Sit, stay and so much more
Duo Obedience Classes foster clear communication and trust between you and your dog, strengthening your bond through teamwork and understanding. Our certified professional trainers use positive reinforcement methods—an approach proven to effectively teach new skills and encourage good behavior. Endorsed by the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior and the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, positive reinforcement helps you achieve lasting results while creating an extraordinary bond between you and your dog.
What to expect
Sessions are 6 weeks in length and classes meet consecutively for one hour per week. Our 6-week class sessions are $200 and specialty class sessions are $250, plus registration fees, 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 a good fit for class, 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 if they have had their first round of vaccinations and are scheduled to receive required boosters.
Classes are held at Duo Dogs’ facility in the Multi-Purpose Room at 10955 Linpage Place, St. Louis, MO 63132. Please use the ‘Yorba Entrance’ at the first door along the Linpage sidewalk.
Upcoming sessions
Session 34: Monday, October 12 – Saturday, November 21 – Registration is open!
Puppy Class – Mondays at 6pm with James – SOLD OUT
Basic Skills
Tuesdays at 11am with James – SOLD OUT
Tuesdays at 7:30pm with Heather – SOLD OUT
Fridays at 2:30pm with Heather – SOLD OUT
Saturdays at 1pm with Heather – SOLD OUT
Saturdays at 2:30pm with Heather – SOLD OUT
Intermediate (must have completed Basic Skills, password required to register)
Tuesdays at 6pm with Heather – SOLD OUT
Touch Prep (must have completed Basic Skills, password required to register)
Mondays at 7:30pm with James
Fridays at 1pm with James – SOLD OUT
Tricks (must have completed Basic Skills, password required to register)
Mondays at 2pm with James – SOLD OUT
Session 35: Tuesday, January 5 – Saturday, February 13, 2027 – Registration will open in November
Classes and what to expect
Learn how to effectively communicate with your new puppy and build a successful relationship! In Puppy Class you will learn how to socialize your new family member to different sights, sounds and experiences. This class will also address common puppy behaviors such as inappropriate chewing, mouthing/nipping and house training. In addition, you will begin teaching your puppy to respond to cues that will help you navigate everyday life together.
Learn how to build fundamental skills with your dog and forge a strong bond! In 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.
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.
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.
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. After class is complete, teams must pass a temperament evaluation prior to enrolling in the 12-week Touch Therapy™ 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.
*Intermediate Level Classes, for dogs who have completed Basic Skills. Password required to register.
Get in touch
Please send proof of the obedience class prerequisite to obedience@duodogs.org for approval, and to obtain passwords to register for specialty classes.
