We book specialized events for avid hunters and huntresses. We also provide unmatched grounds for boarding small, medium and large dogs.
Welcome to Barilla Kennels Canada. We are excited to have you visit us and come and experience the best time with your family and hunting dogs money can buy. You can enjoy anything from range shooting with your bow, target practice with your shotguns, run your dogs during regular business hours, and enjoy a BBQ while doing it! We hope to hear from you soon!
Santo Barillà is an avid hunter and full-time professional bird dog trainer with over 35 years of experience training all kinds of Pointer dogs. He has trained three two time champions and over ten first time NSTRA Champions. Barillà Kennels Canada is the only kennel in Canada to have two female Pointer dogs to become two times NSTRA Champion and first time NSTRA Champion from the same breeder.
There are several breeds of Pointer dogs such as the English Pointer, Setter Pointer, German Wire Haired, long and short haired Poodel Pointer, Vizsla, and Griffon. Our goal is to produce tough, classy bird dogs with outstanding noses and a desire to please.
Early puppy development happens within the first 270 days of a pup’s life. It is extremely important that your puppy not be subjected to loud noises or other frightening – to a puppy – situations. He needs to feel that he is at the centre of the universe, and in an exciting, wonderful, safe place. This early socialization is vitally important in shaping your puppies personality. How it is handled will have long lasting implications for you and your gun dog. How a dog is brought along during the first months of life will largely determine his future as a useful gun dog.
All pups are individuals, and develop at different rates. While we all like early bloomers, a pup which matures more slowly is just as likely to make an outstanding gun dog. The desire in an exceptional pup is like a rare young wine, kegged from a proven vineyard. “Nurture it slowly to perfection and it will pleasure the years. Tap it prematurely and you will squander its bouquet infancy.”
Exposing a very young pup to planted pigeons or game birds to “imprint him on birds,” or to “awaken his prey drive,” is an unnecessary, and potentially harmful, practice that can create style, flagging or blinking problems. A well bred pup’s “prey drive” is embedded in his DNA. It, most certainly, will materialize when the pup contacts free roaming game birds at an appropriate age. Introducing a pup less than six months old to planted birds, or giving him a bird to maul and carry, will not accelerate his rate of maturity or development. It, however, does have the real risk of being a frightful, negative experience that will be difficult to overcome and, thus, retard his development. To develop a pup’s full potential, it is always best to err on the side of caution and proceed too slowly, than to overwhelm the pup with stimuli inappropriate for his age or level of maturity.
This is why we don’t commence training until the pup is matured enough to start developing at the appropriate age. We study each pup’s personality to see what approach is required to commence their training.
Clients who have purchased a Barillà Pointer and have run their dogs in competitions have won championship titles. This achievement is a result of the impeccable training Santo Barillà does with his dogs.
Santo Barillà also takes clients under his own wing to teach them how to train a pup or work on some of the training techniques of their matured bird dog.
If you have a pup or bird dog that requires either Professional full-time or customized training, Barillà Kennels Canada is available to answer any questions and / or discuss training options and pricing.
Trainability is very important to us, since many of the dogs we sell either as a puppy stay to be trained or an owner will bring their dog to our training program to develop them further.
A dog that learns quickly is much easier and faster to train. This all goes back to intelligence, a very inheritable trait.
The ultimate Pointer dog should first and foremost be a superior bird finder with unmatched intensity on its game. We believe a dog should be judged on his desire to find, ability to locate, and manners on game. The true superior bird finder must not only have a super nose, a natural willingness to hunt the thickest cover, but most of all a burning desire inside them to find birds.
Once trained, bird dogs can be used for competing in field trials, hunting small game birds in the woods and water, or simply be trained to be the ultimate family pet.
With professional training, Santo Barillà observes the pups or dogs personality to determine how they will learn and their ability to develop according to their learning needs. There are various levels to training a Pointer dog, but given the appropriate training and patience, your dog will become an excellent bird hunting and / or field trial dog. The amount of time required to train a Pointer dog depends on the outcome of his ability to learn.
After your dog has been observed to determine what training it needs, training requirements and pricing are determined.
The most unique quality about Santo Barillà’s training is that he observes the dog and its personality and gears his training to the way the dog learns. Each dog varies in personality and is at different levels, so customization depends on what you, the owner, would like done with your dog in order to achieve the desirable results.
If the dog is blinking or has a wagging tail, for example, he will watch the dog perform and with his experience will be able to rectify the problem. Sometimes, the issue could be a simple fix, require short term training or, depending on the issue, could require long term training.
After your dog has been studied to determine what training it needs, training requirements and pricing are determined.
When searching for a American pointer dog it is important to research bloodlines, kennels, and breeders and identify the ones that have a proven record of producing the kind of dog you have in mind. When it comes to actually picking your pup, try to spend as much time with the litter as possible.
Thanks to his & hers sporting dog heritage, the American pointers run hard and fast and is a versatile field dog and exceptional family dog breed. He/She excels in many arenas, from the field to the show ring, agility to obedience. Energetic and fun-loving, he and she are well-suited to active homes where they’ll be a member of the family. You want a pup that is friendly, outgoing, and playful.
Since there are many ages and levels of dogs at our kennels, you need to step back and ask yourself some questions: Do I want a pup or a matured dog? Do I want an American pointer to keep the family and kids busy and have a fun time? Do I want a house dog or an outside dog? Do I want a small dog, a large dog, or something in-between? Do I intend to hunt waterfowl, upland birds, or a combination of both? Will I be better served by an American pointer , a flushing breed, or a retrieving breed?
Barillà Kennels Canada offers American pointers dog with National Championship bloodlines. The American pointers are bred and whelped by Santo Barillà at Barilla Kennels Canada in Metcalfe, ON. Santo’s knowledge about breeding championship bloodlines coupled with his years of breeding experience has enabled him to breed various bloodlines of American pointers over the years and they have been sold specifically in the North American continent.
We sell American pointers at various times through out the year please contact us 613-608-0990 if you are interested in shopping for an American Pointer and we will let you know what we have available.
Pointers are serious hunting dog possessing stamina, courage, and the desire to go. The American pointers are bred primarily for sport, hunting and competitions. They give the impression of compact power and agile grace, they are very intelligent, love to run in large fields and have a very muscular body. Their short coat can be multiple colours: brown, light yellow, black and mostly white with spots.
Today, American pointer are known as the most impressive of all bird hunting dogs. They are prized for their speed, and ability to hunt all day in the field.
Their competitive nature also makes them a natural at dog sports such as field trials, and horse back trials.
These are dogs who loves to perform in public, are very affectionate with everyone from strangers to children and the elderly.
Although they are focused to run big in fields they are full of love and affection at home.
They love people and are an excellent candidate as a family companion as well.
We hope you learned more about American pointers here today and hope to speak with you soon.
Personality: Even-tempered, alert, hardworking, and loyal, a peerless hunting partner. Their energy levels are very high, they are energetic, they have excellent endurance, and pointers need serious exercise and they ask for it. Training your pointer multiple times per week at least one 30 minute per day is mandatory for their own mental and physical health benefits. They are very good with children and are very tender and loving. They are very affectionate dogs. Pointers get along with all dogs they are not aggressive. They shed very little their short hair falls out in the summer and it’s barely noticeable. They do not require much grooming although a nice shampoo bath helps their coat stay clean and they should have their teeth brushed three times per week for dental health and to prevent deterioration of their teeth. Their training capabilities are excellent. They absorb training very well and need training repeatedly to stay sharp and keep things fresh in their mind. American pointer males measure 25-28 inches in height and females are 23-26 inches typically. Their weight is 40lbs-55lbs for males and 35lbs-45lbs for females. The life expectancy for pointers are 12-17 years.
Dog Training prices vary depending on the type of training the dog will require such as professional full-time or customized training (to fix wagging tails, crouching, retrieving, etc). Please call to discuss type of training requirements required and pricing.
| SIZE OF DOG | PRICE PER DAY |
| All dogs | $50.00 |
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20% off with all memberships |
Note: If you need to board your dog for more than a day, please call to discuss length of boarding time and pricing. If you require more than one day boarding for your dog, it is important that you provide dog food for your canine.
NOTE:
(1) Dogs MUST have their vaccinations prior to coming for boarding.
(2) If your dog requires more than one day of boarding, please call to discuss duration of boarding and pricing.
(3) If your dog requires boarding more than one day, please provide dog food for your dog.
**We recommend making reservations in advance due to availability of space, especially during holiday periods.
If you are looking to train your dog with small game birds, we have upland small game birds such as Bobwhite Quail, Chukar Partridge and Minnesota Blueback Pheasant that can be purchased to accommodate your training.
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Gift certificates are available upon request. Certificates can be in dominations of $50.00 up too $10,000.00. We also customize gift certificates to suit your requirements.
Barillà Kennels offers annual memberships at $750. The annual membership allows members access to the facility grounds, Clubhouse, and Upland Game Birds and also include the following:
Targets are provided by Barillà Upland Game Club & Hunting Preserve.
| Hourly Rate (Per Person) | PRICE |
| 1/2 Hour | $30.00 |
| 1 Hour | $50.00 |
| 2 Hours | $80.00 |
**Group target shooting packages are also available. Pricing vary depending on the number of people in your group, how many hours you would like to shoot, and if you would like lunch included or barbequing options are available as well.
**Target shooting competitions are also offered. Pricing varies depending on the number of people in your group, type of targets required and if you would like lunch included or BBQ options are available as well.
Sporting clays are provided by Barillà Upland Game Club & Hunting Preserve.
| NUMBER OF SPORTING CLAYS | PRICE PER PERSON |
| 12 Clays Per Round | $12.00 |
| 25 Clays Per Round | $18.75 |
| 50 Clays Per Round | $25.00 |
**Group sporting clay packages are also available. Prices vary depending on the number of people in your group, how many rounds you would like to shoot, and if you would like lunch included.
Please call to make reservations in advance due to availability of the grounds and to discuss what type of sporting clay package would best accommodate you and /or your friends.
We are located at: 7498 Bank street Metcalfe ON K0A 2P0
Barillà Kennels Canada is located in Central Canada just outside the City of Ottawa in the Township of Metcalfe, just off Highway 31. Just look for the Barillà Kennels Canada sign with the Canadian and Italian flags and follow the long drive way about 400 meters.
Barillà Kennels Canada is open 7 days a week, all year round. Hours will vary by season based on Daylight Savings Time. However, the kennels are operational and monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
It is recommended that you book reservations in advance, especially during the holidays.
Everyday of the week 8am – 6pm
Barilla Kennels Mobile: 613-608-0990 – Santo Barillà
Email: barillakennels@sympatico.ca