
What makes us your best choice
Our team is and picked and led Olga Baram, a dog trainer and competitor with 28 years of experience under her belt not only training family dogs but also competing with her own. Why does it matter to you if you are only having a couple of issues at home with your family dog? Just like when looking for a doctor or even a hairdresser, you wouldnât just go to whoever is available and next door. Same applies to dog trainers because you want the best possible experience for your furry family member and the best possible results for your life together for years ahead!
Our brand new world class canine training center in Englewood, FL is a state of the art facility and my dream of 30 years that has finally coming together! Private and secure 10-acre property designed exclusively for dogs makes it one of the best not only in FL but in the country! Football stadium size training field, an indoor air conditioned training building, a spacious climate control training room, canine gym with fitness equipment an treadmills, bathing quarters, multiple fenced shady exercise runs with training equipment and an obstacle course is all here for your dogâs enriched stays. With tons of activities and events for serious competitors and family dogs to dabble in we are super excited to welcome you into our Dogsports4u family! Â
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Meet Olga!
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You have the advantage of working with a trainer who not only competes but has also raised her own dog from a puppy to the highest level in one of the most challenging dog sportsâIGP (formerly Schutzhund).
Olga Baram understands aggression, natural drives, and impulse control. The key difference between a competitor and a pet dog trainer is the depth of connection and relationship with the dogâwithout relying on food, toys, or leashes.
In trials, the true test of training comes when the dog competes off-leash in obedience and protection, channeling its power, natural instincts, and drives while demonstrating complete control, concentration, and unwavering focus on the handlerâall with enthusiasm and joy.
Often, a dogâs distractive behavior, leash reactivity, or aggression stems from misunderstanding, a lack of impulse control, and an inability to channel natural instincts productively. Working dogs are energetic, strong-willed, and driven by instinct. Successfully training them requires skill and experience to channel their abilities into remarkable results.
Most local trainers rely solely on reward-based or suppression trainingâjust a fraction of the tools Olga has refined over the years. Her approach integrates a diverse range of training methods tailored to each dogâs unique needs.
My  Story Â
I was born in Minsk, Belarus, and when I was five, my mom took me to a utility dog trial. From that moment, I was hooked. I started dreaming of getting my own Collie puppy to train for OKD/ZKS trialsâcompetitions that involved scent discrimination, obedience, and protection work.
Living in a small apartment, I spent the next five years begging my parents for a dog while saving money and devouring every book on dog training I could find. Finally, for my 10th birthday, they gave in and got me a small Poodle mix (back then, it wasnât called a Doodle đ). It wasnât the Lassie I had dreamed of, but it was my very own living, breathing puppy! And so, my journey beganâŚ
Over the past 30+ years, Iâve raised, owned, and trained a variety of dogs. My first, the Poodle mix (who, unfortunately, wasnât allowed to compete in working dog trials đ), was followed a decade later by a Rough Collie in my Brooklyn studio apartment đ. Since then, Iâve worked with five Belgian Sheepdogs, earning multiple obedience, agility, and tracking titles, and now, my most incredible Malinoisâalong with countless dogs belonging to others.
My obsession with dogs has made me a sponge for all things canine: AKC Conformation, Competitive Obedience, Agility, genetics, breed health, puppy imprinting, proper nutrition, raw diets, structure, wellness, and physical conditioning.
But my true passion is IGP, formerly known as Schutzhund. Itâs one of the toughest canine sports in the world, similar to police work, but harder in a sense where the dog and handler teams get judged not only on precision for points, but also on our relationship with the dog, and the dogâs positive state of emotions and motivation. It involves tracking, obedience and protection phases where each dog/handler team must pass all 3 just to earn a title...
I am extremely proud of my lifetime dreams and goals coming to life, in 2022 me and my Belgian Malinois, D&Câs Bravo, IGP3, FH, CGC  earned a prestigious spot on the American team (top 6 dogs in the country) and went to represent USA at FCI IGP World Championship in Czech Republic! I raised Bravo since he was seven weeks old. Together, we earned IGP3 titles 4 times, and an FH which is an advanced tracking title. Unfortunately Bravo got injured, had knee surgery and has to be retired from big stadiums, but he continues doing what he loves and will be showing new decoys how things are done! Bravo is more than just my competition dog; heâs my best friend, my partner, my buddy and my shadow in everyday life. We travel, train, and compete together, and besides being a fierce competitor, heâs also a fantastic breed ambassadorâloves being friendly to everyone and embracing all of lifeâs adventures đ. I now have a puppy of my own, D & Câs Krush, she is Bravoâs daughter and we are starting to get ready of our new IGP journey together as well as learning how to be the best family dog and a Canine Good Citizen.
I first discovered IGP (then called Schutzhund) in 1995 while living in Brooklyn with my Collie. I joined a Schutzhund club and quickly became captivated by this highly demanding, competitive working dog sport. IGP combines three disciplinesâTracking, Obedience, and Protectionâall judged on the relationship between handler and dog. The sport requires precise performance in a high state of arousal while maintaining total control. It pushes both dogs and handlers to evolve constantly, making it as addictive as it is rewardingâit truly becomes a way of life!
Iâm committed to continuous learning and constantly refining my skills. Bravo and I travel the country, attending seminars and training with literally the worldâs top trainers.
I believe all dogs thrive when theyâre part of the family, whether theyâre top sport dogs, champions, canine athletes, or couch potatoes... Our three dogs go everywhere with usâbeach strolls, town walks, shopping, outdoor dining, RV trips, and even flying with Bravo. With the right training and manners, your dog can be part of your everyday life, too! I love helping my clients transform unruly dogs into well-mannered companions. Sport dogs or lap dogs, every dog wants to wake up with a purpose and to belong in his family pack.
Iâve always prioritized structure, movement, proper weight, and nutrition, but it wasnât until Bravo that I became serious about injury prevention and sport-specific conditioning. Iâve seen too many dogs get hurt in this sport, and I knew the best cure was prevention. Thatâs why I earned my CCAS (Canine Athlete Specialist Certification), the only program dedicated specifically to the needs of working dogs. Now, I integrate fitness, nutrition, and wellness into my training programs to enhance motivation, build confidence, and help dogs relax, overcome fears, and avoid injuries while running and playing.
And then thereâs DogSports4Uâa labor of love where I personally select, design, develop, and test high-quality dog training equipment, gear, and clothing to ensure trainers and handlers have the best tools available.
At DogSports4U, our team is just as carefully selected as our products. Everyone on the team is canine CPR and first aid certified and our team of trainers is supervised and coached by Olga. If you share our commitment to excellence and passion for improving the lives of dogs and their people, weâre always looking for the right fit!Â
Here are a few more things I'd like to mention:
- Certified Canine Athlete Specialist
- AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
- Pet Partners Evaluator Therapy dogs certification in process
- Served as Regional Director and as Secretary and Executive Board member of American Working Malinois Associaton for 4 years
- Member of DVG-America

Meet Jordyn!
Jordyn is our youngest trainer, she is 15, but donât let her age fool you! She has been at the Academy almost from the beginning and has been here the longest. She is one of the 2 junior handlers currently competing with their dogs at the AWMA (American Working Malinois Association). Jordyn is not only extremely mature, responsible, and serious, she also has some pretty impressive accomplishments in dog training under her belt!Â
Here is her story in her own words:
I'm 15 years old. I grew up in Englewood, Florida my whole life and had dogs as long as I can remember myself. The first dog I had of my own and trained was a chihuahua x jack russel, and that was when I really got into dog training and behavior. She ended up learning over 40 tricks, all random things I thought were cool and taught them however I could. I adore little dogs because of her!Â
I then got a malinois x german shepherd, and began IGP training with her. I was able to learn the basics of the sport and get valuable experience with her, until I decided to be more serious about the sport and competing and got a pure bred malinois to co-own from a well known breeding and training kennel Ot Vitosha.Â
I started mentoring under Olga and was fortunate enough to be invited to work at Dogsports4u Academy, which at the time had only one other employee. It has now been over two years and weâve trained countless dogs and made a difference in so many lives for dogs and for their families⌠I am very fortunate to work at such an amazing place with even more amazing people, and look forward to the future at DogSports4u Academy and training more of your pups as well as achieving more IGP titles with my own dog!
Meet Brandy!
Enrichment Coordinator and Kennel Manager
Hi there my name is Brandy Nobles, born and raised in Louisiana by a nurse who played hide and seek with her horse named Freckles, and a Father who raised, breed, trained our Dobermans to be an extension of our family and protection.
My parents taught me to believe animals have souls that deserve love from the very beginning. My college education is Physical Therapy, I switched to my animal care journey professionally 3 years ago and now excited to join Dogsports4u Academy as the caretaker, kennel manager and your dogâs Enrichment Coordinator.
This position gives me the wonderful opportunity to ensure our dogs here have the best and safest stay. Helping the training team improve your dogâs quality of life with you for years to come is an honor I look forward to every single day!

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