Blue Ribbon Dog Training Academy LLC

Group classes include 6-week sessions for Puppy Kindergarten/Pet Manners, Teen Puppy/CGC, and competition-level Obedience (Novice to Utility). Competition classes are drop-in and held Monday and Wednesday evenings with no fixed schedule—train at your own pace. CGC testing is included in the Teen Puppy class. Private instruction is available for one-on-one training. In-home sessions address behavior issues. All training uses the 10¢ Method™, focusing on motivational techniques and understanding dog behavior through body language and handler communication.

Pricing Summary

Group classes cost $240 for a 6-week session (70 minutes/week). Private lessons are $150/hour for pets and $100/hour for competition training ($25 for each additional 15 minutes). In-home training is $200/hour (minimum $200). Drop-in competition classes are $10 per session or $15 for both Obedience and Rally. CGC test is $25. Auditing a class is $75. Apprenticeship application is $50.

Policies

Payment is accepted via cash, check, or major credit cards. A $25 fee applies for returned checks. A $20 fee is charged for “No Show” private lesson cancellations. Dogs must have up-to-date vaccinations, including Bordatella. No liability is accepted for injuries to dogs or owners, or lost personal items. Owners must keep dogs under control at all times.

Blue Ribbon Dog Training Academy LLC, founded in 1982 and led by Kath Cook, offers professional dog training services in Williamsburg, Ohio, serving the Cincinnati area. Kath is a UKC and AKC Obedience Judge, Master Dog Trainer, and has over 45 years of experience training dogs and teaching owners. The academy provides group and private training using the 10¢ Method™, which emphasizes positive reinforcement with food, toys, and praise. Classes cover Puppy Kindergarten, Pet Manners, Teenage Puppy, Canine Good Citizen (CGC), and competition-level Obedience, Rally Obedience, Agility, and Tracking. Specialized training is available for German Shepherds and service dogs for mobility, hearing, and emotional support. The facility welcomes all breeds and sizes, including seniors and dogs with behavioral issues, and offers in-home training for behavior problems. Families, children (8+), seniors, and people with disabilities are encouraged to participate.

Training is conducted at their private facility with weekly group classes (6 weeks long) and drop-in competition classes. Private sessions are available for personalized attention. The academy also offers auditing, apprenticeships, and sells training equipment like leashes, collars, and treats. All dogs must have up-to-date vaccinations, including Bordatella.

Kath’s philosophy centers on understanding dog behavior through body language and owner-dog interaction, ensuring each dog is trained individually. She has earned over 100 performance titles, 75 High-in-Trials, and 30 High-Combined scores, and has been voted #1 Dog Trainer in Cincinnati multiple times (2017, 2020) and Best Dog Trainer by Expertise in 2021.

Accomplishments

Kath Cook has over 45 years of training experience, earned over 100 performance titles, 75 High-in-Trials, and 30 High-Combined scores. She is an AKC and UKC Obedience Judge, Rally Obedience Judge, Certified CGC and S.T.A.R. Puppy Evaluator. Blue Ribbon Dog Training Academy was voted #1 Dog Trainer in Cincinnati in 2017 and 2020, and Best Dog Trainer by Expertise in 2021. She has taught 4-H obedience for 30 years and trained dogs for service roles.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can audit one class for free to observe training. To enroll, complete and mail the registration form with payment and vaccination records to the facility. Private lessons require contacting Kath via email or phone to schedule. In-home training and apprenticeships require direct inquiry and application.