Kennelwood Learning Center
Being a pet parent is rewarding. But we know it isn’t always a walk in the park. That’s why our Learning Center is here to help make the ins and outs of pet ownership a little easier and a lot more fun. The Kennelwood Learning Center offers a variety of educational classes to help support pet parents, pet industry professionals, pet related organizations, as well as ongoing educational courses for Kennelwood staff members.
The Kennelwood Learning Center is located inside Kennelwood Train & Play at:
10936 Manchester Road
Kirkwood, MO 63122
- View upcoming classes with our event calendar and enroll with a click.
- Learn from industry experts.
- Connect with other pet parents in the Kennelwood and Kirkwood communities.
Come Learn with Us
Our courses are designed for all pet ages and pet parent expertise. The Learning Center mission is for you to leave each class feeling empowered as a pet owner and excited about what’s next for you and your pet.
While a variety of training and behavior style classes will be offered, this community space takes things a step further, focusing on holistic pet education aimed to support both pets and their people.
Book a Class
Junior Pet Care Winter Camp
$100 per date or $350 for all 4 dates
Kids Ages 8 -14
Registration for Winter Camp will open on October 7th 2024 at 9:30AM.
All 4 camp dates are hosted at Kennelwood’s Kirkwood, MO Learning Center. Each of the sessions are held 8am – 3pm
Campers need to bring a sack lunch
Pet Care Winter Camp Sessions & Dates:
Vet Care Session – Monday, December 30th
Dog Training Session & NYE Party– Tuesday, December 31st
No Session on Wednesday, January 1st
Grooming Session – Thursday, January 2nd 2025
Animal Advocate Session – Friday, January 3rd 2025
Junior Pet Care Winter Camp
This winter break, let your pet-loving child dive into the world of pet care with Kennelwood’s Junior Pet Care Winter Camp! Our one-day sessions are packed with engaging education, fun activities, and creative crafts, each centered around a unique theme. Perfect for young animal enthusiasts, this camp fosters responsibility, compassion, and a deeper understanding of our furry friends.
Winter Camp Sessions:
Each session is designed to offer a unique and memorable experience. Choose your session based on your child’s interests or register for all 4 dates and receive a discount.
Vet Care Session – Monday, December 30th
Campers will step into the world of pet heath and wellbeing, learning about basic pet health care, first aid, and what it takes to keep pets healthy. They’ll engage in hands-on activities, enjoy crafts and learn helpful pet care tips.
Dog Training Session & NYE Party – Tuesday, December 31st
Celebrate the New Year with your furry friends! In this session, campers will learn essential dog training techniques, from basic commands to fun tricks from our professional Kennelwood Dog Trainers. The day will culminate in a festive New Year’s Eve party, complete with a tennis ball drop for our canine assistants and a special treat for each camper.
Grooming Session – Thursday, January 2nd, 2025
Kids will discover the art of pet grooming, learning about brushing, bathing, and maintaining a pet’s coat. Campers will participate in grooming activities, such as brushing and ear cleaning, and even get to practice on a friendly dog.
Animal Advocate Session – Friday, January 3rd, 2025
This session focuses on how kids can become animal advocates. Campers will explore ways to help pets in need, learn about pet adoption, and participate in activities that promote kindness and compassion towards animals.
Camp Highlights:
– Choose your child’s favorite topic or register for all 4 dates and receive a discount.
– Learn about pet health, training, and grooming from experienced professionals
– Participate in hands-on activities tailored to each dates topic
– Engage in creative crafts and fun games that reinforce the day’s learning
– Make new friends who share a love for animals
Join us for a winter break full of learning, fun, and pet-loving adventure! Each session is designed to offer a unique and memorable experience. Reserve your child’s spot today for a pawsome winter break at Kennelwood!
Pet First Aid & CPR
$150 - Regular Rate
$75 - Rescue Group & Non-For-Profit Rate
All too often, pets get into things they shouldn’t. This class teaches a variety of compressions, breaths and strategies for administering CPR to your pet, so you’re always prepared to come to their aid should the need arise. It also covers basic pet first aid, wellness and at-home assessments. This is a stand-alone course. No live pets will be used during this course.
CPR & First Aid Class Dates:
(This class typically consists of two- 2.5hour sessions for completion. On occasion a full day session is offered.)
- Saturday, September 12th FULL DAY Session 9:30am – 3pm
Lunch will be provided for this session
For this course, Kennelwood has partnered with Pet Tech®, the first International Training Center dedicated to CPR, First Aid & Care for dogs and cats. Kennelwood’s on staff, Pet Tech® certified instructor will be teaching Pet Tech® training methods. These methods have helped save the lives of thousands of pets in emergency situations. In our classes you will learn CPR techniques, first aid skills, as well as health and wellness information for dogs and cats. Additionally, the class includes a PetSaver™ 40- page handbook. Upon completion, each participant will receive a certificate and wallet card. Please leave your pets at home for this course, as no live pets will be used.
In this class you will learn:
- Importance of Pet First Aid
- How to Help Your Pet in a Medical Emergency
- 10 Situations That Require Immediate Veterinary Care
- Restraining Your Pet
- Snout-To-Tail™ Injury Assessment
- Snout-To-Tail™ Wellness Assessment
- Assessing Your Pet’s Vitals
- Pet CPR (3 Styles)
- Rescue Breathing
- Choking Management
- Heat and Cold Injuries
- Bleeding Management
- Poisoning
- Insect Bites and Stings
- Snake Bite
- How to Put Together Your Own Pet First Aid Kit
Baby Steps: Introducing your newborn to the family dog
$50 per family
Kennelwood’s Baby Steps program is designed to help pet parents safely introduce their pet to their family. This class covers, understanding pet body language and behavior, preparing to introduce your baby or young child to a pet, Toddler proofing your dog, as well as tips and tricks from Kennelwood’s 50+ years of experience and knowledge working with dogs and cats. Please leave your pets at home for this course. This can be taken as a stand-alone course.
Baby Steps Class Date:
(90 minute class)
Please reach out to Jenny Dove at [email protected] if you are interested in attending this class.
Please leave your pets at home for this course.
Dog Cookie Make & Take Class
$35 per child
or $25 per child for groups of 10-20
For ages 6 & up
hosted at the Kennelwood Learning Center
Join us for a pawsitively delightful experience as we blend education, fun, and hands-on activities to cultivate a deeper understanding of pet nutrition while making two different types of no bake dog cookies, ensuring they have a variety of treats for their furry friends. Additionally, to showcase their creativity, the participants will get to decorate a third pre-baked cookies that they can take home as a gift for their beloved pets.
Class Dates:
(90 minute class)
- November 11th – 1pm to 2:30pm (Thanksgiving Themed Cookies)
- December 16th – 11am to 12:30pm (Christmas Themed Cookies)
February 9th – 6pm to 7pm (Valentine’s Day Themed Cookies)
March 9th – 10am to 11am (St. Patrick’s Day Themed Cookies)
*Attendees should bring take home containers for their cookies. Kennelwood will supply all cookie ingredients. Peanut Butter is used in recipes. One adult is required for every four children in attendance.
Kids & Canines Interaction Workshop
$25 per child
1 hour class
Children age 7-12
Enhance your child’s understanding of canine behavior and foster a harmonious relations between your youngsters and dogs through our Kids & Canine Interaction Workshop.
Class Dates:
Call Jenny at (314)931-3109 or email [email protected] for upcoming dates
We recognize that the affection between children and dogs can sometimes be hindered by a lack of understanding in how to interact. We invite you to enroll your young companions in a meticulously designed class, facilitated by dedicated instructors who share a profound love for dogs, nurtured since their own early years. Our goal is to empower your children with the knowledge and skills necessary to engage with dogs in a manner that ensures comfort and mutual affection.
While you won’t bring your dog to this class, there will be dogs! We’ll demonstrate how to approach a dog you don’t know safely and in a way that the dog will approve of. Dogs communicate through body language, and we’ll teach a little about this secret language so you can speak it too. Watch demonstrations with the instructor’s dogs and help identify what was right and what was wrong with the interactions.
Dogs, just like people, have unique behavioral tendencies influenced by their breed and group dynamics. Our workshop delves into the fascinating world of canine group behavior, shedding light on how different group dynamics impact their conduct. We’ll also explore how adapting your behavior when interacting with specific types of dogs can yield more positive interactions.
In this workshop you will:
- Interact with dogs, offering them much-appreciated affection
- Learn techniques for approaching unfamiliar dogs and winning their favor
- Learn about the language our dogs speak – dog body language
- Watch demonstrations featuring our instructors’ dogs and learn to distinguish right from wrong when interacting with dogs
- Discuss etiquette when walking your own dog or encountering dogs in the community
- Receive practical advice on managing situations where a dog may exhibit nipping or biting tendencies
- Delve into the world of diverse canine groups, their behavioral patterns, and discover how modifying your approach according to the type of dog can lead to more positive interactions
Canine Hair Care Workshop
$30 per person
90 minute class
Anyone ages 8 & up
Enhance your dog’s grooming routine and acquire the expertise necessary for maintaining your dog’s coat between professional grooming appointments. Join us at our Canine Hair Care Workshop, where you’ll gain insights into selecting the right grooming tools and delve into the nuances of different coat types found in dogs, all within a professional learning environment.
Class Dates:
October 5th – 10am to 11:30am
This workshop is open to individuals aged 8 and up. If you plan to attend with your own fully vaccinated, well-behaved, and dog-friendly pet, please ensure they are under control and supervised appropriately. If a young attendee accompanies their pet, they must have the ability to manage their dog independently or have a responsible, non-paying adult supervise both the young person and their canine companion.
Please bring any grooming tools you currently use at home to groom your dog. We will provide guidance on their suitability for your pet’s specific needs. Additionally, if your pet has dietary sensitivities, we recommend bringing their preferred, delectable treats to ensure their comfort during the workshop.
For your pet’s safety and the well-being of all participants, it is imperative that your dog is fully vaccinated against Rabies, Distemper, and Bordetella. If your vaccination records are not already on file as part of our client records, please email a photograph of your pet’s vaccines to [email protected]. Please note that this workshop is exclusively for dogs and their human companions.
Throughout this workshop, you will:
- Learn tips for helping to control your dog in this group setting
- Discover your dog’s specific coat type and understand how it differs from other coat varieties
- Examine a diverse array of grooming brushes and learn which coat types they are best suited for
- Witness live demonstrations of essential grooming tools used by professional groomers, including clippers and scissors
- Receive an exclusive preview of Kennelwood’s proprietary SHED-X Treatment procedure
- Learn how to start the process of training your dog to make professional nail filing sessions a more positive and stress-free experience
Girl Scouts Programs
Kennelwood has proudly partnered with the Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri as a Program Partner for Daisy through Senior grade levels.
All programs are hosted at our Kirkwood, MO Learning Center.
Voice for Animals: Outdoors/Citizenship/Life Skills
Seniors: Grades 9-10
Group Classes
Agility Group Training
$360 per person
Class Schedule (Wednesdays):
6 Week Class held on Wednesdays:
August 21st (8/21 – 9/25) from 6pm – 7pm
Cost:
$360
Location:
Kennelwood Train & Play
10936 Manchester Rd
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Ready to grow your relationship with your canine companion and build their confidence? Our Agility group class is a structured program that focuses on teaching dogs and their family to navigate through a variety of fun obstacles in a coordinated manner. Agility training is a popular canine sport combining obedience, athleticism, and problem-solving skills. Obstacles include the tunnel, A-frame, jumps, weave poles and the dog walk. Ask your trainer if you and your pup are a good fit today!
Advanced Agility- Group Training
$360 per person
Class Schedule (Wednesdays):
6 Week Class held on Wednesdays:
March 6th (3/6 – 4/10) from 6pm – 7pm
May 1st (5/1 – 6/5) from 5pm – 6pm June 26th (6/26 – 7/31) from 5pm – 6pm August 21st (8/21 – 9/25) from 5pm – 6pm
Cost:
$360
Location:
Kennelwood Train & Play
10936 Manchester Rd
Kirkwood, MO 63122
After completing our initial Agility program, your dog is eligible for enrollment in our Advanced Agility group class! The Advanced Agility class includes continual advancements on exercises learned in Agility as well as new skills such as:
*All agility obstacles will be given a verbal cue.
*Working on directional physical cues to compliment verbal cues.
*Advancing on difficulty and speed of obstacles.
*Introduction of all obstacles not covered in Agility.
Reactive Dog Group Training
$599 per person
Classes Schedule (Mondays):
6 Week Classes held on Mondays at 5:30pm-6:30pm
March 4th (3/4 – 4/8)
Location:
Kennelwood Train & Play
10936 Manchester Rd
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Our reactive dog class is designed to help dogs who exhibit reactive behavior towards people, other dogs, or have specific triggers. It aims to provide a supportive environment for both the dog and their handler, offering guidance, education, and practical training techniques to manage and improve the dog’s behavior. Taking that next step to neutrally socialize your dog can be intimidating due to uncontrolled factors in public spaces. With this group class, all owners are in the same boat and know to respect one another’s space. We will focus on how to bring training into the real world to help your dog feel more confident in situations that previously made them fearful or reactive.
Advanced Obedience Group Training
$360 per person
Class Schedule (Mondays):
6 Week Class held on Mondays 6:30pm to 7:30pm:
March 4th (3/4 – 4/8)
Location:
Kennelwood Train & Play
10936 Manchester Rd
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Our advanced obedience class is designed to advance your dog’s obedience from basic to advanced levels while empowering you to become a skilled handler. Whether you’re preparing your dog for therapy work, aspire for Canine Good Citizen (CGC) evaluations, or simply enjoy advanced training, this class equips you with the necessary expertise. We emphasize real-life applications and aim to foster strong bonds between you and your canine companion.
Scent Work Group Class
$360 per person
Classes Schedule (Thursdays):
6 Week Classes held on Thursdays at 5pm-6pm
October 17th (10/17 – 11/21)Location:
Kennelwood Train & Play
10936 Manchester Rd
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Unlock your dog’s incredible potential with our Scent Work Group Class! Imagine training your dog to find your lost phone or keys—how amazing would that be? If your dog loves sniffing and enjoys treats, this class is perfect for both of you.
Odor detection, a skill used by military, police, and service animals, isn’t just for working dogs. It’s a stimulating and fun activity that any dog can enjoy! In this exciting course, your dog will learn to detect a specific odor, block out distractions, and use their natural problem-solving abilities.
You’ll discover how to train your dog to locate important items like your phone or keys—or even their favorite toy. Once you get started, scent work will become a rewarding and fun experience for you both!