They sell a thornless blackberry bush too! Wild ones are usually pretty viney and take years to really start producing.
I would follow AH's suggestion and order the bushes to be delivered either this fall or in spring.
Blackberry Plants - Gurney's Seed & Nursery
Gurneys is where I order all my gardening seeds from... been in business since your grandpa was playing kick the can probably... you can trust them! They are in Indianna, so shipping shouldnt be bad for you
best of luck!