FirstBarkSix class members, but each received individual attention and training. Strong on sit, stay, down, leave it, and come, which all members achieved thanks to Nichole.
The Persuaded Pooch
Webster Groves, Missouri
About The Persuaded Pooch
The Persuaded Pooch offers real-world dog training in St. Louis, MO, specializing in behavior modification and puppy training. We help with reactivity, aggression, leash pulling, jumping, hyperactivity, resource guarding, and much more using positive, science-based methods. We provide customized in-home dog training and group puppy and adult dog classes in Webster Groves (10 W Lockwood Ave, 63119). Whether you need help with a new puppy or a reactive dog, our skilled, experienced and certified dog trainers deliver practical, real-life results that works both inside and outside of your home. If you're looking for trusted, certified dog trainers and positive dog training or puppy training near you, The Persuaded Pooch is here to help.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Leash training
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
- Recall training Customer-reported
- Socialization
Behavior support
- Aggression training
- Cooperative care
- Reactivity training
- Resource guarding
How training happens
- Board and train
- Day training
- Group classes
- In-home training
- Online or virtual training
- Private training Customer-reported
Dog age
- Adult dogs
- Puppies
Training level
- Beginner training
Support between sessions
- Personalized training plans
Training approach
- Force-free training
- Positive reinforcement
Consultations
- Free consultation
Other listed services
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- Dog Bark
- Dog Bite Prevention
- Essential Etiquette Class
- House Call
- Humane Education
- Jump Start
- Jumpstart Program
- Private Trainer
- Reactive Rover
- Phone Consultation
- Online Booking
- Fear Free Training
- Certified Trainers
- We Train for You Dog Training
- We Coach You Dog Training
- Stranger Danger Training
- Concierge Dog Training
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Questions & answers
From GoogleWhat people have asked about this business.
We are soon getting a puppy. We haven't had a puppy for about 12 years. We'd like to do a better job of training this one. How soon should we start a class?
Hi Jeanne, thank you so much for contacting The Persuaded Pooch. Congratulations on your new pup... How exciting! Normally, I would say that your pup should come to puppy class at 8 weeks of age for socialization. However, we are not able to have puppy classes currently due to restrictions on the space. Therefore, we recommend private training as soon as possible after you bring your puppy home. Sometimes we have clients book the New Puppy Consultation even before they bring their puppy home, so we can help them be prepared from Day 1. We start all training packages with a New Puppy Consultation. Information and booking can be found here: https://www.persuadedpooch.com/puppy-training/.
Community answer · The Persuaded Pooch · 2021-09-21
Do you train dogs to be therapy dogs? If so, what is the cost and length of training
Hi John! Thank you for your message. We do not certify therapy dogs. However, if you are seeking to get into a therapy dog certification program, or refine your dog’s therapy dog skills once you are in a program, we can assist. If you give us more details about where you currently are in the process, we can provide more specifics. Thanks for your inquiry!
Community answer · The Persuaded Pooch · 2020-09-21
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.9
60 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Confidence building 12
- Essential etiquette curriculum 7
- Individual training 3
- Positive training 3
- Clear instructions 2
- Dog walks 2
All 10 topics
- Leash reactivity 2
- Promptness 2
- Recall class 2
- Understanding dog behaviors 2
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Pierre and I were was so happy to meet Sara! I had been struggling with multiple barking issues, other dog interaction's. I am a softie! Gave in too much! After our first visit, I knew help was on the way! Sara guided me though understanding Pierre”s behaviors, which I had not even considered She communicated with me, sending information and videos! Excellent experience!.
I can’t say enough great things about Sarah and The Persuaded Pooch. She worked with me to understand my needs and put together a customized plan for my 9 month old puppy Riley focused on walking, recall and greeting both dogs and people. Sarah recognized early on that Riley se…Read full reviewClose full review
I can’t say enough great things about Sarah and The Persuaded Pooch. She worked with me to understand my needs and put together a customized plan for my 9 month old puppy Riley focused on walking, recall and greeting both dogs and people. Sarah recognized early on that Riley seemed anxious and somewhat fearful on walks and even around the house, specifically with loud noises and things that move. She taught me how to identify Riley’s stress points and work with her to categorize and normalize them. Riley became a much more confident dog and was then able to proceed and be successful with our planned training. Riley is a great walking partner, both in the neighborhood and at the park. She continues to improve every day with her greetings and her recalls from the back yard. I couldn’t be happier with the experience.
Nicole was wonderful giving us tools to help our reactive dog. We were able to have guests over and had no issues with our dog barking or getting triggered for the first time since we adopted him. Her training gave us the confidence to know how to handle situations with our dog that were problematic. Highly recommend!
I cannot recommend Nicole and The Persuaded Pooch highly enough! My puppy, Franklin, has completed three group classes - Puppy Socialization, Top Notch Teens, and Basic Obedience. While each course covered similar topics, they built upon and expanded the skills learned in the pre…Read full reviewClose full review
I cannot recommend Nicole and The Persuaded Pooch highly enough! My puppy, Franklin, has completed three group classes - Puppy Socialization, Top Notch Teens, and Basic Obedience. While each course covered similar topics, they built upon and expanded the skills learned in the previous course and it was very worthwhile to take all three. I appreciate that Nicole always leaves time for questions and she has provided invaluable advice over the past 4 months. Franklin can reliably perform all basic commands at just 7 months old and has excellent manners both at home and in public. People always comment that he is shockingly well behaved for his age. I truly feel that would not be the case without Nicole’s help! We are very excited to try the recall class next!
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