James Collier, Owner

JAMES COLLIER, owner of COLLIER KENNELS, has had a long and distinguished career in the area of boarding, dog training, and as a guide in the sport of hunting. First and foremost, James is a professional who has earned high esteem and respect from some of the more outstanding dog trainers in the nation. He has been recognized for his achievements by being featured in notable publications and in many of the leading sports magazines.

As a 2nd generation trainer, James grew up loving the great outdoors, and very early he discovered an innate talent and extraordinary love and enjoyment of animals. He could relate to animals in a unique way. Others recognized it as a special gift. He tamed wild birds, squirrels, and rabbits. He made pets of cats, snakes, goats, and other four-legged critters. Always there were many breeds of dogs! Thus, James’ early venture into Dog Training had a simple start, but soon it became his mission. From the very beginning, he was a natural! He was kind, patient, hardworking, consistent, and successful! He studied and improved his techniques.

Now, many years later, his training experience with dogs has been wide and varied. He has trained tracking dogs and protection dogs for the military and the police departments. He has trained obedience dogs to compete in the obedience ring, squirrel dogs, coon dogs, and confirmation (show) dogs. Recently, his time is more focused on training retrievers and pointers to provide his clients with a well-trained, dependable, finished bird dog or as support dogs to be used during his West Texas Guided Quail Hunts.

Motivated by a great love and respect for animals, James founded COLLIER KENNELS. James resides on-site giving him greater opportunity for frequent contact and convenient observation. The kennels are strategically located near the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. James is ably assisted by the 3rd generation, his two sons. Brian serves as a trainer and kennel assistant. Jackson serves as the Kennel Master, trainer, and guide. Recently, James has welcomed the 4th generation. Xander has already shown a great interest in the dogs as he toddles around the kennels.

Besides establishing COLLIER KENNELS and training dogs, James is an avid and accomplished hunter. When he was a young boy and before he was allowed to carry a gun, he became quite skilled at hunting with bow and arrow. Very soon, after receiving a gun, he became a “sure shot” when hunting coons, squirrel, birds, or rabbit. Now, he maintains season leases and offers guided wild quail hunts on several of his large ranches in West Texas. James guides the hunts with expertise, organization and a clever sense of humor.

When asked about his many blessings in life, James replied, “I was given a talent, indeed, a unique gift from God to understand and train animals. I also have a passion for hunting. The opportunity to pursue my passion and turn my talent into a full-time profession is one of the great joys and blessings of my life. I am very fortunate and extremely grateful.”