This is a list of the top dog trainers in Missouri, based on votes from the Sniffspot community and the general public.
CPDT - KA, Fear Free, AKC
Aggressive dog training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training, In home dog training, Off leash dog training
Boone County - Columbia, Ashland, Hallsville
I am a trainer in Columbia, MO. I do offer training for different types of things. I have started to expand more into reactive training which is the reason I originally wanted to go into training. I do like working with younger dogs as well to try to avoid these types of issues as they get older.
In college, I was actually pre-med. After I graduated with my bachelor's degree in "Medicinal ...
CPDT-KA, Fear Free Certified, CGC, Currently studying for PhD in veterinary medicine and behavioral health, working on obtaining CBCC-KA
Aggressive dog training, Protection/guard dog training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Puppy dog training, In home dog training, Off leash dog training, Agility dog training, Herding dog training
St. Louis (city, county, and areas of Illinois)
I'm Cait! I've been working with dogs for 20 years now! I have big goals of helping people understand scientific based methods and the benefits of doing so. I have not always been a solely R+ trainer, and I believe my honest was and ability to have open conversations about this has opened a lot of doors to help bridge the misunderstanding of what R+ is and the types of dogs it will work for. I ...
KPA-CTP, CPDT-KA, AKC CGC/STAR Puppy/Trick Dog Evaluator
Aggressive dog training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Puppy dog training, In home dog training, Off leash dog training
Springfield, Missouri area; virtual services available
Experienced, master's prepared professional adult educator; experienced, licensed medical professional; professional dog trainer since 2007; graduate education and training in dog and wolf behavior and behavior modification in dogs; experience working with dogs in shelters for more than 30 years; experience training and certifying service dog teams for ADI-accredited organization; expertise in ...
CTC (Certificate of Training and Counciling), Fear Free Trainer
Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training, In home dog training
Greater Kansas City Metro area
Helping change dogs (and their caretaker's lives) in the greater metro area of Kansas City, MO since 2021. Using only fear free and force free methods based in science to help dogs and people better coexist.
Pet Tech CPR & First Aid (May 2022), Canine Good Citizen Evaluator (May 2023), Karen Prior Certified Training Partner (December 2023)
Aggressive dog training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Puppy dog training, In home dog training, Off leash dog training, Agility dog training
Columbia, MO and Boone County, MO
Owner/Founder of The Devoted Dog (April 2021). BS in Wildlife Conservation, MS in Animal Behavior and Neurobiology.
I started working with dogs as a young teen fostering shy, feral and reactive dogs that needed help building trust in people before they could be homed. I then worked with birds of prey as a volunteer at The University of Minnesota Raptor Center where I was introduced to ...
Catch Certified Dog Trainer, Family Paws Parent Educator
Aggressive dog training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Service dog training, Puppy dog training, In home dog training, Off leash dog training
Waynesville, St Robert, Fort Leonard Wood, Dixon, Richland, Rolla, Lebanon, Pulaski County
Born in 1978 in Hungary and the love for animals showed its signs early on, as I started to saved animals when I was a child. Graduated high school and worked in Hungary till 2004.
Started my dog training carrier in 2016 in the USA, and I never looked back.
ACAAB, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FFCP
Aggressive dog training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training, In home dog training
St. Charles County, St. Louis City, remote sessions
I have a masters degree in behavior and am proud to be the only board certified applied animal behaviorist in the eastern half of Missouri. I also hold my Certified Behavior Consultant Canine and Certified Professional Dog Trainer (knowledge assessed) certifications, and I am a Fear Free Certified Professional dog trainer as well. I have been training professionally for 16 years. I served one y...
KPA-CTP, CPDT-KSA, CCFT, CTDI, VSPDT, Certified Fear Free Trainer
Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, In home dog training
Laura is the founder and owner of The Dogs' Spot " Dog Training Center and Boutique, a 15,000 square foot facility in North Kansas City, Missouri, established in 2006. The Dogs' Spot's mission is to provide the premiere spot for Kansas City's community of dog lovers who want to employ the art and science of positive reinforcement, find that unique connection with their dog, and make new friends...
CPDT-KA
Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training, In home dog training
Kansas City Metro Area
I am certified through CCPDT and am currently working toward my CBATI-KA certification. I have three dogs of my own who have behavioral needs as well as two amazing human children. I love helping people develop positive relationships with their dogs and leading them to a fear free life.
MA, CTC, CSAT, CNWI, FFCT
Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training, In home dog training
Kansas City, KS, Piper, KS, Shawnee, KS, Merriam, KS, Basehor, KS, Bonner Springs, KS, Mission, KS, North Kansas City, MO
At the heart of Martin Training & Behavior is the founder and owner, Tracy Martin. Tracy has served the pets of Kansas City since 2006 as a pet sitter and dog walker and since 2012 as a dog trainer. Tracy holds undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Anthropology and a Masters in Experimental Psychology. Tracy is an honors graduate of the prestigious Academy for Dog Trainers, a two-year, inte...
CPDT-KA
Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training, In home dog training, Agility dog training
St. Louis
I'm obsessed with my cattle dog and my foster-fail rescue mix! We love exploring together. We also welcome foster dogs into our home and we'd love to see our current foster, longest shelter resident, Blaine, find his forever family!
KPA-CTP, CPDT-KA
Puppy dog training, Agility dog training
Blue Springs
My journey into the world of dog training began in 2006. I was changing jobs every few years, but I could not find a job that left me feeling happy and fulfilled. I decided to chase a dream: to get into the animal industry. After some research I choose dog training. I took the plunge; I made a call to Animal Behavior College, talked my best friend into co-signing for my small tuition loan, and ...
Puppy dog training, Board and train dog training
St.Louis, St. Peters
Jon has been training dogs for about 10 years now, but his whole life has been centered around training animals. He grew up on a farm and often showed farm animals there, as well as trained the farm dogs how to work and herd livestock.
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Jon has seen all scenarios in his 10+ years of training, including shelter dogs who were on their last chance. He was able to take those dogs, train th...
CPDT-KA, KPA CTP, CNWI, Elite Fear Free Trainer
Reactive dog training, Puppy dog training, In home dog training
Kansas City Metro area, Jackson Co, Clay Co, Platte CO, Johnson Co, Wyandotte Co.
MBA, Karen Pryor Certified clicker trainer since 2009, CPDT-KA in 2011, NACSW Certified Nose Work Instructor , Fear Free Trainer. Professional Trainers Workshop at Shedd Aquarium (Ken Ramirez) ; Living and Learning with Animals (Dr. Susan Freedman); Fenzi Sports Academy training camps, (Albany OR 2016, Purina Farms 2017, Wilmington OH 2018) ; 2017 Association of Professional Dog Trainers confer...
Laura is the founder and owner of The Dogs' Spot " Dog Training Center and Boutique, a 15,000 square foot facility in North Kansas City, Missouri, established in 2006. The Dogs' Spot's mission is to provide the premiere spot for Kansas City's community of dog lovers who want to employ the art and science of positive reinforcement, find that unique connection with their dog, and make new friends...
I am certified through CCPDT and am currently working toward my CBATI-KA certification. I have three dogs of my own who have behavioral needs as well as two amazing human children. I love helping people develop positive relationships with their dogs and leading them to a fear free life.
At the heart of Martin Training & Behavior is the founder and owner, Tracy Martin. Tracy has served the pets of Kansas City since 2006 as a pet sitter and dog walker and since 2012 as a dog trainer. Tracy holds undergraduate degrees in Psychology and Anthropology and a Masters in Experimental Psychology. Tracy is an honors graduate of the prestigious Academy for Dog Trainers, a two-year, inte...
Experienced, master's prepared professional adult educator; experienced, licensed medical professional; professional dog trainer since 2007; graduate education and training in dog and wolf behavior and behavior modification in dogs; experience working with dogs in shelters for more than 30 years; experience training and certifying service dog teams for ADI-accredited organization; expertise in ...
I have a masters degree in behavior and am proud to be the only board certified applied animal behaviorist in the eastern half of Missouri. I also hold my Certified Behavior Consultant Canine and Certified Professional Dog Trainer (knowledge assessed) certifications, and I am a Fear Free Certified Professional dog trainer as well. I have been training professionally for 16 years. I served one y...
I'm obsessed with my cattle dog and my foster-fail rescue mix! We love exploring together. We also welcome foster dogs into our home and we'd love to see our current foster, longest shelter resident, Blaine, find his forever family!
Jon has been training dogs for about 10 years now, but his whole life has been centered around training animals. He grew up on a farm and often showed farm animals there, as well as trained the farm dogs how to work and herd livestock.
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Jon has seen all scenarios in his 10+ years of training, including shelter dogs who were on their last chance. He was able to take those dogs, train th...
Welcome to Missouri’s list of top dog trainers. The Missouri list is based on 879 votes from the Sniffspot community. Only the Missouri dog trainers with the top number of votes made this list. Trainers are ordered by number of votes, with Jennen Herbst at the top of this list with 387 votes.
Our rankings include trainers certified by CPDT-KA and CPDT-KA. They also specialize in Puppy dog training, Reactive dog training amongst other training programs.
Missouri dog trainer services include:
Dog trainers in Missouri selflessly set pets up for success. Jennen Herbst shares why they chose this path: What I learned from my first two dogs on how to train dogs, made me want to share that knowledge with others. I concentrate a lot on building a bond and making sure there is mutual trust so that it is easier for both the dog and owner to navigate different situations. Having used multiple types of training methods, I wanted to expand the use of positive/fear free methods more.. All 14 trainers on this Missouri list are committed to positive reinforcement. Trusted Missouri trainer, Cait Patton, uses the following methods: We always start with a consultation to ensure the dog lands in the right program (day training, private lessons, in homes, or classes). Depending on the severity of the issue, we partner with the dog's vet to create a collaborative approach. During our first meeting, we identify short term and long terms goals of the owner and help outline a structured behavioral plan which is both realistic for the owner and beneficial for the dog..
Explore the top dog trainers in Missouri as voted by our community:
Keep training as positive as possible and avoid pushing a dog too far, too soon which can break the bond and trust they have in the owner..
What I learned from my first two dogs on how to train dogs, made me want to share that knowledge with others. I concentrate a lot on building a bond and making sure there is mutual trust so that it is easier for both the dog and owner to navigate different situations. Having used multiple types of training methods, I wanted to expand the use of positive/fear free methods more..
Watching the dogs grow and developing relationships with both the dogs and owners that I work with. While I knew I would be helping dogs, I did not realize the strong relationships I would also build with the owners..
Discover the Jack Russell Terrier, a breed celebrated for its intelligent and affectionate nature. Recognized as a small dog, Jack Russell Terriers have their origins in England, where they were initially bred for fox hunting and vermin control starting in the 19th century.
Discover the Dalmatian, a breed celebrated for its affectionate, trainable, and loyal nature. Recognized as a medium-sized dog, Dalmatians have their origins in Croatia, where they were initially bred for coaching (running along carriages), guarding, and hunting starting in the 16th century.
Discover the Bernese Mountain Dog, a breed celebrated for its affectionate, loyal, and playful nature. Recognized as a large dog, Bernese Mountain Dogs have their origins in Switzerland, where they were initially bred for guarding livestock and droving work starting in the 1st century.
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44.5 percent of all American households share life with a canine companion. Pet professionals like dog trainers, veterinarians, and veterinary behaviorists are more important than ever as our modern society becomes increasingly difficult for four-legged friends to navigate—dog reactivity, anxiety, and general stress from lack of proper enrichment are on the rise in domestic dogs.
Does your dog ever growl when you walk by their food dish? Maybe they get possessive of treats, carrying them far away and giving you side-eye when you start to approach — or snarling at your other pets or children if they get too close.
As almost every dog owner is aware, the nose of a dog is an amazing thing. Just as they can pick up sounds we can’t hear, their sense of smell and ability to pick up scents is well beyond ours. In fact, dogs have 40 times the number of olfactory receptors as humans.
More than 80 million Americans rely on their service dogs to help them navigate the world. Task-trained assistance animals perform a huge range of life-changing—in many cases, life-saving—services: These dogs act as eyes for visually impaired handlers, provide mobility support, alert to seizures and blood sugar crashes, interrupt anxiety attacks, remind their people to take medications, and so much more.
You thought your dog was house trained. Your home was clean from puddles of pee, those dreaded middle-of-the-night bathroom breaks were behind you, and you loved every minute of dog ownership… until your four-legged best friend started using the bathroom inside again. What’s going on?
Ah, poop. We humans think it’s disgusting… but many of our dogs seem to love the stuff. If you’re wondering why your canine companion tries to eat feces (either their own or that of other animals) you’re not alone!
Do you have a water-loving dog looking to burn some energy? There are countless dog parks to visit throughout our country — but some of them become far too hot in the midday sun to be safe for your pets to play. That’s why we’ve put together a list of some of the best dog water parks throughout the United States! At these locations, your pup can frolic, splash, and swim to their heart’s content.
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Does your dog destroy every toy you give them? Is your house littered with remnants of fabric and stuffing of all different sizes? Are you tired of investing in “indestructible” toys only for your pup to still dismantle—or worse, get bored of—them in just a few days?
You’ve been told your dog needs regular exercise. There’s a reason “walking the dog” is a classic daily activity: Frequent excursions give your pup a chance to experience the world, maintain a healthy weight, and — most importantly — spend time with you! Consistent physical activity can also improve their strength, muscle tone, coordination, and mental ability over time.
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Many dogs have gotten a bad reputation over the years for being "dangerous breeds." Rottweilers are among them. Like pit bulls and other large, blocky-headed types of dogs, these powerful and beautiful animals are often assumed to be aggressive.
Your dog is reactive. They’ll see another dog, person, or other stimulus in the environment (like a car or bike) while out on a walk and suddenly go crazy at the end of their leash. The barking, lunging, and growling feels embarrassing for you — and it’s clear that your pup isn’t having a great time either.
Does your dog display reactivity to other pets or people? Maybe they’re a new rescue pup and are still settling into your home. Or they were sick growing up, so you missed their critical socialization period. Possibly they’ve had a bad experience after being raised as a normal puppy.
Do you have a reactive dog or suspect you may have one? You’re not alone!
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From 2009 to 2020, there was a 40 percent increase in the development of public dog parks. Designated spots for canine exercise have become commonplace in every major city in North America — many pet owners won’t even consider renting an apartment that doesn’t have its own fenced-in pet area for their canine companions.
Thousand Oaks, California has been a safe haven for Sniffspot host, Jen, since childhood. Having grown up in busy Santa Barbara, Jen, an introvert from an early age, would seek out solitude and serenity away from tourists attractions and droves of people visiting from elsewhere. “My grandparents own 60 acres about a 30 minute drive from here, and I grew up spending every summer and every holiday visiting them on the ranch,” Jen explained. “In Santa Barbara, we wouldn't go to the beach on the weekend because that's where everybody was, so you'd find places off the beaten path where the tourists weren't. For me, the ranch was just my happy place.”
Ellen is the host of Country Pasture Getaway, one of Sniffspot's most popular sniff spots. She has taken the time to write up the lessons she has learned about how to be a great sniff spot host.
Just 20 minutes outside of the busy city of Portland, Oregon, and settled right on the banks of the Columbia River, you’ll find what countless visitors have flocked to the area in search of – mountain views, crisp, clean air, and running water for miles. What you might not expect to find, however, is a hidden oasis designed just for dogs and their people, owned and operated by a farming couple and enjoyed by visitors on two legs, and four.
Fran is the host of Ranch Setting, one of Sniffspot's most popular spots. She has taken the time to write up the lessons she has learned about how to be a great Sniffspot host.
Looking for a space to play with your dog no matter what the weather’s like outside? Look no further than our list of the best indoor dog parks in the United States! These climate-controlled spaces are growing in popularity as pet ownership increases throughout the country. As a bonus, many of them also offer dog training, boarding, grooming, or daycare services on the premises.
Looking for the perfect place to play with your dog? We’ve got you covered! It’s hard to narrow down, but we’ve put together some of the best off-leash dog parks throughout the country so you can plan your next adventure — along with a checklist of what to bring, what to know beforehand, and some frequently asked questions.
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Discover the German Shepherd Dog, a breed celebrated for its intelligence, loyalty, and versatility. Known for its impressive size and smooth, graceful movements, German Shepherds excel in various roles, including as guide, therapy, bomb detection, and police dogs, while being a devoted family companion.
Discover the Labrador Retriever, a breed celebrated for its playful nature, affectionate temperament, and trainability. Labradors are known for their friendly demeanor and adaptability, making them perfect family companions and versatile working dogs.
Discover the Golden Retriever, a breed celebrated for its affectionate, playful, and trainable nature. Considered a large dog, Golden Retrievers were originally bred in Scotland for hunting and retrieving game beginning in the 1860s.
Discover the American Staffordshire Terrier, a breed celebrated for its playful, friendly, and loyal nature. Considered a medium-sized dog, American Staffordshire Terriers were originally bred in the United Kingdom for baiting bulls, fighting, and hunting beginning in the 1800s — though they're known as gentle, playful lovers today.
Discover the Australian Shepherd, a breed celebrated for its trainable, playful, and affectionate nature. Considered a medium dog, Australian Shepherds were originally bred in the United States for herding beginning in the 1950s.