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Nikki
Nikki
Achieved better results than our expensive group training classes!
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Todd has been helping me with my 2 puppies. He's professional, flexible, friendly, and the dogs really listen to him. We are making great progress with his training methods. He is very thorough and is always happy to answer all of my many questions about everything. I highly recommend him. I have previously done group training, and I really like the one-on-one personalized training you get with Todd. Highly recommend his services.
Diane
Diane
Hambone loves Todd!
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Todd, owner of Dog Nuance Dog Training, is great with our dog. It's obvious that he loves what he's doing. He gives us weekly assignments on how to follow through with our training. Since working with Todd, we can see great improvement in our dog's behavior!
Julia
Julia
HE IS THE DOG SAINT!!
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This dude was SO FREAKING COOL. I had SO many questions! He talked me through the entire thing, explaining what he was doing, reinforcing the fact that positive reinforcement and good behavior will breed good behavior in my dogs. You really walk away feeling a whole attitude change, it's great! He took on both of my dogs, was EXTREMELY kind and respectful, and was even polite and responsive to by 5-year-old son! THANK YOU SO MUCH MR. TODD! 🐾Paws out🐾🤎
Lisa
Lisa
What a difference in Banjo!
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Our family is so happy we met Todd! 😁 His instruction has allowed us to understand our puppy and her relationships with our older dogs so much better. This understanding has resulted in FAR better behavior from our baby and a better dynamic between all three dogs, and the rest of our family. Todd is so very patient & kind - he goes above and beyond to observe what's really going on. It's obvious Todd is doing work he was truly meant to do. Our dogs immensely love and respect his presence. When he's here they know they have a friend and they're ready to work. Many thanks, Todd!!
Kim
Kim
Todd is awesome!
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Todd has been helping me build confidence in my little Yorkie and is so thorough with explaining how to go about different training processes. He is very knowledgeable on animal behavior and how they communicate! Thank you Todd!
Lyn
Lyn
Helped us save our rescue!
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Todd is amazing! He is so calm and patient and knowledgeable. He has done wonders with our Tallulah Belle who was afraid to even come off the couch when we first got her. As a rescue she has a lot of emotional and behavioral issues, and Todd has helped her come a very long way in a short amount of time. We have done continued work and we highly recommend him!
Lynn
Lynn
Professional & informative
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1-Todd is very professional and informative. 2-Every session I am learning the best way to achieve the results both Polly (my 60lb German Shepherd) and I wish for. I am pleased to give Todd a hearty recommendation.
Kelly
Kelly
Private in-home training was great!
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Todd has been great with our dogs. We originally contacted him for our rescue dog. He has issues trusting, using the dog door, and demand barking us. Each visit we see progress with our dog and he seems more confident after each visit. Todd follows up with detailed instructions. He is prompt and listens to our concerns. Highly highly recommend!!
Nancy
Nancy
Todd had no problem training my "untrainable" dog!
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I was very impressed with Todd's ability to calm my Polly down so quickly and his ability to get her to focus and follow instructions. I had another trainer tell me Polly was "untrainable" after trying to work with her for 2 hours! Thank you Todd for helping Polly's reactivity!
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About

Dog training for the humans!

Unleash your pup’s potential with our one-of-a-kind enrichment training.

Dog Nuance is about learning to understand that nuance of dog training. There is no single solution that will always work for every dog. We can learn to recognize our dog’s strengths and weaknesses, and utilize these to set our pups up for success.

Are you ready to learn & speak fluent ‘Dog‘? Discover the dog trainer in yourself and build a powerful bond with your 4-legged-best-friend. Hire a professional, certified dog-trainer that will train both you & your pup!

Over 200 local dogs trained in the St. Peters area

Todd - Trainer / Owner

Todd started working with dogs in 2021 and immediately found passion in working & communicating with dogs. Todd specializes in group behavior, having experience in working with extremely large packs (groups of over 80-dogs). Todd is licensed, certified, and insured as a dog trainer. 

Focusing on behavioral training, Todd emphasizes the value of verbal-praise, or how powerful simply telling your dog “good boy!” can be. The goal of Dog Nuance Dog Training is to ultimately better the relationship between humans and their pets.

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Our Training Process

In-Home Dog Training

A trainer will meet you & your dog at your home, and create with you a custom training plan. You will be given homework and goals to work towards.
Afterwards, you will demonstrate your new dog training skills as we observe and coach your mechanics.

Each Dog is Unique

We recognize each dog has their unique own set of strengths and weaknesses is the cornerstone of our training philosophy.
We're committed to identifying and celebrating these traits; and we will create a personalized training journey for you and your pup.

Lifetime Results

Through our training, your dog will learn more than just commands; they'll gain a lifetime bond of mutual respect and understanding.
Respect isn't commanded—it's cultivated. We build our foundation on trust and empowerment using positive-reinforcement methods.

Custom Training Plans

Our individually tailored training plan adapts seamlessly to your home environment, ensuring both you and your pup thrive. We work around your unique needs to achieve real results.

Obedience Training

Learn basic obedience cues like Sit, Stay, Leave It, or recalling your dog.
Train your dog to Heel & learn loose-leash walking.

Behavioral Training

Learn to shape and mold behaviors, reinforcing good choices. Behavioral training includes counter-conditioning fears and reactivity.
Teach sibling manners, polite greetings, impulse-control.

Enrichment Training

Learn the value of enrichment for your dog, or encouraging your dog to BE a dog! Teach prey-drive skills or enrichment cues like Scan, See it, & Search. Celebrate your dog's passions.

Services

The Dogs We Train

Puppy & Teen Training

Learn the importance of socialization and exposure to stimuli for each of your dog's senses.
Learn to pair enjoyable rewards with scary stimuli like thunderstorms or fireworks.
Learn the ins & outs of potty training and how to set your pup up for success!

Reactivity & Aggression

We work with any dog, regardless of their breed. Learn to counter-condition reactivity to triggers; like other dogs & humans.
Use behavioral training to build confidence in fearful dogs, shaping good-choices.

Seniors & Disabled Training

Dogs are trainable at any age! We will train your senior dog just like you would a puppy.
Have a blind or deaf dog? We will teach you how to accommodate your pup's disabilities and still build strong training mechanics.

Service Dog Training

Train service skills like retrieving objects, scent-work, alert-skills, emotional service skills.

Types of Training

1-on-1 Training

Learn strong dog training mechanics. This training will teach you how to lure, mark, and utilize both verbal-cues & hand-signals. Training focuses on making sure you, the human, understand how to train dogs. This training includes obedience training, behavioral training, & enrichment training.

Solo Training

Don't have the time to learn the dog training? You can have the trainer do all the training on their own! Our trainer will arrive at your home and train your dog independently. Typically obedience training.

Group Training

Ask about training multiple dogs and/or humans.
[COMING SOON] Group classes for obedience training. (Will be offered once I find a facility/location to utilize.)

Remote Training

We also offer digital training! We will meet via webcam train your skills remotely. Perfect option for long-distance clients.

Pricing

Skip the Overpriced Facility Training

There's no need to spend thousands of dollars on training boot-camp.
While these programs promise rapid results, they often fall short due to a critical oversight: the lack of reinforcement in the familiar home environment.
Dogs learn best when training principles extend beyond the classroom. Our training bridges this gap by empowering you, the owner, to reinforce positive behaviors consistently. With our guidance, your dog won't just excel during​ boot-camp; they'll thrive at home, too.

Affordable Training is Here

Training starts at just $100.00 session. While the local cost for dog trainers averages over $200.00/hour, we deliver exceptional value without compromising quality.
Dog Nuance believes that effective dog training should be accessible to all, regardless of budget constraints. Build a partnership that prioritizes your dog's well-being with your peace of mind.

New Clients Save $200

New clients save an extra $200.00 on training packages

Guarantee Your Results

We customize our training plans to fit seamlessly into your daily routines, ensuring that the lessons learned during sessions become lasting habits.