Sky Soldier Dog Training

Private training includes five weekly 50-minute in-studio sessions focused on basic obedience and behavior modification, with a customized plan tailored to the dog’s needs. Board & train is a 14-day intensive program teaching five core commands: Place, Sit, Down, Heel, Recall, and Implied Stays. Clients receive daily photo/video updates, a free e-book, and post-program support. Board & train is limited to two dogs per month and requires an in-person consultation.

Pricing Summary

Private training is $650 for five 50-minute sessions over five weeks; dogs with a bite history incur an additional $100 fee. Board & train is $2,500 for a 14-day program, including two 1-hour go-home lessons and three refresher sessions within six months. Puppy clients receive bonus sessions and training tools like an e-collar or prong collar if needed.

Policies

Dogs with bite histories are eligible for private training only, with an additional $100 fee. Board & train is not available for dogs with reactivity toward people or other dogs. Clients must call ahead before bringing reactive dogs to the studio for safety. Limited to two board & train dogs per month for personalized attention.

Sky Soldier Dog Training is a veteran-owned, family-operated dog training business founded in 2021 by St. Louis veteran Brandon Eichholz. Located in Sunset Hills, MO, they offer private in-studio training and board-and-train programs designed to build trust, communication, and mutual respect between dogs and their owners. Their training methods are balanced, combining positive reinforcement with fair, practical corrections to achieve real-world results. They specialize in basic obedience, behavior modification, and addressing issues like reactivity, leash pulling, resource guarding, and anxiety. Their programs are customized to each dog’s unique needs, and they provide ongoing support through refresher sessions and training tools. They also offer a free consultation to help dog owners determine the best program for their pet.

Brandon emphasizes consistency, boundaries, and clear communication, drawing from his experience in the 173rd Airborne Infantry Brigade. The business serves clients across the St. Louis area and is highly rated by local families for transforming dogs into confident, well-behaved companions. They do not accept dogs with bite histories for board-and-train but offer private training for these cases with an additional fee.

They also provide training tools for sale, an e-book for home success, and daily photo/video updates for board-and-train clients. Their approach is hands-on with owners, ensuring they learn how to maintain training long-term.

Accomplishments

Founded in 2021 by veteran Brandon Eichholz, Sky Soldier Dog Training has earned consistent 5-star reviews on Google and local platforms like STL A-List and Next Door. Clients have reported significant improvements in reactivity, obedience, and confidence, including success with diabetic alert dogs and rescued animals.

How to Get Started!

Start with a free virtual or in-person consultation via Calendly to assess your dog’s needs and determine the best program—private training or board & train. An in-person consultation is required for board & train eligibility.