K Nine Birddog Brittany’s

Training begins with K Nine’s Head Start Programs for puppies, focusing on early socialization, bird exposure, and basic obedience. Ongoing training includes field-based sessions to develop hunting drive, recall, and steadiness. Arlette provides individualized instruction, often involving owner participation during puppy sessions. Clients receive follow-up support via phone and online communication. Training is structured around real hunting scenarios and NSTRA-style trials, with emphasis on natural ability over forced commands.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed. Puppies are available for purchase with health documentation and training support. Replacement policy applies for OFA-certified hip issues. Training programs are offered alongside puppy purchases, with personalized pricing based on individual needs and program intensity.

Policies

Arlette offers a replacement policy: if a puppy develops OFA-certified moderate to severe hip dysplasia by 30 months of age, she will replace the dog. If the dog is borderline or mild and unable to hunt by age 7, replacement is considered. The dog must be altered and proof provided. She emphasizes honesty and long-term support, and will assist owners in finding solutions if a dog doesn’t meet expectations.

K Nine Birddog Brittany’s is a dog training business run by Arlette Hennessey, specializing in breeding and training Brittany spaniels for bird hunting. Arlette focuses on producing functional, high-drive bird dogs with strong prey drive, stamina, and sound genetics, avoiding dogs with gun shyness, poor immune health, or structural issues like severe hip dysplasia. She offers puppy training programs, including her “Head Start Programs,” and provides hands-on guidance to new owners to ensure proper development of hunting instincts and obedience. Her training philosophy emphasizes natural hunting ability over show conformation, and she actively participates in National Shoot to Retrieve (NSTRA) trials, using real-field performance as the standard for breeding and training. Arlette also offers ongoing support to clients, including phone and online consultations, and will replace puppies if they develop OFA-certified hip issues by 30 months of age. Her approach is hands-on, personalized, and rooted in decades of field experience with Brittanys.

She trains dogs for working and competition purposes, with a focus on bird hunting, recall, and field behavior. Clients report she spends significant time with each pup and owner, offering detailed instruction and follow-up support. Her training methods are grounded in positive reinforcement and real-world exposure, with an emphasis on building confidence and drive in young dogs.

In addition to training, Arlette is a breeder of Brittanys, offering puppies with pedigrees, health screenings, and vaccination records. She also sells NuVet Plus supplements and provides educational resources on Brittany pedigrees and hunting practices.

Accomplishments

Arlette has successfully trained and competed with multiple top-placing Brittany spaniels in NSTRA trials, including four first-place wins with K Nine’s Blazin Bullet, two with K Nine’s Beeline Bullet, and multiple top 6 and top 4 finishes in Arizona state regionals. She has bred and trained dogs that consistently perform in the field and are recognized by clients for their bird-finding ability and stamina. Her breeding program is guided by decades of field experience and a commitment to functional type over show standards.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to contact Arlette via phone or email to discuss puppy availability, training needs, and program options. She offers free initial consultations and invites potential buyers to visit her facility to observe training sessions and meet the dogs. Puppies are placed with detailed health records, training guides, and ongoing support.