Secure Your Spot In Our Spring Program Now.
One-on-open lessons are available now, while group classes will start May 18. Our program includes private lessons, group work, tutorials, and video critiques.
For those enrolled, here is the link to training tutorials
Find the Right Training Program for Your Dog's Challenges
House accidents, jumping on guests, constant pulling on walks, or even aggression can make living with your dog stressful and frustrating. At Ann Gafke’s Dogschooling, we provide training and support that helps families solve dog behavior problems, and even prepares dogs for therapy and service work so you can enjoy a calmer, happier home.
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We Help Missouri Families Teach Their Dogs Through Fun, Reward-Based Training
For more than 50 years, Ann Gafke's Dogschooling has helped Central Missouri families solve real dog problems at home. We believe that dog training is a teaching assignment and is best done in the context of making teaching and learning fun for both you and your dog.
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Family-First Focus
We help solve everyday issues like housebreaking, chewing, digging, jumping, and more through our dog obedience classes.
Therapy & Service Preparation
Our classes help prepare dogs for therapy and service work by building solid obedience skills and guiding them toward Canine Good Citizen certification from the American Kennel Club.
Positive Outcomes
Dogs learn to pay attention, follow directions, and stay on task while having fun.
Exclusive Training Campus
Members may reserve either of our dog parks and training building for practice and play with their dogs outside of class time.
Acres
Square-foot, dog training building
Square-foot, fenced training yard
Acres, wooded dog park
For more than 50 years, Ann Gafke's Dogschooling has helped Central Missouri families solve real dog problems at home. We believe that dog training is a teaching assignment, and is best done in the context of making teaching and learning fun for both you and your dog.
Family-First Focus
We help solve everyday issues like housebreaking, chewing, digging, jumping, and more with our dog obedience classes.
Positive Outcomes
Dogs learn to pay attention, follow directions, and stay on task while having fun.
Therapy & Service Preparation
Our classes help prepare dogs for therapy and service work by building solid obedience skills and guiding them toward Canine Good Citizen certification from the American Kennel Club.
Exclusive Training Campus
Our facilities include a 3,200-square-foot dog training school building, 15,900-square-foot fenced training yard, 10-acre wooded dog park, agility equipment, and setups for tracking.
Earn Recognition for Your Dog
Happy Families, Happy Dogs
"I wanted to send a huge thank you for all your advice on Sadie’s separation anxiety. Your tips were so helpful, and I’m thrilled to tell you how much progress she’s made."
Key B.,
Dog Mom of Sadie
Caring trainers, great facilities!
"The trainers genuinely care and the facilities are incredible. We love the outdoor park and the tutorials helped us stay on track."
Lena M.,
First-Time Puppy Owner
Rescue dog transformed!
"The Sassy Dog program saved us. Our rescue was reactive and scared. Now he’s calm and confident, thanks to Ann Gafke’s methods."
Jared W.,
Dog Dad of Bruno
Dog therapy volunteer success!
"We started in Puppy Kindergarten and continued through Level 1 and Therapy Dog prep. Now my dog volunteers with me at local hospitals!"
Sarah T.,
Columbia, MO
Check Out Our Community Events & Achievements
Schools and Libraries Frequently Invite Us to Have Children Read to Our Dogs.
We Serve as Testers for the American Temperament Testing Society
Community Events - We Are Frequently Invited to Participate with Our Dogs
We Serve as Evaluators of the American Kennel Club's CGC program
Book Describes Our Dog Training With Young People
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Conformation Competition - We have Multiple German Shepherd Dog Champions from Our Own Breeding
Obedience Competition - We Exhibit and Train Others
Book Describes Our Therapy Work With Seniors
A history of Our Dog Family told in Border Collie Miste's Voice
Program Evaluators and Participants With Our Own Dogs
