Services Offered
The staff at Side Kick Dog Training is on the cutting edge of the latest techniques in puppy and dog training. We also strive to communicate our expertise to you so you can become adept at teaching your dog new behaviors. We meet regularly to view and discuss recent seminars by leading behaviorists in the positive training camp. All of us are very active in training our dogs and participating in local dog events. Misti Fry MS CPDT and Carrie Galvan CPDT are Certified Professional Dog Trainers. Our other instructors have been apprenticing closely with Misti before they teach a class on their own. The curriculum is handpicked by Misti and tested by the whole crew before we use it in class. Click here to meet the Side Kick Dog Trainers.
The classes we teach are designed to mold your dog
into a dog you would be proud to have as your Side Kick!
Choose the best class for you and your dog, check the calendar for start dates, fill out the enrollment form and pay, then get ready to build a fun and lasting relationship with your dog!
Private Lessons: Are you short on time and can’t commit to a 6 week class? Do you have an adult dog that needs to learn some new ways to interact with the family and guests? Did your dog get kicked out of class because of his behavior? We offer private lessons in your home to deal with your specific issues. Our Certified Professional Dog Trainers are capable of helping you with aggression and behavior modification. We don't shy away from the tough cases and we will help you reach the realistic goals that we set for your dog. Call Misti Fry MS CPDT to set up a private lesson. 417-425-5944.
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.
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 or Absolutely Adolescents 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 or the APDT C.L.A.S.S. asessment. 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.
Classes are staggered to accommodate as many families as we can.
YES well behaved children make excellent trainers!
We have partnered with local veterinarians and the
Humane Society to offer several locations for classes.
We hold classes at: Parkcrest Veterinary Hospital, Deerfield Veterinary Hospital, Galloway Village Veterinary, Bradford Park Animal Hospital, and the Humane Society of Southwest Missouri.
