Fees
Side Kick Dog Training can teach you how to teach your dog to be a perfect partner.
Our Certified Professional Dog Trainers and other dedicated staff really enjoy teaching the classes we offer! Find out which one fits your needs. Private and Semi-Private lessons are available by appointment. Please call if you have any questions about what is best for your situation. Misti Fry 417-425-5944
Proof of vaccinations are required at the first class. Proper equipment includes: flat collar with tags, 6 foot leash, and lots of small soft treats. If more control is needed you can use a harness, Gentle Leader, or Halti. We do not allow pinch collars, choke collars, or e-collars.
Positively Puppies! A puppy class for dogs under 6 months at enrollment. Focus is on socialization and foundation skills of sit, down, stand, loose leash walking, polite greeting, and some tricks. At the completion of class your puppy can earn their AKC STAR Puppy Certificate. This class meets weekly for 7 one hour sessions. The class fee is $100.00 and includes all materials.
Absolutely Adolescents! Is your older puppy still needing some polishing to become that Perfect Partner? The Absolutely Adolescents Class will continue the work we began in Positively Puppies and help you work towards a polite Side Kick. If you and your puppy missed the Positively Puppies Class you can still join us and we will get you caught up! This class is for puppies over 5 months up to a year. The next class in the progression will be the Kick Start Class. This class meets weekly for 7 one hour sessions. The class fee is $100.00 and includes all materials.
Tricks to Coming When Called! Have you ever wanted to achieve a dog training title but didn't want to compete in formal obedience? Earn your Novice Trick Dog Title and learn the skills to move on to higher levels!! A class for non-aggressive dogs who can sit, down, and walk on leash. A perfect follow up for our Positively Puppy Grads or a fun place to start for a more mature pup. Focus on building the relationship with your dog through tricks and teaching a Really Reliable Recall. Tricks are a fun way to practice the positional behaviors of sit/down/stand. Your dog will learn to come when called through a step-by-step Really Reliable Recall Program. This class meets weekly for 7 one hour sessions. The class fee is $100 and includes most materials. An optional tricks work book ($20) is available for purchase when the class meets.
Kick Start The Fun! A open enrollment class at the Humane Society of Southwest Missouri. This is for dogs who are older than 6 months who need all the basics. We accept new students every week. A perfect class for families who have just adopted an adult dog or who are getting a late start with manners. You can take this class as long as needed. When you are ready we advance you and your dog to the Level Two Class. Dogs adopted from the Humane Society of Southwest Missouri get one free session with the trainers. All students must attend a free orientation without your dog any Thursday at 6:00. After attending an orientation the Kick Start Class meets Thursdays at 7:00. Classes are sold in packages of 4 sessions for $50.00. You can pay online or bring a check to orientation.
Kick Start Level Two. This is a fun challenging step up from Level One. We problem solve, play games, and get ready to pass the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test. We also prepare your pup to be a therapy dog, rally dog, or competition dog. You can take this class as long as you want. Students are required to have a basic skill set and must attend Kick Start Level One or be evaluated by an instructor. Level Two meets every Thursday at 8:00. Packages of 4 sessions are $50.00. You can pay online or bring a check to class.
