James Collier, a second-generation dog trainer with over 40 years of experience. The business offers bird dog training and obedience training using positive motivational techniques, with occasional corrections only after the dog understands the difference between mistake and disobedience. James and his team also provide snake avoidance training, boarding, and guided quail hunts in West Texas. They breed and sell registered Belgian Malinois and Labrador puppies, with clients across Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma. Private obedience training sessions are available at the facility or in the client’s home, and refresher training is offered for bird dogs returning to hunting season. The facility is well-maintained, with daily cleaning, on-site staff, and a spacious play area including a pond.

James Collier is recognized nationally for his expertise in training tracking, protection, obedience, and bird dogs for military, police, and hunting clients. His sons, Brian and Jackson, assist as trainers and kennel masters, continuing the family legacy. The kennel emphasizes healthy breeding, strong genetics, and lifelong client support, with many clients returning for subsequent puppies and training.

Clients praise the health, temperament, and trainability of the puppies, as well as James’s accessibility for ongoing training advice. The facility is known for its clean environment, personalized attention, and commitment to both dog and owner education.

Accomplishments

James Collier has been featured in national sports magazines and is respected by top dog trainers nationwide. He has trained dogs for military and police departments, competed in obedience rings, and successfully bred and trained championship-caliber bird dogs and protection dogs. His kennel is known for producing healthy, high-performance dogs with strong genetic lines.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to call (940) 255-7308 to schedule a visit. Training and boarding services require direct consultation to assess the dog’s needs and determine program suitability. Puppy buyers are invited to visit the facility to meet the parents and view available litters.

Contact

41+ Years Experience

Availability

Weekdays
Weekends
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Associations

Languages

English

wheelchair accessible parking

Other Services Offered

Dog breeder
Kennel
Pet boarding service

Location