Pap-Paws Dog Training Center

Group obedience is structured in four levels, each building on the last with increasing distractions and skills like loose-leash walking, recall, stays, and off-leash heeling. Classes are ongoing with flexible start dates on Saturdays and Wednesdays. Specialty classes include 8-week sessions in agility, rally, CGC, scent work, and tracking. Board-and-train programs offer 2 or 4 weeks of intensive training in basic obedience and manners, with off-leash work in the 4-week option. Behavior modification is a 5-week intensive program. All programs include owner coaching and certification testing where applicable.

Pricing Summary

Group obedience classes are $600 for up to 4 months. Specialty group classes (agility, rally, CGC) are $300 for 8 weeks. Private lessons are $75 for 30 minutes or $150 for 1 hour. Board-and-train programs are $100/day with 2-week ($1,400) and 4-week ($2,800) packages. Aggressive behavior modification is $5,250 for a 5-week program. A 4% processing fee applies to card payments.

Policies

All dogs must have current rabies, parvo-distemper, kennel cough vaccinations, and a negative fecal test within 48 hours of drop-off for training or boarding. Payment, food, and documentation are required at drop-off. No drop-offs on Mondays. Prices are subject to change. A 4% processing fee applies to card payments.

Pappaws Dog Training Center is a veteran-owned and operated dog training facility in Marshfield, Missouri, led by certified master dog trainer Chuck Adams and his certified dog trainer/behavior specialist wife, Robin. They offer compassionate, balanced training techniques rooted in proven methods from two of the nation’s most respected dog training schools, with ongoing education from top trainers. Their services include group and private obedience classes, agility, rally, scent work, behavior modification, and board-and-train programs for puppies to senior dogs of all breeds. They also provide in-home training, video consultations, and boarding with training. Their facility features indoor kennels, and they emphasize owner education to ensure long-term success. Clients praise their personalized approach, deep expertise, and ability to transform difficult behaviors while building strong dog-owner bonds.

They offer AKC CGC, CGCA, and Therapy Dog certification preparation within their classes, and their programs are designed to help dogs overcome leash pulling, reactivity, barking, separation anxiety, biting, and more. Training is available in group settings at their facility or via private sessions, with flexible scheduling including weekday and weekend options.

Pappaws also provides specialized training for service, therapy, and working dogs, and they require up-to-date vaccinations and negative fecal tests for all dogs entering their facility. Their mission is to create happy, well-behaved dogs and confident, informed owners through consistent, science-backed, and humane methods.

Accomplishments

Chuck Adams is a Certified Master Dog Trainer with over 20 years of experience and certification from the Tom Rose School of Dog Training. Robin Adams is a Certified Dog Trainer and Behavior Specialist. Together, they have trained dogs to earn AKC titles, Therapy Dog certifications, and compete in agility and rally. They are recognized by clients as among the best trainers in the region, with decades of combined experience and ongoing professional development.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to call or text (417) 630-0085 for a free evaluation to discuss their dog’s needs and determine the best program. Classes can be scheduled based on availability, with group classes starting on Saturdays and Wednesdays. Private lessons and board-and-train programs require direct contact to coordinate schedules.