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Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

  • Competition / Agility

Specialty Focus Areas

  • Recall

Training Formats Offered

  • Private Lessons
  • Group Classes
  • Private Facility

Program Formats

  • 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)
  • Senior (8+ years)

Dog Training Methodology

Methods: 

  • Positive Reinforcement Only

Equipment: 

  • Food Rewards
  • toy

Training is offered in group sessions for beginners and advanced levels, focusing on odor detection using food or toy rewards. Beginners learn foundational search skills and build drive, while advanced students work with competition-grade essential oils and complex search scenarios. Private sessions provide one-on-one customization for skill-building or trial preparation.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

Beginning Nose Work: $20 per session; Beginning Odor: $22 per session; Advanced Odor Class: $22 per session; Private Session: $35 for 45 minutes.

Testimonials

“K9 Sniff Club and Brenda are amazing. Not only does Brenda love the sport of nose work, but she understands odor and how it moves. Her knowledge and patience in training have definitely helped me and my dog become a better team. Brenda really cares and tries to bring out the strengths of all of her students.”
– Shannon

“Brenda is an excellent scent/nose work trainer. She is knowledgeable about the sport and about how dogs process scent in general. Classes are fun, challenging and a bargain! I highly recommend taking classes at K9 Sniff Club.”

“K9 Sniff Club is a great place to train! My dog sniffs like a pro now.”

“The absolute best place for scentwork. We’ve been training with Brenda for about a year and we are trialing with our dog now!”

“Great place to go to learn canine scent work or to continue your journey and work on more difficult searches!”

About the Trainer

K9 Sniff Club, led by certified instructor Brenda Steely, offers specialized K9 Nose Work training for dogs of all ages and backgrounds, including puppies, seniors, rescues, and dogs with physical limitations. The program focuses on harnessing a dog’s natural scenting abilities through fun, reward-based exercises using food, toys, or other motivators. Classes build foundational skills for beginners and progress to advanced odor detection using competition-grade essential oils, preparing dogs for trials or simply providing an engaging mental activity. Brenda’s expertise in odor dynamics and her 20+ years of dog training experience make her uniquely qualified to help owners become effective partners in scent work. The facility is designed for safe, structured training in a supportive environment.

Private sessions are available for customized training, trial prep, or scheduling flexibility. All training uses positive reinforcement methods, emphasizing joy and independence for the dog. K9 Sniff Club serves the St. Louis Metro Area, including parts of Missouri and Illinois.

Accomplishments

Brenda Steely is a Certified NACSW Instructor (CNWI) with over 20 years of dog training experience in multiple venues, specializing in K9 Nose Work.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins by booking a session through the online scheduling portal.

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  • 21+ Years Experience

  • Free Consultation

Contact Information

Availability

  • Weekdays
  • Weekends
  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Evening

Certifications

  • Credentialed

Languages

  • English

Misc Features

  • wheelchair accessible entrance
  • wheelchair accessible parking

Other Services Offered

  • Pet trainer
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