The Warrensburg Dog Nerd

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The Warrensburg Dog Nerd

Improving human-dog relationships by decreasing frustration on both ends of the leash.

01/07/2026

I have plenty of availability in January! Whether you're a brand new client just getting started on your training journey or an old client wanting to get back into the swing of things I've got lots of empty time slots to fill!

Reminder of the services I offer:

New client evaluation $25 flat

Private one on one training $30/hr
Most popular! Can take place at the client's home or consist of training field trips.

Day Train Session $80
I work with your dog one on one for a 4-5 hour period where I rotate training, enrichment, and rest.

Public Speaking
Want a speaker to come talk about animal welfare, dog behavior, or working dogs? I am happy to volunteer my time within reason to businesses and organizations!

Puppy Socialization $40/hr
From early learning to safe exposure field trips. I will walk you through creating an enrichment and socialization plan for your puppy (under six months) to set them up for success! Whether they move on to puppy obedience or doggie daycare, young puppy hood is a short window to create positive experiences.

Punch Card for new clients $150
Buy five hours of training at once and the new client evaluation is free!

EDIT: Prices may increase for clients located outside of Johnson County due to travel expenses. If clients outside of my county travel to Warrensburg for services, base prices apply.

01/04/2026

The Dog Nerd Dogs: Pinky The Chihuahua

I foster failed Pinky in December of 2023. I was not planning or looking to get another dog at that time, but when the semi-feral, petrified of everything, bite-risk Chihuahua attaches herself to your hip....you take her home. Pinky came from a home who loved her without a doubt, but she completely lacked confidence, exposure, training, and life experience. She came to me not fully potty trained, scared to ride in vehicles, fearfully reactive of people, highly sensitive to leash pressure, and a flight risk.

We have put in a ton of work and many hours to work on Pinky's life skills. Now, two years post adoption she is off leash reliable, can exist in the presence of strangers without panicking, has traveled across the country, performed at events, and earned her Novice Trick Dog title through the AKC.

This year I hope to raise enough money to get her knee surgery for her luxating patella to prevent arthritis and further injury. As long as we can safely continue training, I also hope to get her Intermediate Trick Dog title as well as debut her in scent work.

01/02/2026

The Dog Nerd Dogs: Bob

Bob is estimated to be around 3 years old and supposedly a Chihuahua / Dachshund mix (he sure acts like it). My mother originally adopted Bob from the local shelter in 2023. My parents moved out of state in May 2024 and gave Bob to me.

Bob is everything I love in a dog and he's surprised me at every turn. From his amazing off switch to his drive for playing and training, he can go 0-100 in an instant. He's got a strong prey drive and loves working for toy rewards over food, though he does appreciate a good snack.

Bob is my main working dog. He's training to take over for Renzo as my glucose detection dog, is my main sport dog, and works towards being my main demo dog. From woodland adventures to the Fast CAT track to afternoon naps and client training sessions. I couldn't ask for a better companion!

In 2026 Bob will continue all aspects of his training. I'm hopeful that he'll complete his Canine Good Citizen, Virtual Home Manners, and Novice Trick Dog titles as well as debut in a new sport and earn his first Fast CAT title.

12/31/2025

The Dog Nerd Dogs: Renzo

Renzo is an 8 year old neutered male Standard Poodle. He was my first personal dog outside of family pets. Renzo came home on April 13th, 2019 at 18 months old having completed glucose detection training. He has been my faithful sidekick and legitimate life saver ever since.

Renzo is a true testament to the versatility and determination of his breed. Since he was my first dog, despite coming home with foundational training, I have made every mistake in all of the books with him and yet, he continues to show up and give me his best.

Renzo has his Canine Good Citizen and Novice Trick Dog titled through the AKC. He also participates in a sport called Fast CAT. He has acted as a demo dog and helped other dogs work on social skills and reactivity. He's goofy, silly, obnoxious, loud, and the first one to get into trouble and I wouldn't trade him for the world.

This year, I plan on working towards Renzo's Canine Good Citizen Urban, Intermediate Trick Dog, and Virtual Home Manners titles through the AKC. He will also be helping me create some educational content as well as training tutorials.

12/26/2025

This year was really hard personally but creating The Dog Nerd LLC, building a community of Nerdlettes who want the absolute best for their dogs, and meeting so many amazing individuals both human and canine have made it all worthwhile. I'm so grateful to everyone whether you're an active client, past client, a lurker who follows the meager content I manage to post, or friends who are helping support my small business. I'm so glad you're here for this journey! I can't wait to see what 2026 has in store!

12/23/2025

Introducing Koda! An adorable pup with intense stranger danger. Kodad does not want to interact with strangers and he's willing to escalate his stress signals to keep those interactions from happening.

So what do we do for a puppy who is scared of strangers? We build confidence, we create safe zones where they know they won't be touched, we counter condition, and give them coping skills. The biggest most important thing we do is advocate for the puppy! Telling people no and NOT forcing them into situations that trigger a panic response.

Do you have a puppy or dog with stranger danger? Send a message to schedule an evaluation today!

12/22/2025

A day train session consists of a 4-5 hour period where I work one on one with your dog. The training plan is customized to work on the behaviors your dog specifically needs to work on.

Elsie is has pretty good social skills but is leash reactive. She struggles to self regulate her arousal. During her first day train session I built rapport with Elsie through pattern games, was able to introduce some alternative behaviors, people watch, and play!

Does the Day Train program sound right for your dog? Send a message today!

12/15/2025

Recall - a dog's ability and willingness to come to their owner when called

👇👇👇 Watch the video to learn one easy thing you can do to help strengthen your dog's recall 😎💪🐾

12/09/2025

Shay completed her first day train session today!

Shay is a Cavapoo who is full of life and has lots of opinions! Today we introduced pattern games to build engagement and the foundations of loose leash walking. She's also starting to make good choices when she wants to bark at random people.

I think she'll make fast progress!

12/08/2025

I have availability for a day train tomorrow if any current clients want to jump on the opportunity. Day Train sessions are $50 instead of $80 for the month of December!

12/07/2025

Preacher successfully completed his first day train session!

We focused on engagement, confidence building, and leash skills. For a big beefy cake boy he gets nervous sometimes. Slowly but surely he will enjoy all sorts of activities and become a well mannered gentle giant.

We started at Marr Park, took a break in my training room, did some work in my culdesac, made a new friend, and ended at Cave Hollow. When he got home he took a well deserved nap.

12/04/2025

Both dogs in the video get very excited around other dogs. They like other dogs but they struggle to self regulate their arousal levels which often results in very rude dog behavior like pulling, lunging, barking, whining, howling, etc. This is very off-putting to other dogs and people. So we use pattern games and baby steps to teach these dogs how to regulate. The goal isn't perfect obedience, punishment, submission, or diluting their personality. The goal is to teach them how to make good choices so they can regulate themselves more easily.

Margo, an adolescent Lab mix, is doing an amazing job engaging with her person and following her. Renzo, an adult Standard Poodle, is doing a great job being stationary and choosing to watch without getting worked up.

Have a dog excited dog? Ready to help them regulate their arousal? Send a message to schedule a new client evaluation today!

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Warrensburg, MO
64093

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+16602387954

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http://www.estherstevens.com/

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