Welcome to Oxford Dog Sports Incorporated!
Professional dog trainers for
the pet, the show champion
and the athlete.
From Puppy to Adult,
to Senior;
from novice to
competition
ready.
Did you know we
have a
blind dog coming
to classes. One
dog uses a
wheelchair did
Nosework;
one with 3 legs
doing
Rat sports; and a
hearing
impaired dog
doing
Rat sports!
We offer a variety
of different obedience,
behavioral, physical conditioning and sports training.
ODS Oxford Dog Sports Incorporated is the home of
ABIDS All Breed Independent Dog Sports (All Breed International Dog Shows).
We offer Conformation and Performance events (ABIDS Dog Conformation, ABIDS Urban Rat Race TM, ABIDS Country Rat Race TM, and ABIDS Scent Dog TM trials).
ODS Oxford Dog Sports Incorporated, is an official club part of the UKC (United Kennel Club). We offer UKC Conformation, UKC Obedience, UKC Rally Obedience, and UKC Nosework trials.
Home of CAC Canine Athletic Care.
We offer canine conditioning. Sean Kent is a
certified FitPAWS Master Trainer TM.
Oxford Dog Sports is Open!
Come and join us!
We offer a wide range of Classes, workshops (A one time Try-it class), Seminars, Trials (Official Competitions), Matches (Unofficial Competitions) and we also offer training hall rentals and ring rentals when available.
We are North of Drumbo, South of Washington
Between Oxford Road 3 and Blenheim Road
Between Exit 250/401 East and Exit 268/401 West
F-907168 Township Road 12, Bright (Try Blandford-Blenheim Township on your GPS) Ontario, Canada N0J 1B0
7 minutes from Drumbo
8 minutes from Bright
15 minutes from Kitchener
19 minutes from New Hamburg
23 minutes from Paris
25 minutes from Woodstock
33 minutes from Brantford
34 minutes from Stratford
52 minutes from Hamilton
56 minutes from Oakville
1:04 hours from Mississauga
1:06 hours from London
1:48 hours from Sarnia
2:13 hours from Buffalo
- Monday - Thursday11:00am - 09:00pm
- FridayAppointments only
- Saturday10:00am - 04:00pm
- SundayAppointments only09:00pm - 04:00pm
A few pictures of ODS
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The red and white metal building facing the farmland.
Set on an organic farm.
Clementine welcoming people to ODS!
Some fundraising for Munroe who lost a leg to cancer. So far, the treatments are working! She is such a brave girl
One of the set-ups we had to host different classes
A great picture of our staff and volunteers helping us at the 2025 Extravaganza.
We could not have done it without you. Thank you again!
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One of the URR Urban Rat Race Trial set-ups.
All Breed Independent Dog Sports
VIRTUAL
ABI is very excited to be offering a few sports virtually in 2026. While this is not possible for the majority of sports, we do have a few that we are targeting for virtual.
WHAT WOULD A VIRTUAL EVENT LOOK LIKE?
A virtual competition that you complete from your own training space, then submit by video for official judging
Instead of traveling to a physical trial, record your run, and send it in for scoring.
You record your run following the organization’s video guideline
You submit the video for official judging.
A certified judge scores your run, just like at an in‑person trial.
Qualifying scores count toward titles, placements, and progression—depending on the organization’s rules.
WHAT DO PEOPLE LIKE ABOUT VIRTUAL EVENTS
You can trial from anywhere.
Great for dogs who are new, nervous, reactive, or easily distracted.
Perfect for handlers who want more practice or can’t travel often.
Lets teams work at their own pace while still earning real titles.
WHAT STAYS THE SAME AS REGULAR TRIALS?
The rules
The scoring
The standards for performance
WHATS DIFFERENT?
No ring pressure.
No travel.
You control the environment.
You submit a video instead of performing live
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT EVENTS IN THE NEXT FEW MONTHS!
COMING IN FEBRUARY 2026!
ODS House League
Urban Rat Race and/or Nosework
WHAT is House League?
• An opportunity to try on the feel of a competition in a more casual format
• Training opportunity to help prepare dogs and handlers for competition
• In-house competition
• Weekly training event that goes on for about 13 weeks
• Casual Competitive Training Experience
WHO will benefit from House League?
• Dog handler teams who are competing, getting ready to compete
• Dog Handler Team who have completed at least a Rookie Urban Rat Race Class
• Dog Handler Teams who are competing and/or training at all levels of Urban Rat Race
• Dog Handler Teams who have completed at least a Novice Nosework Class
• Dog Handler Teams who are competing and/or training at all level of Nosework
WHEN?
· Wednesday evenings 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
· Wednesday, February 4th 2026 – April 29th 2026
· For about 13 weeks
HOW WILL IT WORK?
Each Week, a ring will be set up in competition style for Nosework and another for Urban Rat Race.
Dogs may participate in both or just one sport, depending on the dog handler Team.
3 different levels will be offered to ensure that dogs at all levels can participate with other dogs at their level.
An acting judge will run each dog exactly the same as they do in a trial.
Scores will be tabulated and awards given each week.
A running record of each week's results will be kept for an ongoing tally similar to the standings that are kept for yearly standings.
A house league fee will be charged for participation in the league. A fee will be charged per run.
Dogs may participate in as many weeks as they like.
A cash payout will be paid out at the end of the session; dogs must attend 9 of the 13 weeks to be eligible for a cash prize.
SAVE THE DATES FOR EVALUATION DAYS
@ OXFORD DOG SPORTS!
Oxford Dog Sports and All Breed Independent Dog Sports is very pleased to be offering EVALUATION DAYS twice in 2026.
These days will offer dog handler teams the opportunity to be tested in not 1, not 2, but THREE Evaluations.
- UKC S.P.O.T - Socialization Pet Obedience Test
- CKC CGN – Canine Good Neighbour
ABI S.T.A.R. – Socialization, Temperament Assessment Review.
These tests are all short, structured evaluations that assess whether a dog is well‑mannered, under control, and a polite member of the community. It’s designed to recognize dogs who demonstrate good behavior in everyday situations and to encourage responsible dog ownership. Each evaluation looks at 10 – 12 skills, such as accepting a friendly stranger, walking on a loose leash, walking through a crowd, coming when called, and other basic manners tasks.
These evaluations are all short, structured test that assesses whether a dog is well‑mannered, under control, and a polite member of the community. It’s designed to recognize dogs who demonstrate good behavior in everyday situations and to encourage responsible dog ownership.
WHERE: OXFORD DOG SPORTS
WHEN : 1st event Sunday April 12th, 2026
2nd event Saturday, November 14th, 2026
STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS
ABI All Breed Independent Dog Sports
ALL NEW RETRIEVE PROGRAM
Our ABI Retrieve Program is just plain old fun for owners and their dogs.
Like all Sports at ABI All Breed Independent Dog Sports, it is open to all dogs who want to share a great bonding experience with their owners and use their natural ability to retrieve.
Titles to be earned, fun to be had for sure.
This sport will also be one of our new sports that is offered virtually.
Stay tuned for more Details about the launch of this Sport in Spring 2026.
ABI ALL BREED INDEPENDENT DOG SPORTS
CANADIAN FARM DOG CHALLENGE
As with all ABI Sports, all Dogs are welcome to take the test.
The ABI Farm Dog Challenge (CFDC) program is a fun, approachable test designed to evaluate how well a dog can handle the sights, sounds, and challenges of a real farm environment.
It can be best described as CGN or SPOT on the farm.
This program tests if a dog has the prerequisite skills needed to be a farm dog.
Dogs must demonstrate self‑control, confidence, and good manners while navigating situations that happen in farm life.
It’s not a herding test; the CFDC evaluates a dog's stability and behavior around livestock, equipment found on a farm.
Dogs will complete 10 exercises that happen every day on the farm, such as: working near livestock and showing confidence, walking over different terrains, and listening to handlers' commands.
The focus of this test is manners, steadiness, working as a partner with the handler, handling distractions, stable, and reliable.
This Program will be able to be done live as well as virtually.
STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS SPRING OF 2026
Why the Name Change From All Breed International to
All Breed Independent Dog Sports?
Because We’ve Become So Much More!
Our new name reflects who we truly are today. We are far more than an organization that hosts dog shows.
ABI began in 2011, offering all-breed dog shows, and that foundation will always be part of our story, and we will continue to offer Conformation Dog Shows.
But when we purchased ABI in 2019, we came with big dreams and an even bigger vision: to build a home for All‑Breed Friendly Sports.
We are incredibly proud to say that we’ve done exactly that.
Since 2021, ABI has launched a series of new and innovative programs:
2021: Country Rat Race
2022: Urban Rat Race
2022: S.T.A.R. Test (Socialization Temperament Assessment Review)
2025: Scent Dog Games
2025: Lost & Found
All of these sports are sanctioned by ABI, and both CRR and URR are now offered in multiple locations. And we’re not slowing down. In the first half of 2026, we will introduce three new sports and another Test/Title program, with four additional sports already in development.
An Independent Alternative
ABI proudly stands as an independent organization—an alternative to CKC, UKC, and AKC—where exhibitors can show, compete, and earn titles in both conformation and sports.
A Welcoming, Supportive Environment.
Our goal has always been to create a space where newcomers feel welcome and where both people and dogs can learn, grow, and succeed.
We work hard to offer a safe, encouraging, and competitive environment—one that feels reminiscent of dog shows from 30‑plus years ago: warm, inviting, and focused on the dogs.
We also recognize that the cost of showing and trialing has become challenging for many.
At ABI, we are committed to staying mindful of this and keeping our events as accessible and competitive as possible.
ABI is a place where kindness matters, good sportsmanship is expected, and poor behavior is not tolerated.
Above all, it is a community built around the dogs we love and the people who care for them.
NEWS!!!
All Breed Independent Dog Sports Conformation Show
News & Updates
Looking Back at 2025:
Over the past year, ABI has introduced several exciting additions to our conformation program.
One highlight has been the launch of the Canadian Bred Best in Show category.
Dogs may now earn a Canadian Bred Championship, along with distinctions beyond that level.
This new title has been very well received and will continue as a regular feature at ABI Shows throughout 2026.
In December 2025, we also held our first Bred By Exhibitor Best in Show.
While this is not yet a titling event, we plan to offer it periodically during the 2026 show season.
To support exhibitors seeking higher-level achievements, we expanded our championship structure to include two new titles: Royal Champion and Legendary Champion.
New Show Formats for 2026 Throughout 2026, ABI will occasionally offer new and engaging show formats:
Bitch vs. Dog Shows
On the same day, we will hold:
A show for Dogs (males) only A show for Bitches (females) only.
These shows will follow the standard structure—Breed, Group, Best in Show—with points awarded as usual.
At the end of both shows, the top dog and top bitch will compete head‑to‑head for Best in Show.
Open vs. Champion Shows.
We will also offer: A show for non‑champion dogs,
A show for champion dogs only.
These events will run like any regular show, with Breed, Group, and Best in Show judging and standard point allocation.
At the conclusion of both shows, the top Open dog and top Champion dog will compete for Best in Show.
Rule Revisions for 2026:
We are currently completing a full review of our conformation rules.
Below are a few updates that will take effect beginning January 2026.
Showing to a Judge' Exhibitors may not enter or show a dog under any judge who, within the six (6) months prior to the event, has owned, conditioned, trained, bred to, sold, handled, leased, boarded, or housed that dog.
This rule applies even if the judge did not receive any benefit from these activities.
Owners are responsible for ensuring that their entries comply with this requirement.
Professional Handlers:
Effective January 2026, Professional Handlers may only exhibit dogs they own or co-own at ABI Shows.
A professional handler is defined as any individual who shows dogs in exchange for compensation.
This includes payment, gifts, or any form of remuneration.
An individual is no longer considered a professional handler once they have not accepted compensation for exhibiting dogs for a period of five (5) consecutive years.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do you specialize in?
Oxford Dog Sports offers a range of training classes for both the pet and the competition dog. Including, but not limited to, puppy and basic obedience, show handling, Nosework, and more! Please visit our Classes page for more information on current training classes available. We also offer workshops, seminars, private consultations as well as private, one on one training.
How old does my dog have to be to start training?
It's never too early or too late to start training your dog! We offer a variety of classes suitable for dogs in puppyhood and for older dogs looking to learn something new. Even dogs that used to have a job can do many sports that keep them busy, interested and are not too physically demanding. We ask that the dog has had its two first sets of shots.
Do you have puppy classes?
Yes we do!
Our first level is Puppy Power. It is based on the level of knowledge the dog has, not the age.
The second level is Puppy Obedience 2.
The third level is Obedience Level 3, Model Citizen.
You can see a description of each level on the Classes page.
Can my pet dog train and compete in dog sports?
Yes, the only way for a sport to grow is for new people to join! We're more than happy to help you find a sport you and your dog are sure to enjoy together. Our instructors love to help new dog and owner teams grow and can provide lots of guidance on how to achieve your goals whether that's just having fun or getting into the show ring!
Do you work with dogs with behavioural issues?
Yes! Our trainers have a wealth of education and experience working with reactive dogs and dogs with behavioural issues. We're happy to work one on one with you and your dog or within a group setting depending on your dog's needs.
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N.B. ODS OXFORD DOG SPORTS INCORPORATED / ABIDS (ABI) ALL BREED INDEPENDENT DOG SPORTS IS THE SOLE PROPRIETOR OF URBAN RAT RACE, COUNTRY RAT RACE, ABIDS SCENT PROGRAM, AND LOST AND FOUND INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CLASSES, WORKSHOPS AND TRIALS.
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PLEASE CONTACT US AT [email protected] IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO OFFER CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, AND/OR TRIALS FOR LOST AND FOUND,
URBAN RAT RACE AND/OR COUNTRY RAT RACE, AND ABIDS SCENT DOG PROGRAM.