Dog Obedience Training in Springfield, MO
Private one-on-one lessons and immersive board and train. Come, sit, place, down, heel and off, taught until they hold up around real distractions.
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Obedience that holds up outside the living room
A dog that listens perfectly at home and forgets every command at the park does not have reliable obedience yet. Our lessons build the core commands one-on-one with your trainer, then proof them against the distractions your dog actually meets. For obedience that comes back locked in, including off-leash work, our two-week board and train is the program that gets there.
What obedience training covers
The core commands
Come, sit, place, down, heel and off. The six commands every Off Leash K9 obedience package is built on.
Loose-leash walking
Taught in the fourth basic lesson: your dog walks right beside you instead of dragging you down the street.
Advanced skills
Distance down, sit in motion, and come to heel, added in the eight-lesson basic and advanced package.
Off-leash reliability
Built through board and train, where your dog works off leash, outside, with distractions in play.
Everyday manners
Off for any unwanted behavior, plus door manners and socialization in the two-week board and train.
Obedience programs and pricing
Lessons are private, one-on-one hours with your trainer. Board and train is an immersive stay where your dog lives and works with a professional trainer. E-collar obedience starts once your dog is at least five months old. Payment plans are available, and every package is listed on our plans and pricing page.
Basic Obedience
Four one-on-one hour lessons on the core commands. E-collar and 15 ft training leash included.
Basic & Advanced Obedience
Eight one-on-one hour lessons: the core commands plus distance down, sit in motion and come to heel.
2 Week Board & Train
Two weeks living and training with your trainer. Obedience proofed outside, off leash, around distractions.
Watch obedience training in action
A two-year-old golden retriever after board and train with our Southwest Missouri team. More training videos on YouTube →
What Southwest Missouri dog owners say
“McKenzie picked up on his triggers right away and had thoughtful solutions that worked out when implemented consistently. The way I look at it, she wasn’t training him, she was training me. And she did a great job! 10/10 for sure.”
“She came back not only knowing how to follow commands, but holds them until she is told to “Break”. She now walks great on a leash and heels very well. She is also following the rules a lot better at home.”
“We love being able to take her everywhere with us now because she is obedient and follows our commands even with tons of distractions around.”
Obedience training questions
What commands does obedience training cover?
Our basic obedience package covers come, sit, place, down, heel and off, and the fourth lesson is loose-leash walking. The basic and advanced package adds distance down, sit in motion, and come to heel across eight lessons.
How old does my dog need to be to start?
We generally do not start e-collar training on a dog until it is at least five months old. Younger puppies start on the clicker and marker method instead, which is what our puppy training programs are built around. Beyond that there is no upper limit: e-collar training works on a dog of any size, shape and age above five months.
What is the difference between lessons and board and train?
Lessons are private hours with your trainer where you learn to handle your own dog. Board and train is immersive: your dog lives and trains with a professional trainer for one or two weeks, then you get a two-hour handover session covering everything your dog has learned.
Where do the lessons take place?
Your trainer will confirm the training location when you book. We generally do not like to train dogs inside the house, because it is easy for a dog to listen in a familiar environment. Train somewhere unfamiliar, with real distractions, and your dog will listen anywhere.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes. Payment plans are available. Call us today to learn more about payment options.
Obedience training across Southwest Missouri
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