Storm Kabler Wins Gold at Competition!

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David & Storm have been having an amazing year of competition!

2025 has been a year of successful trialing at club and National events. Storm took 7th at Nationals and multiple podium finishes. The team wrapped up an amazing year at Fire Pines Ringsports Mondioring comepetition in October. David and Storm entered into the Mondio Ring 1 level for 2 days of trialing and the field was creatively dressed in a ‘board game’ theme. The team had been practicing diligently and, as luck would have it, had a strong showing with 2 first place wins! David has been training Storm since a puppy to compete in the sport of Mondio and this past year has been amazing for demonstrating Storms skills on the field in front of the judges watchful and critical eyes. To find out more about Mondio visit: The United States Mondio Ring Association Website.

Storm jumping the hurdle under his David’s watchful eye.

Mondioring, or World Ring, is an international sport that includes high level obedience, obstacles and jumps, and police K9 exercises that are designed to challenge the dog and handler under a variety of distractions and circumstances. Established in the late 1980s, it combines elements from different European dog sports to create a single sport. Each Mondio trial has a theme with scenarios and distractions on the field to ensure that trials provide a unique experience. 
Core components and elements of Mondio include:
  • Obedience: Challenging exercises like heeling, positions, and retrieving while under pressure and with distractions, such as food scattered on the ground.
  • Jumps: This includes jumps over obstacles like a hurdle, a palisade wall jump, and a long jump.
  • Protection: The dog demonstrates its ability to protect the handler through exercises such as a face attack, a flee attack, area search, and guarding an object.
  • International competition: It was designed to allow competitors from different national dog sports to compete against each other on a level playing field.
  • Unpredictable scenarios: Each trial has a unique theme and the setup is created by the judge, meaning the order of exercises and the specific distractions will change every time.
  • High difficulty: The sport is known for its complexity, requiring a strong, stable, and highly trained dog with excellent mental stability and impulse control.
  • Levels: Mondioring has three levels, with a progression of increasing difficulty in the number and complexity of the exercises.
  • No tools: Dogs compete without any training tools, not even a flat collar, emphasizing the foundation of trust and clarity built between the handler and dog.

We are excited about what 2026 will bring David and Storm and the entire Kabler School For Dogs training family! If you are interested in David’s unique approach to training please schedule a free consultation so we can meet you and your dog!

We are here to train and help! Come see what makes us different! Call (828) 337-5793 today or click here to schedule your dogs FREE evaluation!

Storm guarding the decoy at Fire Pines Ringsport competition.

Columbia’s Professional Dog Training School

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Loose leash Heeling even while passing other dogs!

Dog Training With Guaranteed Results! Offering Puppy Preschool, Obedience Courses, and Problem Behavior Solutions.

Welcome to good behavior!

Kabler School For Dogs offers dog training courses that provide training results that will amaze your friends and family! We offer Puppy Preschool courses, Obedience Training Courses for dogs of any age or breed, and courses that guide owners in solving problem behaviors. Our courses are recommended by veterinarians and taught conveniently at our climate controlled training campus or in your home by national competitor and seasoned Master Trainer Tony Mooney. Unlike many who are new to the field, Columbia trainer Tony Mooney is a skilled and accomplished trainer with many years of experience. He is nationally recognized and has won many competitions with his dogs over the years. His knowledge and experience truly make him a standout in the world of dog training. Tony has a large toolbox of training skills that make every session with him positive, successful, and fun for both owner and dog. When choosing a trainer, experience counts!

Call Your Friendly Columbia, SC Dog Trainer Today! (864) 704-5981

All Kabler School For Dogs training courses begin with a free consultation. We get to know each dogs temperament and personality before enrolling in our school. We are interested in finding out more about your dog! Call Tony today at (864) 704-5981 and find out more information on our unique approach to training. We love talking about your dogs training needs!

Columbia’s accomplished dog trainer!

Visit our training campus so we can evaluate your dogs behavior and training goals or have our trainer come to your home. We will answer your questions, work with your dog, give you training advice, and provide information about our training courses.

CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE YOUR FREE CONSULTATION!

Each of your dogs training sessions will be full of hands on skills, information, and play. Owners are given clear step by step guidance with plenty of practice with your best friend. Each lesson builds upon the success of the previous lesson. Tony will give you clear written homework that is very specific so you avoid the guesswork so common in the field.

The Kabler School For Dogs Columbia training campus is located at:

3041 North Main St. Columbia, SC 29201

Learn how to raise the perfect puppy and avoid problems before they begin by enrolling in Tony’s Puppy Preschool training course. This course is designed for pups 10 weeks to 6 months of age. Tony will guide you and your pup along what we call the training path and give you new skills to work on every week. Lessons are held in our climate controlled facility and in your home.

CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE YOUR DOGS FREE CONSULTATION!

Kabler trainer Tony Mooney is Columbias premiere dog trainer and behaviorist.

Tony will teach you the Kabler School For Dogs approach to raising the perfect puppy and share with you his unique insights into training and socializing your new pup!

For dogs 6 months and older we offer obedience courses in On and Off Leash Obedience that will leave your friends and family in awe of your dog’s training. The focus is on building aligned energy with your dog through techniques that create rock solid obedience training skills. In addition, Tony is accomplished in solving stubborn unwanted behaviors including pulling on the leash, running away, reactivity towards other dogs and people, and other stubborn behavioral issues.

All Columbia, SC Board & Train clients will be sent to the Asheville Training Campus where our team will transform your dog’s training and behavior. Courses vary in length and are customized to fit your dogs personality and training goals. Tony will give your dog the ultimate follow-up training experience and transfer the training over to you and your family through private lessons and group classes.

At Kabler School For Dogs we believe teaching your dog is dynamic and fun. Your dog will learn by practicing exercises and training skills during each private session. You and your dog will accomplish a high level of skill and communication. Sessions are fun, and you will be assigned clear and manageable homework to practice in-between sessions.

Call (864) 704-5981 For More Info

CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE YOUR FREE CONSULTATION!

Columbia’s friendly dog trainer!

Kabler School For Dogs Columbia coach Tony Mooney is an award winning trainer, both in the world of Mondioring and family obedience. Mondioring is widely regarded as one of the most difficult dog sports that produces the worlds best trainers. A true seasoned pro- Tony has been training professionally for 15 years. In 2017 he and his dog Kodi won the Mondioring championships and was invited on to the world team to represent the USA. Tony is very passionate about dogs and their owners and always goes above and beyond to make sure the training is successful. He is known for his patience and skill in raising puppies- and guiding owners all the way to off leash trained adults. Tony is especially talented in advanced obedience and problem behavior solutions. He has completed many training seminars under some of America’s top trainers. As owner of the Columbia location, he is excited to be on the Kabler School For Dogs training team.

 

“I can now take my 90 pound German Shepherd for a walk anywhere and know that he will never pull on the leash or be distracted by our surroundings. In fact, my 8 year old daughter can walk him easily and it’s a pleasure to have people approach me and ask who trained my dog!”    -Micque and Baer

Schedule a FREE CONSULTATION or call (864) 704-5981 to find out more about our exciting courses in the Columbia area.

We will help you raise the perfect puppy and family dog! Our school has an excellent track record in helping your family raise your dog right and is veterinarian recommended! Clients tell us our sessions are the highlight of their dog’s week!