Knox Canine Training

Group classes are held weekly in small groups at their Des Moines facility, structured by dog age and skill level: Puppy Exploration, Puppy Basics, and Obedience classes, with specialty options like AKC CGC and Scent Work. Private training is customized one-on-one, offered in-home, at the facility, or in public, with packages targeting specific behaviors like reactivity or obedience. Online courses provide self-paced learning. All programs emphasize positive reinforcement, clicker training, and handler education.

Pricing Summary

Private in-home sessions start at $125, phone sessions are $65, and reactive training packages start at $195. Group classes range from $210–$240. Package discounts are available. Pricing is transparent with no hidden fees.

Policies

First puppy and obedience classes serve as orientations without the dog present. Clients must sign a Training Service Agreement before starting. No explicit cancellation policy is stated, but follow-up support is offered via email and phone.

Knox Canine Training is a premier dog training facility in Des Moines, Iowa, specializing in modern, science-based positive reinforcement methods to address behavior and aggression problems in dogs of all ages. Founded in 2017 by Clint Knox, a certified dog trainer through Animal Behavior College, the business offers personalized private training and small-group classes designed to build confidence, improve communication, and solve real-life challenges like reactivity, leash pulling, and separation anxiety. The team includes certified trainers with backgrounds in animal rescue, dog sports, and education, all committed to evidence-based techniques without gimmicks or upsells. They also provide online courses for remote clients and phone sessions for flexible support.

Their group classes are structured by age: Puppy Exploration (2–5 months), Puppy Basics (5–9 months), and Obedience (9+ months), with specialty classes like AKC Canine Good Citizen and Scent Work. Private training is available in-home, at their facility, or in public settings across greater Des Moines, with packages tailored to specific needs including reactive behavior modification. All training emphasizes positive reinforcement, clicker use, and handler education to strengthen the human-dog bond.

The business is backed by a team of experienced trainers including CPDT-KA certified Michelle Hoile and certified behavior specialists, and they maintain strong ties with local veterinary clinics and rescue organizations. Clients consistently praise their personalized approach, responsiveness, and measurable results in improving dog behavior and owner confidence.

Accomplishments

Clint Knox is an ABC Certified Dog Trainer with over 17 years of experience since 2006. Michelle Hoile is a CPDT-KA certified trainer and AKC Evaluator. The team includes certified behavior specialists and has trained thousands of dogs since 2017. They partner with Heart of Ankeny Veterinary Clinic and Paws Inn, and have expanded their facility since 2020.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can contact Knox Canine Training via phone, email, or their contact form to discuss goals. A custom plan is created based on the dog’s needs, with options to book a phone session, in-home visit, or group class registration. The first class is an orientation without the dog.