Casey Ray's STL Dog Trainers

They are taking excellent care of my puppy!

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I started going to Casey Ray with my dog Clyde in September of 2016, and it was one of the best thing I did for my pup! He is still a little rambunctious, but that is the owner's fault, not the dog! I'm excited to continue using my Lifetime package and go back to group classes in Ellisville soon! Thank you for helping with my boy for so long! :) More...

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Great Training by Great Trainers! We enjoy our weekly group class. The classes are challenging and fun.

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I believe there is no dog that Casey Ray's training team can't help. One of our dogs has been going for several years now and it still amazes me the difference that it has made in her personality and happiness. We recently got lifetime memberships for our other two dogs, and it has been money well spent. The group classes are great. I wholeheartedly recommend Casey Ray to anyone looking to improve their dog's behavior and attentiveness! More...

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My husband and I rescued two of the most unmanageable dogs I’ve ever had from a horrible situation in January. The male, Buddy 50 lbs, had just been recently neutered, suffered from several medical issues, extreme separation anxiety, his car sickness is the worst I’ve ever seen, he was a runner, unruly and stubborn as hell. He walked on our coffee table, the back of our couch and our kitchen counters (all FOUR FEET). Now that’s a bit shocking to see! Gracie, younger 40 lbs, is full of energy, smart as a whip, jumps all over everyone and loves to stomp in mud puddles. I’ve had dozens of dogs, mostly rescues. Never two this uncontrollable. We entered them into Casey Ray’s “Stay and Learn” package. They went to their facility for 5 days and 4 nights and came home for the weekend. We did the Stay and Learn for 2 weeks. The difference was frankly shocking. Our lives are back to being our own. Thank God!!!! We went to both Kennelwood and Casey Ray’s and my husband and I both came out with the same feeling. Casey Ray’s was a much better fit for what we wanted and how we wanted them trained. They use a very light “no” and had to train me to say it lighter. The dogs were easier to train than my husband and I were. They are truly amazing. More...

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I brought my rescue Yellow Lab to Casey Ray and he came back a completely different well mannered dog that is now the best dog I have ever owned. I can’t thank Casey and Shelly Ray enough for their awesome training, not only of my dog but my self as well. The owner must be trained to and if the owner is not willing to work as hard as the dog, no training will be successful long term. More...

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I got a brand new puppy and wanted to be sure to get him off on the right foot. He started with puppy preschool with Casey which was HUGE for him. He's a bit of a nervous/shy dog so learning a ton of new things early on was so important. He then went into stay and learn training and picked up on commands so quickly. I've been pretty dedicated to taking him to group classes once a week and just this last week I started working off leash with him. OFF LEASH with an 8 MONTH OLD PUP! Thanks Casey Ray's for all your help and dedication! More...

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I’ve worked with Casey Ray trainers at various times over the last 4 1/2 years. Two of my personal dogs, both rescues, went through their Stay and Learn program and they later passed the AKC Canine Good Citizen test. One of my dogs was particularly skittish about new places so the trainers worked with her for multiple half day sessions to get her used to the environment and training basics before her full 10 day training. I was so appreciative that they went the extra mile for her! Since then I’ve taken multiple foster dogs to them, including one pup who was incredibly reactive and as a result was having a hard time getting adopted. I’ve worked with multiple trainers at Casey Ray’s and appreciate that they work with each dog based on individual needs. I’ve recommended Casey Ray’s to multiple friends, family, and co-workers and all have had great results. Most importantly the trainers helped me personally so that I could reinforce all that the pups learned. If my pups are acting up or not listening it’s usually because I’m slacking on training and reinforcement. I’m so grateful for the Casey Ray trainers and highly recommend them. More...

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I would highly recommend Casey Ray's. Very professional and very fast results using their techniques. Worth every penny!

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As an all-volunteer, foster-based rescue, SGSDR has counted on Casey Ray's to help with many of our more challenging dogs for more than five years now. Many of us on the board, the leadership team, and among our growing list of volunteers and adopters are also past clients.We value our longstanding professional relationship with Casey, Shelly, and the entire training staff. When we need something more, or something different, for any given dog, our requests are always met with an attitude of helpful teamwork. It has been this honest, open, working relationship that has allowed us both to help MANY German Shepherd Dogs who needed a second (or third or fourth) chance at becoming a happy, balanced member of a committed adoptive family.We regret that a volunteer foster has shared a negative review while fostering one of our program dogs. While entitled to her opinion, it does not reflect that of the rescue and its leadership team. Casey Ray's has always "made it right" for our rescue and our dogs, and we know they will continue to do so.Sincerely, the Board of Directors and Volunteer Leadership Team, Serendipity German Shepherd Dog Rescue, St. Louis, MO More...

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We had a great experience at Casey Ray's with our dog Parker. He did the day trains and has been so much better behaved since then! They did a good job of showing us how to interact with him and that made a huge difference for us. The treadmill training was fantastic for my high energy guy, and the "place" command has been one of our favorites. More...

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We took our GSD mix puppy to Casey Ray's in July for her basic training. The "Place" command was a game changer from day one—she quickly caught on (after just one session) and it made so many things we do every day (prepare food, answer the door, etc. ) 100% better! She learned many other things during her basic training that helped to turn her into a fantastic pet! (She's nearly a year old now and we get many compliments on her behavior.) We have continued with the lifetime sessions (once a week) and it's always a lot of fun. Also, during the recent problems with their facility in Wildwood I was appreciative of the owner's quick response to my texts as well as the fact that, true to their word, an alternative facility was secured quickly so that we could continue our weekly sessions. Great, local business! More...

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Love love love this place. Very organized. Ta trainers are great! On and off leash training

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I highly recommend Casey Ray's! Their puppy school was AMAZING. I loved how the class was set up to teach confidence in new scenarios and included things like ramps, tunnels, and other obstacles. We just finished 3 weeks of day trains and wow, oh wow! Well worth the $$. Our 17 week puppy listens to us! She obeys commands! We are one happy dog family. More...

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I'm so grateful for Casey Ray's! They helped us train our 2 year old German Shepard who was incredibly obstinate and is a major alpha guard dog. It took a lot of time and dedication on our part but I honestly don't know what we would have done without them! The group classes are also helping us to acclimate her to other people and animals without any issues. More...

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Great place to train your pup

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We had an absolutely WONDERFUL experience with Casey Ray's! Every single trainer we worked with, cared for our pup as if it were their own! We would like to extend a sincere thank you to Erin, Alex, and Kayla at the Cottleville location - you three are so fantastic at what you do and we truly appreciate your care for Ruthie!! More...

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My baby is part Belgian malinois, he just had his first session and the difference in him just after one day is amazing and I am so very pleased so very pleased thank you so very much you’ve given me a beautiful and he’s going to be well-adjusted and well behaved dog thank you guys so much!!!!

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I’m amazed by the love for dogs at Casey Ray’s. The training is exceptional and they do not miss a step. Their leadership training is the best in class. I love the Terrier Breeds and have a 6 month old Parsons Russell Terrier “Simon”. After three weeks of training, we have an obedient dog for life! In addition, he can attend classes weekly throughout his life. Simon also, swims, plays ball, sits and does the treadmill.

What more can I say than Thanks Simon, my human Mom and Dad Hoffmann. More...

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Our smart girl, Pearl, has already learned so much in just 4 lessons. We can eat dinner without her resting her head on the table. She's Great Pyrenees/Golden and can easily reach the top of the table. She goes to her place and settles in till we tell her "free." On walks, she's learning to sit when another dog approaches instead of growling and going after it. That's a big plus since she is over 100 lbs. Casey Ray's has great staff. We probably are learning as much as Pearl is! :) More...

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Lifetime members here! I have nothing but praise when it comes to my experience at Casey Ray's! My partner, Michael and I, have been taking our 4 month old husky Diego to the Columbia, IL location for around 2 months now and we have had an excellent experience! Leah and Dave have been very helpful and personal in the process of training Diego. Any questions and concerns that I've had so far have been answered in detail and without delay. Diego has come a very long way in a short period of time through their training classes. At four months old, he had completed private lessons and was participating in group classes. He gets complements constantly when we go on walks from people saying that he's an extremely well behaved dog. Two thumbs up (and 5 stars!) to Casey Ray's and the staff at the Columbia, IL location for our experience thus far! I will always recommend Casey Ray's to anyone looking for excellent dog training. More...

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I cannot say enough positive things about Casey Ray's. Halie, Kourtney and Zach are amazing! Not only have I been disappointed by the results (or lack there of) with other trainers in the past, but I own a pet sitting business and have seen many of my clients go thru trainer after trainer with little or no results at all. That being said, I was very skeptical in the beginning. After just a few days I starting noticing a huge improvement in my dogs behavior and he just keeps getting better everyday. More...

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I cannot say enough great things about Casey Ray's STL dog training! My husband and I have a 2.5 year old lab mix and almost 1 year old Shepard/husky mix. We sought out training because our dogs would pull us around the block during walks or into the vet for visits (to the point one of us could not walk both) and jump up on guest and were very excited when they came into our home. When we showed up for our consultation at the Ballwin location, one of our dogs broke free of her collar and ran back outside as we were walking in while the other one pulled us down the steps and jumped up on everyone or everything he could get his paws on. We knew we needed helped. We signed up for the lifetime group classes and it was one of the best decisions we've ever made. After just one week of learning the place command, we could already see positive changes in our dogs. We had guest over and they held their place command until we freed them. Every week just got better from there with the help of Erin, one of the awesome trainers we had the pleasure of working with week after week. She is caring and really understands how each dog learns best, which helped us become better owners. Walks are now enjoyable and we only need one of us to walk them. We have now successfully completed the foundation lessons and started group training. 7 weeks later, we now have two really great dogs that we can confidently take anywhere due to our training at Casey Ray's. More...

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The staff was patient, kind and loving to our puppy! Excited to continue going to the Cottleville location!

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I can't say enough about Zack at Casey Ray's Wildwood location. From the start he has understood my dog's needs and has been so patient with my struggle to be in control in stressful situations (they train humans too! ) and all the emotions that come with it. My dog can be unpredictable and Zack has pushed me outside of my comfort zone so that I better understand the role I play in my dog's anxiety. As a customer I really appreciate that by purchasing the Foundations package I am not getting a set number of lessons. Each plan is unique to your needs. My dog is obedient in a controlled setting and he would have probably graduated weeks ago from any other program without truly getting to the bottom of his aggression issues. Zack is skilled in assessing and understanding the needs of his clients and their dogs, and he is willing to put in the effort needed. In addition, all of the other staff at Casey Ray's have been helpful and accommodating throughout this process. If you're considering training, go with Casey Ray's!! More...

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If I could express in words the work Zack and Casey Ray's did for, not only my Belgian Malinois, Maverick, and myself as a dog owner - I would. I had rescued Maverick from a very bad situation. He had a lot of anxiety and fear of men. He would constantly bark and shake around other people. I brought him to Casey's and Zack was our trainer. The work he did was incredible. What he taught me as his handler was incredible. The relationship he established with Maverick was more than I could have asked for. I am so thankful for him and everyone at Casey's. He knew exactly the needs and wants of Maverick and always how to help him. He always was willing to answer my questions and wanting to help us. Maverick and I would not be in the place where we are without him. He is knowledgeable and great at assessing exactly what the issue is and then knowing how to proceed from there. His patience and care was exactly what we both needed. The entire staff was incredible to us. If you're looking for a place to help you and your dog - Casey's is the place. I promise you they'll change your lives for the better. More...

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We cannot begin to tell you how pleased we are with the training that Pi received from the Cottleville location. Very professional trainers, clean facility and were always happy to answer our questions! ! We would highly recommend Casey Ray’s! They are the professionals and know how and what your dog needs! More...

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We are so glad that we found Casey Ray’s. We have a confident Cairn Terrier puppy. After one individual session with Zack we saw a huge difference in his behavior. Zack’s knowledge and patience are impressive. We never feel rushed during training sessions and no question is ever too small. Our dog can’t wait to get to the door when we pull into the Casey Ray’s parking lot! More...

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We receive compliments non-stop about what a well-behaved dog Viper is. We’ve had such a great experience in all ways with Casey Ray’s. From the individual training sessions, weekly Proof and Plays and weekly group classes. We ��� you! More...

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So pleased with the trainers and staff at Casey rays. They turned my anxious pup that i couldn’t take anywhere to a great dog that now gets asked to go to places. Definitely would recommend.

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We rescued a 5 yr old shepherd and he had some behavioral issues and in just two training classes he was a changed dog! Neighbors keep asking what we have been doing because our dog is so much better! I would highly recommend Casey Ray's to anyone! More...

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I love everything about Casey Rays! They have absolutely changed our lives when it comes to our 4 year old Dalmatian, Prudence. They’ve helped with pulling on walks, basic and advance level obedience, etc. Erin Henry was our trainer and has always been amazingly prompt with answering all our our training questions! We purchased the lifetime package and love getting the opportunity for weekly group classes for life. We also use their proof and play days! It’s a great facility with expert trainers! More...

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So thankful for these trainers! We are not novice dog owners....and Stella is our 6th rescue dog, but she has a special kind of spirit that we just knew we couldn’t harness ourselves. �. After 2 weeks of day training and a few follow up visits, I can now take my 7 month old puppy with me to client’s homes and have her in my gym, and she is a perfect lady when I expect her to be one. Thank you for giving us and her the tools to be a good dog! More...

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I love everything about Casey Ray's. My puppy Tilly enjoyed her time in the Day Trains program and loves to attend the group classes. Tilly got to work with multiple trainers who respectfully and patiently put up with my constant flow of questions and inquiries. They always had answers and went out of their way to combat our puppy's' food aggression.

We went to the Ballwin location. It is easy to get to and conveniently located in the basement of our Vet office (who refereed us to Casey). The basement has plenty of space, is fun, and provides character (lets remember, we are there for dog training not a first date). The staff keeps the area clean and sanitary at all times, even with the barrage of activity they constantly work to manage.

Everyone you meet from the staff is incredibly friendly. Casey and Shelly are great owners and clearly have a passion for their business and their clients relationship's with their animals. Steve, Chade, and Amy, were the folks that worked most closely with Tilly, from what I understand. When they offer advice, listen... They are all knowledgeable and truly care about what they do. Awesome people and always professional. They bond with your dog and take pride in the evident results.

I give them all the credit for Tilly's good manners. Take your dog to Casey Ray's and invest in a better life with your dog. It will be worth it and you will have a ton of fun. More...

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We have an incredible experience with Casey Rays. We got a Malshi pup back in November and realized quickly that we were in over our heads training this energetic and noisy pup. I researched dog trainers and and read all the reviews and chose Casey Rays. We are so grateful we made that choice. Little Gracie responded so quickly and her training was catered to her. Everyday, we were able to ask questions and got expert advise. She was a little girl with a big voice and they also helped us get that under control. It's really training the family too. Now we are all on the same page and you can tell that she is even happier knowing her expectations and knowing how to follow what are very simple instructions.Shelley, thank you for your patience with us parents! Now, Gracie is so excited when we pull up to the building for group training or her proof and plays! We cannot thank you all enough for what you've done for us and our sweet girl! More...

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I have been bringing my puppy and adult dog and love it! My dogs are big! I am amazed at the immediate response my dogs have to them and than to me. It is a work in progress and does requires dedication by the pet owner for the best results! More...

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I have absolutely nothing but praise for the Casey Ray's Columbia, IL location! I strongly recommend this company.My partner and I started bringing our husky pup to this location when he was 9 weeks old. The trainers have been nothing short of amazing when it came to training Diego. They offer a lifetime package (which is unbeatable!) for around $800 which includes unlimited classes for the entire lifetime of the dog! You'd spend close to $500 on 18 classes from Petsmart! Why not go an extra $300 and have UNLIMITED CLASSES for the ENTIRE LIFETIME OF THE DOG! This value seriously cannot be beat! They even give you the option of allowing you split the payment into two smaller payments to make it easier. We take Diego to classes at minimum once a week (sometimes even twice) depending on what's being offered. The company also offers a free consultation to go over their business and what your goals are with your dogs. I highly recommend at least taking this offer and seeing what the company is all about.Diego had learned all of his basic commands through private lessons by the time he was 4 months old (roughly in an 8 week time period). Leah and Dave, who are both trainers at this location, have been more than helpful when I have had a concern with Diego! Any time I have had a question, both are quick to help me out. Diego is now 6 months old and I get continuous complements about Diego's behavior when I take him to dog parks, malls, parks, etc. People cannot believe how well trained he is and I don't hesitate to tell them where we take him. Another great thing about this company is that they make the training and classes fun! I have never had a class where I wasn't laughing and having a good time while accomplishing training. They offer classes at two other locations, both at Ballwin, MO and Wildwood, MO. I've had the pleasure of meeting a few of the other trainers (including Casey Ray himself) and every one of them are nice, helpful and professional in how they've greeted us.Once again, I absolutely cannot say enough how grateful I am with Leah, Dave, and Casey Ray's for the training, professionalism and overall experience we've had thus far. 5 stars for you! More...

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Love how they helped my Doberman puppy learn to be great!

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Signed my German Shepard Lars up for the lifetime package. IT'S WORTH EVERY SINGLE PENNY!!! He was my hot mess rescue, now he's my best friend. Completely different dog after the first lesson in the best ways possible. I take him everywhere I can and always get a TON of compliments. He stays in heel as we maneuver around a flock of geese or ducks. He stayed in sit when someone's puppy got loose. Lars stays in place when I answer the door. He stops barking when I tell him to. I can take him to a patio restaurant and he is a GOOD BOY! This is only after four lessons. He isn't stressed out anymore either. All the trainers are great! I say this is a MUST for all dog owners. Thank you to everyone there that has worked worth my handsome boy!! More...

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Great dog training

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WOW! I've tried several training programs over the years only to find that a dog will do anything for a treat but the training didn't "stick" once the treats tapered off. I enrolled my dogs (9 and 10 years old) in the Stay and Learn 2 week program and I can't tell you how pleased I am with everything they learned. Casey Ray's also did an excellent job of teaching me what I need to do to reinforce and continue on with the training. My sincere THANKS to Zach, Halie and Casey Ray's for making this adventure an absolute success!! More...

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Very good trainers. I like how your first set of lessons are one in one. I took advantage of their lifetime group lessons. They are worth every penny. They aren't cheap but in line with everyone else but I feel the value is better. Highly recommend. More...

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I love Casey Ray`s way of training . It is all about training you on how to have a well mannered dog that listens to you & it really works . Casey has a very helpful and skilled staff ! They even have a stay and learn program where you leave your dog and the staff will train your dog . They also have a lifetime membership for your dog which includes taking your dog once a week to a class where your dog can be socialized in a group to learn not to be distracted in different situations and around other dogs . More...

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Casey Ray's has empowered me as a dog owner to be a good leader, handler, and trainer of my dogs. They always keep things fun and I love that each instructor teaches us something new every class and gives us the "why" behind how we handle our dogs, their responses, behavior, and the outcome and expectations. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing my dogs "get it" and succeed; to watch their confidence build every class. It is a great community of people and I love seeing their team's growth and expansion. I highly recommend the program for anyone looking for flexibility, consistency, reliability, and trust from their trainers that design challenges and techniques for every individual dog. I love that there is no "one-size-fits-all" formula and that I feel like every trainer really knows my dogs well. I can't sing Casey Ray's praises enough! More...

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I highly recommend Casey Ray's STL Dog Trainers, however, at the end of the day, it is up to you the handler and not your dog or your trainer that ultimately determines your success. If you go into it placing the burden on your trainer to train your dog, you are setting you and your dog up for failure. A well trained dog takes commitment, consistency and composure and that will lead to a happy owner, which translates to a happy dog. More...

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