Welcome to
Kennelwood Academy
Nestled on more than 40 acres just 50 miles outside of St. Louis in Union, Missouri, Kennelwood Academy offers a one-of-a-kind setting for serious dog training education. Our thoughtfully designed campus, complete with both on-campus and off-campus student housing, lets you immerse yourself fully in the curriculum, free from distraction and surrounded by nature.
Simply put, our campus is a dog trainer’s paradise.
Campus Highlights:
- 40+ acres of open fields and wooded trails
- 10,000-square-foot indoor training hall, built for year-round instruction
- Outdoor training arena for hands-on, real-world practice
- Retriever pond for water-based training and retrieval work
- On-campus and off-campus housing options to fit every student's needs
Take a 360° Tour of Our Campus
Explore Kennelwood Academy from every angle! Use the menu icon (☰) in the top-left corner of the tour to navigate between locations, including the main building, training facilities, and student housing.
Learn
Discover what it takes to rise to the top — come rain or shine — with access to 40+ acres of indoor and outdoor training facilities that seamlessly integrate the classroom with hands-on training experience.
Explore
Use the outdoor training field to practice obedience, agility and retrieves. Take advantage of the grass fields for tracking or search and rescue training. Enjoy taking a hike, a trip into town or letting your dog go for a dip in the retriever pond.
Stay
Focus on the curriculum, not your commute. Dog-friendly student housing options are available for quick, easy access to our dedicated training space and campus amenities.
Campus Features & Amenities
- 40+ acres of fields and woods
- 10,000 sq. ft. indoor training hall
- Outdoor training arena
- Student housing
- Retriever pond
- Walking trails