SEMO Dog Trainers

Training begins with a private on-leash obedience program, guaranteed to teach heel, sit, stay, come, and place commands. After completion, clients may enroll in group classes or advance to agility, trick dog, scent detection, IPO/Schutzhund, or competition obedience. Service and therapy dog training requires completion of basic obedience, AKC CGC evaluation, and a series of supervised visits. Owner-trained service dog programs involve weekly in-person lessons with homework assignments and progressive evaluations. Board and train includes 10 days of intensive training with follow-up support.

Pricing Summary

Private lessons are $30 per week; board and train is $400 for 10 days, including two free follow-up lessons. Boarding is $15 per day. All programs require up-to-date vaccination records. Advanced classes and specialized training (e.g., agility, scent detection, IPO) are available after completing basic obedience.

Policies

Boarding and training require a veterinarian-issued shot record and rabies certificate. Non-Missouri residents must provide a USDA health certificate. Dogs must be spayed/neutered for service dog certification. All dogs must be clean, well-groomed, and wear appropriate vests during therapy or service work. Training advancement is reviewed by the team and requires consistent owner participation.

SEMO Dog Trainers LLC is a family-run dog training business located in Fisk, Missouri, offering personalized obedience training, service and therapy dog certification, agility, scent detection, and IPO/Schutzhund programs. Founded by Gena Davis, CPDT, with over 20 years of experience in pet-oriented obedience, and supported by Kevin Davis, CPDT, and Ry Davis, CPDT, the team provides hands-on, individualized training in a climate-controlled 3,200 sq ft facility on 14 acres. They guarantee basic on-leash obedience through private lessons before progressing to group classes, and offer board and train programs with free follow-up lessons. Their facility includes an indoor obedience ring, full outdoor agility field, and climate-controlled boarding kennel with attached play yard. They also provide doggie day care, pet boarding, and specialized training for service and therapy dogs, emphasizing temperament-based selection and owner involvement. Clients appreciate their affordability, clean facility, and commitment to helping dogs with behavioral issues like aggression and fearfulness.

They specialize in owner-trained service dogs, guiding families through a structured weekly program with homework assignments, public access evaluations, and certification support. Their training philosophy centers on patience, consistency, and building lifelong skills for a peaceful home life. The team is certified, experienced, and actively involved in AKC obedience trials and community events.

Additional services include dog boarding, day care, and retail shop offerings. They require up-to-date vaccination records for all dogs and encourage family participation in lessons to reinforce training at home.

Accomplishments

Gena Davis, CPDT, has over 20 years of experience in pet obedience and graduated from the National K-9 School for Dog Trainers Master Trainer Course in 1992. Kevin Davis, CPDT, graduated from The Tom Rose School in 2014, is a Certified Trick Dog Instructor (2016), and has titled multiple client and personal dogs in AKC Obedience. Ry Davis, CPDT, graduated from The Tom Rose School in 2014 and specializes in service dog training. All trainers are CPDT-certified and actively involved in AKC obedience trials and community events.

How to Get Started!

Begin with a private lesson to establish basic on-leash obedience. Clients must bring vaccination records and their dog’s food. After completing the basic program, they may choose group classes, advanced training, or specialized programs like service or therapy dog certification. Service dog applicants must meet age, vaccination, and temperament requirements before starting.