Robin Ford Dog Training

Training is offered in 5-week group class sessions for agility, nose work, rally, obedience, puppy foundations, and canine conditioning. Private lessons and board and train programs are available for individualized training. Virtual options include video reviews and live Zoom sessions. Foundation classes rotate to include Canine Good Citizen, Farm Dog test prep, and tricks. Evaluation is required before joining group classes for agility or nose work to ensure proper placement.

Pricing Summary

Group classes are $125 for a 5-week session; obedience classes are $145 for 5 weeks. Board and train and private lessons require direct email inquiry for pricing. Virtual video reviews and Zoom lessons are available upon request. Facility rentals are offered hourly.

Policies

Class sessions are 5 weeks long. Dogs not working in nose work classes must be crated; red bandanas are used for reactive dogs. Evaluation is required before joining group classes in agility or nose work. Private lesson and virtual session scheduling requires direct email communication. No specific cancellation policy is stated on the website.

Robin Ford Dog Training is a professional dog training business located in Delta, Ohio, offering high-quality, positive reinforcement-based training for dogs of all breeds and ages. With over 20 years of experience in competitive dog sports, Robin specializes in agility, nose work, herding, obedience, rally, and canine fitness, helping both companion and performance dogs reach their goals. The business emphasizes building a strong bond between dogs and their owners through engaging, brain-stimulating training that encourages problem-solving rather than rote obedience. Robin is a certified NACSW CNWI Instructor, AKC and C-WAGS Scent Work Judge, and Detection Dog Trials Judge, and she trains her own certified Search and Rescue dogs. In addition to group classes and private lessons, Robin offers board and train programs, virtual training sessions, and canine conditioning services. She also provides MagnaWave therapy and canine massage to support overall dog wellness. Classes are held at a dedicated facility with competition-grade agility equipment and climate-controlled crating areas. The training approach is tailored to individual needs, including reactive dogs, puppies, and competitive teams.

Robin serves clients across northwest Ohio and parts of Michigan, including Toledo, Maumee, Sylvania, Perrysburg, Holland, Delta, Wauseon, Oregon, Bedford, Ida, Adrian, and Ann Arbor. She hosts events and trials, and offers ongoing classes with 5-week sessions. Her puppy and foundation classes focus on socialization, body awareness, and mental development, while advanced programs prepare dogs for AKC and NACSW competitions. Virtual video reviews and Zoom lessons are available for remote clients.

Robin’s facility is open for private rentals, and she offers specialized training for detection work, farm dog tests, and Canine Good Citizen prep. Her teaching style is known for clarity, encouragement, and expertise in scent work and agility.

Robin is also a certified Integrated Touch Therapy and Reiki practitioner, integrating holistic wellness into her training philosophy.

Accomplishments

Robin Ford is a NACSW Certified Canine Nose Work Instructor (CNWI), AKC Scent Work Judge, C-WAGS Scent Work Judge, Detection Dog Trials Judge, and NACSW ORT Judge and Certifying Official. She is also a MagnaWave Certified Practitioner and Small Animal Massage Certified. Her dogs, Big Mac and Small Fry, are certified through IDHS in Search and Rescue (live find and human remains). Robin has achieved numerous NACSW and AKC scent work titles and regularly hosts and judges trials.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must contact Robin via email to schedule an evaluation before joining group classes in agility or nose work. For private lessons, virtual sessions, or board and train, clients email with details of their training goals. Class registration is done through the “Register Interest” form on the website.