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Testimonials
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Richard Woolever
Granbury, TX
Hunting with Slick
(son of Whippoorwill Razor)
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Since
working privately for a large wild quail hunting
operation in south Texas, I've come to appreciate what a
bird dog is exposed to in this hot, humid, and very thorny
country. We use pointers exclusively in our operation
and part of my job is acquiring prospects for our
kennel. We keep from 85 to 100 dogs in various stages of
development. A great deal of our success I credit to
Phantom kennels and their excellent breeding program. A
very high percentage of the prospects I acquire from
Phantom Kennels go on to make the caliber of dog we're
looking for in our kennel. We strive to find dogs with
strong noses, toughness, and an intense desire to find
quail. I am looking forward to a continuing relationship
with Phantom Kennels.
Richard Woolever - Texas |
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Jamisen Hancock
Canyon, TX
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When I bought my first English
Pointer, I was looking for a hunting dog with field
trial class, and one who was tough and could handle
hard-hunting in West Texas and the Panhandle. 8+ years
later, I am still buying dogs from Phantom Kennels, due
to their dedication to breeding and raising high quality
dogs. With my dogs, I have guided several hunts that
were televised, won NSTRA field trials, and have had
several dogs become NSTRA Champions.
Dan is very honest, and has been great to work with. For
those who are looking for a high-quality dog, I
sincerely recommend Phantom Kennels.
Jamisen E. Hancock - Texas |
Brad Bates
Midland, TX |
One thing I have learned in 35 years
of bird hunting in West Texas is if I do my part, the
rest is controlled by genetics. I have been buying pups
from Phantom Kennels and my cull rate is zero! Phantom
Kennels continues to research for the very best genetics
out of National Championship (three hour endurance),
classy bird finders. I have used Phantom Kennels for
training services. They train them the way I like them
and I am satisfied with the results.
Phantom Kennels has always treated me fairly and their
business ethics are second to none. I sincerely recommend
you consider them.
Bradley Bates - Texas |
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WL Jaggars
Abilene, TX
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I am on my 10th pointer from Phantom
Kennels. I have tested all of his bloodlines and have
found all have made great gundogs. I have 3 in the works
for next season with lots of potential. If you are
looking for a hunting companion or field trial dog, call
Dan and he will fix you up.
W.L. Jaggars - Texas |
Ed Phillips
Eugene, OR
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Sometime
around 1976 a Pointer ran up to a drilling rig
near Canadian
Texas, we were pulling up and going home,
he came with us back to
California
. I've been a Pointer person since. I own/co-own 4
Phantom Wizard bred dogs one of which Pacific
Whistle Punk is showing to be all about the GNAR
!!! Deep chested, swift and effortless, watch Zeke
and Joy flying wfo on a mountain or in a canyon at
YouTube.
username PacificPointer. Stay tuned for Downhill
Mtn Biking helmet cam of Zeke in action on
Mountain/Valley quail, Pheasants, Ruff grouse,
Chuckar, and Huns. Buy your next bird dog from
Phantom kennels and do the same.
Ed Phillips - Oregon
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Roy Smith
Midland, TX |
My
name is Roy Smith and I live in the West Texas town of
Midland
, TX. I am the senior pastor of the
True-Lite
Christian
Fellowship
Church
. In my time of recreation, I love to hunt birds
over my
Brittany
’s. Allow
me to establish something with you, the reader. Dan
trains bird dogs!! It does not matter the
breed. The job that he has done with my dogs is
utterly “fantastic!” The sensitivity and
impeccable touch that are combined in who Dan is as a
person is also quickly seen in his ability to connect
with the dogs. My
Brittany
is out of NFC/2XNAFC/FC/AFC “ Just Call Me Roy”
and I was not about to trust this fine animal to the
hands of just anyone. When I found Dan, I
indeed had located the right set of hands to achieve
for me the desired outcome with my pup and I must say
that I was not disappointed. Dan has my dog
working like a fined tuned piano without a loss of his
happy,
Brittany
nature. In other words, he has left no prints of
a wrong touch; it is like an invisible person trained
the dog.
Aside
from the fact that this man is an excellent trainer,
he is a fine gentleman. In a time where we all
still want to believe that a man’s word is his bond,
I want you to know that Dan Hendrickson is that kind
of individual, even in this unpredictable culture in
which we live, where it is hard sometimes to even
trust those closest to us. When I see my
Brittany
working the ground, the bushes, or the weeds, and I
see the joy it brings to my dog to do that which he
was born to do, I understand that training him at the
hands of this man was not a haphazard event.
Rather,
it is by the hands of this professional person, who is
also a professional dog trainer, that I became the
recipient of a world class portrait of a dog. Thanks
Dan, for a job well done!! I can’t wait to get
my next pup into your hands.
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Gary and Judy Hawkins
Ft. Worth, TX |
Judy
and I have a couple of pointers at Phantom Kennels and
we have been not only pleased but amazed at how well
they’ve turned out.
Dan was very helpful when I spoke with him on the
phone and went into even greater detail when we brought
our girls to him at Phantom Kennels.
He explained how he trains and treats each dog as
an individual.
Each dog is trained using methods and a pace that
is specific to their talents and needs.
This worked out well since our girls were polar
opposites.
To watch them now is a complete joy.
They are very responsive to commands and their
natural instincts have been nurtured to a point that
they look like they are very happy doing what they were
bred to do. Recently,
Dan held one of his seminars to help people that are
training their own dogs.
Judy and I decided to attend so we could learn
how to handle our dogs when they are done with his
training, since we are novices at handling bird dogs. It
was very informative and each dog that was handled that
day made improvement right before our eyes.
Each attendee had the opportunity to handle their
own or one of Dan’s green dogs.
Judy and I took a very stubborn, older untrained
dog and in five minutes had him locking up to “whoa”
without any harsh treatment, just praise and repetition
using Dan’s techniques. Dan also covered a great deal
of safety related topics such as snakebites and the use
of tracking devices to recover a lost dog. Judy and I
actually won a Wildlife Materials tracking system while
we were there! We
are more than pleased with the work that Dan and Glenda
have done to help us with our dogs and would highly
recommend them to anyone wanting to have world class
training by someone who cares about their client’s
dogs as if they were their own.
Gary
and Judy Hawkins |
Terry Pullin
Rocksprings, TX |
I
have had a passion for bird dogs for about the last 10
years and have bought several pointers during that time.
I had them trained with several different trainers and
experienced mixed results, most of them were not very
good because of the lack of communications between the
trainer and me. I was recently talked into buying
a shorthair by a trainer who got out of the training
business. At the time, I had no trainer, but was
fortunate to find Dan. I was concerned about how
“Hunter” would turn out, but was very eased after
talking with Dan. I found the best person to train
him and after 3 months of training, I saw the best bird
dog that I now own. I have since bought a pup from
Dan and cannot wait for him to start training. I
also want to have Dan work my older dogs when spots
become available. I would recommend Dan for
training any breed of bird dog. With his methods
and knowledge of reading each dog’s potential, he will
bet the best out of that dog. I look forward to a
long relationship with Phantom Kennels and Dan.
THANKS!
Terry Pullin and Hunter |
Judy Stanislawski
Palos Heights, IL
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My husband Stephen and I wanted to
say thank you for making our lives completed with Petey.
As you are aware we have lost our beloved Sam unexpected
on January 25, 2010 which left a huge hole in our hearts.
We where looking on the internet for a new family member
when we came across Phantom Kennels web site. We where
looking and inquiring about the litter of pups that where
born January 26th of 2010 when Dan owner of the Kennel
advised that male #3 from the November 9th litter was
available. When we where looking at the photo of male
#3 we where drawn to him right away. We where meant to
have Pete in our lives. Due to weather related issues
there was going to be a delay in getting Pete to the state
of Illinois which was going to be his new home. And low
and behold Dan was able to make the flight happen and
Pete was on his way home on the 13th of February. There
were a few delays in Pete’s flights, but all worked out
and Pete is home and we could not be any happier. We wanted
to say thank you to Dan/Phantom Kennels for all he did
in order to make sure that we got our new family member
home, he went up and above to make sure Pete got home
and we can not thank him enough for all he did he is a
great, nice and understanding person. I would recommend
Phantom Kennels to anyone looking for a great purebred
English Pointer. Thank you again for all you did to make
our family hole again, we already love Pete and he is
a great little pup. Sincerely Judy Stanislawski
If you would like to respond
Please respond to the home email address. Jbootles1@comcast.net
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