Soul Dog Training

Soul Dog Training offers customized lessons designed to go beyond obedience, focusing on building a strong bond and communication between owners and their dogs. The core philosophy is Trust Centred Training™, which uses science-based, positive, and force-free methods to foster secure relationships through bond-building exercises. This approach aims to make dogs more reliable and confident, leading to happier owners.

Lessons begin with bonding exercises to strengthen the relationship, then progress to teaching owners how to communicate with their dogs and understand their needs. This method is highly effective for addressing various behavioral issues. Private lessons are available to tackle specific problems such as housebreaking, jumping on guests, leash pulling, separation anxiety, and issues with strangers or children in the home. Basic manners and reliable recall are always included in the training.

Pricing Summary

Private in-home lessons are $130 for a single 75-minute session. Additional 60-minute sessions are $110 each. Virtual sessions via phone or Zoom are $100 per 60-minute session.

Soul Dog Training, led by Claire Clark, offers customized dog training lessons that aim to go beyond basic obedience, helping dogs reach their full potential. Claire utilizes science-based, positive, and force-free methods, specializing in a unique philosophy called Trust Centred Training™. This approach focuses on social learning and building strong, secure relationships with dogs through bond-building exercises, which enables them to learn quickly and willingly.

The business provides private lessons, available either in your home or via Zoom sessions for maximum convenience, as well as group classes held at Club Whisker Bones. Claire crafts a personalized plan for each dog, recognizing that every dog is an individual with specific needs. Her services cater to a wide range of situations, from new puppies settling into their homes to newly adopted rescue dogs with behavioral challenges.

Soul Dog Training also offers recommendations for various dog products, including treats, food toys, harnesses, leashes, enrichment toys, teething items, and health and safety products, through affiliate links. Claire’s background includes extensive involvement with the Metro East Humane Society, where she served as a photographer, trainer, board member, and head of the shelter committee.

Accomplishments

Claire Clark, the head trainer at Soul Dog Training, is accredited in the Trust Centred Training™ method. She completed her traditional dog training course through Animal Behavior College. Claire also undertook an externship in St. Louis with Judy Luther, the founder of Trust Centered Training.

Her extensive experience includes significant involvement with the Metro East Humane Society, where she held multiple roles such as Photographer, Trainer, Member of the Board of Directors, and head of the Shelter Committee.

How to Get Started!

To get started or schedule a session, clients are asked to fill out the questionnaire available on the website. Claire will then contact them upon receiving the completed questionnaire.