Private Dog Training
Personalized training programs built to strengthen your bond, improve behavior, and create a calmer, happier home.
Train the Dog You Love Living With
Training is one of the most meaningful investments you can make in your dog. Proper manners and obedience create a safer, calmer, and more enjoyable life for both of you. With over 65 years of dog-training expertise, Sorenson Kennels helps owners build confident, well-behaved dogs through customized, one-on-one training programs.
- Strengthen Your Bond
- Reduce stress & unwanted behaviors
- Personalized guidance for faster results
What Private Dog Training Includes
Attention & Engagement
Build focus so your dog listens the first time
No Jumping
Stop unwanted greetings and overstimulated behavior
No Counter Surfing
End food-stealing and boundary-crossing habits
No Biting/Nipping
Remove mouthy behaviors and create safe interactions
"Leave It" Command
Teach impulse control so they ignore anything you ask them to
Sit & Down
Reliable obedience with distance, duration, and distraction control
Heel & Loose Leash Walking
Calm, controlled walks—no pulling, dragging, or zig-zagging
Recall (Come)
Place (Stay)
We Train the Dog... and Teach You
Training only sticks if owners know how to reinforce it. Throughout private lessons, we give you the tools, techniques, and confidence to maintain your dog’s progress at home so they always know who to listen to.
Two Types of Private Training
Private One-On-One Training
Training privately in our premier facility
Private lessons allow your dog to learn in a dedicated, low-distraction environment. This is ideal for addressing behaviors that happen specifically at home.
- Flexible scheduling
- One-on-one instruction
- Great for puppies or dogs overwhelmed in group settings
- Builds stronger owner–dog communication
- Faster progress with real-world problem solving
Private Obedience Refresher (While Boarding)
Keep Your Dog Sharp While You’re Away
If your dog has completed a Sorenson training program, our refresher lessons are a perfect way to maintain or polish their skills during a boarding stay.
- Located on 50+ acres of beautiful property
- Luxury 17’×5’ kennel runs
- Socialization during their stay
- Daily training refresh sessions using positive reinforcement
- Pick up your dog with improved skills
Benefits of Private Training
Personalized Attention
Your trainer focuses solely on your dog, adjusting methods instantly for better, faster learning.
Privacy & Comfort
Address any embarrassing or challenging behaviors without the pressure of a group setting.
Faster Progress
Immediate correction and customized training often lead to quicker improvements than group classes.
Missouri’s Most Trusted Trainers
For Over 65 Years
Sorenson Kennels is proud to be one of Missouri’s finest training facilities. Our private training programs are tailored specifically to your dog’s needs, helping you build a well-behaved companion and a stronger relationship.