Business Details
24 Years
experience
Trusted In-Home Dog Training in Springfield, MO
On The Spot Dog Training has been dedicated to transforming canine behavior since 2002. Our team of experienced trainers specializes in private in-home training programs tailored to both puppies and adult dogs, addressing issues ranging from basic obedience to complex behavioral challenges. With over 25 years of combined expertise, we employ gentle yet effective methods to foster harmonious relationships between pets and owners. Our service area includes Springfield, Nixa, Ozark, and Republic, Missouri, and we offer flexible scheduling to accommodate busy lifestyles. Client testimonials highlight our ability to resolve frustrating behaviors, with many reporting significant improvements in their dogs' manners and responsiveness.We provide personalized training solutions, including client coaching and full-service dog training, ensuring each pet receives individualized attention in their home environment. Our commitment to ongoing support extends beyond initial training, offering follow-up consultations and group practice sessions to reinforce long-term success. Recognized for our compassionate approach, we have trained thousands of dogs and continue to set the standard for professional pet training services in the region.
Services
In-Home Training
Puppy Training
Group Classes
Service Dog Training
Client Coaching
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer over 28 years of proven dog training experience
- Our trainers provide flexible scheduling for busy households
- We guarantee honest, reliable, and punctual service
- Our in-home sessions ensure training effectiveness in real environments
- We deliver quick, proven results with measurable behavior improvements
What people say
Highly recommend
Obedient and calm
Amazing results
Professional and caring
Enjoy family time
Services
In-Home Training
Our in-home training programs deliver personalized dog training tailored to specific behavioral needs. Professional trainers work directly in the dog's natural environment to ensure effective learning. This approach creates consistent results through customized lesson plans addressing obedience, manners, and problem behaviors.
Puppy Training
Specialized puppy training programs address housetraining, socialization, and basic obedience for young dogs. Structured curriculums prevent bad habits while teaching essential commands. Age-appropriate techniques create foundation skills for well-mannered adult dogs through positive reinforcement methods.
Service Dog Training
Certified service dog training prepares qualifying dogs for public access with specialized task training. Programs develop skills for individuals with disabilities through customized instruction. Training follows ADA guidelines to ensure public access rights while maintaining behavioral reliability in various environments.
Group Classes
Interactive group training sessions combine socialization with obedience instruction in community settings. Classes reinforce training through peer learning while maintaining behavioral standards. Participants receive professional guidance in controlled environments to practice commands and improve dog-handler communication.
Client Coaching
Client coaching programs teach owners effective training techniques through hands-on instruction. Weekly sessions develop owner skills while building dog obedience. This approach creates long-term success by empowering pet guardians with behavior management strategies and reinforcement methods.
People
Lisa Smith
Owner and Trainer
Lisa established On The Spot Dog Training in 2002 with 25+ years of experience training 1000s of dogs using gentle yet effective methods.
Frankie Micham
Chief Group Class Instructor
Frankie brings farm-raised animal experience and specialized training certifications to group instruction since joining the team in 2016.
Holly Small
Assistant Trainer
Holly transitioned from client to trainer after overcoming dog behavior challenges, bringing practical experience and rescue dog expertise to her role.
Questions
What areas do you service?
We provide training services in Springfield, Nixa, Ozark, and Republic, Missouri with flexible scheduling options.
What training methods do you use?
Our trainers employ positive reinforcement techniques combined with proven behavior modification strategies tailored to each dog's needs.
Do you offer puppy training?
Yes, we have specialized puppy programs for dogs 8 weeks to 6 months old focusing on early socialization and basic obedience.
Can you help with aggressive behavior?
Our experienced trainers address aggression through specialized behavior modification programs with measurable improvement goals.
What's the investment for training?
Programs range from $99 for housebreaking consultations to $3525 for comprehensive dream dog training packages with multiple sessions.
Do you provide follow-up support?
Yes, we offer virtual support for up to a year with some programs and lifetime support for our top-tier training packages.
Reviews (7)
Jennifer Smallwood
Jun 18, 2022
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On the Spot Dog Training offers years of experience combined with a genuine love for dogs and their families. They have been knowledgeable and exceedingly patient, as we the owners, are trained and our dog learns how to respond to what is being asked.
Christina Hills
Jun 12, 2022
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We love working with Lisa! She's patient and kind and my dogs love her! Training is going very well for my 3 big weird dogs
Elizabeth L.
Apr 03, 2022
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We had an amazing experience with our rescue German Shepherd. She had reactivity to certain situations and they helped us learn tips and tools to curb it. In many ways, she's like a different dog now! Highly recommend!
Donna Brown
Oct 26, 2021
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Lisa was great and made sure the basics were taken care of. My dog was biting us and she helped to get her to stop and behave when guest arrived. It was amazing how much my dog learned in a short amount of time. I would recommend her to anyone.
Jessica Slezak
Mar 09, 2021
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Lisa and Lanie got our bernedoodle puppy on the right track for having great manners and being the perfect family companion. We would absolutely work with them again and HIGHLY recommend the "Dream Dog" training program. So many friends comment on how far our dog has come in having wonderful manners. Lisa was a wealth of knowledge as we troubleshot those first few weeks with a puppy. All of the trainings offered are worth it! Get off the fence and do it!
Sunni Nutt
Feb 23, 2021
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We loved our time with On the Spot! Our trainer, Lisa, was professional but fun and our dog, Bowie, responded extremely positively to her and her instruction. She broke training topics down and spoke with us in ways that helped us understand how to communicate with our fur kid better. We're pretty sure our dog Bowie has bouncy balls for brains but she made training him look easy and helped is feel hopeful for our future with him. Thanks, Lisa!
McCall Christian
Feb 11, 2021
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Lisa was great in helping us get started on training our covid puppy. He was a much bigger dog then we expected so some of the behavior issues he had felt a lot bigger because of his size. She was great with communicating and showing us how to manage some of his changes in behavior. Not to mention our pup loved when she was over and training with her. We have started to really get to enjoy our dog.
