Versa Dog Training

10/27/2026

10/26/2026

🐀🏆 A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO MICHELLE & ECHO! 🏆🐀

What an incredible adventure at the 2026 Barn Hunt National in Springfield, Missouri!

Michelle and Echo traveled across the country to compete against some of the best Barn Hunt teams in the nation, and they gave us plenty to celebrate!

🌟 Two beautiful qualifying runs!

🌟 An incredible 1:18 run on Course 2, finding all four rats!

🌟 75th overall at Nationals!

But sometimes the most memorable moments have nothing to do with ribbons, placements, or times.

During their final run, Echo was across the ring from Michelle. Rather than simply finding that last rat on her own, she waited for Michelle to come around the corner so they could finish the hunt together.

Because for Echo, it’s not just about finding rats. It’s about finding them with her person. ❤️

Four years ago, Michelle didn’t even know what Barn Hunt was. Today, she and Echo are competing on the national stage!

We couldn’t be prouder of this amazing team and everything they’ve accomplished together.

Congratulations, Michelle and Echo! Your Versa family is cheering for you! 🐾💜

10/23/2026

🐾 VERSA STORIES: 10 YEARS OF PAWPRINTS ❤️

Every dog has a story. Every team leaves a pawprint.

As we celebrate 10 years of Versa Dog Sports, we’re sharing the memories that have made this place so special.

Today, we’re celebrating Trina, Ripple Pie, and Hoodie! 🩷💜

Ripple was just two years old when she and Trina began their agility journey at Versa in 2017. What started as their very first class grew into years of training, accomplishments, friendships, and unforgettable memories.

But their story is about so much more than agility.

Through Ripple’s health challenges, including her cancer diagnosis and surgery, their Versa family was there to offer love and support.

And then came Hoodie! Born at Versa, he’s grown up surrounded by the people who love him, including his beloved Grandma Kristin. 💕

For Trina, Versa has become more than a place to train. In her own words, it’s been their “safe place.”

And that is what these ten years are really about.

Not just the ribbons, titles, or training. It’s the friendships, the support, and the dogs who brought us all together.

Thank you, Trina, Ripple Pie, and Hoodie, for being part of the Versa family and sharing your beautiful story with us! ❤️

📸 We want to hear YOUR Versa story! Share your favorite pictures and memories in the comments. Your story might be featured next!

10/21/2026

🐾 OLD DOG? NEW DOG? EVERY DOG CAN LEARN NEW TRICKS! 🐾

👃 Follow your nose! Something exciting is happening at Versa!

Our Scent Work classes are in full swing, and these dogs are having an absolute BLAST! From searching new environments to solving tricky scent puzzles, every class brings new challenges, wagging tails, and plenty of proud moments!

And the best part? Scent Work is for dogs of ALL ages! 🐶

Whether you’ve got a curious puppy, an energetic adult, or a senior who’s still young at heart, it’s never too early OR too late to discover the incredible power of your dog’s nose!

🌟 Our fantastic instructor, Kristy Swanson, brings a wealth of knowledge, enthusiasm, and encouragement to every class, helping dogs and handlers build confidence, strengthen their bond, and celebrate every success!

🎉 NEW INTRO TO SCENT WORK CLASS NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION!

No experience necessary. Just bring your dog, a willingness to learn, and get ready to have some FUN!

🐾 Come see what all the sniffing is about!

🔗 Register here:
https://versadog.dogbizpro.com/Public/Registration/Index.aspx

10/19/2026

🎃👻 HALLOWEEN WOULD YOU RATHER? 🐾

It’s time for a SPOOKY showdown!

🏚️ A: Run an agility course through a haunted house, complete with creaky floors, cobwebs, and things that go bump in the night!

🪦 B: Search for hidden odors in a spooky graveyard, where you never know what’s lurking behind the next tombstone!

Which adventure would you and your dog choose?

Team A 🏚️ or Team B 🪦?

Tell us in the comments! 👇

10/16/2026

🐾 10 YEARS OF VERSA! 🎉

Every great story has a beginning. This is ours. ❤️

In late November 2016, Kristin purchased the property that would become Versa Dog Sports.

At the time, it was just a piece of property with a whole lot of potential. What it would become over the next ten years is something truly special.

Thousands of pawprints. Countless training sessions. First classes, first titles, new friendships, unforgettable dogs, and memories that will last a lifetime.

And the best part? YOU have been part of that story.

As we begin celebrating Versa’s 10th Anniversary, we want to hear from you!

📸 Do you have photos from your early days at Versa?

🐶 Remember your very first class or the dog who started your journey?

🏆 Have a favorite accomplishment, funny moment, or special memory?

SHARE THEM WITH US!

Drop your photos and stories in the comments. We would love to see how far we’ve all come together!

Over the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing photos, memories, and milestones from the past decade. And we hope you’ll help us tell the story.

Because Versa isn’t just a place where dogs learn.

It’s a place where memories are made. ❤️

Here’s to 10 years of Versa Dog Sports, and to everyone who helped make it what it is today!

10/13/2026

DIA DE LOS MU***OS or DAY OF THE DEAD is a Central American holiday at the end of October when people gather to sing songs, tell funny stories and remember the lives of their departed loved ones.

A central ritual is the building of an OFRENDA, a remembrance of the dead alter 🧡We invite you to add to our ofrenda with your own pictures remembering a loved one or furry friend🧡

You are welcome to bring pictures in a frame for the table or if you don’t have a picture, cards markers and magnets can be found in a box near the ofrenda. Add your beloved's name and a funny thing about them. Attach the card to the alter and take a moment to remember them and all that they meant to you.

More info in the picture captions ☀️

10/08/2026

🐾 Fancy Feet, Happy Heels! 🐾

Want that fancy, prancy heel with your dog’s head up, eyes focused, and tail wagging? 🤩

Whether you have your sights set on the competition ring or simply want to build a stronger connection with your dog, this class is for YOU!

✨ It’s all about the heelwork! ✨

We’ll focus on teaching your dog a comfortable, confident head-up heel with clear expectations and plenty of enthusiasm!

🐕 Building a consistent head position
🐕 Adding movement, turns, and stops
🐕 Developing focus and teamwork
🐕 Making heelwork FUN!

No competition goals required! Just you, your dog, and the joy of working together.

Ready to put a little prance in your step? 🐾

📍 Register here:
https://versadog.dogbizpro.com/public/registration/index.aspx?schedule=3004