Blind Faith Family Canine Academy

Blind Faith Family Canine Academy offers programs for puppies (under 6 months) and dogs (6 months and older).

For dogs 6 months and older:
* **Manners 101 (Undergrad)**: A two-week program including a 1-day train jump start and 2 in-home private lessons. Focuses on leash manners, “drop it,” “leave it,” “wait,” “quiet,” and “off.”
* **All Around Good House Dog (Masters, 301)**: A three-week or less program with 2 consecutive Monday-Friday Board & Train stays in a home environment, including drop-off service. Covers basic manners, “stay,” reliable recall, “place” command, and improved leash behavior around distractions.
* **Well Trained Go Anywhere Dog (PhD, 501)**: A five-week or less program with 3 consecutive Monday-Friday Board and Train stays in a home, including pick-up and drop-off service. Teaches off-leash obedience and includes unlimited additional commands.

For puppies:
* **Intro to Puppies 101**: A one-time 90-minute in-home visit with a professional trainer to answer questions and provide hands-on examples. Includes a detailed handbook.
* **Puppy Pathway 201**: A program typically completed in 5 lessons or less, offering one-on-one, in-home weekly or bi-weekly private lessons. Covers potty training, crate training, socialization, grooming, handling, common puppy manners (mouthing, barking, chewing, jumping), and safety commands like “wait” and “come.”
* **Puppy Power 301**: An intensive 10-day program typically completed in 3 weeks or less, including 2 Monday-Friday board and train stays and drop-off service. Focuses on housetraining, crate training, handling, socialization, basic manners, obedience, and training to a doorbell for potty breaks. Training equipment, including a wireless dog doorbell system, is included.

Pricing Summary

All programs include standard training equipment, so there are no additional costs for equipment. The business offers a free, quick introductory Q&A phone call and an in-person, in-home consultation. Specific pricing for programs is not detailed in the provided content.

Blind Faith Family Canine Academy is a dog training business based in Pickerington, Ohio, serving clients across Columbus and Central Ohio, including Bexley, Gahanna, Grandview, New Albany, Pataskala, and Upper Arlington. The academy aims to help dog owners reduce stress and enjoy their dogs more by providing results-focused training programs.

A key differentiator is their in-home, family environment for board and train programs, where dogs are integrated into a real home rather than a noisy kennel. They are selective with clients, typically accepting only one or two boarding dogs at a time to ensure personalized attention and better results.

The business emphasizes peace of mind for owners by providing daily updates (text, photo, video) for board and train clients. All programs include standard training equipment, eliminating hidden costs. They offer lifetime support, committing to ensuring clients achieve and maintain their training goals, and are available via text if behaviors slip.

The founder, Bonnie Rueber, was inspired at age 12 to train guide dogs for the blind and visually impaired. She pursued this dream, working at Pilot Dogs, Inc. for over 13 years, training hundreds of guide dogs and working with visually impaired individuals. After a break to raise her children, she returned to dog training, working with pet owners and service dogs for various disabilities. Blind Faith Family Canine Academy was started out of her passion for helping dogs and people, with a strong focus on family priorities.

Accomplishments

The primary trainer, Bonnie Rueber, has over 15 years of professional training experience. She worked successfully at Pilot Dogs, Inc. for over 13 years, training hundreds of dogs to guide the blind and visually impaired. She is a Certified Professional Trainer from the National K-9 School for Dog Trainers in Columbus, Ohio. After leaving Pilot Dogs, she worked part-time for a local company, running group obedience classes, training dogs in board and train programs, assisting with service dog training, and leading private one-on-one lessons.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can schedule a free, quick introductory Q&A phone call or an in-person, in-home consultation. They can also use an information request form to reach out.