Big Leap of Faith Dog Training & Services

Big Leap of Faith Dog Training & Services Big Leap of Faith is named after my two original Pit Bulls.

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.

07/28/2026

Day three of working shaping the bowl exercise and my criteria has increased a little for Mahiya.  I’d like her to place both feet on the bowl before the reward and today she did a very good job of that.  You can also see her problem-solving when she didn’t understand what she should do. I didn’t look at her and I stared at the bowl and eventually she took that as a cue.

07/26/2026

Mahiya and I are working on some free shaping.  This type of training relies entirely on the dog thinking and figuring out what action earns the treat. This is Mahiya’s second session of figuring out that putting her paws on the bowl gets her the reward. I suspect in several days this will be an automatic behavior.😊

07/21/2026

This is the second week of Trick’s class and the dogs are learning how to get on objects and to get in objects and sit. These are all part of the AKC Novice Trick Title!

BLOF Fall Training Classes are now open for registration, and we have several great options to help you and your dog bui...
07/19/2026

BLOF Fall Training Classes are now open for registration, and we have several great options to help you and your dog build real-life skills and confidence!

New This Session: Beyond Basic Obedience!

Each week we'll focus on mastering one essential skill:

🐕 Reliable Recalls
🐕 Focused Heeling
🐕 Rock-Solid Stays
🐕 Place Command & Real-Life Control

We'll also spend time preparing for the AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Community Canine (CGCA), and Urban CGC (CGCU) tests. On Week 4, you'll have the opportunity to complete your evaluations and earn your titles!

Whether you're looking to strengthen your dog's foundation, improve reliability in distracting environments, or work toward AKC titles, this class is for you.

AKC S.T.A.R Puppy Class (Mendakota Park) 9/14/26 6p-6:45p Monday Class 6 Weeks $150

Beyond Basic Obedience (Mendakota Park) 9/14/26 7p-8p Monday Class 4 weeks $100

Advanced Obedience (travels to different parks) 9/7/26 6p-7p Monday Class 4 weeks $100

Date Night (travels to different parks) 9/7/26 7p-8p Monday Class 4 weeks $100

Impulse Control Level 2 (Thompson Park) 9/14/26 6p-7p Wednesday Class 4 weeks $100

CGC/CGCA/CGCU Prep and Test (Thompson Park) 9/14/26 7p-8p Wednesday Class 4 weeks $125

Intro to Scent Work (Hansen Park) 9/8/26 6p-7p Tuesday Class 4 weeks $100

Intermediate Scent Work (Hansen Park) 9/8/26 7p-8p Tuesday Class 4 weeks $100

Register here: https://forms.gle/VeuPGtpNzqBatc9TA

📸 Nali & Jill

The Minnesota State Fair is right around the corner and it is time to sign up to demo! To participate you and your dog m...
07/17/2026

The Minnesota State Fair is right around the corner and it is time to sign up to demo! To participate you and your dog must have taken a BLOF class in the past!

We will be demoing on August 28th and August 29th all day!

Looking forward to setting up practices!

If you have questions on what it’s like to participate at the Minnesota State Fair, please reach out!

Register here: https://forms.gle/ZJ6XnPHcchs1oA5P8

Looking for a well-mannered dog that's a joy to take anywhere? Our next Basic Obedience class begins Monday, and we'd lo...
07/10/2026

Looking for a well-mannered dog that's a joy to take anywhere? Our next Basic Obedience class begins Monday, and we'd love to have you join us!

By the end of this course, your dog will learn:
✅ Sit
✅ Down
✅ Stand
✅ Proper heel position
✅ Heeling with about turns and left U-turns
✅ Stays
✅ Reliable recalls (come when called)
✅ Place command

The best part? We don't just teach behaviors in a training room—we practice them in real-world environments so your dog learns to focus and succeed around everyday distractions.
Whether you're building a strong foundation or polishing your dog's manners, this class is designed to help you and your dog become a confident team.

Register here: https://forms.gle/AmnpCZ5PYAR8StRo6

BLOF Summer Classes start July 13th!Come join us, build your dog’s skills, and have fun this summer! 🌻AKC S.T.A.R Puppy ...
07/08/2026

BLOF Summer Classes start July 13th!
Come join us, build your dog’s skills, and have fun this summer! 🌻

AKC S.T.A.R Puppy Class (Mendakota Park) 7/13/26 6p-6:45p Monday Class 6 Weeks $150
Basic Obedience (Mendakota Park) 7/13/26 7p-8p Monday Class 6 weeks $150
Tricks! (travels to different parks) 7/13/26 6p-7p Monday Class 6 weeks $150
Advanced Obedience (travels to different parks) 7/13/26 7p-8p Monday Class 6 weeks $150
Fit Dog Level 2 (Cherokee Park) 7/15/26 6p-7p Wednesday Class 6 weeks $175
Fit Dog Level 1 (Cherokee Park) 7/15/26 7p-8p Wednesday Class 6 weeks $175
Come train hard and play hard with us!
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07/03/2026

As a reminder BLOF Summer Classes start July 13th!

If you’re looking for something fun and productive to do with your dog this summer, this is the perfect opportunity to work on real-life skills while enjoying the outdoors. 🐾

Check out the video below of Fit Dog 1 and Fit Dog 2 completing their Fit Dog tests!

Come join us, build your dog’s skills, and have fun this summer! 🌻

AKC S.T.A.R Puppy Class (Mendakota Park) 7/13/26 6p-6:45p Monday Class 6 Weeks $150

Basic Obedience (Mendakota Park) 7/13/26 7p-8p Monday Class 6 weeks $150

Tricks! (travels to different parks) 7/13/26 6p-7p Monday Class 6 weeks $150

Advanced Obedience (travels to different parks) 7/13/26 7p-8p Monday Class 6 weeks $150

Fit Dog Level 2 (Cherokee Park) 7/15/26 6p-7p Wednesday Class 6 weeks $175

Fit Dog Level 1 (Cherokee Park) 7/15/26 7p-8p Wednesday Class 6 weeks $175

Come train hard and play hard with us!

Register here: https://forms.gle/5SqkD4jMJdjPFBeW9

FIT DOG 1 and FIT DOG 2 two graduated this week and I am so very proud of them! Now they have the foundations to start ...
06/19/2026

FIT DOG 1 and FIT DOG 2 two graduated this week and I am so very proud of them! Now they have the foundations to start some new skills to help build strength and core balance with their dog! Congratulations to Moxie, Maeve, Benny, Gibbs, Zumi and Finn!

Congratulations to our newest AKC S.T.A.R puppy class graduates!  These puppies have spent the last several weeks buil...
06/18/2026

Congratulations to our newest AKC S.T.A.R puppy class graduates!  These puppies have spent the last several weeks building confidence, learning foundational skills and strengthening their bond with their families.

Congratulations to all of our graduates and their humans! Keep up the great work and remember training is a journey, not a destination.🐶

Pictured below is Buzz, Daphne, Glen & Kaiser

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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

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