Obedience Training
Training is a great way to create a wonderful bond between a dog and its owner.
With Duo’s positive reinforcement training classes, you will learn how to effectively communicate with your dog and strengthen your relationship. Sessions are 6 weeks in length and classes meets consecutively for one hour per week. Our 6-week class sessions are $200 and specialty class sessions are $250, with payment due at the time of registration. All class fees are non-refundable.
PLEASE NOTE: Duo’s training classes are not appropriate for fearful, aggressive or reactive dogs. If you are unsure if your dog is right for class, please contact us at obedience@duodogs.org.
Proof of canine vaccinations for Rabies, Parvo/Distemper combo and Bordetella are required and must be submitted prior to class. Puppies (12-16 weeks) are welcome in class as long as they have had their first round of vaccinations and are scheduled to receive required boosters at the veterinarian.
Classes are held at Duo Dogs’ facility in the Multi-Purpose Room at 10955 Linpage Place, St. Louis, MO 63132. Upon arrival, please use the ‘Yorba Entrance’ and enter through the first side door along the street/sidewalk on Linpage.
Session 20: Tuesday, October 15 – Saturday, November 23, 2024 – IN SESSION
Session 21: Tuesday, January 7 – Saturday, February 15, 2025 – REGISTRATION OPEN!
Puppy Class: Tuesday 6pm, Saturday 1pm
Basic Skills: Tuesday 11am, Tuesday 7:30pm, Wednesday 11am, Wednesday 4pm, Saturday 2:30pm – ALL SOLD OUT
Touch Prep: Tuesday 7:30pm, Wednesday 2pm – SOLD OUT
Intermediate: Tuesday 6pm – SOLD OUT
Tricks: Thursday 12:30pm – SOLD OUT
*Nose Work – NOT offered this session; will offer in Session 22
Session 22: Monday, February 24 – Saturday, April 5, 2025
***If you would like to be added to a notification list for next session’s classes, please email obedience@duodogs.org.
Puppy Class – Puppies 12 weeks to 6 months
Learn how to effectively communicate with your new puppy and build a successful relationship! In Puppy Class you will learn how to socialize and desensitize your puppy to grooming procedures such as nail trimming and baths. This class will also address common puppy behaviors such as inappropriate chewing, mouthing/nipping, and housetraining. In addition, your puppy will start to learn his/her name, sit, down, stay, recall/come, and get comfortable walking on a leash.
Basic Skills – Dogs 6 months and older
Learn how to build fundamental skills with your dog and forge a strong bond! In our Basic Skills you will learn how to teach your dog a range of useful behaviors: responding to their name, sit, down, stay, heel, loose leash walking, recall/come, and leave it. Using the skills gained in this class will help address common behaviors including barking, pulling, jumping, and chewing.
Intermediate Level Classes – Dogs who have completed Basic Skills
Intermediate (CGC Prep)
Teach your dog to be a polite member of society by training for the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test! This course will prepare you and your dog to successfully pass the 10 items on the CGC test. Handlers and dogs will be tested by an AKC Evaluator during the sixth week of class. Read more about the CGC test items here. Password Required to Register.
Nose Work
Nose Work is an incredible sport which harnesses the power of dogs. In this class you will learn the basics of odor detection and refine your dog’s ability to locate the source. This fun, low cost sport is great for easy in home/yard set ups that challenge your dog’s ability to problem solve. This is a great activity for bad/hot weather and easily replaces the need for a lot of physical exercise. Password Required to Register.
Tricks
In this class you will discover more about how dogs learn, and how to apply the teaching tools that professional dog trainers use including capturing, shaping and targeting. Once you understand how to teach your dog new tricks, the possibilities are endless! Password Required to Register.
Touch Prep – Dogs seeking Duo Touch Therapy certification
Duo’s Touch Prep class is a 6-week class meant to prepare you and your dog for entry into the Duo Touch Therapy program, and is a requirement for the 12-week Touch Therapy training semester. Teams must pass a temperament evaluation prior to enrolling in the 12-week training semester. Applicants for Touch Prep must provide proof of taking an adult group obedience class with their dog. Board and train and 1:1 lessons do not count towards this requirement. Once documentation is received, Duo will provide a link to register for ‘Touch Prep‘ class. Password Required to Register.
Our Methodology
Duo Dogs employs certified professional dog trainers that utilize positive reinforcement training methods. Positive reinforcement training is an effective way to teach your dog new skills and reinforce good behavior. Endorsed by the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior and The Association of Professional Dog Trainers, positive reinforcement will help you see results while building a strong relationship with your dog.
