Group Dog Training Classes in St. Louis for Every Stage of Learning
Our dog training classes at Dog Grove provide a structured, supportive environment where puppies and adult dogs can develop real-world skills. Each 6-week training series is $205 and includes six one-hour classes led by experienced dog trainers. Space is limited —please call us at 314-328-2505 to check current availability.
Current 6-Week Training Session
Start Date: January 10, 2026
End Date: February 14, 2026
Cost: $205 for the full 6-week program
Schedule: Classes meet Saturdays only, one hour per week for six weeks
- Puppy and Basic Obedience - 9:00AM
- Intermediate / AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) – 10:15 AM
- Tricks & Agility – 11:30 AM
Class details are provided below. To reserve your spot in our next training session, call 314-328-2505 or email dog@bestfriends.net.
Puppy & Basic obedience
Repetition builds reliability — and this class is all about helping your dog master the everyday skills that make life smoother for both of you. Puppy and Basic Obedience is perfect for dogs who are just starting their training journey or those who need a refresher to strengthen their foundation.
In this class, we focus on essential manners and behaviors, including:
- Relationship building
- Daily management
- Basic obedience
- Confidence building
- How to socialize
- Beginning leash skills
- Nipping and jumping
- Crating and potty training
Because it addresses so many common challenges, Basic Obedience is our most popular class and a great fit for dogs of all ages and experience levels.
| PRICE | $205 per 6-week session (1 hour each week) |
Intermediate
For dogs who already have a solid foundation — and are eager to take their training further — our Intermediate class introduces higher-level skills and real-world distractions. Think of it as leveling up your dog’s education.
This class expands on the behaviors taught in Basic Obedience and works toward more reliable performance in busier, more challenging environments. Dogs work on:
- Training for distance duration and distractions
- Continuing leash skills
- AKC Canine Good Citizen Prep
- Mild reactivity behavior modificataion
- Recall drills
- Proofing and generalizing obedience
- Mild anxiety problem solving
Because of the increased difficulty, completion of Basic Obedience or an evaluation by one of our trainers is required before enrolling.
| PRICE | $205 per 6-week session (1 hour each week) |
tricks & AGILITY
This class is built for dogs who crave excitement, movement, and a little extra challenge. Tricks & Agility channels your dog’s energy into fun, structured activities that sharpen their mind and improve their coordination — all while reinforcing the obedience skills they already know.
In this class, dogs learn a variety of progressive tricks and navigate beginner agility obstacles including:
- 20 progressive tricks
- Teeter and A-frame
- Confidence building
- Energy draining
- Strengthening drills
- Agility jumps and tunnels
- Stress reduction
- Weave poles
This class isn’t just for thrill-seekers. It’s also an excellent confidence-builder for dogs with mild anxiety, helping them grow more comfortable in new environments and with unfamiliar challenges.
Most importantly? It’s an absolute blast for both dogs and their humans.
| PRICE | $205 per 6-week session (1 hour each week) |
“What is great about the classes is that they are low pressure and help make training fun for you and your dog. Training is my dog’s favorite activity and I like classes where he can learn new things in a relaxed setting.”
- Bridgid
WE ALSO OFFER 1-ON-1 TRAINING
We’d love to see you in our next class. But we also offer a wide range of 1-on-1 training opportunities to meet your needs and schedule. Feel free to get acquainted with how we can help your dog learn in other settings.
New Dog Requirements
We love puppies—but for everyone’s safety, all dogs must be at least 12 weeks old, and any dog over 7 months must be spayed or neutered. Every new dog also completes a 45-minute Sniff Around, our temperament evaluation designed to ensure your pup is comfortable in our cage-free environment and ready to safely socialize with the pack. You can schedule your Sniff Around by giving us a call. To keep our community healthy, we require all dogs to be current on the following vaccinations:
DHLPP
Rabies
Bordetella (required annually, recommended every 6 months)
Negative Fecal Test
Recommended, but not required: Canine Influenza