Dog Obedience Group

Training begins with the mandatory DOG 101 Orientation, followed by progressive group classes: Obedience 1.0 (basic commands), Obedience 2.0 (intermediate skills), and Obedience 3.0 (advanced training). Additional programs include Puppy Training, Agility, K9 Scent Work, Day Training, and Private Classes. The D.O.G. Club offers ongoing socialization and events. All programs use positive reinforcement and are structured around real-life scenarios and the AKC Canine Good Citizenship Test.

Pricing Summary

DOG 101 Orientation is $30 in-person or $40 virtual. Obedience 1.0 is a five-week group class. Private sessions are offered at $995 for eight 30–45 minute sessions. Day training and other specialized programs have separate pricing. A free clicker is provided during in-person orientation.

Policies

Virtual DOG 101 is a recorded session with no rescheduling. In-person orientation requires attendance on scheduled dates. Private sessions may be canceled or rescheduled with notice, but no specific policy is stated. The facility has a weather policy for outdoor or facility-based classes.

Dog Obedience Group (D.O.G.) is a positive reinforcement dog training facility in Blue Springs, Missouri, offering group classes, private lessons, day training, and specialized programs like agility, K9 scent work, and puppy training. They emphasize fun, simple, and family-focused training that strengthens the bond between dogs and their owners. All trainers are certified through nationally recognized organizations, with ongoing professional education to ensure up-to-date techniques. Their signature DOG 101 orientation is required before group classes and covers dog learning principles, common pitfalls, and basic cues like “Touch.” They offer a structured progression from Obedience 1.0 to 3.0, aligned with the AKC Canine Good Citizenship Test. Additional services include dog daycare, a D.O.G. Club for ongoing socialization, and a dog trainer certification course. Their facility is designed for hands-on learning, and they encourage the entire family to participate in training.

They provide training for puppies, adolescents, adults, and seniors, with specialties in basic obedience, leash pulling, recall, reactivity, jumping, barking, and separation anxiety. Their approach avoids corrections and punitive tools, focusing entirely on positive reinforcement using clickers and food rewards. They also offer virtual and in-person orientation options to accommodate busy schedules.

D.O.G. has trained over 576,000 hours and served more than 26,400 satisfied clients, with testimonials highlighting knowledgeable, caring staff and noticeable improvements in dog behavior. The owner, Chris White, is a KPA-CTP and CPDT-KA certified trainer with experience since 2006.

Accomplishments

Owner Chris White is a KPA-CTP and CPDT-KA certified trainer with experience since 2006. All staff are either certified or working toward certification through nationally recognized organizations. The facility has provided over 576,000 hours of training and served over 26,400 clients. Christi leads the K9 Scent Work program with over a decade of specialized experience.

How to Get Started!

Begin with the required DOG 101 Orientation, available in-person or virtually. After completing orientation, clients can register for any group class, private session, or specialized program. No free initial consultation is offered.