Positively Training

Dog Star Training offers you and your pet training solutions.  We care deeply for the animals we work with, and make long time friends of the people we serve.  We know how busy everyone’s life can be, so we give you the tools needed to solve real issues.  The following information says who we are - we’d like to learn about you.

About the owner and trainer of
Dog Stars, LLC
Judy Luther
KPA CTP CSMT

   Judy has worked with animals her entire life.
Growing up in an animal loving home she always had a variety of pets.

   When she was 8 years old, she attended classes at the St. Louis Zoo. She attended every class offered at the zoo, developing a friendship with the curator of education. By the age of 10 she was assisting in education classes and giving tours.

   Judy has been training dogs for as long as she can remember. Training a wide variety of mixed and pure bred dogs. Judy trains performing Frisbee dogs, obedience ring dogs, rally competition dogs and any animal needed to perform in a theater production or commercial shoot.

Why choose a Victoria Stilwell Endorsed Trainer? Have been hand-selected by Victoria Train dogs using positive reinforcement Avoid force and outdated dominance - based methods. Works personally with Victoria and have direct access to her and the Victoria Stilwell Positively team. Share Victoria’s uncanny ability to talk and think dog positively. Practice the highest level of courtesy and professionalism Are fully insured Respect you and your dog at all times Ensure that a portion of all Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Training Proceeds benefit The Victoria Stilwell Foundation to help canine assistance organizations.

   On any given day you can find Judy working on a commercial photo set handling animals for the advertising industry, training Frisbee dogs for a football halftime show, training an animal for a stage production, teaching a family pet good manners, making a presentation to a group of school children on animal safety, or a group of pet owners on dog behavior.

   In 2008 and 2009, Judy and Dog Star Training was honored by her clients as being voted, St. Louis' Best Trainer, as determined by St. Louie Tails Pet Magazine.

Judy continuously works to keep her training knowledge and skills updated. Through the attendance of the best and most respected animal behaviorist seminars and training programs. These include. The Karen Pryor Academy Terry Ryan Chicken Camp- I Natural Encounters - Animal Training Workshop for the Professional. Hosted by the San Diego Zoo. Animal Training Seminar Workshop with Ken Ramirez. Hosted by Shedd Aquarium Clicker Expo 2006 - 2010

   Judy is a Victoria Stilwell - endorsed Positively Dog Trainer.

   As an accomplished Equestrian, Judy has been riding & training for over 20 years, enjoying the sport of reining, cutting and working cow horse.

   Judy is a certified AKC - CGC and S.T.A.R Puppy evaluator.

   Judy is a certified Equine and Canine Sports Massage therapist, with clients including the St. Louis Mounted Police Department, and the Purina Incredible Dog Team.

Dog Star Training endorses The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB) positions on punishment dominance  puppy socialization (Click above links to view AVSAB papers.)

   Judy shares her home with her husband Kevin, three Australian Shepherds and a fancy hooded rat named "Lab" adopted from the lab at Nestle Purina. In addition to the herd of wild, but tame whitetail deer and variety other wildlife that frequent the wooded area behind their home.
Judy is Co-Founder, head trainer and director of the Missouri Disc Dog Club.

Judy supports our planet’s health as a member of the National Resource Defense Council (NRDC).