DOG TRAINING

Our Comprehensive Range of Training Programs

At Max’s K9 Club, we offer a comprehensive range of training programs designed to bring out the best in your dog, no matter their age, breed, or skill level. Our expert trainers are passionate about helping dogs and their owners achieve success through positive reinforcement and proven training methods.

What We Offer

Basic Training

Build a strong foundation with our Basic Obedience Training. Teach your dog essential commands like sit, stay, and recall in a fun and positive environment.

Service Dog Training

Help your dog become a reliable companion with our Service Dog Training. We specialize in training dogs for various tasks to assist those with physical and emotional needs.

Working Dog Training

Prepare your dog for real-world scenarios with our Working Dog Training. Whether it’s scent detection or search and rescue, we provide expert guidance to equip your dog for important roles.

AKC Sports Training

Challenge your dog with our Sport Dog Training. Engage in exciting activities like agility and scent work to improve your dog’s skills while having fun!

Basic Training

At Max’s K9 Club, located in Chesterfield Valley, MO, we specialize in professional dog training to help you and your pup achieve success. We offer group classes as well as private, at-home lessons. Our training programs include obedience, socialization, potty training, and dog sports such as agility and scent work, catering to beginner, intermediate, and advanced skill levels.

We believe that a well-trained dog is the foundation of a happy and fulfilling relationship between you and your furry companion. Our experienced trainers offer a variety of customized training options and packages to meet your dog’s unique needs. From puppy training to advanced obedience and addressing specific behaviors like leash pulling or toy guarding, we’re here to help.

All training evaluations are complimentary to ensure your dog is matched with the perfect program for their success. Let us help you build a stronger bond with your dog today!

Basic Training Programs

Little Learners Academy

Our premier puppy training program designed to set your pup up for a lifetime of success! This comprehensive, four-week program runs five days a week and focuses on building essential skills such as obedience, socialization, leash manners, and potty training. Our expert trainers use positive reinforcement techniques to ensure your puppy grows into a well-mannered and confident companion.
$1,500 for the full month
Little Learners Academy provides consistent, hands-on training that delivers real results. Enroll your puppy today and give them the best start in life!

The Daily Dog Academy

The perfect program for busy dog owners looking to reinforce basic obedience commands in a consistent and structured way. This flexible 10-day pass program allows you to drop your dog off for daily training sessions where they’ll learn essential skills like sit, stay, down, come, and loose-leash walking. Our experienced trainers tailor each session to your dog’s individual needs, ensuring they make steady progress while having fun in a positive, engaging environment.
$1,200 for 10 sessions
The Daily Dog Academy offers a convenient and effective way to strengthen your dog’s obedience skills. Whether you’re starting fresh or brushing up, this program is designed to fit your schedule and deliver results. Enroll today to give your dog the training they deserve!

Training Retreat

Combines the best of both worlds: premium boarding and professional training for your dog. While staying in our comfortable and caring facility, your dog will receive daily training sessions tailored to their specific needs. Whether your goal is improving obedience, socialization, or addressing specific behaviors, our expert trainers will ensure your dog makes real progress during their stay.
5-Day Training Retreat: $1,500
7-Day Training Retreat: $1,750
The Daily Dog Academy offers a convenient and effective way to strengthen your dog’s obedience skills. Whether you’re starting fresh or brushing up, this program is designed to fit your schedule and deliver results. Enroll today to give your dog the training they deserve!
Each package includes personalized training, enriching activities, and plenty of love and care to make your dog’s stay enjoyable and productive. When you pick up your pup, you’ll see the difference in their skills and behavior. Book your dog’s stay at the Training Retreat today for results that last long after they come home!

Get Personalized Training

Private Training

Personalized, one-on-one dog training tailored to your dog’s needs.
One-on-one, 30-minute sessions tailored to your dog’s needs.
Focus on behavior, obedience, or specific issues.

$50/Per Session

Group Training

Fun, social classes where your dog learns commands and good behavior.
One-hour classes, once a week for six weeks.
Learn commands and improve behavior in a social setting.
Great for all ages and skill levels.

$250/Six Week Course

Sports Dog Training

AKC Dog Sports for Beginners is the perfect introduction to the exciting world of competitive dog sports! Designed for dog owners and their pups who are new to the scene, these classes provide a fun and supportive environment to explore various sports sanctioned by the American Kennel Club (AKC). Whether you’re interested in agility, scent work, obedience, or other exciting disciplines, our beginner-friendly programs offer a hands-on introduction to the skills needed to participate in these thrilling activities.

Our Expert Trainers

Learn fun dog sports with our expert trainers! No experience needed – just you, your dog, and a desire to connect. These activities provide mental and physical challenges for your dog, strengthen your bond, and let you meet other dog lovers.
Expert trainers
Beginner-friendly (no prior experience needed)
Strengthens the dog-owner bond
Opportunity to socialize with other dog lovers

Types Of Sport Dog Training

AKG Agility Training

A dynamic sport where dogs navigate obstacle courses, improving their physical fitness and mental focus.
  • Fast-paced sport involving navigating obstacles (tunnels, jumps, etc.)
  • All skill levels welcome
  • Builds confidence, communication, and essential skills
  • Fun and rewarding exercise

AKG Scent Work

Engaging sport that uses a dog’s natural scenting abilities to find hidden target odors.
  • Taps into your dog’s natural sense of smell
  • Dogs learn to search for and identify specific scents
  • Builds confidence, focus, and problem-solving skills
  • Great for all ages and skill levels

AKG Barn Hunt

A fun, instinct-driven sport where dogs search for safely contained rats hidden in hay bales
  • Dogs locate safely contained rats in hay bales
  • Tests scenting, problem-solving, and search skills
  • Fun, mentally stimulating sport
  • Builds confidence and teamwork

Working Dog Training

Our Working Dog Scent Detection Program is designed for dogs and handlers who are looking to take their scent work skills to the next level. Whether your focus is on narcotics detection, explosives detection, or human remains detection, our specialized training offers real-world scenarios to help your dog develop the precision and reliability needed for high-stakes work. We also offer Tracking Training for the Search and Rescue community, preparing teams for missions that require searching and locating missing persons in various environments.

Real-World Scent Detection Skills

Professional scent detection and tracking training led by experienced law enforcement, military, and search & rescue trainers.
Experienced Trainers: Instruction from experts in law enforcement, military, and search & rescue.
Realistic Training: Hands-on training in a safe, controlled environment, simulating real-life scenarios.
All Skill Levels: Tailored instruction for beginner and advanced dog/handler teams.
Advanced Techniques: Focus on developing advanced scent detection and tracking skills.
Critical Roles: Prepares dogs for specialized roles requiring scent work.
Classes are forming now, and we invite all handlers interested in scent detection or tracking to contact us for more information.

Your dog deserves the best care, and at Max’s K9 Club, we treat every dog like family. Contact us today to learn more about our services or to schedule a visit!.