Certified Dog Trainers in Missouri

Rewards-based help for dogs and the humans who love them.Areas of Focus:> Manners & Life Skills > Fear, Anxiety> Overreactivity & Aggression> Preparing to bring a dog into the home> Preparing for baby > Multi-dog households> Inappropriate Behaviors> Managing dogs and cats in the household

Laura (Devine) Hills is the owner and founder of The Dogs’ Spot – Dog Training Center. Along with her staff, we have been serving the Kansas City community for over 20 years offering positive reinforcement training in a warm and welcoming learning environment. Whether you’re choosing small group classes or personalized private training, our caring, credentialed instructors help families through every stage of development from young puppies to senior dogs. We also have extensive expertise working with blind dogs, deaf dogs, and blind and deaf dogs, as well as dogs struggling with behavior issues. Our experienced staff also offers a wide range of fun classes and activities for people and their best friends to enjoy together. These include: • Dog Agility • Nose Work • Tricks • Dog Parkour • Treibball • and more! Centrally located in the heart of KC, The Dogs’ Spot’s 17,000 sq. ft. facility is clean and bright with ample parking. It also boasts a Boutique with a curated selection of training and enrichment items. Come join us for the fun and find out why “The Dogs’ Spot is the Community Spot for Dogs and the People Who Love Them!”

Veronica Brown is an Accredited Dog Trainer at the Zoom Room in Crestwood, Missouri and specializes in Canine Obedience, Agility, and canine sports with a priority of fun and safety. Her approach puts an emphasis on cultivating a trusting, positive relationship between dogs and their owners. For information about group classes or private training, you can schedule an evaluation at the Crestwood Zoom Room. Veronica's background includes work as a Canine Specialist at Kansas City's largest, open intake, no-kill shelter, Kansas City Pet Project. She also taught classes at the Greater Kansas City Dog Training Club, an AKC Obedience training club. Upon relocating to St. Louis, she taught Obedience and AKC classes at Petco. She is also an AKC Evaluator for the Canine Good Citizen tests and Trick titles. Outside of teaching others to enjoy and communicate with their dogs, she can be found dabbling in everything from Schutzhund to Dock Diving with her own Beligian Malinois.

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Tricia Casper Dog Training offers in-home dog training in St. Charles and Warren Counties, MO and online dog training everywhere. Basic obedience, puppy issues, problem solving, and behavior modification are addressed. My training methods include positive reinforcement, using whatever motivates your dog, coupled with negative reward markers that let your dog know when he/she has not done the behavior correctly.​Training begins at your home where your dog will benefit the most. Some issues can be resolved in one session, and some may take several meetings over time. Your dog's training program will depend on many factors including your dog's temperament, personality, working drive, the behavioral issues you want to resolve, and what you would like to achieve through training. All of these things will be discussed during our first meeting. My goal is to teach you why your dog is doing the things he does so that you can better understand and communicate with him, using training to strengthen the relationship between the two of you! About Tricia... My animal career began in 1999 and includes zookeeping, dog daycare, animal safety on film/TV sets, dog walking, pet sitting, shelter work, dog training, dog behavior modification, and dog media. I have been training dogs since 2006 and have had the pleasure of working with many types of dogs and dog breeds. I am a member of APDT and am Fear-Free Certified. I also have a YouTube channel, which you can find here:https://youtube.com/channel/UCQnrn_JpugtnNEh09_P0uWA

Pooch Positive Training LLCOffering private lessons, using positive reinforcement methods.Service Area: St. Louis County and St. Charles County in Missouri

Daiger Dog Training, LLC Daiger Dog Training specializes in training family friendly dogs for basic obedience and to resolve behavioral issues such as chewing, barking, pulling on the leash, housetraining, digging, jumping, nipping, running away, etc. We only use Positive Reward Training techniques as our core training methodology. Our mission is to provide you with the highest quality training and education to enhance and build the human/canine bond.

D.O.G. Obedience Group has been in business since 1992 providing various positive reinforcement options for dog guardians. We offer group classes, private obedience training, train by the day as well as private training for behavioral concerns.

Precious K9s strives to help you reach your goals with your K9 family member. We have training plans for behavioral issues, Canine Good Citizen, Dog Sports, Therapy Teams, puppies, and adults. We love helping to educate people on anything K9! Join us in the venture of helping your four-legged family members live easier in our two-legged world.

Bill Giese started training dogs in 2009 and established By My Side Dog Training, LLC in 2013. Bill provides force-free, positive reinforcement dog training services to individual clients in their homes in the metropolitan Saint Louis area. In-home settings provide personal attention to the individual client's needs, and to the relationship between the client and their dog. Services are recommended and tailored to be affordable, while meeting training needs and objectives. The science behind canine behavior and training supports a force-free, pain-free, positive reinforcement training approach as the most long-term effective and humane method for training a dog, eliminating unwanted behaviors, and building a positive relationship with our dogs. Bill started down the path of training dogs when he brought into his home a 4-month old puppy off the street in 2006. Libby had clearly not been properly socialized with other dogs or people, and presented several behavior issues that prompted Bill to seek a professional dog trainer. He was fortunate to connect with a trainer associated with the Greater St. Louis Training Club (GSLTC). Since that time, he completed the club's trainers course, served as president of the GSLTC for two terms, and has served as the lead trainer for puppy, adult dogs, and dogs with issues (reactive and shy dog) classes. Bill is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA). He earned this certification through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT). All certified trainers must pass a rigorous examination and earn continuing education credits to maintain their designations. Bill is a Fear Free Certified Professional. The mission of the Fear Free program is to prevent and alleviate fear, anxiety, and stress in pets by inspiring and educating the people who care for them. Certification requires passing an initial course and earning continuing education credits to maintain the designation. Bill is a Dog Training Professional Full Member of the Pet Professional Guild. The Pet Professional Guild is a membership organization representing pet industry professionals who are committed to results based, science based force-free training and pet care. Bill is a Professional Member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) and pursues continuing education through professional journals, books, seminars, and trainer networks.

Animal behavior consultant specializing in holistic techniques and positive training practices. I also specialize in hospice and physical rehabilitation.

CARE STLNo kill city shelter for St. Louis

We provide in home training customized training for puppy, basic, intermediate, advanced and behavioral issues.

Cooperative Solutions Dog Training utilizes primarily positive reinforcement, fear-free training methods to rehabilitate dogs struggling with reactivity, fear, anxiety, aggression, impulsivity, and more. Please reach out today with your inquiry and to see if we are a good match for your needs.

I learned what I know about professional dog training by apprenticing with several different dog trainers and attending several different dog training programs, most notably the world renowned Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) for Animal Training & Behavior. I graduated from the KPA in 2010. My formal education includes a master of arts degree in higher and adult education with a concentration in adult education administration. My graduate study at the University of Missouri included work in an animal learning laboratory performing experiments to study rates of reinforcement in rats. My undergraduate degree is in science and I am a registered nurse with extensive clinical and administrative experience. This background provides me with a unique blend of education and experience which, when combined with college coursework in dog biology and behavior, pet nutrition, wolf ethology, and other continuing education, provide me with a solid framework for teaching, training, and behavior consultation. I work with dogs of all breeds and ages, and have experience with wolves, prior to and during completion of the graduate course in wolf ethology I completed at St. Thomas University in Minnesota. As a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers), I continue my education to maintain my certification. Highlights of my continuing education include: - Principles and Techniques of Behavior Modification, a week-long course for licensed veterinarians, vet techs, and certified dog trainers at Purdue University Veterinary Behavior Clinic - Canine biology and ethology at Wolf Park with Dr. Ray Coppinger - Applied behavior analysis course, taught by Dr. Susan Friedman, PhD - Dog Parkour Instructor course, International Dog Parkour Association - Clicker Expo I've been an invited speaker at numerous events, including the First Annual Kyra Sundance Tridex Stunt Dog Conference, the 2025 Puppy Blueprint Summit, and more. I've given bite prevention talks for the past 15 years, and am currently a regular presenter on bite prevention at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. I was invited to present a month-long online course on clicker training for the Musical Dog Sport Association, and have been interviewed for various television stories, podcasts, and print articles on dog-related topics. My dog-related publications include articles in the Chronicle of the Dog, contribution to the APDT Top Tips from Top Trainers book (2010) and a book, Getting to Know Dogs (2014) by Australian photographer, Diane Andersen. I presented a recorded webinar on pressure wraps for e-Training for Dogs. My professional experience includes service dog training, drill team, canine musical freestyle, therapy dog work, Canine Good Citizen training and testing, professional animal handling for an advertising agency, more than three decades of volunteer work at animal shelters and rescues, and years of experience doing behavior consultations and behavior modification. I am a mentor trainer for Animal Behavior College and CATCH Dog Trainer program, and an AKC-Certified Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. Training Equipment: Clickers. No choke chain collars, prong/pinch collars, shock ("e") collars. No leash corrections. I prefer harnesses over neck collars. Training Philosophy: I apply what I know about adult learning as well as dog behavior and learning when teaching, and tailor my instruction and methods to the needs of individual dogs and their owners. My approach is learner-centered and focused on positive reinforcement for both dogs and humans. I work collaboratively with general practice veterinarians as well as board-certified behaviorists, and believe in a team approach.

Scentient Dog Training LLC offers professional, force-free, private dog training services in Washington, Union, Villa Ridge, Pacific and other areas of Franklin County, MO.

Private lessons and group classes with Greater St Louis Training Club, INC. Group classes: group pet dog classes, puppy classes, leash walking classes, CGC prep class, CGC and STAR Puppy Evaluator. Private lessons include a free half hour informative consultation.

Angela began competing with her dogs in 2005. She began officially offering classes to the public in 2008 after assisting other instructors for a few years. She became an AKC CGC evaluator in 2009, a CPDT-KA in 2013, and an APDT CLASS Instructor/Evaluator in 2016. She has a PhD in Clinical Psychology with undergrad work in biology (including genetics). She is an active member in multiple dog clubs/organizations. She values continuing education and is especially interested in conducting and reviewing dog related research! A complete CV is available upon request.The business currently employs 3 professional trainers, a groomer, and a professional dog sitter. We are here to meet all your training/grooming/sitting needs!

Specializing in unwanted behaviors and puppy training, Stan works with you individually and in your own home. Using dog-friendly and veterinarian-approved methods, you can learn how to better communicate your expectations to your dog. With Bark Busters, Stan offers Guaranteed Lifetime Support for you and your dogs. Bark Busters trainers have worked with over one million dogs since 1989. Stan serves the SW Missouri area and he is happy to help you with any behavior, with any breed, and at any age. Visit his website for more information on training techniques and answers to many training questions.

Beyond the Dog, LLC We offer: Private behavior consultations, private in-home training and group classes.

As a certified dog trainer, I teach canine life and social skills to dog owners. I am a certified PetTech instructor teaching 1st Aid/CPR to dog professionals such as Police Canine, SAR, groomers, trainers and dog parents.

Veterinary Hospital in St. Charles, MO that offers Training ( both behavior modification and obedience), Grooming, Boarding, and Day Boarding.

Mobile certified dog trainer focusing on obedience training, polite manners and behavior modification for problem behaviors.

ABCDT Certified Trainer

Puppy*Basic Obedience*Agility*Rally*Therapy Dog Work*Boarding*Daycare*GroomingPositive training for the entire family! We offer group, private, and board and train lessons.Are you going on a trip? We can board as well.Head Trainer is AKC Evaluator, Therapy Dog International Evaluator, Certified by the Red Cross in Pet First Aid, Puppies for Parole trainer, and published author.

Education / Training:• CPDT-KA• Certificate of Accomplishment - Master Course, Aggression in Dogs (Michael Shikashio)• APC Certified Professional Pet Groomer (APC-PPG)• Master Trainer’s Course - Tarheel Canine, NC• Dog Training and Behavior Specialist- Starmark Academy, TX• AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator• Certificate - Midwest Pet CPR and First Aid Experience uniquely using +r and -p to: Problem solve:•Obedience•Behavior Modification (ACAAB/CAAB referral based on severity)•Tracking•Trailing•Human Odor Article SearchesNosework:• Methamphetamines, Cocaine, Heroine, Fentanyl• TNT, PETN, C4, RDX, Chlorates, Nitrates•Essential Oils (Sports)Bitework:•Police, Puppy, and Sport Progressions•Targeting•Decoying (Sports, and Apprehension)

Pawsitive, LLCHeather Vo provides force free training and behavior modification in the Columbia, MO area and specializes in fearful, reactive, and aggressive dogs. Her training methods are rooted in the science of how dogs learn. She is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC), Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA), Low Stress Handling Certified (LSHC-S), a Fear Free Certified Professional, member of the Pet Professional Guild, and has completed The Aggression in Dogs Master Course.

At the heart of my work is a simple belief: dogs and humans grow best when they feel safe, understood, and connected. For more than 15 years, I’ve dedicated my career to helping families build those connections—supporting both ends of the leash through compassion, clarity and evidence-based guidance. As a certified trainer, certified behavior consultant, and enrichment-focused boarding business owner—recognized in a national magazine for innovation and individualized care—I bring a holistic approach rooted in trust, communication, and mutual well-being. My work centers on trauma, overreactivity, and the emotional needs of both species, helping families move from frustration to harmony. I’m also an award-winning writer and speaker whose articles on trauma and training pit bulls have earned two Dog Writers Association of America awards, along with multiple nominations across several years. I’ve presented at APDT conferences, sharing thought leadership on canine behavior, enrichment and the human–animal bond. Before launching my business, I spent two decades in education and customer service, honing the communication, coaching and problem-solving skills that now shape how I teach, mentor, and support both people and their pets. Whether I’m creating courses, consulting one-on-one, or speaking about trauma-informed, relationship-centered training my mission remains the same: to foster safety, connection and sustainable growth for dogs and the humans who love them.

Jennen has been involved in training her own dogs and an assistant in other classes for many years. When our new Green Meadows location opened, she decided to take over as the head training and lead classes on her own. She was recently named the "Best Trainer in Missouri - 2023" and one of the "Top 5 Trainers in the United States" through Sniffspot. Jennen is certified through the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers. She is a member of the Pet Professional Guild, Association of Professional Dog Trainers, and International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. She is Fear Free Certified, an approved AKC evaluator, and a Dog Bite Prevention Educator through the Doggone Safe Program. She has completed courses in Empowerment and Handling Skills which includes safety and handling, canine communication, recognizing fear/stress/anxiety and defensive handling. She also is dog/cat CPR/first aid certified. She is currently enrolled at the Grisha Stewart Academy working towards her CBATI-KA designation. She is really excited to bring these training methods into the program. She hopes to be finished this fall. In May 2021, Jennen graduated with a Masters degree in Public Health through the University of Missouri choosing to go with the veterinary path. Her goal is to work with the community through workshops and low cost training to help keep dogs in homes and out of shelters, saving more animals in the long run. She has created a few programs that work with both kids and adults to help them learn how to read their body language and the situation to reduce the chance of dog bites.

I’ve been Dog Training since September of 2010. I completed a 2-year hands-on training course between 2010 and 2012. It was a comprehensive and practical study in the fields of dog behavior, handling, and training. During that period, I completed 300 practical teaching hours of group class instruction and behavioral handling. I completed 40 plus hours of Mentor Instructor /Dog Trainer certification through Petco in 2014. Since 2017, I am an approved American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Class Testing Evaluator. In 2018, I was also approved as an American Temperament Test Evaluator. I completed a 40 hour dog training course through Petco in 2013 called “Positive dog training”. I was a Group Obedience Dog Trainer at Petco from 2013 through 2016. I have been a Mentor Instructor for Animal Behavior College since 2014. In 2017, I became a professional member with the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP). I was a Service Dog class Instructor for MOPP from 2016 to 2018. Since 2016, I have been running my own Dog Training Company. I offer group obedience classes, owner-focused individual sessions, and a boot camp board and train option. The style of training ranges from basic obedience to service level work. In April of 2022, I completed a Pet CPR/First Aid Certification through the Front Line Coalition. In Dec of 2021 I started my certification exam through the IACP. Feb of 2023 I passed and earned their Certified Dog Trainer Title March of 2023 Accepted into Assocation of Professional Dog Trainers and IAABC earned the accredited dog trainer through IAABC Earned the L.E.G.S Family Dog Mediator Certification Currently working towards the IAABC-CDBT, CBATI, Fear free certification, shikashios master course in aggressive dogs and Pet Harmony pet pro course for building enrichment and dog behavior consulting. I am currently studying through COAPE to earn my MHERA Certified Clinical Animal Behavior Diploma. I service the Greater St Louis area and wentzville areas you can go to https://booking.youngsdogtraining.com to schedule a free 30 min service inquiry.

As a certified graduate of Animal Behavior College, I’m dedicated to helping dogs and their owners communicate better and live harmoniously together. I work with dogs of all ages — from playful puppies to wise seniors — using positive, reward-based training that strengthens the bond between you and your dog while addressing real-life needs, from basic manners to behavior challenges. As a mobile trainer, I bring training directly to your home, making it convenient and comfortable for both you and your dog. My goal is to make training fun, stress-free, and effective for both ends of the leash. Every dog is unique, so I create customized training plans that fit their personality and your lifestyle.

I have two children and am experienced working with families with children and dogs. My specialty is behavioral modification. I love meeting new people and helping work out a training plan to fit their lives and solve their problems. I decided to become a trainer after an animal behaviorist helped my husband and I discover why his friendly beagle had become aggressive. Within half an hour the trainer had helped with the problem and within a week I had a new furry best friend. This inspired me to learn how to help other families. I offer several versions of private training, AKC Canine Good Citizen and STAR Puppy courses, and a group course (free to churches and local businesses with a group of 10+) for children called Kids and Canines. Where the children learn the basics of canine safety and positive training. Happy Tails Everyone!

“Dog training is a never-ending process of evolving” -Ivan Balabanov Welcome!! A little bit about me, my name is Brittney Mills, I am a Dog Trainer that specializes from basic obedience to service work. I thrive off teaching not only the fur client but their handlers as well, it is important to me for you to carry on the proper training tools for the rest of your dogs life, so I work one on one with you, your family, and your pet to make sure everyone succeeds.

I offer pet sitting for any amount of time needed, whether it’s overnights or multiple stop ins. I have worked in a pet boarding facility and have completed my basic obedience credentials through ABC for dog training.

Pet Obedience and basic working dogs

Private trainer with a personalized, positive, and practical approach.

MY NAME IS REBECCA, I HAVE LOVED ANIMALS EVER SINCE I WAS A KID IT STARTED OUT HAMPSTERS, AND EVENTUALLY WENT TO CATS. i HAD BEEN WORKING AT A GAS STATION FOR 5+ YEARS AND I NEEDE TO DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT, SO I JOINED A DOGGY DAYCARE, AND I MET SOO MANY AMAZING PEOPLE THERE, AND DOGS (OF COURSE:)) I BEGAN TO REALIZE THAT I HAD SO MUCH MORE FUN AROUND THE DOGS, AND THEY LISTENED TO ME. i BEGAN LOOKING INTO THE CAREERS OTHER THAN DOGGY DAYCRE, DUE TO WANTHING TO DO MORE FOR THE DOGS, OBSERVING THESE DOGS ALL DAY MAKES YOU HAVE A CERTAIN CONNECTION TO THEM. a FRIEND TOLD ME ABOUT ANIMAL BEHAIVORAL COLLEGE AND I GOT RIGHT TO IT! ALONG THE WAY I MET VERY MANY AMAZING MENTORS, WHO HELPED ME GET INTO DIFFERENT SPORTS IN DOG TRAINING. i BELIEVE THAT EVERY DOG IS A GOOD DOG ITS JUST ABOUT US BEING GOOD PEOPLE!

Hello, My name is Karla Shelburne and I work as a fear free dog trainer. After graduating from ABC, I was hired by the business I did my Externship at, The Dogs Spot. The Dogs Spot is owned by a ABC graduate and was voted the Best Dog Training business in Kansas City MO. I have a dog of my own named Keda. She is a mixed breed and is currently working on getting her CGC title. I am currently looking at schools/ programs for K9 scent work. Dog training is my passion and I can’t wait to see what dogs I work with next.

Private, in-home training with customized training plans

I am a graduate of ABC. I have loved in Colorado, California and now Missouri. I have been working with mostly teens who have young dogs and they need assistance.

Hey there! My name’s Alec, I am the owner of Loki KC Dog Training. I’ve been training dogs since I was just a kid, it wasn’t until a few years ago I decided to make it a profession. Once I started my business I realized that it was super easy for anybody to become a “dog trainer”. I wanted to stand out from other dog trainers, that’s why I became certified through the Animal Behavior College. I also realized that many trainers methods of training are outdated and unnecessarily rough. One of the perks to choosing Loki KC is that we are mobile! Thats right we come to you!

I have learned that when working with dogs flexibility is key. I need to have the ability to adjust to the needs of that dog and their circumstances in order to better accomplish the desired goals. As a training instructor, my goal is to provide you with the tools you need to properly train and gain a better relationship with your dog, all while keeping things fun and engaging! We offer private training, occasional group classes and also board and train options. – Obedience Training – Puppy Manners – Problem Solving – Behavioral Rehabilitation – Balanced Training Methods Find us on Facebook: Grain Valley, MO: facebook.com/K9DiversityGrainValley/

The relationship between you and your dog can be confusing and stressful. After all, you don’t speak “dog” and your dog doesn’t speak “human.” My goal is to help both you and your dog achieve an understanding of two-way communication by training you both how to understand each other. Please feel free to contact me via email if you’re interested in improving your relationship with your fur baby!

April Bolivar resides in Hannibal Missouri. Her passion is enriching your bond with your dog through positive training methods. She is available for private training in your home and also group obedience classes at Pet Supplies Plus in Quincy Illinois or anywhere in the USA through one-on-one internet training sessions.

I have been training dogs for 20 years, privately and in group settings. I have been the trainer for the Puppies for Parole through the Dept of Corrections. I am owner of Claire’s Specialized Dog Training, where I do basic, advanced and specialized training. I can train in your home or in the community. Provides dog training, individual and group training. therapy dog training, service dog training, and help you with Puppy socialization

My name is Meredith, and I was quite literally born an animal lover. My earliest of childhood memories are those spent happily toddling after our collie, Dutchess, everywhere she went. I’m drawn to, and naturally connect with animals, and have learned through countless hours of my life spent watching, studying, interacting with, and training them, how they think, act, and react to the world around them. I learned invaluable skills in assessing, handling, and working with various behaviors through studying both verbal communication and, most importantly, body language as a veterinary assistant/practical technician for over 15 years. In 2018 I sought out my certification in positive dog training techniques through Animal Behavior College, and successfully completed their in-depth and rigorous course study and externship with a qualified, positive, fear free dog trainer. I graduated in July 2019, earning my certification.

I’m a new trainer to the St. Louis area and ready to get my dog training career started. I rescued my border collie two years ago, and ever since then I have had a passion for training and teaching others what I have learned to help them build a better relationship and bond with their dog while also seeing incredible improvement in their dog’s behavior. I’m excited, ambitious and ready to see where my dog training career will take me.

Show Me Manners Dog Training will assist you and your dog to achieve a ‘forever’ relationship. With positive reinforcement training your dog will learn manners you require in and outside your home. I will help you choose the perfect lesson package to fit your schedule and your dog’s needs. By learning obedience cues and being taught proper behaviors your dog will understand your requests.

Christy Pritchard voted 2015’s best dog trainer in St. Louis on Thumbtack.com. Click Here to view page: https://www.thumbtack.com/mo/saint-louis/guard-dog-trainers/ Owner/Head Trainer: Christy Pritchard CDT, ABCDT, ADPT is a very skilled and devoted trainer. Knowing since childhood that her destiny was to work with animals, Christy knew from a very young age that God had put her on this planet for one reason: To know, understand and love animals, and yes, in particular dogs. While God may have created Christy with the passion for animals, her parents encouraged and nurtured it. Her parents bred and raised Chow Chows for a large part of her childhood so Christy was exposed to the raising and handling of dogs at a very young age. Among having dogs Christy was raised in a household full of other animals as well; ranging from Chinese Water Dragons to turtles, to tarantulas giving Christy a wide spectrum of the handling and care of many species of animals. While still in high school, Christy also went part time to a technical school to be a veterinary assistant. By the time she graduated high school she had also received her certification for veterinary assistant, giving her career in the animal industry a jump start. While attending veterinary assistance school, Christy learned the proper handling skills of many animals and basic obedience for dogs. This launched her career and passion in the field of animal behavior. Over the course of the past 12 years, Christy has obtained many certifications in the field of animal behavior, has trained over four thousand dogs in animal shelters and has helped just as many families with their dogs. She specializes in reactivity and aggression. She now holds group classes and private sessions at her facility My Best Buddy in Saint Ann MO. Credentials: Animal Behavior College: General Studies Animal Behavior College: Training Shelter Dogs Humane Society of the United States: Interpreting Animal Behavior For Safe Handling Humane Society

Pet Play Station LLC Pet Resort An honor graduate from ABC’s Obedience program and owner of Pet Play Station LLC Pet Resort. I believe pets are family members so that is why we are here. Say goodbye to traditional kenneling and hello to luxury boarding. By graduating from ABC Obedience program we can help our pampered pet parents learn how to get the behavior they are looking for from their pet by using a more positive approach method. We strive in trying to keep compulsion training methods out of the lives of our beloved pets. Our pet resort is set back on 40 private acres. We offer suites with TV’s and for your pet’s enjoyment while staying with us: agility course, swimming pool, beach, 5-acre nature trail walks, playgroups, and 1000 square foot indoor play building. Call us

My mission is to help people understand their dog to help move onward to a new journey of partnership. I have helped hundreds of families with their animals thru Animal Reiki, communication, and intuitive work and now, dog obedience. I believe animals are our teachers. Text or email to set up a private in-home consultation.

For infromation contact me at 636-359-6333 or fourpawstraing10@yahoo.com

Positive experiences yield positive pets. I will work with you to be a better leader and friend to man’s best friend. Whether standard commands or more specific behavioral issues. I will be happy to create a training plan that will lead to success and a happy pet and person. I look forward to working with you.

My name is Tara Gronauer and I graduated from ABC in October 2009. I live in Centralia MO. I will travel depending on the distance to your home to do private classes. I will hold group and private classes and will also have puppy classes. I will use positive reinforcement with little correction while teaching basic obedience and problem-solving skills. I teach sit, sit stay, down, down stay, heel, come, walking on leash and if there are certain things you want to try and work we will do so.

Training for dogs of all ages! Offered: ***Basic Obedience Classes (Puppies) 8 week class for pups ages 12wks-up Covers: Basic obedience training Sit Stay Down Wait Leave-it Come Loose leash walking Basic Behavior Modification for problems such as: House training Barking Jumping Nipping/biting Digging Pulling ***Individual Training: This type of training is tailored to you and your pet’s needs! Any age dog. A behavior evaluation is done, and then a plan is made to help you and your pet achieve training goals. Please call to find out more information and for pricing/scheduling!

We offer hands-on private dog training with a focus on Positive Training Methods that will create a stronger bond between you and your dog. It is our goal to teach owners how to communicate with their dogs in a positive and effective way.

Paws of Wisdom I conducted both group and private lessons with puppies and younger dogs on basic obedience in a larger pet based store setting. Then I worked privately with a few dogs and owners who were experiencing problems such as aggression, lack of control by the owner with older dogs, puppy mill dogs, owner adopted dogs they did not understand and other behavior problems. I was drafted to work with a non-profit organization training shelter dogs with incarcerated youths, which was to continue later in 2009. I was waiting to take on a facility close to where I was living when due to unforeseen changes that did not happen. I moved onto another situation where my husband bred Giant Schnauzer and Miniature Schnauzers which at times can be more difficult to train. After working with these two groups I developed a greater appreciation of the working dog and keeping the dog’s brain more active. We also have a search and rescue dog that was kept ready in training. All this broadened my skills in training to include tracking for the search and rescue dog. These skills need to stay active to keep the dog alert and on point when needed to search. I reached back into some training I had for Agility I took one of my personal dogs to prior to my ABC training. We set up a large agility track to train the dogs for all types of situations including walking on shaky ladders, sliding down boards, climbing up a ladder, following another dog into a tube or by command, and other types of real life obstacles they may encounter searching for people, dogs, or other things as required. AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Community (CGCA), and Urban (CGCU) classes and testing are all offered. Also offered for the puppies is the AKC S.T.A.R. program. These programs and designations give the dogs/puppies a good base of social skills. I may be able to help you individually with your problem that can not be solved by basic obedience classes held in a store or group setting. We worked on dogs out

Barkley Woods Dog Training Every day is a new and exciting day at Barkley Woods! I offer obedience classes from Puppy Kindergarten class to adult obedience classes. I am a trainer/Evaluator for the AKC for the Canine Good Citizen and S.T.A.R. Puppy certifications. I also can train and certify your dog for their Therapy Dog certification. I offer in home personalized training classes to work on behavior problems. 12 years experience. Like our FB page!

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Silent Knight K-9’s L.L.C. I will be training dogs for individuals in wheelchairs. I have a contract with the local DCAI (Disabled Citizens Alliance). They are eager to place my dogs in homes. I trained one GSD for an elderly woman not too long ago, and I felt really good about it. It’s a smooth road from here on out.

At Dog Obedience Group we are in the business to enhance the human-dog relationship through reward based training and education. Our focus is helping the everyday dog owner with everything from obedience and behavior classes, to agility and tricks. It doesn’t stop there as we find great importance in bringing on going seminars/clinics such as pet first aid, and kids’ camps to the community. At D.O.G we train people and dogs! MISSION STATEMENT Our mission is to enhance the human-dog relationship by educating owners and advocating dog-friendly training. At the same time, we endorse continued education and learning so we may provide instructors of the highest caliber.

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Sweet Dreams Doghouse Sweet Dreams Doghouse offers dog boarding accommodations and specialized training for a limited number of guests, allowing us to provide individualized attention to each and every dog in our care. We are dedicated to providing a loving, active, and safe place for your dog to stay when you are unable to take him/her with you. Our unique home environment features a huge fenced backyard with a playground designed specifically for dogs and over four acres of walking trails for your dog to explore during daily excursions. Located just 7 miles north of Warrensburg, Missouri, Sweet Dreams Doghouse is a welcome alternative to the traditional boarding kennel.

I am currently a volunteer at the Humane Society working with the homeless pets. I am teaching some basic obedience training to help improve their chances in finding loving homes. I love all the animals at the shelter and I will love your pet as well. I provide in-house training and pet sitting.

Hello, my name is Michael. I have been training dogs for 20 years. I was so impressed by some of ABC’s training techniques that decided to go through their course and learn all of their techniques. Now that I have completed the course and passed all of their requirements. I would like to help you train your puppy or dog.

Pettis County K9 Academy I’ve combined the knowledge gained as a graduate of Animal Behavior College w/ my own techniques and experience to specialize in canine behavior and obedience training. I believe in bridging the communication gap between dogs and their human caretakers with appropriate training to make their relationship stronger and their lives better.

Howling Good Time Dog Training, LLC Honor graduate from Animal Behavior College providing affordable in-home dog training. My philosophy is to make training fun for both the dog and owner by incorporating positive rewards, play, games and touch. Each program is individually tailored to fit the owner’s lifestyle and the dog’s needs. Wayside Waifs volunteer Wags trainer.

STAR Dog Training Services: * puppy training – housebreaking, socialization, chewing, mouthing, etc. * basic dog obedience – sit, down, stay, house manners, house breaking, etc. * problem-solving – digging, chewing, excessive barking, begging, jumping, etc. * behavior modification, obedience, separation anxiety, aggressiveness, etc.

I offer private obedience training and group obedience classes for your dog or puppy. I also have a board and train option available. I use positive reinforcement techniques to help you train your dog to be a well-mannered companion. My goal is to offer practical dog training for everyday life and to offer solutions for problem behaviors. ABC Mentor Trainer CGC Evaluator

Lamb Canine Academy I am an honor graduate of ABC and offer professional in-home dog training. I work with dogs of any age, covering basic obedience and effectively treat common behavioral problems. I service Jefferson County and St. Louis County areas.

Emily has graduated from the Animal Behavior College and is currently taking classes to earn a Masters in Companion Animal Behavior Counseling. She competes with her two German Shorthairs in AKC Obedience and Agility. She has been teaching basic obedience since winter of 2002.

The Pawsitive Difference I specialize in nurturing the human-dog bond, addressing animal behavior problems and providing basic obedience instruction. I provide in-home private training. As a former life coach, I draw upon my expertise to create a supportive environment in which your expectations and concerns can be openly discussed. Individual behavior problems and issues are identified and unique behavioral modification plans are developed. I work closely with you and your dog to create the bond you desire. This is done by teaching you how to utilize positive reinforcement techniques – and to think like your dog – to get the results you seek. I am located just South of St. Louis, Missouri.

Private in-home training focusing on basic obedience and problem solving in the St. Louis, MO area

I enjoy working with animals. Dog training is my specialty. I am an ABCDT graduate. I train dogs for sit-stay, down-stay, loose leash, heel, recall, focus and leave it cue. Jumping up on family member and friends and on the sofa and the chairs and beds and pulling on the leash. I used food lures weaning off of it slowly. I can show you how to use hand signals like sit, stay, down, down stay, recall and 30 Min down stay. I will train Puppies, Juvenile and Adult. I use Positive Reinforcement and Clicker Training. I can help you and train your dog from the Dog shelter. I volunteer my time at the Dog shelter help them train and walk the dogs. I have trained 4 of my shelter dogs. My price is $175.00 for 7 weeks or one on one lesson for $60.00 per hour. Plus Advance training for 6 Weeks

I have two children and am experienced working with families with children and dogs. My specialty is behavioral modification. I love meeting new people and helping work out a training plan to fit their lives and solve their problems. I decided to become a trainer after an animal behaviorist helped my husband and I discover why his friendly beagle had become aggressive. Within half an hour the trainer had helped with the problem and within a week I had a new furry best friend.This inspired me to learn how to help other families. I offer several versions of private training, AKC Canine Good Citizen and STAR Puppy courses, and a group course (free to churches and local businesses with a group of 10+) for children called Kids and Canines. Where the children learn the basics of canine safety and positive training. Happy Tails Everyone! Eryn Todisman

I am a young and enthusiastic trainer. I love looking for training techniques that owners are comfortable with.