Central Missouri Canine Solutions

Central Missouri Canine Solutions offers customizable training programs focusing on building a strong relationship between the owner and dog. Their methods primarily use Positive Reinforcement and Negative Punishment to establish engagement and teach desired behaviors.

Puppy training (8 weeks to 8 months) focuses on practical raising, habit creation, socialization, and confidence building, addressing issues like house/crate training, nipping, and energy management. Programs for all dogs include private sessions, group classes, and board & train options. Private sessions are flexible, offered at home, their facility, or field trips, covering fundamental obedience and manners for dogs over 6 months. Group classes are ‘Functional Obedience’ focused, addressing one behavior or command at a time over 3-6 weeks, covering loose leash walking, recall, greeting people, and ‘place’ commands. Board & Train services offer a jump start or polish on basic commands and reactivity, with customized plans and overnight stays at Honey Creek Pet Resort. Behavior consultations address issues like anxiety, aggression, reactivity, and resource guarding, often working in conjunction with veterinarians. They also provide specialized training for working K9s in areas like Police Patrol, Detection, Tracking, and Protection.

Pricing Summary

Individual private sessions cost $60/hour at their location or $75/hour at your home. Behavior consultations are in-depth appointments, with the first session lasting 1-1.5 hours, and follow-up sessions recommended. Board & Train services have a base plan of $250 per week, which includes 1-2 basic obedience commands, and an expanded plan for an additional $100-150 per week to add commands or address behavior concerns.

Private training packages include: 3 sessions at their place for $100 ($35 savings), 3 sessions at your home or a field trip for $150 ($30+ savings), and 6 sessions (3 at your home, 3 at their place) for $250 ($65+ savings). The Ultimate Puppy Package costs $125 ($70+ savings) and includes 2 in-home private consultations and 2 passes to their Group Puppy Class. The Practical Puppy Group Class costs $100 for up to 4 sessions.

Central Missouri Canine Solutions offers completely customizable training programs designed to meet individual training needs, time, and budget. They are committed to helping families throughout their dog’s life, focusing on building a strong relationship between the owner and dog as the key to training success. Their approach emphasizes educating and coaching owners to achieve their desired dog behavior.

The business provides a variety of services including puppy training, general training for all dogs, private sessions, group classes, board & train, and behavior consultations. They also offer specialized training for working/service K9s and have trained dogs available for sale, as well as assisting with rescued dogs needing homes. The team has over 30 years of combined experience and regularly pursues continuing education.

Accomplishments

Jessie Opperman, the resident trainer and behavior consultant, began her professional work in 1996. She has 12 years of experience at a veterinary hospital running Jump Start Puppy & New Start Dog Programs and developing a full-service behavior practice with a staff veterinarian. She is an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, was a Certified Professional Dog Trainer-ka (2005-2015), and holds certifications in Red Cross Pet First Aid & CPR and Canine Nutrition. She also completed Tarheel Canine – K9 Detection & SAR Trainer’s Course. Jessie has continued her education through seminars and workshops by board-certified Veterinary Behaviorists and certified trainers. She also rehomed over 100 German Shepherds through a rescue.

Mike Mantle began his professional dog training career in 2017, mentoring with Jessie. He is a Certified Police K9 Instructor (Canine College, IN), holds Pet First Aid & CPR, and has Trikos Team Dog Certificates in K9 Training Foundations, Teaching Basic Dog Obedience, and K9 Behavioral Modification. He has also pursued continuing education through Leerburg University, including Michael Ellis’s videos and courses.

How to Get Started!

Training programs are completely customizable. For board & train, an in-depth consultation is conducted to discuss needs and dog’s suitability. Behavior consultations require a pre-visit questionnaire. Group classes require messaging them to express interest, and they will get in touch when there’s enough interest.