Obedience Training
Training is a great way to create a wonderful bond between a dog and its owner.
With Duo’s positive reinforcement training classes, you will learn how to effectively communicate with your dog and strengthen your relationship. Sessions are 6 weeks in length and classes meets consecutively for one hour per week. Our basic skills classes are $200 and specialty classes are $250, each with payment due at the time of registration. All class fees are non-refundable.
PLEASE NOTE: Duo’s obedience classes are not appropriate for fearful, aggressive or reactive dogs. If you are unsure if your dog is right for class, please contact us at obedience@duodogs.org.
Classes are held at Duo Dogs’ facility at 10955 Linpage Place, St. Louis, MO 63132. Upon arrival, please use the ‘Yorba Entrance’ and enter through the first side door along the street/sidewalk on Linpage.
Session 16: Monday, April 8 – Saturday, May 18, 2024 – IN SESSION
Session 17: Tuesday, May 28 – Monday, July 8, 2024 – REGISTRATION WILL OPEN IN EARLY MAY
Puppy Class – Tuesday 6pm; Wednesday 11am
Basic Skills – Monday 11am, 1pm and 6pm; Saturday 2:30pm
Intermediate – Wednesday 1pm
Touch Prep – Monday 3pm; Wednesday 3pm, Saturday 1pm
Tricks – Tuesday 7:30pm
Nose Work – Monday 7:20pm
If you would like to be added to a notification list for next session’s classes, please email obedience@duodogs.org.
Puppy Class – Puppies 12 weeks to 6 months
Get your puppy started on the right “paw”! In our Puppy Class you will learn how to effectively communicate with your new puppy and build a successful relationship. You will learn how to socialize and desensitize your puppy to grooming procedures such as nail trimming and baths. You will also learn how to address common puppy behaviors such as inappropriate chewing, mouthing/nipping, and housetraining. In addition, your puppy will start to learn his/her name, sit, down, stay, recall/come, and get comfortable walking on a leash.
Basic Skills – Dog 6 months and older
Learn how to build fundamental skills with your dog and forge a strong bond! In our Basic Skills Class you will learn how to teach your dog a range of useful behaviors: responding to their name, sit, down, stay, heel, loose leash walking, recall/come, and leave it. Using the skills gained in this class will help address common behaviors including barking, pulling, jumping, and chewing.
Intermediate Level Classes – Dogs who have completed a Basic Skills course
Intermediate Skills
Intermediate Skills will give you and your dog an opportunity to solidify mechanics and skills learned in your Basic Skills course. New skills to help with manners around the house and in public will be introduced. After completing this class you will have the opportunity to take the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test. Password Required to Register.
Nose Work
In this class you will learn to imprint your dog on a scent, how to read your dog, and how to work your dog for enrichment purposes. Benefits that come from doing scent work with your dog include lower energy levels, cognitive enrichment and physical exercise. Materials needed for class: a long line lead (at least 10 feet), a vest for your dog (optional but recommended; different from your dog’s regular equipment), and high value treats or a high value toy. Password Required to Register.
Tricks
In this class you will discover more about how dogs learn, and how to apply the teaching tools that professional dog trainers use including capturing, shaping and targeting. Once you understand how to teach your dog new tricks, the possibilities are endless! Password Required to Register.
Touch Prep – Dogs seeking Duo Touch Therapy certification
Duo’s Touch Prep class is meant to prepare you and your dog for entry into Duo’s Touch Therapy program, and is a requirement for the 12-week Touch Therapy training semester. Teams must still pass a temperament evaluation prior to enrolling in the 12-week training semester.
Applicants for Touch Prep must provide proof of taking an adult group obedience class with their dog. Once documentation is received, Duo will provide a link to register for ‘Touch Prep‘ class. Password Required to Register.
Our Methodology
Duo Dogs employs full-time, professional certified trainers that utilize positive reinforcement training. Our methods are not only effective, they also engage both dog and human to create enthusiastic learners out of both! Endorsed by the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior and The Association of Professional Dog Trainers, positive reinforcement will help you see results while building a strong relationship with your dog.
