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Recommended Reading,
Dog Training Stuff & Services
Discover a wealth of additional training resources,
from Elite K9 Athlete Program, local and online dog trainers,
dog gear and canine fitness articles.
Canine Fitness & Conditioning
NE K9 Conditioning
Dr. Erica Boling, Ph.D Ed, CCFT
Erica designed the Elite Canine Athlete Program to share her knowledge and experience of canine fitness. She has extensive experience in bite sports and works closely with trainers and law enforcement to keep our K9 officers in peak condition.
The Moving Canine
Mari Valgma, CPCFT
Mari designed movement puzzles to improve confidence on the dog walk. Her goal is to train body awareness and strength at speeds required to run a safe dog walk AND hit contact zones. Her puzzles are easy and FUN for you and the dog.
For Active Dogs
Chris Zink,
DVM, PhD, DACVP, DACVSMR, CCRT, CVSMT, CVA
Dr. Zink played a pivotal role in developing canine rehab as a specialty in veterinary medicine and she has earned over 150 titles in multiple dog sports. Her newsletter provides evidence based research on keeping your active dog healthy.
Gait Analysis
University of Minnesota,
College of Veterinary Medicine
This is a wonderful, easy to follow animation of each canine gait. It describes each phase and footfall in detail.
Vet Med Corner
Dr. Em, Veterinarian
This YouTube channel features a new video every Friday about research based information.
Stuff
ND Dog Sports Events
Jazz Youngblood
Small biz startup local to Springfield MO. High quality biothane leashes and dog sport themed stickers. She organizes local agility/obedience, scentwork and canicross practices. Follow on social media for updates.
The Black Dog Cookie Co
Duane & Gail
The best home made puppy treats in town! Can order online or pick up a bag at the Ozarks Farmer's Market.
TotoFit
Dr. Deb Gross Torraca, DVM, CCRP
Martha McCormick, CPCFT
TotoFit produces the best inflatable canine fitness and conditioning equipment.
Local Dog Trainers
Springfield Family Dog Training
Jane Collins
Group classes for dogs of all ages. Jane has experience in pet manners, tracking, scentwork, obedience, rally and conformation.
Springfield Family Dog Training
Silver Screen Canines
Vanessa Healey
In home training for puppies, manners, reactive dogs and private lessons. Currently booking performances and meet and greets for your party or event.
Craigmyle K9 Board & Train
James Craigmyle
Former K9 handler featured on Live PD, offers training in obedience, manners, board n train and scent detection. NACSW judge.
Sidekick Dog Training
Misti Fri
Nike earned her STAR puppy from Sidekick. Offering manners, puppy, scentwork, tricks, CGC and pet therapy training, plus boarding and grooming.
Springfield Side Kick Dog Training
Online Dog Training
Fenzi Dog Sports Academy
Denise Fenzi, founder
Multiple Instructors
Online Dog Training platform for puppies, adolescents, cooperative care, agility, scentwork, obedience, tracking, rally and canine conditioning. Instructors are judges, canine behaviorists or high level experienced competitors. New classes start every 8 weeks.
Pet Sitting/Dog Walking
Funky Bunch Pet Sitters
My dogs love seeing these guys when we have to go away and leave the dogs at home. Comprehensive detailed app for scheduling visits, descriptions, personalities, meds, feeding, any special needs for each dog and communication from the sitter after each visit.
Dog Sport Venues
North American Dog Agility Club (NADAC)
National Association of Canine Scentwork (NACSW)
*The businesses and organizations above are the top recommended by locals, places that I have direct experiences, or venues my dogs compete in. I've had positive experiences with the quality of their products, services, or training.
This is NOT a complete list of trainers, products, services or venues.
*Paragon Pups LLC is not responsible for the content listed on recommended pages, nor were we reimbursed for our recommendation.