Adult Dog Training That Delivers
Lasting Results
Our Board & Train solves behavior problems and builds reliable obedience in real-world environments.
✔ Reactivity toward dogs
✔ Pulling on leash
✔ Jumping on guests
✔ Ignoring commands
✔ Lack of impulse control
Speak with an Expert about Your Dog
We’ll evaluate your dog, discuss your goals, and recommend the best training program.
Consultations typically last 15-20 minutes
Most dogs qualify for training
Why so Many Dog Owners Feel Trapped
Most owners love their dogs and want to do the right thing — but modern dog training advice is confusing, contradictory, and overwhelming.
Dog owners today are surrounded by endless opinions about what training methods are “right,” “wrong,” or morally correct.
Meanwhile, most people aren’t trainers.
They’re simply trying to live peacefully with the dog they love.
The result is frustration.
Conflicting advice.
And behavior problems that never seem to fully improve.
Not because the dog is bad — and not because the owner failed.
Common frustrations we hear from owners:
— “Every trainer says something different.”
— “Nothing seems to work consistently.”
— “My dog listens sometimes, but not when it matters.”
— “I don’t know who to trust.”
Many owners try to solve these problems on their own first — watching videos, reading articles, and trying different approaches.
Others end up caught in the middle of competing training philosophies, conflicting advice, and strong opinions about what is “right” or “wrong.”
Instead of finding clarity, they’re left feeling overwhelmed, uncertain who to trust, and sometimes even guilty about the choices they make for their dog.
But behavior problems aren’t solved through internet debates or theory. While those arguments continue online, most owners are simply trying to live peacefully with the dog they love.
Real change happens when the noise and confusion stop.
Solving behavior problems requires clear structure, consistent expectations, and experienced guidance applied every day.
Professional Board & Train Programs Designed for Real Behavior Change
Immersive training creates the consistency, structure, and repetition most dogs need to develop reliable behavior.
Unlike once-per-week training classes, Board & Train provides dogs with daily structured training in a focused learning environment.
Our trainers work with your dog daily to address behavior challenges like pulling, reactivity, jumping, and disobedience at the root.
This consistent structure allows dogs to clearly understand expectations while building reliable obedience and better impulse control.
During training we focus on:
✔ Reliable leash manners
✔ Calm behavior around people and dogs
✔ Clear obedience and impulse control
✔ Structured daily training sessions
✔ Real-world exposure and distraction training
Once your dog’s training foundation is established, we guide you through the transition so the structure continues at home.
Because training only matters if it works in real life with you and your dog.
What Happens During Your
Dog's Training?
Your dog trains daily in a structured environment designed to build reliable behavior, clear communication, and lasting habits.
Step 1
Evaluation & Training Plan
We evaluate your dog’s behavior, temperament, and training history before building a structured training plan.
Step 2
Daily Structured Training
Your dog trains daily with our professional team, building reliable obedience while addressing behavior challenges.
Step 3
Real-World Exposure
Training is practiced in a variety of public environments so your dog learns to behave around real distractions.
Step 4
Owner Transition Training
When your dog goes home, we guide you through the process of maintaining the training where it all matters most - with you.
This structured process is how reliable behavior is built.
What Your Dog Learns
Commands
🐾 Sit
🐾 Down
🐾 Come when called
🐾 Place (go to bed)
🐾 Heel (loose leash walking)
Behavior Work
🦴 Staying off of Guests
🦴 Quieting Barking
🦴 Counter Surfing
🦴 Leash Pulling
🦴 Impulse Control
During the 3-Week Board & Train program, dogs build reliable obedience and improved impulse control while addressing common behavior problems.
What is Included in Your Program
Everything your dog — and you — need for long-term success.
During Training
Transportation Included
Pickup and return transportation for your dog so training is simple and convenient.
(Fees may apply beyond 60 miles.)
In-Home Go-Home Lesson
Our trainer works with you and your dog in your home environment to build your confidence and address real-life situations right from the start.
Lifetime Support Guaranteed
Ongoing guidance and support for as long as you own your dog. If your dog ever changes homes, we’ll also help the next family continue the training.
After Care and Support
Private Owner Community
Access to our private community of MK9S-trained dog owners for continued support and shared experiences.
Training Video Library
A growing library of training resources so you can refresh your dog’s skills anytime — or even build on them.
Direct Access to Trainers
Have a question months or years later? You can reach out to our trainers for virtual or in-person support.
Your Role in Long Term Success
We do the heavy lifting during your dog’s training program, but lasting success is built through teamwork.
Before your dog goes home, we show you how to maintain structure, reinforce commands, and confidently guide your dog moving forward.
You’ll leave with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to maintain your dog’s progress long after training is complete.
We train your dog — and we equip you to lead them.
Results Owners Typically See
Here’s what owners experience after training.
Better Behavior at Home
✔️ Calm around guests
✔️ Clear house rules and boundaries
✔️ Less jumping and excessive barking
Confidence in Public
✔️ Loose leash walking
✔️ Reliable obedience
✔️ Calm behavior around dogs and people
A Better Relationship
✔️ Clear communication with your dog
✔️ Less frustration
✔️ More enjoyable time together
A well-mannered, responsive dog who’s a joy to live with — plus the peace of mind knowing you’ll always have support when you need it.
Is Board & Train the Right Fit for
You and Your Dog?
✅ Good Fit
✔ Your dog’s behavior is affecting daily life
✔ You want professional help solving the issue
✔ You’re willing to maintain structure at home
❌ Not the Right Fit
✔ You want a quick fix without follow-through
✔ You prefer casual weekly classes instead
✔ You’re not ready to maintain training at home
Most behavior problems can be solved with the right structure, the right training environment, and committed owners.
If this sounds like the right fit, the next step is a consultation.
We’ll evaluate your dog, discuss your lifestyle and goals, and determine the best training path forward.
Consultations typically last 15-20 minutes
Most dogs qualify for training
Limited Training Spots Available
Real Results from St. Louis Dog Owners
Families across the St. Louis area choose Modern K9 Solutions for professional dog training that delivers lasting behavioral change — not temporary fixes.
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 4.9 Average Rating | 300+ Reviews
The Transformation was Immediate
I took her on a walk and she heeled calmly past other dogs without jumping or barking. Even at the vet she was incredibly well behaved.
I can't believe the difference already in her behavior.
— Trisha V.
Absolutely Worth the Time and Money
Is this worth the time and money? YES. My Cane Corso service dog and I both came back more confident and working as a much stronger team. They trained my dog while teaching me the leadership skills she needed.
- Megan H.
A Huge Difference in Just 48 Hours
She has only been home for 48 hours
and we’ve already seen such a
difference. The team made us feel
completely comfortable leaving our dog for training, and we’re so excited
about the progress.
— Tanisha A.
Trusted by dog owners across St. Louis, St. Charles County, and surrounding communities.
We’ll evaluate your dog, discuss your lifestyle and goals, and determine the best training path forward.
Consultations typically last 15-20 minutes
Most dogs qualify for training
Limited Training Spots Available
Talk with Us About Your Dog
Helping dog owners across St. Louis solve behavior problems and build reliable, lasting obedience.
Every dog — and every household — is different.
That’s why the right training plan starts with understanding both.
During your consultation we’ll learn about your dog, your lifestyle, and your goals so we can recommend the best training path forward.
Consultations typically last 15-20 minutes
Most dogs qualify for training
Limited Training Spots Each Month
We’ll discuss your dog’s behavior, your goals, and whether our 3-Week Board & Train program is the right solution.
Professional dog training serving the Greater St. Louis area.
Helping owners build reliable behavior and better relationships with their dogs through structured training programs.
📞 (314) 742-8386
Email: info@modernk9solutionstl.com
Serving Dog Owners Throughout the Greater St. Louis Area
St. Louis • St. Charles • O'Fallon • Wentzville • Lake St. Louis • Chesterfield • Ballwin • Wildwood • Kirkwood • Creve Coeur • Clayton • Maryland Heights