Blue Ridge K-9 Training Center

Was not impressed with this set up. Very old, and inside was not the cleanest. Too much talking and not enough activity for the dogs. Too long for puppies to sit and endure. Much of what was shown was information I had seen already online,...disappointing. They clearly could see I was struggling with my puppy yet did nothing to offer any helpful tips or just step over to help me. I paid for the entire course and never went back to any class, yet they never called to ask why, and kept money. Whatever, I have since found another trainer, and it has been great.

We've talked about how good the instructors are at the center, but what a lot of people don't realize is the community service contributions that come from Blue Ridge K-9. Until her parents' illness, Pat served on the board of the Antietam Humane Society in Waynesboro, PA. She let me know about a dog that I ended up adopting. She found homes for two dogs that day just by calling people she knew.------------------- The center hosts a low-cost rabies clinic every September. She and the dog club members also do handling demonstrations at community events. These demos almost always include a presentation for children on how to safely approach a dog and ways to protect themselves if they're frightened by a dog.------------- Also, another person, an experienced competitor in breed and performance, sent me her review to post: "I recently read the unfavorable comments regarding instructors at the Blue Ridge K-9 Training Center. Having been a member for years, I know that all instructors at the Center are very willing to talk to students and accept helpful criticism. An individual chose to publish his/her complaints on the Internet and not speak to the instructor(s) involved. This is sad and perhaps this person should consider one of the many other dog training options in the Baltimore-Washington-Harrisburg area in hopes of finding a situation more suitable to that person's needs."