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Recommended Canine Behavior Trainers

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STL, 🐶NOTE: It is very important to use fear-free trainers. Recent studies from the AVMA reveal that training a dog using a shock collar (e-collar) or other fearful tactics, result in negative outcomes. Also plan to be with your canine companion at all times during training. You will bond and both learn together. 

STOP THE SHOCK!~ The American Veterinarian Association studies reveal no success and even damage when adverse training methods are used. Articles below:


https://avsab.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/AVSAB-Humane-Dog-Training-Position-Statement-2021.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2MEi5UVK_fghPrMnB23bCs20Inhz5iDxsEHc1aJJiej6Q_UXzP-mMD6uQ&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/behavior/leash-barrier-reactivity/do-electric-shock-collars-harm-dogs/

https://www.greenacreskennel.com/dog-behavior-and-training/the-unintended-consequences-of-shock-collars.html?fbclid=IwAR2Ldw9c9L7IHiXH2HVSAM4UiohmWcK6PcEKv3L5zIzWS2_6HTfkwC9WuKk


​*COMMON BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS & SOLUTIONS (click on link below)
​http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/dog-care/common-dog-behavior-issues


​RECOMMENDED (fear-free) DOG BEHAVIOR TRAINERS ❤️😊
Most do onsite & in your home training.

NOTE: It is important to be with your pup for training so you can learn too, plus this helps you both bond with one another, so "Board and Train" programs where you drop your dog off for training is not recommended. 

PetSmart and Petco

ZOOM ROOM in Crestwood (South St. Louis County)
361 Watson Plaza
St. Louis, MO 63126
(314) 907-2992

​http://www.zoomroom.com 

Good Dog Enrichment Training (St. Louis City)
3801 Wyoming Street
St. Louis, MO 63116
(314) 279-3949
​http://www.gooddogstl.com


North County Obedience Training Club North County)
4401 Lindbergh Blvd
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 741-2445

htt://www.ncotc.com

The Persuaded Pooch (St. Louis County)
10 W. Lockwood Avenue
Webster Groves, MO 63119
(314) 609-1094

www.persuadedpooch.com/private-dog-training-st-louis/
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Mandy K9 Training (St. Louis West County)
16079 Manchester Road
Ellisville, MO 63011
(636) 579-9027

www.mandyk9.com

Can't Get Right K9 Training w/Courtney (North County)
In-Your-Home Training
(314) 899-6571
FB:  Can't Get Right K9Training


Have Mercy Dog Training by Allison (St. Louis/Southern Illinois)
Collinsville, IL

(314) 973-7831
​www.havemercydogs.com


Pooch Positive Training (St. Louis County)
(314) 277-9075
http://www.poochpositivetraining.com

Paw Perfection (St. Charles/St. Peters/O'Fallon/Wentzville areas only)
Saint Peters, MO 63376
(314) 609-0242

pawperfection.zohosites.com


Young's Dog Training by Jonathan Young (St. Louis to Wentzville & surrounding areas)
Holistic Canine Trainer
9975Lin Ferry Drive
​St. Louis, MO 63123

(314) 970-4314
www.youngsdogtraining.com


Gary Abelov Dog Nation Behavior Training (In Your Home)
(636) 671-0690
http://www.stldogbehavior.com
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"Richie" the Trainer at Murphy Animal Hospital (South County & In Your Home)
(636) 677-8555
​http://www.murphy-animal-hospital.com

Positive Paws Pet Training (St. Charles & In Your Home)
(636) 352-3104
http://www.positivepawstraining.com



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~ Milan Kundera


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