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The Devoted Dog

Columbia, Missouri

5/5· 13 Google reviews

About The Devoted Dog

The Devoted Dog in Columbia, MO, offers personalized, force-free training for dogs and other pets. Services include private in-home sessions, group classes, behavior consultations, and specialized programs like summer camps and service dog preparation. Committed to positive reinforcement, they strengthen the human-animal bond through expert guidance and compassionate care.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
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    If you are dealing with some extreme behavioral issues that are leaving you worried about the safety and health of your dog and others that your dog might harm, start with a behavior consultation! · Listed price: [object Object]

How training happens

  • Group classes
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  • In-home training
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  • Private training
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Assistance and working dogs

  • Service dog training
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Training approach

  • Force-free training
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  • Positive reinforcement
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Additional services

  • Dog walking
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    Just want your dog taken out for a walk? Need to improve those leash manners? Schedule a walk time! · Listed price: [object Object]

Other listed services

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  • Training "Field Trip"
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    Choose a day you'd like to book, schedule a pick-up and drop-off time, and our trainer will spend an entire day dedicated to one-on-one training with your pup. Ideal option for dogs that need proofing in public settings or intensive behavior modification. · Listed price: [object Object]

  • Intake Visit
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    Evaluation in your home, assessing your dog's behavior, discussing your training goals, and providing materials to get you started successfully · Listed price: [object Object]

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Customer reviews

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Mentioned in reviews

  • to learn 4
  • dog behavior 3
  • professional trainer 3
  • adopted 2
  • communication 2
  • knowledgeable team 2
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  • private lessons 2
  • training tips 2

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13 collected reviews

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secondhandwolf1
5/5
Kai provides a wealth of previous experience to her private lessons. This is in addition to her Master in Animal Behavior and Karen Pryor certification. She uses a careful evaluation of the dog's and the owner's interactions as a part of her training. Her ability to demonstrat…Read full reviewClose full review

Kai provides a wealth of previous experience to her private lessons. This is in addition to her Master in Animal Behavior and Karen Pryor certification. She uses a careful evaluation of the dog's and the owner's interactions as a part of her training. Her ability to demonstrate any technique, as well as her communication to the owner is excellent. Her teaching has taught me how to understand what my dog's behavior is telling me. Her supportive demeanor contributes significantly to my confidence in working and living with my dog. I have worked with her off and on over the past few years to address different issues with my dog, who suffered on-going trauma his first two years of life before I adopted him. He has become more confident, less easily stressed/reactive, and more bonded to me with her professional help. I trust her without reservation as a dog trainer.

Deena Hulen
5/5

Kai is very knowledgeable, patient and encouraging. I learned a lot and my dog did better than I even imagined she would. She’s very smart, I just needed to learn how to train her and Kai helped me do that.

Stephanie Fowler
5/5

I was in desperate need of help with my 14-month-old mini-goldendoodle, but then found Kai, who came to the house and within thirty minutes had worked magic on my dog. Over a few private lessons, she has taught me the use of quiet, steady patience and clear communication in dog training. I wish I had found her months ago. It's the best money I have ever spent.

Connor Knabe
5/5

Kai has been very helpful with our puppy. She’s very responsive and really knows dogs! I would highly recommend working with her if you’d like to learn how to help build good dog behavior.

Aimee Marie
5/5

Kai has already made a huge difference in the behavior of our dog in only a few sessions! I can't wait to keep working with her! Her pricing and availability can't be beaten!

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