A Walk in the Park
with Unchained Melodies Trainers
CALM AND FOCUSED WALKS - TOGETHER
A Walk in the Park
$30.00 | Per one (1) hour walk*
Sundays at 10am
Location:
Smiley Lane Park
400 Smiley Lane, Columbia 65202
Our Reactive Dog Walks offer a safe, guided environment where owners can practice walking their dogs around others. With controlled exposure and professional guidance, our trainer helps you handle your dog’s behaviors, improving your ability to walk confidently without being pulled or worrying about reactive responses. This class is also ideal for owners of non-reactive dogs who want to refine leash manners and keep their dog focused in the presence of distractions.
- Controlled exposure to other dogs in a supportive environment
- Improve leash manners and reduce pulling or reactive behaviors
- Build your dog's focus and attentiveness around distractions
* Pre-registration is Required to Attend
Things To Know
- Reactive behavior often stems from big emotions like overexcitement or anxiety, which can be amplified by leash tension
- A pre-walk assessment visit is required for first-time attendees with reactive dogs; schedule via email at [email protected]
- If you've attended a class or have a non-reactive dog, no assessment is needed, but our trainer will reach out to discuss your dog and walk expectations before your first session
Who Should Attend
- Owners of dogs that lunge, bark, or snap at others while on a leash
- Those looking to manage their dog’s overexcitement or anxiety during walks
- Owners with non-reactive dogs who want to work on improving basic leash manners and focus around distractions
Benefits of Attending
- Gain controlled exposure to other dogs in a safe environment
- Learn how to handle reactive behaviors, reducing pulling, lunging, and barking
- Improve your ability to walk your dog calmly and confidently around distractions
Meet Our Training Team
Team Members
Kai Murphy
Certified Animal Trainer
Kai Murphey became a certified animal trainer through the Karen Pryor clicker training program in 2008 while completing a Bachelors in Wildlife Biology and volunteering with and training birds of prey at the Raptor Center in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
Torre Taylor
Assistant to Trainer
Torre Taylor has 5 years of animal rescue experience and has been specializing in behavior management for two years. She currently works with the Unchained Melodies foster dogs that require additional support and is the assistant trainer for the Good Citizen Prep Course.
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WHAT YOU WILL GET
Words From Our Students
Kai has been a wonderful trainer, taking time to answer any questions, provide insight, and give strategies to deal with different situations. He's always pleasant and knows when to repeat information that might have been missed. His love for all dogs shines through and he enjoys sharing his vast knowledge.
Brock
A Walk in the Park
