K9 University
Service area: Serves Washington, MO and surrounding areas within St. Louis County. Address: 1752 E 5TH STREET, WASHINGTON MO 63090.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Service Dog
- Therapy Dog
- Competition / Agility
- Working Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Recall
- Separation Anxiety
- Biting / Nipping
- behavior
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
- Day Training
Program Formats
- Intensive Program
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
Types of Dogs
- Doodles
- Small
- Medium
- Large
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Other
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ E-Collars
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Train N Play programs combine daily training with daycare. Programs are structured as 3-week or 6-week intensive packages, with dogs dropped off 5 days a week. Each program includes one family training session per week (except Trick and Agility, which include one session at completion). Prerequisites include Basic Obedience for advanced programs. Programs cover commands like Sit/Stay, Down/Stay, Recall, Loose Leash Walking, and specialized skills like Agility obstacles, Tracking, Odor Detection, and Service Tasks. Remote collars are used in Off-Leash training.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Training packages range from $450 for a 3-week Weekly Training program to $2,500 for Off-Leash, Tracking & Trailing, or Retrieve programs. Basic Obedience (3 weeks) is $1,000; Advanced Obedience (6 weeks) is $1,800; Agility is $1,200; Therapy and Service Dog training require evaluation. Grooming, daycare, and boarding are additional services with separate pricing. A family training session is included weekly in all Train N Play programs.
Testimonials
“I have had great experiences at K9 University. When we first got our pup back in October I took him there for basic obedience training. He does great with the basics and there are more classes I would like to enroll in. Having that good experience I decided to drop him off at day care just to socialize him and wear him out. He loves it there! Vicki is great with the dogs and is very accommodating with her customers. I highly recommend.”
– Anonymous
“Bought a 7 month old pup from them. Was malnourished, 2 ear infections, 2 types of worms and online said he had been neutered (he wasn’t). Fortunately he will be fine. Feel good about saving his life, but will never do business here again. Will file a complaint with Humane Society.”
– Anonymous
“2 incidents of deaths to dogs within a year. All because of zero supervision and aggression. Most businesses that have occupied this building have had issues and k9 is no exception. It is disgusting how little care is given to the animals… Do not bring your dog here.”
– Anonymous
About the Trainer
K9 University is a dog training facility located in Washington, MO, offering private and group training sessions, board-and-train programs, daycare, grooming, and puppy sales. They provide structured training programs under the “Train N Play” brand, which combines daily training with daycare services. Training options include Basic Obedience, Advanced Obedience, Off-Leash, Agility, Tracking, Odor Detection, Retrieve, Therapy Dog, and Service Dog training. All programs include weekly family training sessions to reinforce skills at home. The owner is a graduate of Kennelwood Academy’s Advanced Master Program and emphasizes training both dogs and their families. Additional services include pet boarding, grooming, and rehoming/adoption support. They also sell puppies, primarily Mini GoldenDoodles and Moyen Poodles.
The facility operates Monday–Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, with weekend appointments available. They offer free evaluations to begin the training process and use equipment including remote collars for off-leash programs. Training is conducted on-site at their facility.
Note: Multiple online reviews allege serious incidents including dog deaths under their care, with claims of inadequate supervision and aggression by staff or resident dogs. These allegations are unverified but publicly documented in customer reviews.
Accomplishments
The owner graduated from Kennelwood Academy for Professional Dog Trainers with a certificate in the Advanced Master Program.
How to Get Started!
Prospective clients must schedule a free evaluation through the PawPartner booking link to begin any training program.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Morning
- Afternoon
Hours
Monday: 7:30am-5pm
Tuesday: 7:30am-5pm
Wednesday: 7:30am-5pm
Thursday: 7:30am-5pm
Friday: 7:30am-5pm
Saturday: 7-10am
Sunday: Closed
Certifications
- Credentialed
Languages
- English
Other Services Offered
- Dog breeder
- Dog day care center
- Pet boarding service
- Pet groomer
- Pet trainer
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