Dave’s STL K-9 Dog Trainers
Service area: Serves the St. Louis Metro area including surrounding cities and neighborhoods within the metropolitan region.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Competition / Agility
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Puppy Training
- Basic Obedience
- Leash Pulling
- Recall
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Separation Anxiety
- Barking Excessively
- Jumping on People
- Potty Training
- Biting / Nipping
- Fearfulness
Training Formats Offered
- Group Classes
- Day Training
- Board and Train
- Private Lessons
Program Formats
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
- Sessions Package
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Herding
- Sporting
- Working
- Hounds
- Terriers
- Doodles
- Brachycephalic
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ Martingale Collars
- ✓ Pinch Collars
- ✓ E-Collars
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Offers puppy classes, three-week obedience programs, two-week advanced classes, day training, and ongoing weekly group classes including agility. Training includes take-home lessons and continuous owner education to reinforce skills. Clients progress through structured levels with opportunities to continue training long-term.
Testimonials
“I cannot recommend Dave’s STL K-9 Dog Trainers enough. Six weeks ago we had to coax Charlie into the car and bring a towel to mop up the drool. Now? He hops excitedly in the car and is working, off-leash to proof the commands that Dave and Kari have taught him. He’s completed the three week obedience and two week advanced class. Charlie has always been a sweet, smart boy, now he has the manners to back it up. We are continuing our journey with group classes and agility (Joanna is so pumped). I am confident that the confidence Charlie has gained from his lessons are going to make his experiences richer, and more enjoyable for everyone involved.
If you have a dog… take them to Dave’s – period. Young, old, been ‘trained’, whatever…”
– Joanna
“We did 3 weeks of training and our dogs ended up really enjoying it! I was really impressed with their progress in such a short time. We were a little apprehensive on training because I didn’t want to hurt them but Dave and his team are stern but gentle. We will be back for day classes!”
– Client
“Dave and his team are life savers. I am bringing my second dog to training. It is a wonderful thing to walk my excitable big puppy dog in peace.”
– Client
About the Trainer
Dave’s STL K-9 Dog Trainers provides dog training services in the St. Louis Metro area, offering basic and advanced training, stress-free drop-off training, and group classes. They focus on training both dogs and their owners, emphasizing balanced methods that teach owners how to handle, reward, correct, and time their interactions effectively. This approach builds confidence in pet parents and strengthens the bond between dogs and their families. Clients report significant improvements in behavior, including leash walking, recall, and manners, with dogs of all ages and backgrounds benefiting from the program.
The team includes Dave and Kari, along with Andrew, who guide clients through puppy classes, day training, obedience, and agility. Their balanced training style is described as stern but gentle, ensuring dogs feel safe while learning. Many clients return for ongoing group classes and continue training through fear and rebellion phases with consistent support and take-home guidance.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
8am-6pm
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible parking
Location
15455 Clayton Rd, Ballwin, MO 63011Listing Tools for Trainers
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