OUR SUCCESS PROVES THE DEDICATION WE HAVE

For over 50 years and three generations of family ownership, training and developing all pointing breed dogs from the field trial competitor to the hunting companion. Our staff is skilled at handling dogs of all levels including: puppy development, obedience, basic gun dog training, field trial training and more.

Dog Boarding coming May 2021

Monkeyshine Kennel Dog Boarding

Monkeyshine Kennels is excited to announce that we will be offering DOG BOARDING at our Big Rapids, MI location.

Private, clean, safe, and modern boarding facility. Owners and staff always on site.

Open year-round. Special drop-off/pick-up hours available.

Plan ahead and contact us now to reserve a private dog suite for your best friend.

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ABOUT US

Dan DiMambro

Purina Handler of the Year

Monkeyshine Kennels has been an industry leader in gun and bird dog training, for over 50 years, in Michigan. Headquartered in Leroy, we offer excellent training grounds and are proud to be the only gun and bird dog training facility that offers two training camps per year, one to North Dakota and one to Georgia.

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TRAINING

Bringing out the BEST

in your DOG

Here at Monkeyshine Kennels we train and develop all pointing breed dogs for field trial and hunting customers. From the foot hunter to the field trialer who wants their dog in the winners circle our training philosophy is simple we TRAIN. We offer a variety of training programs for your dog and can tailor each program to fit your needs. 

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READY FOR TRAINING?

Let's "Bring Out The Best in Your Dog" and get the training started.

Simply fill out our online form to secure a training spot.

It's that easy!

Questions? Email Monkeyshine Kennels or Cellular: (231) 301-3290 

MONKEYSHINE KENNELS

"BRINGING OUT THE BEST IN YOUR DOG"

 

For over 50 years and three generations of family ownership, training and developing all pointing breed dogs from the field trial competitor to the hunting companion. Our staff  is skilled at handling dogs of all levels including: puppy development, obedience, basic gun dog training, field trial training and more.

  

Monkeyshine Kennels has been an industry leader in gun and bird dog training, for over 50 years, in Michigan. Headquartered in Leroy, we offer excellent training grounds and are proud to be the only gun and bird dog training facility that offers two training trips per year, one to North Dakota and one to Georgia.

  

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TRAINING

Ready to have your pointing dog trained? Only limited space is available. Simply fill out our online form to reserve a spot. 

  

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SCHEDULE

Monkeyshine Kennels schedule is tentative and subject to change. 

2021 Tentative Spring Schedule

  

  • January - Winter Training Camp - Georgia 

  • February - South Georgia GSPC, GA​

  • February - Savannah River and Region 16 Championships

  • March 10 - NGPDA All Breed - Pinckneyville, IL

  • March - Region 5 Championship - Pinckneyville, IL

  • April - NGSPA Nationals, Grovespring, MO

  • April - Region 2 Championship, OH

  • April - Bucheye Field Trial - OH

  • April - Ohio Championship - OH

  • April - GSP of Ohio - OH

  • May - Lansing AKC Field Trial - Ionia, MI

  • May - Region 4 Championship - Ionia, MI

  • May - GSPC of MI - Ionia, MI

  • May - Michigan Brittany Club - Ionia, MI

  • June-August: Summer Camp - North Dakota - Reserve Now

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BOARDING

Grand Opening May 2021. Brand new boarding kennel. Private, safe, and clean. 

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Click the button below to learn more about our dog boarding facility.

PUPPIES

From time to time we offer GSP puppies or broke German Shorthaired Pointers for sale. Please follow us on Facebook or contact us for details regarding any upcoming planned litters.

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