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Big Leap of Faith Dog Training & Services

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Big Leap of Faith Dog Training & Services

Big Leap of Faith is named after my two original Pit Bulls.
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Big Leap of Faith offers private lessons, group classes, board & train, working through undesired behaviors, as well as the opportunity to participate in group walks. I have always had a passion for dogs and dog training but it was not until a 4 month old Pit bull came into my life that I knew the love I had for training came in all breeds and sizes.

06/22/2024

Basic obedience is the foundation of obedience classes. This is where dogs learn how to have decent manners. They learn to have good sits and downs, begin their stays, have good recalls, heel next to their owner and most importantly listen when their are lots of distractions. It is hands-down the hardest class to get through but once you get through it... all other classes become easier. That's the bond you build between you and your dog.

Basic obedience is for any age dog 6 months and older. Our next class starts July 8th at Mendakota Park in Mendota Heights. Class is $150 for six weeks.

Register here: https://forms.gle/SSAUZHNm5vCRtxFJA

06/20/2024

Advanced Obedience 2.0 graduated last night at Centennial Lakes last night. This group worked on fine tuning things and added some new exercises for them to continue to work on. So proud of Moxie, Zumi, Reilly, Bumi, Jolie, Nali, Mav and Juneau!

06/20/2024

BLOF’s Advanced obedience class ended the six week class ad Centennial Lakes in Edina. This class improved so much from day one and I am so proud!

This class focused on the following exercises with an emphasis on public distractions:

✅ Strong stand stays
✅ Sit and down signals at the end of the leash
✅ Downs while moving
✅ Place command where dogs goes to it from a distance
✅ Long sits and down stays with distraction
✅ Switching sides while moving
✅ Dog spins in a circle while moving
✅ Recalls
✅ Back up

Congrats to McKay, Rebel, Bruno and Meeko and their owners for putting in good work!

06/17/2024

What is the importance of early puppy socialization and puppy training?

To a puppy, the whole world is new, strange, and unusual, so think of everything they encounter as an opportunity to make a new, positive association.

✅Helps acclimate them to new types of sights, sounds and smells
✅Proper socialization can prevent your puppy from being fearful
✅Improves the puppies social skills and confidence
✅Teaches the puppy the foundation of good manners
✅Improves trust and communication
✅Tackle problem areas quickly so they do not become the norm

BLOF's AKC S.T.A.R puppy class starts July 8th! Let's get your puppy started off on the right paw!

Register here: https://forms.gle/eJemjVdtM4fRStzu5

06/11/2024

Summer Classes are up! BLOF has several great classes happening this summer and we would love for you to join us!
AKC S.T.A.R Puppy Class (Mendakota Park) 7/8/24 6p-6:45p Monday Class 6 Weeks $150
Basic Obedience (Mendakota Park) 7/8/24 7p-8p Monday Class 6 weeks $150
Advanced Obedience (travels to different parks) 7/10/24 6p-7p Wednesday Class 6 Weeks $150
Advanced 2.0 Obedience (travels to different parks) 7/10/24 7p-8p Wednesday Class 6 Weeks $150
Register here: https://forms.gle/SSAUZHNm5vCRtxFJA

06/04/2024

Summer Classes are up! BLOF has several great classes happening this summer and we would love for you to join us!

AKC S.T.A.R Puppy Class (Mendakota Park) 7/8/24 6p-6:45p Monday Class 6 Weeks $150

Basic Obedience (Mendakota Park) 7/8/24 7p-8p Monday Class 6 weeks $150

Advanced Obedience (travels to different parks) 7/10/24 6p-7p Wednesday Class 6 Weeks $150

Advanced 2.0 Obedience (travels to different parks) 7/10/24 7p-8p Wednesday Class 6 Weeks $150

Register here: https://forms.gle/SSAUZHNm5vCRtxFJA

06/03/2024

My board and train Mischa went home today. These photos pretty much sum up our relationship. I will miss this boy, but looking forward to seeing him in a couple of weeks. This boy even passed his German Shepherd Dog Club of America temperament test on Friday!

He’s pretty special. ❤️

05/31/2024

Mischa has been here for a board and train since May 13th. He goes home this Sunday. He is a six year old German Shepherd Dog that loved to pull so hard on his leash that his owners could no longer take him for a walk.

I have to admit this boy may have stolen my heart a little bit. Such a gentle dog with an old sole. My neighbor down the street was able to get over his fear of German shepherds, because of this dog. Mischa has met over 20 kids in the last 2 1/2 weeks and every single one of them he gave kisses. He is an example of a fantastic German Shepherd Dog.

Since I’ve had a lot of outdoor projects, he has come along to Home Depot with me to check out flowers and gardening supplies. He says Home Depot is way more fun than training in my backyard. He also came to one of my obedience classes and sat in bordom with me while we watched a pee-wee baseball game.😜

Also, ball is life for him. 😃

04/27/2024

Do you have a puppy? Do you know somebody with a puppy?
BLOF’s AKC S.T.A.R puppy class starts 5/20/24!

One of the biggest benefit of this class is that it is outdoors! This class will help your puppy work through real life distractions at a young age making it easier to exist in real life situations as they age.

Register here: https://forms.gle/M8WGbMvuCTnC7E51A

04/23/2024

15 days and counting for when BLOF's basic obedience and tricks class start! We have openings in both classes if you are interested!

Register here: https://forms.gle/zPJmE9wUtohLREQcA

04/18/2024

We have a few openings in BLOF's Trick class that starts 5/7/24! Come learn some new fun tricks to do with your dog!

Register here: https://forms.gle/RvP96jLQTNiZe5uDA

04/12/2024

Meet Colleen and Meeko. This team is an example of what private training sessions can lead too. The goal of private sessions are to have BLOF evaluate the problems and then formulate a game plan to make changes. Colleen reached out to Big Leap of Faith for several issues but the biggest issue was being able to walk on a leash without him being reactive towards other dogs.

Things that were discussed and addressed:
*Daily structure and routine for the dog
*Change in training tool (what she was using was not working)
*Teaching Colleen how to use the tool
*Change in Colleen's confidence which created a better bond with Meeko
*Daily training

Doing two private training sessions allowed Colleen to work on these behaviors at home. Once she felt more empowered and was able to walk Meeko better the next step was to sign up for a group basic obedience class (which she never thought was possible). To this day Meeko and Colleen have completed Basic obedience, Rally Obedience, Advanced Obedience, Tricks class and Scent Work class.

Meeko and Colleen also participate in the the Big Leap of Faith Dog Training demos at the Minnesota State Fair. This is not an easy thing to do as your dog has to be good around people, dogs, crowds and loud noises!

This team is a great example of starting from the bottom and working there way to the top. It wasn't easy and we had some trying times but I could not be more proud of this team. ❤️

04/11/2024

BLOF has several great classes happening this spring and we would love for you to join us! We have something for everyone!

AKC S.T.A.R Puppy Class
Basic Obedience
Rally Obedience
Tricks Class
Scent Work
Advanced Obedience
Advanced Obedience 2.0 (This class is full)

Check out the graphics below for more information!

Register here: https://forms.gle/jYFyQxbqZPZ1aBVz8

04/10/2024

BLOF's Advanced Obedience class is a great way to continue your basic obedience foundation and to teach your pup how to handle real life situations by traveling to different parks each week!

Register here: https://forms.gle/tFz3dqoCc5jKLEBb6

04/09/2024

Want to up your game in Scent Work? Are you looking for a field trip each week? Well, if you have the scents birch, anise and clove come join our weekly field trip and have some fun sniffing in new environments!

Register here: https://forms.gle/tFz3dqoCc5jKLEBb6

04/09/2024

Well, that's another Bark Madness tournament in the books. Bang, Bang was the clear favorite from beginning to end and walked away today a champion, outscoring Where Did It Go? 31-14 in today's final. It was another fun year with all the dog videos that were submitted and voted on. Thank you all for participating and congrats again to Laura Newland and Maeve!

04/08/2024

🎉 It’s championship time! 🎉Bark Madness’s Bang Bang vs Where did it go? is now live!

Step 1: Watch the videos
Step 2: React with an emoji on the video you want to advance to the next round!
Voting ends at 8pm tonight- the video with the most emojis (any emoji- 😂👍🏻😮😡😍- qualifies as a vote) will win this years 2024 Bark Madness Championship! 🏆

04/08/2024

Today Where Did It Go? punched its ticket to the Bark Madness championship with a 12-9 victory over fan favorite, Sled Dog. Voting was close all day long and neither video could mount more than a 3-vote lead. Ultimately, Where Did It Go hung on and will face Bang, Bang in tomorrow's final. Voting will begin in the AM and go until 8p. Tune in to find out who will become the 2024 Bark Madness champion!

04/07/2024

Bark Madness’s last final four match up is today! Where did it go vs Sled Dog is now live! Voting ends at 8pm tonight!

Step 1: Watch the videos
Step 2: React with an emoji on the video you want to advance to the next round!
Voting ends at 8pm tonight- the video with the most emojis (any emoji- 😂👍🏻😮😡😍- qualifies as a vote) will continue to the next round.

04/07/2024

Today's Final Four matchup between Oh No, No No No and Bang, Bang was, surprisingly, never in doubt. Bang, Bang simply dominated voting all throughout the day, ultimately emerging victorious 38-9. Bang, Bang looks like it could be the video to beat in this year's tournament. We won't know the final draw until tomorrow's other Final Four matchup between Where Did It Go? and Sled Dog determines the other finalist in Bark Madness '24. Voting will open in the AM and go through 8p. Tune in to Big Leap of Faith Dog Training to cast your emoji for your favorite video.

04/06/2024

Bark Madnes’s first two teams in the Final Four Oh No, No No No vs Bang Bang is now live!

Step 1: Watch the videos
Step 2: React with an emoji on the video you want to advance to the next round!
Voting ends at 8pm tonight- the video with the most emojis (any emoji- 😂👍🏻😮😡😍- qualifies as a vote) will continue to the next round.

04/06/2024

Yesterday’s match up with Hiking stick, You can do it all by yourself and Sled dog was a show down. You can do it all by yourself led for most of the day but Sled dog creeped by in the last hours moving them to the final four!

Today Oh No, No, No will battle Bang Bang in the final four four! Who will make it to Monday’s Championship round? Stay tuned! Voting starts at 10am!

04/05/2024

Bark Madness first round Hiking stick vs You can do it all by yourself vs Sled dog is now live!

Step 1: Watch the videos
Step 2: React with an emoji on the video you want to advance to the next round!
Voting ends at 8pm tonight- the video with the most emojis (any emoji- 😂👍🏻😮😡😍- qualifies as a vote) will continue to the next round.

04/05/2024

In a day of back and forth voting, Where Did It Go? scored 13 points to just slip by Wiggle, Wiggle, Wiggle which ended the day with 12 points; also knocked out was Enjoying the Ride. Where Did It Go? joins Oh No, No No No and Bang, Bang as group-stage winners, setting up 3/4 of the Bark Madness '24's Final Four. Tomorrow, our final group stage match will take place, featuring Hiking Stick, You Can Do It All By Your Little Self & Sled Dog. Voting will begin in the AM and go through 8p. Tune in to Big Leap of Faith Dog Training on Facebook to cast your ballot.

04/04/2024

Bark Madness first round Where did it go vs Enjoying the ride vs Wiggle wiggle wiggle is now live!

Step 1: Watch the videos
Step 2: React with an emoji on the video you want to advance to the next round!
Voting ends at 8pm tonight- the video with the most emojis (any emoji- 😂👍🏻😮😡😍- qualifies as a vote) will continue to the next round.

04/04/2024

Day 2 of Bark Madness '24 brought us three great dog videos, each that got a fair amount of support. Ultimately, Bang, Bang's late afternoon push led to a convincing victory over What's Going On With Your Ears and Here Fishy Fishy. Bang, Bang advances out of the group stage and into Final 4 action, set for this weekend. Tune in tomorrow for another group-state matchup with Where Did It Go? taking on Enjoing the Ride and Wiggle Wiggle Wiggle.

04/03/2024

Bark Madness First Round “What’s Going On With Your Ears”, “Here Fishy Fishy” and “ Bang Bang” is now live!

Step 1: Watch the videos
Step 2: React with an emoji on the video you want to advance to the next round!
Voting ends at 8pm tonight- the video with the most emojis (any emoji- 😂👍🏻😮😡😍- qualifies as a vote) will continue to the next round.

04/03/2024

Yesterday's Bark Madness had steady voting throughout the day. We had a little bit of cute and a little bit of fun in these videos! "This is not how you get a cookie" was no match for "Oh No, No No No and "Bite the water". "Oh No, No No No and "Bite the water" voting came down to end of the wire with "Oh No, No No No squeaky by with a 10-9 victory and will be advancing to the next round!

Next round of voting starts at 12pm with 3 new videos to vote on!

04/02/2024

Bark Madness First Round “Oh No, no no no” VS “Bite the water” VS “That is it not how we get a cookie” is now live!

Step 1: Watch the videos
Step 2: React with an emoji on the video you want to advance to the next round!

Voting ends at 8pm tonight- the video with the most emojis (any emoji- 😂👍🏻😮😡😍- qualifies as a vote) will continue to the next round!

04/02/2024

It’s that time! Bark Madness starts today and we have 12 awesome videos that are wholesome, funny and overall will pull at your heart strings! Quarterfinals will go from today until Friday. Semifinals will be Saturday and Sunday and the championship will be on Monday!

Your job is to vote for your favorite video! Tuesday through Friday you will have three videos in the post to vote on…you choose your favorite by liking the videos!

Please share and vote! First match up is at 11 am today and voting is open until 8pm tonight!

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Saint Paul, MN
55107

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
	6:30pm - 8:30pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
	6:30pm - 8:30pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

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+16512525242

Website

http://www.bigleapoffaithdogtraining.com/

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