Better manners start now!

6-Week Essential Etiquette Class

A well-behaved dog is a pleasure to have around the house, out in public and virtually everywhere. Teaching your dog basic training skills are essential to obtaining good canine manners.

The Persuaded Pooch is proud to offer 6-week "Essential Etiquette" basic obedience group dog training classes at the Webster Groves Recreation Complex.

The recreation complex is right off the highway at I-44 at Elm Avenue, and is very easily accessible by St. Louis City, St. Louis County and IL residents via I-270/255, I-55 and I-64/40.

Webster Groves Recreation Complex
E. 33 Glendale, Webster Groves, MO 63119
(314) 963-5600, Directions

Don't wait any longer for a better-behaved dog! Taught by our skilled, certified, experienced and positive lead instructor, Nicole Berthold. Classes are fun, engaging and can help build your dog’s everyday skills!

Essential Etiquette classes are not appropriate for excessively vocal, fearful, aggressive or reactive dogs. For help with fear, reactivity or aggression, please visit our Private Training page for individualized, one-on-one help.

There are NO REFUNDS on group classes, once purchased. If you are unsure if your dog will do well in class, please e-mail us.

Essential Etiquette Class | $189

• Your dog will learn good manners around dogs, people, interesting food smells, and other real world distractions.
• This class covers essential skills such as Sit, Down, Stay, walking nicely on a leash and coming when called.
• Maybe Fido already has good skills at home? Help him learn those skills amidst the distractions of other dogs and people in a public setting!
• Class is held for six (6) consecutive weeks. No refunds are offered for missed classes.
• A 45-60 minute online Zoom orientation is required prior to starting your first class. Orientation is usually held the Sunday prior to your first class at 1pm.
• For puppies and dogs 16 weeks and older
• Required Vaccinations: DHPP, Bordetella and Rabies administered at least 1 week prior to the start of class. Owners will need to provide proof of vaccinations prior to the first class.
• BONUS! Receive a one-time 10% off discount at any Treats Unleashed pet store, curbside, online or via in-home delivery. Treats Unleashed is your Essential Etiquette class prep headquarters! They carry (almost) everything you need for class time... and SO MUCH MORE!

Wish to pre-enroll in an upcoming class? The easiest way is to purchase a gift certificate for class. Just tell us the class that interests you in the "Notes to Business" field and we will apply it to the class you're interested in. (Scroll down to see 2023 class dates.)

COVID-19 Information (updated 12/4/22):

• A mask is NOT currently required in the Webster Groves Recreation Complex. However, we encourage you to wear one if you wish. We will follow the facility's guidelines, should they change in the future.

• Classes are limited to six (6) dogs to maintain distancing and a promote a safe learning environment

• There is a maximum of two (2) attendees per dog

• Please do not participate in training if you are sick or have symptoms. If you have knowingly been in contact with an infected person or persons within the last 10 days, please follow CDC guidelines.