Mt View Brittany’s
Ranked #2 in Walnutport and #65 in Pennsylvania
Service area: Located in Northampton, PA 18067, within the Lehigh Valley, approximately 15 miles north of Allentown.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Competition / Agility
- Working Dog
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Group Classes
- Board and Train
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Sporting
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
Equipment:
- ✓ E-Collars
Mt View Brittany’s trains all breeds of pointing dogs for hunting and field work. They offer group training sessions, typically held on weekends, where owners participate with their dogs. The training process begins with an initial meeting to discuss desired training and an evaluation of the dog to develop a customized training plan.
Training includes introduction to birds using check cords and blank guns, live bird work (quail), point drills, field commands, introduction to the electronic collar, and proper introduction to gunfire. They focus on developing the dog’s pointing instinct and retrieving ability. The goal is for dogs to gain hunting experience, become steady on point, and, if desired, be steady to wing and shot. Advanced training options include force breaking to retrieve and training on both quail and chukkar.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Pricing for training services is available upon request by phone. A non-refundable deposit of $300.00 is required to reserve a puppy, with the balance due upon pickup.
Policies
All puppies come with a health guarantee and a two-and-a-half (2.5) year money-back guarantee (or replacement) for hip dysplasia or any other hereditary deficits. If an owner becomes unable to care for their dog, Mt View Brittany’s requests first option for ownership and will take back any of their puppies regardless of the reason. They ask to be contacted before transferring ownership. Puppies sold as “hunting/companion/pets” are on AKC Limited Registration and are considered unsuitable for breeding. If an owner wishes to breed a puppy, they must inform Mt View Brittany’s and ensure the puppy is a minimum of 2 years of age with OFA certified hips prior to breeding.
Testimonials
“We took our Pointer puppy, Kenna, to Mt. View at 5 months of age. Kenna needed to build confidence and was even a bit nervous around quail. We were amazed to learn that within a month Kenna was becoming enthusiastic in the field and was already doing retrieve work. Kenna stayed at Mt. View for several more months and under their training and handling became an AKC Master Hunter at just 14 months of age – possibly the youngest Pointer to achieve this title! The Mt. View team transformed Kenna into an outgoing, fun loving, and driven pointer. They also did some conformation training with Kenna and she is working towards her show championship. Mt. View takes excellent care of their dogs and those in their care. I wouldn’t think twice about leaving any of my dogs at their facility. They treat each dog as an individual being and adjust training and care to each one’s needs. I can tell they truly love what they do and respect and bond with each dog they work with whether their own or others. Their enormous wealth of experience means they have solutions ready for a wide range of challenges that may arise with each dog. Mt. View are top notch in my book and I am privileged to have met them!”
– Yvette T.
“Dropped of Duke at Mt. View when he was one year old…no interest in birds…by the time her was 2 years old he was a Master hunter,,, by age 3 he was a finished AKC Field Champion and Amateur Field Champion. 4 year later came his son Boomer,,,did not want to retrieve… after leaving him with MaryAnn for 3 weeks would retrieve even my slippers. Then came Blue…summer of 2018 had him with MaryAnn and Pat… that fall he won the South Carolina Pointing Dog Puppy and Derby stakes…spring 2019…Tartan Setter Field Trial won his first broke stake…open gun dog. What else needs to be said!!!”
– Bob F.
“My Mt. View Brittany is out of Tootsie/Chance breeding from 2013. I can say she has been the best Brittany I have had. MaryAnn and Pat are great people. I cannot thank them enough for all the guidance that they gave me through the years. They are like family. As for my Brittany, she turned 6 on April 2019. Mya is a champion in the show ring and has he Master Hunter title. I could not have gone this far without MaryAnn and Pat. I was trying to get Mya to retrieve for over a year with just no luck. I was ready to give up and MaryAnn said to me, why don’t you leave Mya here and let me see what I can do. I was meeting MaryAnn and Pat at the dog show the following weekend. I was amazed when I received an email from MaryAnn with a video of Mya retrieving in just 4 days. I could not believe my eyes with what they accomplished in 4 days. I met them at the show that next Sunday and watched as they practiced with Mya retrieving and I was amazed. I have learned so much through the years and they became my Pennsylvania family. It’s worth the 2 hour drive I make just about every weekend. If you’re looking for a Brittany – look no further. Mt. View Brittanys can do it all.”
– Mark G.
About the Trainer
Mt View Brittany’s is a family-run business that has been breeding Brittanys for over 40 years, starting in 1974. They are dedicated to producing healthy, sound, and well-socialized Brittanys that meet breed standards in health, stability, and type, with an intense hunting desire. Their philosophy centers on the “DUAL CONCEPT,” meaning they breed, show, and hunt their Brittanys, ensuring they are proven dogs with titles.
They offer field training services for all breeds of pointing dogs, specializing in hunting and field work. Training sessions are typically conducted in group settings on weekends, with owners participating alongside their dogs. The training process begins with a discussion of the owner’s goals and an evaluation of the dog to create a tailored training plan.
Mt View Brittany’s also provides ongoing support and advice to their puppy families, welcoming visitors to their home by appointment. They prioritize finding suitable homes for their puppies and maintain contact with all puppy families.
Accomplishments
Mt View Brittany’s has produced over 200 Champions, 6 Dual Champions, several Junior and Senior Hunters, and twelve Master Hunters, all with Show Championships. They proudly feature 7 Generations of Master Hunters in their lineage. Their dogs have achieved notable titles such as AKC Master Hunter, AKC Field Champion, and Amateur Field Champion. The business has been breeding Brittanys for over 40 years.
How to Get Started!
To inquire about current or future puppy availability, clients are encouraged to call or email. For training services, individuals should call for details and fees. The first step for training involves a meeting with the client and their dog to discuss training goals, followed by an evaluation of the dog to create a personalized training plan.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekends
Associations
- AKC
Misc Features
Other Services Offered
- Dog breeder
- Pet trainer