Dog Sports America

Dog Sports America offers group classes and private training in multiple dog sports through their Carson City facility and virtual sessions. Programs include foundation training for agility, nosework, barn hunt, and obedience, with opportunities to earn titles through AKC and other organizations. They provide AKC CGC and Trick Dog evaluations, both in-person and virtual, and host multi-day trials for Fast CAT and other sports. Online courses are available for foundational skills, and they assist kennel clubs in organizing full-service events.

Pricing Summary

Event entry fees for Fast CAT are $30 for early entries and $35 for late or day-of entries. Training and evaluation services are available by appointment; specific pricing for classes or evaluations is not listed on the website. Rental fees for the Carson City facility are available upon request.

Policies

For Fast CAT events, early entries close on specified dates, and no cancellations, alterations, or substitutions are accepted after the deadline except per AKC rules. Refunds for cancellations are not guaranteed and may require credit card disputes, as reported by clients. No formal cancellation or rescheduling policy is published for training services.

Dog Sports America is a dog training business founded by John Fisher, offering training and events for a variety of dog sports including agility, barn hunt, nosework, flyball, rally, obedience, and Fast CAT. They provide both in-person and virtual training sessions, with a fully matted and temperature-controlled facility in Carson City, Nevada, available for rent. John is an AKC Scent Work Judge, Supervising Rat Games Judge, and has trained multiple nationally titled dogs in barn hunt and scent work. They also offer AKC CGC, Trick Dog, and Temperament Test evaluations, both in-person and virtually. Their services include event organization for kennel clubs, with full-service trial management for sports like Fast CAT, Scent Work, and Farm Dog. The business focuses on competitive and performance-based training for dogs of all ages and breeds.

They host multiple Fast CAT events across Texas and California throughout the year and provide online courses for foundational skills. Their facility supports group classes and private training, and they assist clubs in hosting trials with equipment, judges, and administrative support. John’s dogs have earned numerous national titles, including RATCHX certifications, and he has a reputation for high-level barn hunt training.

While some clients praise the quality and organization of their events, others report poor communication, delayed refunds, and unresponsive customer service. Despite this, many participants continue to attend their trials due to the professional execution and expertise demonstrated at events.

Accomplishments

John Fisher is an AKC Scent Work Judge and Supervising Rat Games Judge. He has trained multiple nationally titled dogs, including Ginger, the 2015 Barn Hunt National Champion with RATCHX8, Lucy with RATCHX14, and Scout, the youngest dog ever to attain a Master title under 10 months old. His dogs hold titles in scent work, flyball, dock diving, and barn hunt. He has judged national-level events in barn hunt, flyball, and scent work.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can contact John Fisher via email or phone to schedule evaluations, training sessions, or event participation. For AKC CGC or Trick Dog evaluations, clients can arrange in-person or virtual appointments. For events, entries are submitted online through the website when open. Facility rentals require direct inquiry.