Dog Training Classes & Workshops near Springfield, MO

Do you want exclusive?
Do you want individualized training?
Do you want results?

Welcome to Springfield’s friendliest dog training facility and Southwest Missouri’s largest indoor K9 sports arena! Come train with Springfield native and long-time Professional Dog Trainer and Canine Behavior Consultant, Carrie Galvan. We have everything you need to have your dog become the best family pet!

“We are here to help you have a well-trained dog, not just a partially trained dog.”

*Holiday And weather closings may extend your class availability length.
*To enhance your experience, we have semi-private classes with no more than 5 students.
*UP TO DATE shot record documentation is required by start time. Your dog will be dismissed without this proof, with no refund. We require at least one round of Parvo and the Bordetella booster for your puppy to begin class and the yearly booster if over a year. These must be done by a veterinarian. They are also required to have their Rabies shot if they are old enough, per your Vet.
*We no longer offer single 6-week group stand-alone classes, as it is often very hard for people to make all six weeks.

All Paws In

This is a course for puppies, adolescents, and adult dogs. It will be available to you for 12 weeks and will allow you up to 12 group training sessions at our facility. You will choose your day and time and stick with it for the 12-week duration. The course focuses on basic K9 behaviors and management, basic training, self-control, building self-confidence, handling skills, dog language, and proper socialization. Whether you are interested in having the perfect family dog or working up to one of our sports, this is the class with all of the beginning foundation skills for everyone!
Up to 12 group training sessions

  • We will cover the basics…

  • Jumping
  • Nipping
  • Barking
  • Crating
  • Potty Training

  • Training skills that we will cover…

  • Walking on a Loose Leash and Heeling
  • Come when called
  • Stay
  • Leave it
  • Drop
  • Targeting their spot
  • Working under distractions
  • Fading treats and lures
  • Consistency at home and in public with low and medium distractions
  • AKC Star Puppy evaluations are done upon request.

  • Training equipment your class will come with.

  • Treat Pouch
  • Happy Howie’s Treat Roll (12 oz)
  • Long Leash for Recalls

  • Upon signing up for your class you will receive an email with an option to purchase your training equipment at a discounted price, if you want!

  • Blue-9 KLIMB Pedestal with Traction Mat (If you already have this, contact the office for further instructions.)
  • Blue-9 Fitness Harness
  • Kong
  • Rope Toy or Wubba Kong
All Paws In

Ultimate K9

This is a course for students that have passed All Paws In. You will choose your day and time and stick with it for the 12-week duration. The course will be available to you for 12 weeks and will allow you up to 12 group training sessions at our facility. The class focuses on K9 behaviors and management, medium to advanced distractions, self-control, building confidence, handler handling skills, dog language, and proper socialization.
Up to 12 group training sessions

  • Advanced skills that we will cover…

  • Improving your handling skills
  • Improving your dog’s body awareness
  • Advanced Loose Leash and Heeling techniques
  • Working under higher distraction
  • Working without treats on your body
  • Consistency at home and in public with medium and higher distractions
  • Canine Good Citizen Evaluation
  • AKC Trick Dog Evaluations (Lifetime)
  • DMWYD Trick Dog Evaluations (Lifetime)

  • Upon signing up for your class you will receive an email with an option to purchase your training equipment at a discounted price, if you want!

  • Pivot pot
  • Floor target
  • Blue-9 Propel Air Platform
  • Obedience practice cards
  • Precious K9s conveniently offers your homework on an online platform that gives you written and video descriptions of the things you learn in class along with our spacious 5,000 square foot facility that allows plenty of room for each person and their dog.
Ultimate K9

Advanced Courses

*Requirement: All Paws In Two and a recommendation from trainers. *If courses are not on the calendar, you can email or call to request to be on the waiting list.

  • Agility Classes

  • Agility Fundamentals
  • Fundamentals Plus
  • Novice to Advanced
  • Skills and Drills
  • Competition Agility
  • Rally-Obedience One and Two
  • Obedience
  • Conformation
  • Advanced Trick Dog
  • Therapy
  • Therapy Prep
  • Dogs With a Job
Advanced Courses

To enquire about an evaluation that will help you know where to start with PK9s, please email the following information to us at [email protected].

 

  • Dog age
  • Dog’s previous training
  • Your previous training
  • Overview of titles or accomplishments you or your dog have.

To enhance your experience, we have semi-private classes with no more than 5 students.

Precious K9s is always adding and changing workshops throughout the year. Stay up to date on our social media (Facebook and Instagram) and by visiting our Class Registration Page.

The benefits of professional dog training are endless. No matter when you start, foundation training provides the baseline for all other training and behaviors a dog will learn.

Precious K9s puppy classes will teach the necessary positive socialization and lay the groundwork for good canine psychological health. These classes also teach dog owners the skills and knowledge necessary for dealing with common puppy and dog behaviors. Puppy and dog training can also teach basic canine manners like coming when called, walking on a leash, and greeting guests.

In general, trained canines will participate more fully with their family and their environment. Well-behaved canines can attend family sporting events, attend outdoor gatherings and go along on vacations. Dog training helps dogs and owners to build strong bonds. Trained dogs are also much more likely to remain in their forever home.

Professional dog trainer Carrie Galvan has been working with and advocating for canines of all breeds, for more than 20 years.

“As owner of Precious K9s, in Springfield, Mo., we make it our mission to help aide in education, management, and training that will help our K9s live a happier life in the world to which we have domesticated them.”

Precious K9s offers a variety of dog training classes so you and your canine can have the best relationship possible. Our classes teach canines and owners how to understand and communicate. In addition, we offer classes and workshops that cover everything from basic potty training and manners, to therapy dog training and more.

NEW – Online Training

ONLINE TRAINING


[/et_pb_cta][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="1_3" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_image src="https://preciousk9s.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/bringing-puppy-home.jpg" alt="Bringing your puppy home" title_text="Bringing your puppy home" url="https://carrie-galvan-pk9s.thinkific.com/courses/bringing-puppy-home-pre-recorded" url_new_window="on" _builder_version="4.17.3" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src="https://preciousk9s.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/5-ways-to-train-your-dog-1.jpg" title_text="5-ways-to-train-your-dog-1" url="https://carrie-galvan-pk9s.thinkific.com/courses/five-ways-to-calm-your-k9-1" url_new_window="on" _builder_version="4.16" _module_preset="default" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built="1" module_id="workshops" _builder_version="4.16" background_color="#000000" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.16" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text admin_label="Workshops" _builder_version="4.16" header_text_color="#ffffff" global_colors_info="{}"]

Workshops

[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.16" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row column_structure="1_3,1_3,1_3" _builder_version="4.16" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" width="100%" max_width="98%" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="1_3" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_cta title="Essential Oils With Your K9" button_url="https://preciousk9s.dogbizpro.com/Public/Registration/Index.aspx" button_text="Sign up" admin_label="Essential Oils With Your K9" _builder_version="4.16" header_text_align="center" background_color="#ededed" custom_button="on" button_text_size="21" button_border_radius="40" button_letter_spacing="2" button_alignment="center" text_orientation="left" background_layout="light" custom_margin="0px|||" custom_padding="15px|15px||15px" global_colors_info="{}" button_text_size__hover_enabled="off" button_text_size__hover="null" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled="off" button_one_text_size__hover="null" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled="off" button_two_text_size__hover="null" button_text_color__hover_enabled="off" button_text_color__hover="null" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled="off" button_one_text_color__hover="null" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled="off" button_two_text_color__hover="null" button_border_width__hover_enabled="off" button_border_width__hover="null" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled="off" button_one_border_width__hover="null" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled="off" button_two_border_width__hover="null" button_border_color__hover_enabled="off" button_border_color__hover="null" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled="off" button_one_border_color__hover="null" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled="off" button_two_border_color__hover="null" button_border_radius__hover_enabled="off" button_border_radius__hover="null" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled="off" button_one_border_radius__hover="null" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled="off" button_two_border_radius__hover="null" button_letter_spacing__hover_enabled="off" button_letter_spacing__hover="null" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled="off" button_one_letter_spacing__hover="null" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled="off" button_two_letter_spacing__hover="null" button_bg_color__hover_enabled="off" button_bg_color__hover="null" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled="off" button_one_bg_color__hover="null" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled="off" button_two_bg_color__hover="null"][/et_pb_cta][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="1_3" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_cta title="Conformation" button_url="https://preciousk9s.dogbizpro.com/Public/Registration/Index.aspx" url_new_window="on" button_text="Sign up" admin_label="(Therapy) %22Dogs with a Job%22" _builder_version="4.16" header_text_align="center" background_color="#ededed" custom_button="on" button_text_size="21" button_border_radius="40" button_letter_spacing="2" button_alignment="center" text_orientation="left" background_layout="light" custom_margin="0px|||" custom_padding="15px|15px||15px" global_colors_info="{}" button_text_size__hover_enabled="off" button_text_size__hover="null" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled="off" button_one_text_size__hover="null" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled="off" button_two_text_size__hover="null" button_text_color__hover_enabled="off" button_text_color__hover="null" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled="off" button_one_text_color__hover="null" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled="off" button_two_text_color__hover="null" button_border_width__hover_enabled="off" button_border_width__hover="null" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled="off" button_one_border_width__hover="null" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled="off" button_two_border_width__hover="null" button_border_color__hover_enabled="off" button_border_color__hover="null" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled="off" button_one_border_color__hover="null" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled="off" button_two_border_color__hover="null" button_border_radius__hover_enabled="off" button_border_radius__hover="null" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled="off" button_one_border_radius__hover="null" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled="off" button_two_border_radius__hover="null" button_letter_spacing__hover_enabled="off" button_letter_spacing__hover="null" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled="off" button_one_letter_spacing__hover="null" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled="off" button_two_letter_spacing__hover="null" button_bg_color__hover_enabled="off" button_bg_color__hover="null" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled="off" button_one_bg_color__hover="null" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled="off" button_two_bg_color__hover="null"]Prerequisites: You must have taken at least two PK9s core classes unless otherwise instructed by Carrie or Sarah. Your dog needs to be able to walk on a leash. Your instructor, Sarah Schroeder, will teach you how to handle your dog in conformation. She will cover stacking, gaiting, and presenting your dog to the judge. This class will consist of actual instruction and run-throughs.[/et_pb_cta][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="1_3" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_cta title="Scent Work Run-throughs" button_url="https://preciousk9s.dogbizpro.com/Public/Registration/Index.aspx" url_new_window="on" button_text="Sign up" admin_label="(Therapy) %22Dogs with a Job%22" _builder_version="4.18.0" header_text_align="center" background_color="#ededed" custom_button="on" button_text_size="21" button_border_radius="40" button_letter_spacing="2" button_alignment="center" text_orientation="left" background_layout="light" custom_margin="0px|||" custom_padding="15px|15px||15px" global_colors_info="{}" button_text_size__hover_enabled="off" button_text_size__hover="null" button_one_text_size__hover_enabled="off" button_one_text_size__hover="null" button_two_text_size__hover_enabled="off" button_two_text_size__hover="null" button_text_color__hover_enabled="off" button_text_color__hover="null" button_one_text_color__hover_enabled="off" button_one_text_color__hover="null" button_two_text_color__hover_enabled="off" button_two_text_color__hover="null" button_border_width__hover_enabled="off" button_border_width__hover="null" button_one_border_width__hover_enabled="off" button_one_border_width__hover="null" button_two_border_width__hover_enabled="off" button_two_border_width__hover="null" button_border_color__hover_enabled="off" button_border_color__hover="null" button_one_border_color__hover_enabled="off" button_one_border_color__hover="null" button_two_border_color__hover_enabled="off" button_two_border_color__hover="null" button_border_radius__hover_enabled="off" button_border_radius__hover="null" button_one_border_radius__hover_enabled="off" button_one_border_radius__hover="null" button_two_border_radius__hover_enabled="off" button_two_border_radius__hover="null" button_letter_spacing__hover_enabled="off" button_letter_spacing__hover="null" button_one_letter_spacing__hover_enabled="off" button_one_letter_spacing__hover="null" button_two_letter_spacing__hover_enabled="off" button_two_letter_spacing__hover="null" button_bg_color__hover_enabled="off" button_bg_color__hover="null" button_one_bg_color__hover_enabled="off" button_one_bg_color__hover="null" button_two_bg_color__hover_enabled="off" button_two_bg_color__hover="null"]This is for show level dogs. Run- throughs on containers and interiors. We will offer all levels. After signing up you will need to email [email protected], and let Sarah know what levels you would like to run. There will be coaching with your practice run throughs if you would like.[/et_pb_cta][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built="1" module_id="certifications" _builder_version="4.16" background_color="#000000" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.16" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text admin_label="Trick Dog Certifications and Titles" _builder_version="4.16" header_font="|700||on|||||" header_text_color="#ecebe9" global_colors_info="{}"]

Trick Dog Certifications and Titles

[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.16" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.16" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text admin_label="DMWYD" _builder_version="4.16" global_colors_info="{}"]

Do More With Your Dog (DMWYD) created by Kyra Sundance

Instructor Carrie Galvan, Certified Trick Dog Insturctor (CTDI)

[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.16" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.16" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" custom_margin="|auto|-5px|auto||" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_video src="https://youtu.be/pmkQxUqzvMs" image_src="//i.ytimg.com/vi/pmkQxUqzvMs/hqdefault.jpg" thumbnail_overlay_color="rgba(0,0,0,0.6)" _builder_version="4.16" global_colors_info="{}"][/et_pb_video][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="1px|||||" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row _builder_version="4.16" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text admin_label="DMWYD" _builder_version="4.16" global_colors_info="{}"]
DMWYD Certificate:

You can learn tricks on your own or with some friends.  Carrie Galvan is a Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI). Watch each other perform the tricks and sign the witness line!  Print and mail in the Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert, and/or Champion sheets one at a time or all together!  You can earn your certificate…BUT if you are going to spend that much time doing all this, why not work toward a title with Precious K9s!

DMWYD Title with Carrie and Precious K9s:

Because you are in class with Carrie Galvan, CTDI, you can earn your Trick Dog Titles with DMWYD without submitting a video.  Have a Certified Trick Dog Instructor sign and date the tricks you need to earn your title.  Precious K9s will print your checklists and get you on your way to Champion Trick Dog!

  1. Novice (15 Tricks.  Advanced and expert tricks count as two tricks)
  2. Intermediate (Novice title plus 12 tricks of intermediate or higher skill level.  Advanced and expert tricks count as two tricks)
  3. Advanced  (Intermediate title plus 5 advanced or expert tricks)
  4. Expert (Advanced title plus 5 tricks of expert skill level)
  5. Champion (Expert title, plus video submission of tricks set out in the Trick Dog Champion Title application)

domorewithyourdog.com/pages/trickdogtitle.html

[/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label="DMWYD" _builder_version="4.16" global_colors_info="{}"]
American Kennel Club (AKC) Trick Dog Title:
  1. Must be registered or listed with AKC by having either an AKC number, PAL alternative listing, or AKC Canine Partners number.
  2. Complete the tricks listed for the level in the presence of an approved CGC Evaluator, and Precious K9s can provide the CGC evaluator; or another option is to submit proof (a copy of the certificate or title) of the level achieved with DMWYD.

 

AKC TRICK DOG TITLE STRUCTURE    

AKC Trick Titles                                   Equivalent DMWYD Titles

AKC Novice Trick Dog (TKN)……………..Novice Trick Dog (NTD)

AKC Intermediate Trick Dog (TKI)………Intermediate Trick Dog (ITD)

AKC Advanced Trick Dog (TKA)…………Advanced Trick Dog (AT)

AKC Trick Dog Performer (TKP)…………Expert Trick Dog (ETD) or Trick Dog Champion  (TDCH)

AKC Trick Dog Elite Performer (TKE)….No Equivalent DMWYD title

https://www.akc.org/sports/trick-dog/

DMWYD – GRANDFATHERED TITLES

If you have a DMWYD title (Novice, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert), you may send proof of the title (copy of DMWYD certificate) and pay only the $20 title fee for the highest level title for which you are applying to earn the equivalent AKC Trick Dog title.  Example: If you have a DMWYD Advanced Trick Dog title, send the AKC Advanced Trick Dog Application with the $20 title fee, and AKC will issue your AKC Advanced Trick Dog title.  You do not need to apply for Novice and Intermediate Trick Dog.

[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]