Blue Ribbon Dog Sports Coaching LLC

Blue Ribbon Dog Sports Coaching LLC specializes in Competition Obedience and Rally Training. They offer “FUNdamentals” programs for Novice, Open, and Utility AKC/CDSP class exercises, designed as a six-week program to master all three levels.

They also provide classes for AKC Rally at all levels, including AKC Rally Coursework. Additional classes include “TEAMWORK” for improving handler-dog partnerships in any sport, and “FETCH” which uses a force-free method for retrieve training.

Private lessons are available for problem-solving or trial preparation. Seminars and workshops, such as “Attention and Heeling,” are also offered. Classes are held in small groups to ensure individual attention.

Pricing Summary

Payment is required one week in advance. No refunds or credits are issued once a class has started.

Policies

Payment for classes is required one week in advance. No refunds or credits will be issued once a class has commenced. Blue Ribbon Dog Sports reserves the right to remove any dog from class that displays aggressive behavior towards other dogs or humans.

Blue Ribbon Dog Sports Coaching LLC, also known as Blue Ribbon Dog Sports, specializes in competition obedience and rally training for dogs. They offer comprehensive “FUNdamentals” programs designed to help dog owners and their canine partners master Novice, Open, and Utility class exercises for AKC and CDSP competitions. These programs are structured in six-week parts, aiming for complete mastery of all three levels.

In addition to obedience, the business provides classes for AKC Rally at all levels, including specific coursework. They also offer “TEAMWORK” classes focused on improving the partnership between handler and dog for any sport, and “FETCH” classes that teach a happy retrieve using a force-free method.

Training options include group classes, which are kept small to ensure individual attention, and private coaching for personalized problem-solving or trial preparation. Seminars and workshops, such as those focusing on Attention and Heeling, are also available. Classes are held at a dedicated facility in New Providence, NJ.

Accomplishments

The trainer’s dogs have achieved significant accomplishments in various dog sports. Cuz, an MHR Topbrass, holds NAHRA Master Hunting Retriever and AKC SH titles, and an AKC CD with placements.

Weezie, an OTCH-C SR SureFire, has earned SH, WCX, and SR titles, and was named Navesink River Hunting Retriever Club’s Upper Stake Gun Dog of the Year for 2022. She also achieved CD and CDX titles with High in Trial awards and is currently working towards her AKC UDX and OTCH.

Past dogs, Maggie, Rudy, and Rye, also held numerous titles including UD, UD-C, RE, CGC, WCX, JH, WR, OTCH-C, SH, WC, SCN, SIN, CGCA, RN, MH, and MHR.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can contact the trainer with any questions or to set up an appointment for private coaching. It is also possible to observe a class by letting the trainer know in advance. The current class schedule is available on the Classes page of the website.