Good Dog Enrichment and Training

Training programs include one-on-one private lessons, group classes (e.g., Basic Obedience, Reactive Dog, Nose Work), day training with enrichment and walks, and intensive behavior modification packages. Each plan is personalized based on an initial consultation or online questionnaire. Clients receive ongoing support, training videos, and real-world practice in parks and neighborhoods. Programs range from short-term consultations to long-term, multi-week intensive plans tailored to goals like socialization, reactivity reduction, or service dog preparation.

Pricing Summary

Pricing varies by service: free phone consultations available; in-person consultations cost $45; in-home sessions are $75; day training and private lessons are customized based on package needs. Specialty packages (e.g., Puppy Socialization, Behavior Adjustment) are offered with structured pricing. No public rate list provided, but clients are guided through options during consultation.

Good Dog Enrichment and Training is a woman-owned, nationally recognized dog training business based in St. Louis, MO, led by certified trainer Cait Patton. They specialize in force-free, positive reinforcement methods to improve dog behavior and emotional wellbeing, serving dogs of all ages and temperaments—from puppies to seniors, and from basic obedience to severe reactivity and anxiety. Their services include private lessons, group classes, day training, in-home sessions, and specialized programs like Brave New World and Stranger Danger. They emphasize real-world training environments, such as parks and neighborhoods, to ensure skills generalize beyond the classroom. Beyond training, they offer daycare, enrichment activities, and support for service dog preparation. Their team includes certified trainers with expertise in fear-based behaviors, reactivity, and separation anxiety, and they provide ongoing client coaching and video resources to reinforce progress at home.

They prioritize building trust between dogs and owners, creating a judgment-free, fun, and science-based approach that fosters lasting behavioral change. Their facility, Doozle’s Den, and in-home options offer flexible training settings, and they tailor every plan to the dog’s unique needs and the owner’s lifestyle.

They also offer workshops on topics like puppy teenage survival, baby prep, nose work, and reactive dog classes, with rotating schedules to meet diverse needs. Their mission is to make St. Louis a stress-free, happy place for dogs and their people through kindness, consistency, and expert guidance.

Accomplishments

Founded and led by Cait Patton, nationally recognized by Sniffspot as one of the top dog trainers in the U.S. Locally and state-wide voted top dog trainers. Trainers hold CPDT-KA certifications. Staff have experience training tigers and working with shelter dogs through CARE STL and Puppies for Parole programs. Recognized for excellence in force-free training for challenging behaviors.

How to Get Started!

Begin with a free phone consultation or complete an online questionnaire to assess your dog’s needs. Follow-up options include an in-person consultation at their facility or an in-home session. Trainers then create a customized plan and recommend the best service type—private lessons, group class, or day training—based on goals and lifestyle.