St. Louis’ Best Dog Training
Here at Happy Tails we pride ourselves on our beautiful facility, expert groomers, and caring staff. Now we are excited to add training to the list of wonderful services we offer. Now your pup can come and play with their friends, learn exciting new tricks and proper manners too! Training is a great way to improve both you and your dog’s lives by building a deeper connection and laying out the ground work for a happy and fulfilling future.
Let the best dog trainers in St. Louis help your dog build the confidence, positivity, and obedience they need to be a happy and healthier pup. Schedule your free consultation today to get started!
Meet Our Trainer
When you walk into Happy Tails these days, you may recognize a familiar face. Bobby Petti was with us several years ago and we’re thrilled to be welcoming him back as our Lead Trainer! Bobby started training dogs while he was in college for Animal Science at Southeast Missouri State. He quickly became a training mentor where he was. He traveled to other store locations to train new trainers and to help current trainers improve. After five years of doing that, he began working with Happy Tails for a period of time before pursuing some independent options. Bobby has experience with agility training, in-home obedience, and behavior modifications. No matter what kind of dog training he’s been focusing on, he’s loved working with so many dogs and their families over his 17 years of training. Welcome back Bobby, we’re glad you’re here!
Bobby will be offering daycare and train, board and train, and private 1 on 1 sessions. He is also hoping to start group classes in the future. With Bobby’s depth of experience and excitement for partnering with Happy Tails, we are confident there will be many different training opportunities to come!
FAQs
What do you train?
Our training is tailored to your needs. Before starting training you will have a one on one consultation with our expert trainer to go over what you would like covered in training as well as laying out a game plan for how we can accomplish it. You will be updated with pictures and progress reports throughout the program and will be instructed on what you need to be doing at home to ensure that your pup is well behaved 24/7.
What methods do you use?
While here for training your pup will be worked with our trainer every hour the trainer is here, and rested as needed. Our training approach is balanced, and doesn’t focus on negative reinforcement methods, instead we focus on what works best for the dog and gets the expected results for the owner. We love our dogs here and would never use any methods that would harm them in any way. We want our dogs to love and trust us and that’s where the working spirit comes from. We think the best way for dogs to learn is to make it as fun as possible for them.
Why should I get my dog trained here?
Not only will your dog get training, you will too! We will show you exactly what you need to be doing to keep the progress rolling at home and your trainer will be available for questions or advice every day. Truly personalized training is what sets us apart from the others.
How does it work?
We offer training packages tailored to your needs, from 1 on 1 to 1.5 hr long sessions to cover certain issues to full week daycare and train packages for 5 weekdays, which can be extended to multiple weeks if needed/wanted. Training will take place weekdays between 8am-4pm with daily report cards, and on Fridays we do owner hand off seminars to show and tell what your dog has learned, and get you confident to use the commands, and techniques.
Training Programs
Basic Obedience
- Learn fundamental commands such as sit, stay, heel, etc.
- Single and multiple lesson package options
- Training program can take place at our facility or at your own home
- Group lessons available as well
Advanced Obedience
- Learn more complex commands and behaviors including off-leash reliability and advanced problem solving
- Includes a review of Basic Obedience Training
- Single and multiple lesson package options
- Training program can take place at our facility or at your own home
Specialized Classes
- Board & Train: Address specific behavioral issues or general obedience improvement
- Puppy Playtime: Puppies play and socialize under the watchful eye of the trainer
Check back for more classes soon to come!
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