24-Hour Dog Training Facility
Looking for dog training in St. Louis, MO? Our expert dog trainers provide comprehensive training services designed to help your dog become well-behaved, confident, and happy. Whether your dog needs basic obedience training, puppy training and socialization, or good manners and skills, we offer professional dog training programs tailored to your dog’s unique needs.
Located in Saint Ann, our 24/7 dog training center welcomes dogs of all kinds. Let Happy Tails STL’s dog trainers help your pup experience the confidence, positivity, and mental stimulation they need to be a happy and healthy dog. Schedule your free dog training evaluation today to get started!
Why Choose Happy Tails in St. Ann?
Not all dog training programs are created equal. When you choose Happy Tails STL, you’re choosing a premium training experience that goes above and beyond basic dog training classes. Here’s what sets us apart from other dog trainers in the St. Louis area:
Free Dog Training Evaluation
You can start your dog training journey with a complimentary training evaluation at Happy Tails. During this free consultation, one of our expert dog trainers will meet with you and your dog to assess their current behavior and discuss your training goals. Based on this assessment, we’ll recommend the best training plan for you and your pup. Schedule your free dog training evaluation today by calling us or filling out the contact form.
Meet Our Head Dog Trainer
Shannon Durington is a passionate, CPDT-KA Certified Professional Dog Trainer and AKC CGC Evaluator with over 12 years of experience working with dogs of all breeds and backgrounds. She has worked with dogs on basic obedience, behavior issues, scent detection, and even service dogs!
Specializing in positive reinforcement methods, Shannon has successfully trained numerous dogs, as well as participating in AKC Fit Dog exercises and various enrichment activities. She is dedicated to helping dogs and their owners build strong, lasting bonds through fun, effective training. When she’s not training, Shannon spends time with her two beloved dogs: Sonny, a 10-year-old Border Collie mix, and Benny, a 12-year-old Australian Shepherd/Retriever mix.
Dog Training Membership Pricing
Dog training memberships include weekly daycare credits, weekly training credits, 25% off private lessons, and a free bag of treats each week. Credits never expire for active memberships! Happy Tails offers 3 membership options to save you money compared to purchasing the same services a la carte:
1 Day / Week
- $19.67 Weekly Savings
2 Days / Week
- $56.33 Weekly Savings
3 Days / Week
- $100 Weekly Savings
St. Louis Dog Training Programs
From puppy socialization to agility training, Happy Tails STL offers professional dog training for all breeds, ages, and temperaments. Our dog trainers provide personalized instruction in a positive, supportive environment, ensuring your dog learns effectively and builds lasting confidence. We offer three main training programs at Happy Tails:
| DAY TRAINING PROGRAM | BOARD & TRAIN PROGRAM | PRIVATE LESSONS |
|---|---|---|
| Drop off your dog each morning for professional training sessions throughout the day, plus supervised play and socialization with other dogs. Pick up your well-trained pup each evening. | Your dog stays at our facility for boarding and training with 24/7 consistency. Multiple daily training sessions combined with structured playtime deliver fast, lasting results. | One-on-one personalized training tailored to your dog’s unique needs and your specific goals. Work directly with our dog trainers on basic obedience, advanced commands, or even competitive training. |
| Ongoing daily program | Immersive training at our facility | Individual training sessions |
| Owner education sessions at the end of each week | Final owner education session at the end of your dog’s stay | Owner education during every single session |
| Includes dog daycare | Includes dog boarding and dog daycare | Does not include other services |
| Best for dog owners who want to make training a routine, while having their pup back home each night. | Best for busy pet parents who prefer a more hands-off approach that still offers their dog consistent training. | Best for pet owners who want personalized attention and/or advanced dog training lessons, including dog sports. |
DAY TRAINING PROGRAM
- Drop off your dog each morning for professional training sessions throughout the day, plus supervised play and socialization with other dogs. Pick up your well-trained pup each evening.
- Ongoing daily program
- Owner education sessions at the end of each week
- Includes dog daycare
- Best for dog owners who want to make training a routine, while having their pup back home each night.
BOARD & TRAIN PROGRAM
- Your dog stays at our facility for boarding and training with 24/7 consistency. Multiple daily training sessions combined with structured playtime deliver fast, lasting results.
- Immersive training at our facility
- Final owner education session at the end of your dog’s stay
- Includes dog boarding and dog daycare
- Best for busy pet parents who prefer a more hands-off approach that still offers their dog consistent training.
PRIVATE LESSONS
- One-on-one personalized training tailored to your dog’s unique needs and your specific goals. Work directly with our dog trainers on basic obedience, advanced commands, or competitive training.
- Individual training sessions
- Owner education during every single session
- Does not include other services
- Best for pet owners who want personalized attention and/or advanced dog training lessons, including dog sports.
Force-Free Dog Training Methods
At Happy Tails, we believe in the power of positive reinforcement training—a scientifically-proven, humane approach that builds trust, confidence, and lasting obedience in dogs of all ages and breeds. Unlike outdated punishment-based methods, positive reinforcement rewards desired behaviors with treats, praise, and play, making learning enjoyable and effective for your dog.
This force-free training method strengthens the bond between you and your pet while reducing anxiety, fear, and aggression that can result from harsh corrections. Dogs trained with positive reinforcement are more eager to learn, retain commands longer, and develop into well-adjusted, confident companions.
Our St. Louis dog trainers use reward-based techniques to teach everything from basic puppy manners to advanced obedience, ensuring your dog not only learns quickly but genuinely enjoys the training process.
Dog Training Resources
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Frequently Asked Questions
Choosing the right dog trainer for your pet is an important decision that impacts their behavior, confidence, and your relationship together. We understand that you may have questions about what to expect during your dog’s training journey. Below are answers to the most common training questions we receive from pet owners in the greater St. Louis area. If you don’t see your question answered here, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re happy to help!
Our head trainer is Shannon Durington, a CPDT-KA Certified Professional Dog Trainer and AKC CGC Evaluator with over 12 years of experience across breeds and training disciplines.
Yes. Our trainers have experience working with dogs of all breeds and backgrounds, from small companion breeds to large working breeds.
All programs include owner education sessions where you’ll learn how to reinforce commands and practice techniques at home. For more in-depth support, individual one-on-one lessons with a trainer can be arranged. Our private lessons require the most commitment from the owner, while our day training program requires the least owner involvement.
Our trainers are experienced with a wide range of behavior challenges, but the type of behavior challenge will affect the best path for your dog. During your evaluation, discuss any specific concerns so we can recommend the most appropriate approach.
For the day training program, you drop your dog off each morning for training sessions, supervised play, and socialization, and you pick them up at the end of the day. Board & Train is for dogs staying at our facility, who will receive multiple daily training sessions as well as socialization and play during their boarding stay. Private Lessons are one-on-one sessions tailored to your dog’s specific needs and your personal goals with the option for more advanced training types.