Puppy Training for Your St Louis Style of Living

Bring your training to the next level with Beyond the Dog’s puppy obedience training in and around St Louis.

Adding a puppy to your family calls for celebration! Why not treat yourself to science-based, ethical, private training that takes place in the convenience of your own home? Beyond the Dog offersup-to-date management strategies and obedience programs that are fully customized specifically to your puppy. Start off on the right foot with all the information you need to set your puppy up for success, including housebreaking and crate training tips, how to handle jumping, play-biting, and more! Beyond the Dog also specializes in behavior modification and breed-specific training, meaning we can address any problem behaviors and recommend the most efficient options for socialization and recreation.

Do you want to explore Forest Park or go hiking at Castlewood State Park with your puppy? How about having them join you at your favorite local coffee shop, or greet your family and friends appropriately at your next get-together? We can reinforce training both inside and outside your home so that regardless of your lifestyle, your puppy can have fun and show off their good manners wherever they are. The combined experience and knowledge of the St Louis team makes it possible for us to bring the highest quality of training right to your doorstep. Beyond the Dog is even more valuable due to the teachings of Dr. Kristyn-Echterling Savage, our very own Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist. With over 20 years of research and experience, you can guarantee that the training you and your puppy receive will be the best of the best. Our goal is to make training something your puppy looks forward to on a daily basis and remains fun and enjoyable for years to come!

Our Puppy Training Philosophy

All-Inclusive Training Program

Want to start off on the right foot with your brand new puppy? Feeling overwhelmed trying to potty train your puppy as soon as possible? Or just want enrichment ideas to promote calm behavior and reduce jumping or play-biting? Our All-Inclusive Program was made for you! This is our most intense in-home training program. It encompasses 22 training sessions across six weeks! This program has been designed to achieve high level obedience training and/or address moderate to severe behavioral concerns. Your trainer will customize your puppy’s training program based on your goals and puppy’s needs. After crafting your puppy’s training plan, your trainer will work with your dog one-on-one for four (1) hour sessions during the week. The fifth session each week is dedicated to your training! After the month-long training there are (2) follow up sessions to support your progress. Pricing for this program is $3,080. Ready to get started?

Executive Training Program

Have a puppy that is already pulling you around Shaw Park? Or a puppy that never comes when you call them? Our Executive program is here for you! We provide on location training for one hour, three days a week for three to four weeks. This program is perfect for getting a jump start on obedience training or addressing minor behavioral concerns. Your trainer will meet with you to discuss the scope and goals of your program and develop your training plan. After developing your puppy’s training plan, your trainer will work with your pup one-on-one for two sessions each week. The third session will be your training day where we focus on developing your puppy training skills! Pricing for this program is $1,305 for our 3 week package or $1,740 for our 4 week package. Ready to get started?

Board and Train Program

Looking for a trainer to implement your puppy raising plan? Or want your puppy to be trained while you are away? That is where our Board and Train program comes in! This unique program allows your puppy to live in their trainer’s home for three to four weeks, providing unmatched training and attention! Your puppy will join their trainer exploring all St Louis has to offer while also working on housebreaking, crate training, learning appropriate manners, socializing and achieving a high level of obedience! At the conclusion of their Board and Train, there is 4.5 hours of training for you! This program offers the highest level of obedience training for your puppy. Pricing starts at $3,360. Ready to get started?

1-Hour Consultations

Wishing your new puppy came with a guide book? That is where we can help! Our trainers will meet with you in your home and design a personalized puppy training plan just for you and your pup! They will provide you with socialization guidelines, a potty training plan, enrichment ideas, solutions for play-biting, chewing and jumping and so much more! Pricing is $150 per session. Looking for a trainer to implement your puppy raising plan? Check out our other training programs below! Ready to get started?

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