... Clark DOES love Nosework.

BUT he also loves (and this is the important part)

- getting in the car and going to "school"
- a place that he recognizes as soon as we turn onto the road (that's when the excited whimpering starts)
- crating in the building where his FOMO is dealt with
- seeing Sean and Francois when he walks in
- having his canine "friends" surrounding him and watching them walk around
- having people come up and talk to him and use his name
- going into the ring and having a judge greet him with a smile and sometimes even a hug (thanks Barbra-Jean Seancois and Jessica King)
- being successful and having judges and stewards make a fuss
- even though they have done it 20, 30, 40 times already with other dogs
- having competitors congratulate us when we come out without a black ribbon and laugh and share their stories when we do!

Ami Bondy joked with me that having our Oxford family is akin to a lottery win. She is 1000% right! For those of you who are on the fence about trying a dog sport - DO IT!

At ODS, there really is a sense of FAMILY and people who care about others and now I realize that this is something my boy not only likes but NEEDS in order to succeed!

Way to go to all of the staff, volunteers and competitors and their dogs at Oxford for creating such a wonderful place!

Cassia Bryden, Founder and Owner of Sato Saved End of the Line Dog Rescue and Rehabilitation

Oops… It’s Friday! 🤦‍♀️🐶

Yesterday was a whirlwind, but we couldn’t let the week end without a Thankful Thursday (on a Friday!) shoutout to Oxford Dog Sports Incorporated and All Breeds International Dog Shows!

The amazing Francois and Sean ran their first-ever fundraiser over two weekends—first at the ABIDS Conformation Show and then at the UKC Conformation Show. And guess what? They raised an incredible $600 for Sato Saved End of the Line Rescue! 🎉🐾

For a first-time fundraiser, we think they absolutely nailed it!

We are so grateful they chose us as their recipient. If you didn’t already know, Oxford Dog Sports is our #1 choice for dog training!

They’re the trainers we trust and recommend to all of our adopters.

Many of our rescue families have taken their pups to Oxford Dog Sports, and we’ve only ever heard amazing feedback. They truly set dogs and their families up for success for life!

Please join us in giving a huge thank you to Oxford Dog Sports for not only supporting the rescue but also for the incredible work they do every day.

If you’re looking for top-notch training, they’re the ones to call!

#ThankfulThursdayOnAFriday #RescueHeroes #OxfordDogSports #DogTrainingDoneRight #SatoSaved

Wow Oxford Dog Sports is the Heaven of dog events and a heaven full of great staff and owners.

I’m not sure how to post pictures to show the atmosphere and smiles here so all I can says is if you haven’t found heaven with your furry friend (dogs) or bring a beast with you then you have to come out and experience this little piece of heaven.

Full of happy tears happy hugs and smiles and you will make new friends as well both 2 and 4 legged.

Wonderful relaxing venue to relax and just enjoy the time spent there and then take all the fantastic memories home and cherish forever.

It’s about the dog and whether your dog wins a ribbon in the shows or not your heart has won the ribbons your heart will hold forever s in the classes both you and your furry friend will learn and enjoy their time there.

So come on out your welcome to come and watch a class in the many disciplines they offer and see for yourself and if you haven’t signed up yet you will before you leave.

Words are not enough to show how great oxford is; you also have to opportunity to experience it 7 days a week there something going on year round. I just dare you to come on out for a piece of heaven

Oxford Dog Sports has been amazing for me and Vincen.

We started out in July 2023 taking a class for introduction to nosework - having zero previous experience in it.

Just this past weekend, at the UKC Nosework trial, Vincen earned his Elite Nosework title!

It is all thanks to Sean, Francois, the hard working staff and volunteers, and the amazing community at Oxford Dog Sports.

The trials are always well run, efficient, and fun!

I'm so glad I found this little gem of a dog community.