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PUPPY TRAINING AT DOGTOPIA Ellisville

Build good habits from the very beginning.

At Dogtopia of Ellisville, we believe dog training should instill practical, real-world obedience designed to make a difference in you and your pup’s daily life. By emphasizing commands under exciting conditions, our certified trainer ensures your pup develops the confidence and skills needed to succeed in any environment. Your pup learns commands in one-on-one sessions, then practices them amid the distractions and social interactions of an active daycare.

TRAINING PLAN

Four weeks. Three Training Days a week. Every Training Day includes one-on-one sessions with Riley, our certified trainer, plus a full day in our supervised daycare, where your pup practices what Riley taught in real group play while our canine coaches reinforce it.

WHAT Riley Will WORK ON

• Basic obedience and everyday commands
• Sit, Place, Down, Off, and Leash work
• Proper greetings and reducing jumping
• Focus and engagement around distractions
• Impulse control and self-regulation
• Confidence around dogs, people, sights, and sounds
• Puppy manners and curbing unwanted behaviors.

WHY TRAINING AT DOGTOPIA IS DIFFERENT

Teaching a puppy a command in a quiet room is only the first step. Our unique program combines personalized, one-on-one training with real-world socialization. As the nation’s leading dog care provider, Dogtopia specializes in helping dogs build practical, reliable skills that translate seamlessly from our training sessions to your everyday life at home.

Riley works with your dog individually to teach the skill, then helps reinforce it in our supervised daycare environment. When they’re not with her, your pup spends the rest of the day in our supervised daycare, where our certified canine coaches reinforce commands and healthy play habits. This hybrid approach is particularly effective for curbing common behaviors like jumping and nipping, helping your dog develop the discipline needed for real-world obedience and success. The program serves as an excellent foundation for future programs, such as the AKC – Canine Good Citizen certification.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

• Puppies must be at least 16 weeks old (no maximum age; call to discuss).
• All puppies must be fully vaccinated
• Puppies 7 months and older must be spayed or neutered
• Must pass a Meet & Greet evaluation for safety and comfort

A TRAINING DAY AT DOGTOPIA

Drop off: 6:30–9:30 AM
Learn one-on-one with Riley, our certified trainer
Practice in daycare play with our certified canine coaches
Pick up: 3:00–7:00 PM, tired and well-practiced

PRICING

$159 per week for 4 weeks. Every week includes:

• Two hours in sessions with Riley
• 3 full days of daycare ($99 value)
• All-day reinforcement from our canine coaches
• Live webcams so you can watch them practice

Looking for even faster progress? Upgrade to double-length training sessions with Riley for an additional $60 per week. These extended sessions help your pup master longer, steadier holds for commands like “Sit,” “Down,” and “Place.” Perfect choice for high-energy pups who need a little extra time and focus to reach their full potential.

GETTING STARTED

After adoption, your dog is adjusting to their new home, and this is the perfect window for developing obedience and building confidence. Dogs starting early on learn clear, consistent expectations before bad habits have a chance to become a way of life.

Ready to start your dog’s training journey? Schedule your first visit by booking a Meet & Greet online. During this session, you will tour our facility and we perform a personalized evaluation of your pup. Our team will learn about your specific training goals and gently introduce your dog to our daycare environment, ensuring they are comfortable and ready to participate in our training program, as well as any future daycare, boarding, or spa services you may need.

Want to learn more? Fill out the form below or call 636-283-2444 to speak with us more about the program.