Misfit Dog Psychology and Rehabilitation

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Misfit Dog Psychology and Rehabilitation

Felicia and David Chesser provide consultations in your home that address you and your dogs' specific needs and problems. But it doesn’t stop there.
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We focus on the mental and physical well being of your dog to eliminate and prevent behavior problems. Felicia and David Chesser provide services that range from consultations in your home to complete rehabilitation services that address you and your dogs' specific needs and problems. We focus on the mental and physical well-being of your dog to eliminate and prevent behavior problems. We work wit

h all breeds and all behavior problems, ranging from typical problems such as jumping up, door bolting, barking, etc. to more serious issues such as severe fear and full blown dangerous human or dog based aggression. We tailor make a rehabilitation program to meet the unique needs of each dog that we work with, as well as their owners. We know that every dog and every behavior problem can be changed for the better, which equates to our anti-euthanasia stance. We also work with new dog owners to get them started on the right track with their new dog or puppy to prevent behavior problems from cropping up. What we do is not typical dog training as the general public is used to, but unique behavior rehabilitation that focuses on the true mindset of the dog that is causing the behavior problem, which is accomplished by reaching the dog through the body, mind and soul. We change how your dog thinks, which in turn changes it’s behavior. We work with you – the dog owner – to change how you are as a dog owner, and turn you into the best possible leader you can be for your dog. With us you get the complete package – a calm, balanced, mentally stable canine companion as well as the personal tools and training you need to keep your dog that way and reach your goals.

06/14/2024

Congrats to both Daisy and Ginny for passing the Canine Good Citizen test tonight! Hard work pays off!
If you are interested in taking the CGC class, just let us know

06/13/2024

New class starting soon! Contact us for all your training needs!

05/29/2024

New basic training class starting next Tues June 4th at 6pm. Classes are held at Salon de'fluff in O'fallon. Pm or email at [email protected] for more info or to sign up!

04/20/2024

New classes on the calendar -

Basic training Tuesday April 30th
Canine Good Citizen Thursday April 25th @7:15pm

Classes run for 6 weeks at the cost of $150, and are held at Salon De' Fluff O'Fallon

We have almost 40 years experience working with dogs and never use anything like pinch collars, shock collars, etc.

Pm or email [email protected] for more info or to sign up! Limited spots available!

03/23/2024

03/11/2024

We are now offering mini private training sessions! These will be focused on yours and your dogs needs, not a group class outline!

These are perfect for:

* Owners who can't commit to a weekly class
* Those that need something easier on the budget
* Dogs that need work with just one thing
* Owners that need more one on one help
* Dogs that need some fine tuning, but not a whole class

Mini sessions are 20 min's in length at the cost $30 each. All sessions are held at Salon De'Fluff in O'fallon, MO

Please note - aggression cases will not be handled during mini sessions. Spots will be limited and first come/first served.

Pm me or email at [email protected] to sign up today!

02/29/2024

Do you have a problem pooch? Or maybe your dog needs a fine tuning? We have a new class starting soon!

Basic training - starting Tuesday, March 5th at 7:30pm

All classes run for 6 weeks, about an hour in length
$150 for the 6 week session

All classes are held at Salon De'fluff in O'fallon, MO

We have almost 40 years experience training dogs, and bring that experience to our group classes. Our classes are laid back and fun for both you and your dog! We use positive reinforcement and never use things like prong collars or shock collars.

Ready to sign up or have more questions? Feel free to pm me or email me at [email protected]

02/20/2024

New classes starting soon!

Basic training - starting Tuesday, 2/27 at 7;30 pm
Puppy training - starting Tuesday, 3/5 at 6pm
Basic training - starting Thursday 3/7 at 7:30pm

All classes run for 6 weeks, about an hour in length
$150 for the 6 week session

All classes are held at Salon De'fluff in O'fallon, MO

We have almost 40 years experience training dogs, and bring that experience to our group classes. Our classes are laid back and fun for both you and your dog! We use positive reinforcement and never use things like prong collars or shock collars.

Ready to sign up or have more questions? Feel free to pm me or email me at [email protected]

Photo of a student working with her dog in a recent advanced class

12/27/2023

Did you make a New Year's resolution to get your dog trained? Are you wanting your dog to be as good as these 2 girls, holding a stay in front of open bags of treats? If so, you are in luck! We have a new class starting Tuesday, January 2nd at 7:30pm. All classes are held at Salon De' Fluff O'Fallon, and run for 6 weeks at the cost of $150. We have 40 years experience training dogs so rest assured we can help your dog be the best companion for you. Please pm me or email at [email protected] with any questions or to sign up!

12/13/2023

A recent basic training class working on stays. Do you want your dog to learn to be as behaved as these guys? Then join our next Basic training class starting this Tuesday December 19th at 7:30pm Salon De' Fluff O'Fallon. Classes run for 6 wks at the cost of $150 for the course. Pm or email me at [email protected] for more info

10/31/2023

A recent Intermediate class doing stays with food and toys on the floor. Do you want your dog to learn to be as behaved as these guys? Then join our next Basic training class starting this Thursday November 2nd at 7:30pm Salon De' Fluff O'Fallon. Classes run for 6 wks at the cost of $150 for the course. Pm or email me at [email protected] for more info

10/26/2023

If you are finding this to be true - contact us for training help! We have new group classes starting or can help you with a private consultation in your home!

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10/06/2023

Does your dog need some training? Ghost and Indy say to join our next basic training class set to start next Thursday October 12th @ 7:30pm! Your dog will learn all the basics such as sit, down, stay, and come plus so much more.

Already taken a basic training class and want to go farther? We also have an intermediate class starting next Tuesday October 10th @ 7;30pm. This class focuses on more distractions, new commands such as the heel command and so much more.

All classes run for 6 weeks at a cost of $150 for the whole course, and are held Salon De' Fluff O'Fallon. For more info, or to sign up, please pm me or email at [email protected]

09/13/2023

* Next Basic Training class is set to start on Tuesday September 19th @ 6pm *

Do you have an "off" breed of dog? You know, not the typical Golden, Lab or Poodle in the training class? Are you struggling to find a trainer that understands your dog and that they learn differently? Have you tried other training classes and they just didn't work for your dog? No worries - we specialize in the "off" breeds, because we own them ourselves! Whether you have a terrier, a hound, a toy breed, etc, rest assured that we will not only help you train your dog, but enjoy it as well! And without the use of harsh methods such as pinch collars or "e" /shock collars. Our classes are held at Salon De' Fluff O'Fallon and run for 6 weeks at the cost of only $150. Feel free to pm us or email at [email protected] with additional questions or to sign up!

08/10/2023

This class start date has changed to next Tuesday, August 22nd at 7:30pm. If you know someone that might be interested, please share! Still some spots left!

This is Indy. Indy is here to let you all know that you should join the next basic training class that is starting next Tuesday, August 15th @ 7:30pm. He says on top of being with him in class each week, that your dog will also learn all the basic commands like sit, down, stay, come, etc as well as basic manners to help him be the goodest boy just like him. Do you want in? Shoot me a pm or email at [email protected] Make sure to share this with anyone who needs training help!

Classes run for 6wks at the cost of $150 and are located in O'fallon MO at Salon De' Fluff O'Fallon

07/20/2023

This is Eddie. Eddie just graduated from basic training class and is moving on to Intermediate! Good job, Eddie! Eddie says if you need your dog to learn to be the goodest boy like him, to enroll in our next basic training class starting on August 1st at 6pm at Salon De'fluff in O'fallon, MO. Once that one has filled, we will put another on the calendar. Or if you have already taken a basic training class, we have an Intermediate class starting on July 27th at 7:30pm if there are enough interested. Don't delay, sign up today via email @ [email protected] or private message!

07/08/2023

We had 2 Intermediate classes graduate last Thursday, great job everyone! Are you looking for group classes for your dog? We will have puppy and basic classes starting in the next few weeks in O'fallon, MO, along with an advanced! Pm us or email me at [email protected] for more info! Dates will be posted soon!

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Troy, MO
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New class starting soon! Contact us for all your training needs!

Week 2 of class for these 2 very reactive dogs. Working on stay for the first time and doing awesome!

These dogs are socializing. 2 of them aren't even residents here, so can be considered friends of my dogs. But if you listen to a lot of dog trainers today (esp on social media), they will lead you to believe that your dog shouldn't interact with other dogs, and certainly not engage in friendly play. Why? Because the notion is that your dog should learn to focus on you, to play with only you. They claim it makes for better training - but does it? Dogs are pack animals. They are designed to live in groups, and enjoy the company of one another. I feel they also feel safer in a group setting. Now a dog will accept us as part of their pack, but they know we are not dogs. There is something to be said about the comrodary of a dog pack. Just like any other skill, if a dog isn't getting the chance to interact with it's own kind, they can start to loose their social skills with other dogs. That is a big deal! This most certainly leads to behavior problems like reactivity, insecurity and often full blown aggression. Why any so called professional would suggest doing something that could lead to these sorts of issues is beyond me. Yes, your dog needs to be socializing with its own kind. Now, don't hear what I'm not saying. I do NOT reccomend dog parks. They are breeding grounds for disease and parasites, and your dog could end up sick. Also, other dogs are being brought there that might not be safe around other dogs. I have personally seen dangerous group fights break out at dog parks, and know of a few dogs that have been killed at dog parks. But there are other ways to keep your dog's canine social skills up, such as meeting up with friends that have dogs that are good with other dogs, taking group training classes, etc. Now if you find yourself thinking "but my dog is reactive" or "doesn't like other dogs", then you already have a social skill problem that has turned into a behavior issue. Any dog that doesn't like or get along with its own kind has some

Does your dog know how to take medication? Magnum sure does!

Working with a super reactive, aggressive Belgian Tervuren. At the beginning of this session the owner and I couldn't carry on a conversation because of the loud barking and lunging. A week in and he is continuing to improve.