Serving St. Louis, MO & Surrounding Communities
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St. Louis, Missouri Dog Training
K9Aholics delivers real results through professional board-and-train programs led by Master Dog Trainer Ryan McGrath. With clear communication, structured routines, and balanced training, dogs learn faster and return home calmer, more obedient, and easier to live with.
Get Matched With An Expert Trainer In St. Louis
★★★★★ St. Louis dog owners are seeing phenomenal results every month with K9Aholics. We’ll reach out within 24 hours.
5.0
Google Rating
#1
Tom Rose Graduate GPA
3
Core Programs
MO + IL
Service Area
Who Are We
K9Aholics St. Louis is a professional dog training brand built on structure, consistency, and real-world reliability. Founded by Ryan McGrath — a Master Dog Trainer and top graduate of the Tom Rose School — K9Aholics has earned a strong reputation across St. Louis for professionalism, transparency, and results that last beyond the training program.
Many behavior problems stem from confusion, insecurity, or a lack of structure. Our board-and-train programs address the root cause — building clarity, confidence, and accountability through daily training that creates lasting behavior change.
Why Dog Owners Choose Us
Ryan graduated with the highest GPA from the Tom Rose School Master Dog Trainer program — one of the most elite training institutions in the country.
We take time to understand your dog's personality, breed tendencies, and specific challenges before building a plan.
We don't teach commands that only work in a quiet room. Our programs build real off-leash obedience and clear communication.
Every dog is housed in a clean, secure, structured environment with daily supervision — treated as if they were our own.
Regular progress videos, text updates, and training notes so you can watch your dog's transformation in real time.
Every program includes a detailed go-home session where we coach you hands-on to keep the progress going long-term.
Say Goodbye To Bad Behavior
Whether your dog is pulling on the leash, reactive with other dogs, or flat-out ignoring your commands — we’ve seen it all, and we know how to fix it.
Our Training Programs
Your dog isn’t a template — and their training shouldn’t be either. Every program is customized to your dog’s individual personality, behavior, and goals.
⭐ Most Popular
Your dog lives and trains with Ryan daily in a structured, professional environment — building off-leash obedience and clearing behavior issues faster than weekly lessons ever can.
✔ Structured daily training ✔ Exercise & enrichment ✔ Progress updates ✔ Go-home coaching
Starting At $2,000
4-week full off-leash program: $4,000
High Demand
Build the gold standard of dog training — true off-leash reliability using e-collar conditioning, in any environment, with any level of distraction.
✔ E-collar conditioning ✔ Real-world environments ✔ 8 private sessions ✔ Owner coaching
Starting At $2,000
8 × 1-hour private sessions
Specialist Program
Designed for dogs with aggression, reactivity, fear, or complex impulse control issues — addressing behavior at the root.
✔ Reactivity & aggression ✔ Root-cause approach ✔ 6–8 private sessions ✔ Tailored protocol
Reactivity From $1,500
Full behavior mod: $2,500 — 8 sessions
We Can Also Help With: Puppy Basics (foundation manners & socialization) · Basic Obedience ($1,000 for 4 private sessions) · Leash Training & Crate Training · Jumping, Nipping & Nuisance Behaviors.
Board & Train Deep Dive
Sending your dog away for training is a big decision. Here’s exactly what happens every day your dog is with us — no guesswork, no surprises.
Multiple focused training sessions balanced with exercise, enrichment, and rest, woven into everyday activities.
Dogs are housed in a clean, secure environment with their own crate or kennel space, customized to their temperament.
Secure training environments, responsible equipment use, and supervised, structured handling at every step.
Regular progress videos, training updates, and text check-ins so you always know what’s being worked on and why.
Before your dog returns home, a detailed hands-on coaching session walks you through everything they’ve learned.
Training doesn’t stop when your dog goes home — clients receive continued guidance to keep things consistent.
Your Dog’s In Good Hands
Founder & Master Dog Trainer
Ryan McGrath is a professional dog trainer based in Chesterfield, MO, and the founder of K9Aholics St. Louis. He graduated at the top of his class from the prestigious Tom Rose School — one of the most elite dog training institutions in the country — earning his Master Dog Trainer certification with the highest GPA in the program.
Because of his academic excellence, Ryan was personally selected by the school to join their exclusive Scholar program. Ryan specializes in competition-level obedience, behavior modification, e-collar training, agility, scent detection, and service dog training.
Where We Serve
K9Aholics proudly serves dog owners throughout the greater St. Louis metro area, including neighboring communities across Missouri and Illinois.
Customer Reviews
★★★★★
“Ryan with K9Aholics is a miracle worker! He minimized our pup’s aggressive outbursts, and his obedience training is top tier — no more pulling on walks, and he listens to verbal commands. 10/10 recommend.”
Alexandra S.
St. Louis, MO — Google Review
★★★★★
“Ryan McGrath is a top notch dog trainer who trains with his heart. My dog Nia is such a different dog after training with him — in all the good ways. The second we mention his name, she runs to her leash!”
Michael K.
Chesterfield, MO — Google Review
★★★★★
“I am so happy Ryan came into my dog Grant’s life. He gave me so much confidence in handling my boy, along with patience and understanding of our needs. I’d recommend his training to anyone seeking quality results.”
Jennifer L.
Kirkwood, MO — Google Review
Common Questions
How To Work With Us
Tell us about your dog — their breed, age, behavioral challenges, and what you're hoping to achieve.
Ryan will contact you personally to discuss your dog's needs and recommend the best program. No pressure, no commitment.
Training begins! Our goal is a happy, motivated relationship built on clear communication, trust, and real-world reliability.
Let’s Get Started
Get in touch today and find out how K9Aholics can help you and your dog achieve the results you’ve been working toward.
Professional dog training in St. Louis, Missouri. Board & train, off-leash obedience, and behavior modification led by Master Dog Trainer Ryan McGrath.
Contact
314-338-6457
Ryanmcgrath0110@gmail.com
St. Louis, Missouri
Programs
Board & Train
Off-Leash Obedience
Behavior Modification
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