Kennel is full till mid September. Evaluations and Private Sessions are available

Blue Line Bird Dogs LLC

Professionally Trained Hunting Dogs

Blue Line Bird Dogs offers professional, naturally-based training programs for hunting dogs. Our experienced trainer works closely with each canine to develop their instincts and skills, ensuring they are prepared for the field. Whether you need an all-around versatile hunting companion, or a competitive dog we have the expertise to bring out the best in your canine partner.


Quality over quantity is our top priority! Honesty, Integrity and Transparency will be what you get from Blue Line Bird Dogs. 

Who is Blue Line Bird Dogs?

Located in the Quail Mecca of Southern Arizona

Our training facility is located in Elgin, Arizona, the heart of quail hunting in Southern Arizona. Scaled, Gambles and the coveted Mearns quail are minutes away from our training facility.

Let us prepare you hunting partner to help you get the trifecta!!!

Our Dog Trainer

Chad Matthews has worked with hunting dogs for over 10 years. He was mentored by some of the best trainers in the industry.  Chad has proven himself in the NSTRA community and is a certified judge.

Chad has been fortunate to have worked with many different pointing breeds as a trainer. He understands that each dog is unique and requires its own approach to training.  Chad was also a Law Enforcement K-9 handler and brings that knowledge to the bird dog arena. Chad has come to understand the psychology of dogs and strives to learn more about canines.

Chad proudly served in the United States Naval Reserve and is a retired Sergeant from the Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office. 

Faith and Family Based

Blue Line Bird Dogs is a Veteran and family owned training facility. Our faith guides us in all we do.  FAITH, FAMILY and FREEDOM are core values we believe in.  

GOD Bless You and GOD BLESS THE U.S.A.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at (520) 307-1975 if you cannot find an answer to your question.

We now offer, in our two week and monthly training, “all inclusive“ pricing. The cost of birds in now included in the base price.  

NO.   We are not going to be teaching your dog the classics like sit, stay, shake, etc. 

We focus on your dog being steady on point and recalling to the handler.


If you are looking for obedience training, contact Jill Cruz at 1 (832) 216-5875 or on Facebook. 

No, we only board dogs that are currently in or have graduated from our program.  

No. Blue Line Bird Dogs does not guide hunts. We are strictly a training facility. Our partner, Bar King Dog Horse Ranch does provide guiding services.
http://www.barkingdoghorseranch.com

No. We take the dogs natural instincts and build them into refined hunting dogs. Not all dogs have the ability to be an upland game dog. If we evaluate your dog, you will get a no frills assessment of what we see in your dog. 

Yes. We do utilize “E” collars or electric collars. The use of the E collar is only after the command has already been trained to the dogs. Even then it is never used to punish the dog and the intensity at the lowest level possible. 

We train to the National Shoot To Retrieve (NSTRA) standards.

We do work with Bar King Dog Horse Ranch LLC here in Elgin. They are geared towards NAVHDA training.  We will have a link to their website below.

http://www.barkingdoghorseranch.com

Transform Your Dog with Blue Line Bird Dogs's Training

We specialize in training your pup into a hunting partner to make memories with.  

If your dog has developed some unfavorable hunting habits, let’s us evaluate them to see what we can do to make your dog a better partner and more effective in the field. 

Blue Line Bird Dogs Photo Gallery

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Ranger

Working with Ranger

Zeke

Working with Zeke on remaining steady on his finds. 

Merlin

This is Merlin, just before graduating from the Gun Dog program. 

The Services We Provide

Evaluation Session

$220

A one day evaluation of your dog. Natural abilities and specific drives will be tested. At the end of the session you will get no nonsense recommendation of how to proceed with your dog. 

Private Session

$220

A one day session with our trainer and your dog. This is a cost effective way to keep your dog tuned up and in shape for the season. At the end of the session, our trainer will provide feedback to better help your dog and you be a better team in the field. 

Security Deposit

$250

For our Two Week Evaluation and Gun Dog programs, a $250 non refundable deposit is required to book your dog in the kennel. The deposit will be applied to the 50% deposit at drop off. 

Two Week Evaluation

$600 50% deposit at drop off

Your dog will stay in our kennel. Daily evaluations and exercise and beginning training will be conducted. 

Gun Dog Training

$1000 per month 50% deposit at drop off

Your dog will be housed in our kennel. Daily training and exercise will be conducted. Steadiness, recall, retrieval, quartering and effective hunting behaviors will be refined in your dog. 

Competition Dog

NSTRA standards of competition

Gunner

$25 per brace

Our trainer will “gun” for you and your dog in a NSTRA field trial. After each brace, feedback will be given to improve you and your dogs performance(if requested).

Travel fees may also be applicable. 

Handler

$50 per brace

Our trainer will handle and gun for your dog in the NSTRA field trial.

The dog and owner must be a member of NSTRA.

Travel fees may also be applicable. 

Field Trial

Varies with the trial

Your dog will be transported, handled and competed in a NSTRA field trial by our trainer.

Base cost is $200 per trial.
Entry fees will be paid by client.
Travel expenses will depend on location of the field trial.

A  minimum of two weeks at our facility prior to the trial is required. Kennel fees will be prorated to the amount of time your dog is at our facility and how many birds are needed to get your dog ready for the trial. 

We strive to provide exceptional training at an affordable price.

Client Reviews

October 23, 2024, I had a training session with my (7) year old Pointer, Ranger, with Blue Line Bird Dogs in Elgin Az. What a great day! It was more a refresher for Ranger, prior to the start of Arizona's 2024 Quail season. (10) strong flying, healthy Northern Bobwhites, ($200.00) per training session! WOW! Chad Matthews, owner/trainer, with his expertise and his love for dogs, doubles the value of each session! I highly recommend Blueline Bird Dogs for your dog training needs. The BONUS!!! You will learn as your dog learns! Chad wants to build the everlasting hunting bond between you and your dog! Chad trains in Mearns Country! A picture from a great hunt last year! Don't wait! Reserve your session! You and your hunting buddy will be glad you did. Howie Tucson, Az.

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or text. Let us work to get quality performance from your dog. 

Blue Line Bird Dogs

2 Viking Lane, Elgin, Arizona 85611, United States

5203071975 bluelinebirddogsllc@gmail.com

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