Best Dog Training Classes Kansas City Near Me

Cara J: Absolutely awesome! Cory and everyone at ADU do amazing work! My Golden girl is still as cheerful and happy as before, she just has far more restraint and self awareness. Left feeling confident and reassured about continuing her growth at home.Penny and I share our gratitude :)

Elizabeth Palmer: Aaron was so fantastic! I couldn’t have asked for anyone better. My sweet baby Kelce loved him. I would trust him with all my pups. :)

Adam Thies: Cory and Aaron were great! Super thankful for their help! Such a better quality life for both us and our dog!

Natalie McClelland: Everyone at All Dogs Unleashed is amazing! Our English Setter puppy went through training and we are so happy with the results. The continued support we’ve received from staff is excellent and they answer any questions that come up as our puppy gets older. We always board her with ADU because we trust them with our dog 100%. Highly recommend!

cheyanne ???: Absolutely amazing!! We brought our 4 month old Belgian Malinois here as Aaron has a Belgian Malinois himself, so we were already confident Maverick would be in great hands. We did the 4 week board and train offered by ADU where he learned basic commands and protection training. The staff are absolutely incredible, sent us so many pictures and videos along the way so we were able to watch his progress. When we picked him up, they spent their afternoon helping teach us what they taught Maverick, walking us through it as a hands on experience. We will 1000% be boarding Maverick here in the future, he is a completely different, well behaved dog! Couldn’t have done this alone, thank you so much ADU!!!

Shannon Loerzel: Aaron and Team at ADU have had Maverick, a Belgian Malinois, for a 4 week board and train. I could not be happier with the transformation of our puppy! We added protection training into his package and love what Aaron and the team was able to accomplish in 4 short weeks! We received many updates during the time away from Maverick and knew he was safe during his stay. Give the team a call and let your dog become the next dog unleashed!

Jenna Flottman: We are so grateful to ADU, especially Alex! He took 3 older dogs (2 with aggressive tendencies) and got them comfortable living together. The board and train program is amazing!

Stephanie Clark: Utah graduated his 2 week training class and I couldn’t be more proud. All Dogs Unleashed turned my baby into a good boy. When I say Utah was bad af before training…y’all don’t understand. He was doing all the no-no things a puppy shouldn’t do. Puppy biting, leash pulling, barking at other dogs, jumping on us. The list goes on. A simple walk was overwhelming and embarrassing. ADU fixed that and more! Whats best is they are on this journey with us for Utah’s life. Top tier customer service! If you are in need of assistance with your dog I highly recommend ADU to help you and your fur baby. The owner Aaron and trainer Cory are very knowledgeable and truly care. Thank you ADU! Next up, protection training! 🙌🏽

ksgross100: Paisley did a complete 180 when it came to our home life problems, thank you guys again!

Suman Reddy: My dog stayed there in November last year while I was traveling. It was great knowing my dog was being taken care and enjoying his stay at ADUKC with all the updates I received. The staff is so friendly and truly has a passion for what they do! Would highly recommend and looking forward to upcoming stays and refresher courses!

Jessica Rogers: I took my Rottweiler to All Dogs Unleashed last October to have him trained and the results have been AMAZING! The difference is his recall and compliance in following commands is night and day. Since then I have had him boarded there and I wouldn’t dream of taking him anywhere else. All of the trainers clearly have an invested interest in the care and support of both the animals and their owners. They always sent multiple updates, photos and videos while he was in their care. I also love the fact that they brush up on all of his foundational training while boarded. Whenever I feel like I need a little extra help on any of his commands, my trainer makes it super easy to meet me one on one for additional focused training sessions! I highly recommend All Dogs Unleashed to anyone considering dog training or has boarding needs!

Thomson Ticum: This experience has been incredible. Having a protective Yorkie has been very difficult especially since we could not even invite some family members into our house without having to worry about his aggressive behavior. Now I feel like the world has opened up to what we can do with our puppy and we can’t wait to be able to enjoy our puppy alongside with the rest of our family and family dogs without having to worry about how our dog will behave and react. I already have recommended All Dogs Unleashed to many friends.

Robyn Lendo: We were desperate to have a well behaved puppy. Maverick was such a sweetie and naughty at the same time. 😂😂 We took him to All Dogs Unleashed-KC. He stayed for two weeks and came home as an entirely new puppy! He was SO well behaved and he WANTED to be good for us. Cory was his trainer and we loved receiving videos of Maverick while he was there. Cory thoroughly went over the training that Maverick received and how to implement it at home. We highly recommend ADU-KC for any age dog.

Amber Carlson: From chaos to control, parkour to prancing! Our trainer, Alex, and the team at ADU wrangled my driven, excited 1yo Doberman into making great decisions on his own and channeling all of that energy into positive outlets. My relationship with my doggo has grown in ways I only dreamt of. I went from being frustrated and embarrassed on walks to feeling relaxed and proud. Additionally, he continues to chose positive behavior in his home environment and his relationship with his fur siblings has improved immensely. Thank you ADU! See you at the next meet up!

Tyler Sherman: I had a wonderful experience here. Took my 1 year old Australian Shepherd for 2 week boarding training and it was a night and day difference my dog listening to commands. Corey did a great job and even offered assistance after the training was complete.

Kimo Shinmon: This place is the best if you want to have your puppy trained.The staff here is amazing! I couldn’t believe how well trained my dog was just after two! Would definitely recommend This place it is Amazing

SituatedTundra9: Absolutely amazing place! Everyone is very friendly and helpful and wonderful with the dogs they care for! They turned our crazy, energy filled, Husky puppy, Nova into a well behaved fur baby in just two weeks. Lots of stress relieved on me and my family as we prepare for a new baby in the house. 100% recommend to anyone needing puppy/dog training and care. ❤️❤️

Jake W: Boarded my rescue pup for two weeks with ADUKC and what a difference! Not only were they able to mitigate the pup's poor behaviors, they also set her up for future success.The lifetime guarantee was incredibly reassuring and I feel equipped to continue her training at home. Highly recommend!

Kelcie Jones: 10/10 recommended. They did such an amazing job with my sweet girl, River.

brian branstetter: This place is absolutely amazing, they do very well with their training and are very comprehensive and easy to understand. I highly recommend coming here for any training for your dogs

Helen: James had Dudley walking nicely on a leash within the first 10 minutes. He is a big boy. Over 100lbs. We both learned a great deal, especially me. Now just have to be consistent so I don't forget. I would definitely recommend James to anyone. If you need a refresher class or the dog is a little out of control. He has the same teaching methods as Cesar Milan.

Angela Morgan: We brought Charlie to James when we were not sure what to do ourselves. In just the first lesson, there was a night and day difference. James gave us the knowledge we needed and helped us to become leaders for Charlie. In 5 weeks he has helped him become the incredible German Shepherd we had hoped for. We went from a fear of taking him in public around other people and animals to taking him on walks and other places daily with comfort.

Jennifer Mattox: If you desire a dog trainer who is pleasant, quickly builds rapport with you plus your fur babies, is able to simply explain/demonstrate training techniques with reasoning why/purpose of what you’re learning then I highly recommend James at Midas Touch. After merely 1 session of puppy training, I am impressed in their increased responsiveness to their names, improvement with decreased potty accidents, and following “sit” commands. Prior to attending the dog training I had already implemented simple commands but the consistency of responding to commands/coming when I called them, behavior relationship (getting along & being calm), and desire to please me/behave appropriately has already improved significantly. I appreciate how James is also always quick to respond to questions and provide guidance! It’s obvious James truly cares about dogs and with providing optimal outcomes so the owner and fur baby(ies) are able to have the best quality of relationship/lives together if you follow his instructions!

grace williams: My fiancé and I adopted a dog in a very impromptu manner, to a home that already had a dog and a cat. We knew that to maintain our sanity we would have to get our new pup trained. I searched all over to find a trainer that was close to home but also someone that everyone loves working with. Enter Midas Touch Dog Training with James. From the very first moment I inquired on the website, james got in touch with me so quickly and helped me determine what the best plan would be for our dog and our needs. We went through the leadership training course and our once spastic, doesn’t hear a word you say, do my own thing dog was transformed into a loyal, respectful, certified good girl. She walks so well on the leash, is very responsive to commands and I truly feel as though we have been able to form a true friendship with her, not just an owner-pet relationship. I can’t recommend James or Midas Touch enough! We will definitely be using james again in the future.

Robin Smith: Right off very first class! I was shocked at how quickly Abbie was following James commands. I am thankful for all the great help with her. I think she is on her way to becoming a great pup now!

D Shull: We will definitely be back for more training. Duke is doing amazing and very receptive to the training. Having a german shepherd can be very dangerous if you don't know how to handle them, but James gave us the tools we needed to be very successful with his training. Thank you so much James!!

Megan Krenkel: Gave us great foundations to work on, my pup loved him. It's been a really long time since I had a dog and I was very rusty on the basics. We got the basics down and now I can actually take my pupper on a walk without my shoulder getting yanked out.

Amy Luther: Great training program. My son and I did the 5 week leadership program with our 8 month old Bernadoodle and it definitely helped our handsome pup as well as myself, my son become better a-tuned with one another.Highly recommend James and Midas Touch!

Ali Mendez: James is such an intelligent, kind, proactive and interesting man. After he spent just one session with my very damaged and scared German shepherd I truly do understand why he is among the best trainers available. When I was watching him work with my dog, it looked like some sort of magic, really! This dog that wouldn't let me get within a few feet of him without him snarling and barking at me was now being attentive and listening to James commands. I can tell that this is James passion by the attention to detail and the care he inspired from the work he does. I really am blessed to have met him and I am so grateful that he has taken a chance on my dog. Thank you James, from the bottom of my heart.

Ryan Burgener: James was great in helping us work with all three of our dogs, two of them puppies to make it even more difficult. We learned how to communicate with our dogs more confidently and got us on the right path with our super scared dog.

Janice Rukavina: James is wonderful. He is insightful, and I am learning as much as Sage, my Aussie. His directions are spot on. We are only 2 weeks in, and already Sage has improved immensely.

Alisha Mulvaney: James at Midas touch dog obedience school has been amazing help in training our girl Mabel. She has come along way in her training and her walks have been more enjoyable. We can’t wait to see what the next steps will take her. We highly recommend this training for both humans and canines.

Angie Alves: We went through Leadership Training with our 7-month-old boxer puppies. Once we figured out the training was as much (if not more) for us than the pups, it was smooth sailing. While much of the success has come from being vigilant to keep up with the training at home, it was amazing to see the instant improvements. Listen to James, do what he recommends. You will be successful and have well-trained, respectful pups!

Chelsea Strickland: I have one dog currently in leadership and one in puppy training. Both have made such big strides. My dog in leadership had aggressive behaviors and no manners outside our house. Even at the vet I would have to wait in the car until they called me and they would come get him and muzzle him outside to bring him in cause he would try to attack other dogs and was labeled as aggressive. We are 3 lessons in and I can walk him without any issues outside in public. I brought him to the vet for the first time and I was able to bring him inside myself with no muzzle and he didn’t even care about the other dogs. I knew he was a good dog but not many others did. James saw it in him. James has so many tricks to help you as a dog owner learn and how to successfully teach/train your dog. He not only tells you how to do it but also breaks it down and explains how this way of training works. So he teaches you and the dog the how and the why. I highly HIGHLY recommend him to anyone who has any kind of issues with their dogs. I can’t wait to see what else is in store for us to learn! I can’t thank him enough for everything he’s done so far for my boy Tank and my girl Daisy.

Brian: James is a phenomenal dog trainer! I’m a dog trainer with a different company and I’m always picking his brain for advice. That says a lot about his expertise and character when he is essentially helping his competitors. But that’s James, he doesn’t care about competition, his main focus is helping you and your dogs achieve the best possible results.

Christin Wilson: James did an amazing job training and handling our 9 month old Shepadoodles, as well as, training us how to be the leader they need us to be! Both of our dogs ended the leadership program showing immense progress. They can walk on a leash nicely, listen to commands without treats, and be more confident in themselves and in us - their mindset has completely changed. We have begun building a relationship with our dogs and we will continue to strengthen it over time.

Shelby Looman: Very nice, understanding, and helpful

Cindy Hoffecker: Thank you to James for helping us see our Sadie’s true potential. She’s a different dog now then when we came to our first lesson. The Leadership Class was just what we needed!

Jamie Robles: James was great with helping teach us how to lead our 11 month old Shadow. Each week he showed us a new command and how to do it so Shadow would respond in a positive way. He was great with my two daughters and helping them understand why and how things were done. Shadow showed so much improvement in just the first two weeks! Thank you James. We will be signing up for a few more classes to help Shadow become even more of a great dog than he already is.

Kelsey Craig: We took in a 1 yr old havanese and prior to starting the leadership course at Midas, Oreo did not come to her name, was having accidents all over the place, acted timid and scared of everyone and everything, and knew absolutely no basic commands. After 15m with James- literally 15 minutes!- her potential began to show. She truly has made incredible progress and is SO much happier all around. I could not have trained her nearly as effectively or efficiently without Midas Touch. I would recommend this course and plan to continue with training in the future :)

Janelle Baird: Highly recommend Erin and Beyond the Dog for training! We loved being able to train our puppy (1yr) at our home so that we could focus on things that were unique to our property. We would never have been able to reach this level of training in that amount of time without the expertise of Erin and Beyond the Dog.

Brian Doyle: We interviewed 4 professional training firms in Kansas City area to assist us in training our German Shepard puppy. Our selection criteria was: 1) experience of staff;2) ability to immerse into our family schedule; and 3) overnight boarding of our puppy while we travel - wanted our dog to be with someone he knows and we all trust.After careful consideration we selected Beyond the Dog. Beyond the Dog’s professional service has exceeded expectations. Our assigned Trainer, Erin Ventura, has earned our puppy’s trust and has become a trusted friend to our family.

Jeffrey Wall: Loved working with Sean and Kristin, they were so patient and very knowledgeable... Our dogs really responded to their gentle but firm method. We highly recommend them to anyone who wants a well-behaved dog.

Olivia Beck: Erin with Beyond The Dog was truly so helpful and did so much for not only my dog, but me as well. I am so thankful to have come across them to help me!

Lori Schuetz: I am SO GRATEFUL for everyone at Beyond the Dog. My puppy Annie and I did their Intense training program this past spring ‘23, and had a great experience and success. Annie had picked up some reactive behaviors from dogs she had come into contact with as a 5 Mo old. While loving, Annie is very reserved and responded well to their most current science- based training methods. The folks at BTD were so patient with both my dog and I. I was harder for them to train than the dog was. Kristyn is an official “Dog Whisperer.” Honestly I can’t say enough good things about this organization. Thank you, Thank you for helping me regain and bring control back to our home.Love, Lori and Annie ❤️🐕‍ ❤️

Regan Smith: Highly recommend Beyond the Dog if you are looking for dog training! We recently adopted a dog found on the streets who had a murky history and some resource guarding issues we weren't aware of when we brought him home. We have another dog that we were concerned about integrating him with, which is why we reached out to Beyond the Dog. We researched several places but loved the All Inclusive Program that BTD offered. Though more expensive than your average training course, you get so much more than anywhere else had to offer. My husband and I are super busy, so it was so worth having someone put in the time with the boys and then show us what we need to do to develop and maintain their newly learned behaviors. From the very beginning, it was obvious that they take their work very seriously. During the research phase, I spoke with Sean, the owner, twice, about my concerns and wishes. He was honest about what was possible and how they operate. Communicating with Allison, the scheduling coordinator, was great, she was so prompt and nice! On the first day of training, we had 2 trainers and Dr. Ally, a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst come to our home to assess the boys. And of course, I cannot say enough wonderful things about Erin, our primary trainer (and Brook who helped)! She took such good care of our boys and made some amazing progress with our new pup. Our dogs clearly loved her and I could tell she cared about them as well. Even more so, she was so incredibly patient with my anxious dog mom questions and emails. There is still a long road of learning for our boys, but we are in so much of a better place to handle it because of Beyond the Dog. I have already recommended them to a friend and will return for any training needs in the future.

Liz Alberson: I cannot recommend Erin and Beyond the Dog enough! They did an incredible job with our rescue dog Hank and we are so grateful for their hard work and dedication. Before we started working with them, Hank was having issues with people coming up to/into our house, he displayed aggression when meeting new people, and needed some work on his overall obedience and confidence. But after going through the All-Inclusive training plan with Erin, we have noticed such a significant improvement in Hank.Erin was also just absolutely wonderful. She's patient, knowledgeable, and clearly has a passion for helping dogs and their owners. She worked with us to develop a customized training plan that addressed Hank's specific needs and challenges. She has also provided us with ongoing support and guidance throughout the training process, which was invaluable.Now, Hank is a completely different dog! He has much better manners, is less scared around house guests, and honestly is just a joy to be around. Thanks to the training and attention he received from Erin and BTD, our lives have become so much easier and Hank is honestly thriving. If you're looking for a dog training company that truly cares about your dog and their success, look no further than Beyond the Dog!

Sandi C: The trainers at Beyond The Dog are great. Erin worked with our two energetic, joyful pups and the difference in their behavior has been amazing. Daily lessons with the dogs and a weekly lesson with us resulted in much better behavior from them and positive techniques for us to curb negative behaviors. We would definitely seek their assistance again with any other dogs or with these two if they need a little maintenance.

Paula Porsch: Wow. We did not think it was possible to help our dog Maya with her jumping or leash reactivity. But Erin with BTD worked with her and us and in a very short time both issues are gone. Recently Maya was on leash and faced with three barking dogs. In the past this would have been a disaster. But not now. Maya doesn’t want anything to do with them. Thank you Erin!

Bud & Glenda Berg: Our trainer, Erin, was wonderful training our older dog, Taylor, to stop scratching items in our home. Taylor learned commands that make it more pleasurable when guests arrive and come into the house. Erin was prompt with our appointments, was open to all questions we had at any time, and gave us complete lesson plans that we had covered each week. We highly recommend Erin and Beyond the Dog.

Jody Jones: Hands down, this training was worth every dime! We rescued Gary (German Shepard mix) in August and knew he would be a work in progress. He was incredibly scared of people and would spend most of his days hiding in his safe spot in the house. He was difficult to walk for several reasons...he was unruly and rowdy with me, yet wouldn't walk further than 2 houses with my husband. Within 2 days, Tiffany (our awesome trainer) had him walking around the block with my husband. Tiffany was completely professional and patiently worked with Gary (and us) to become more and more comfortable with people in public and new places. Gary has more to learn and Tiffany set him up with foundations to continue learning. He is genuinely a happier dog these days and spends more and more time outside of his hiding spot. We can't wait to continue working with Tiffany and Beyond the Dog. Thank you!

Amber Lalla: Tiffany has been absolutely amazing to work with! She has been wonderful at training my reactive dog and providing guidance on how I can continue to work with my dog after training. After only a few weeks I now feel so much more comfortable taking my dog on walks and leaving her home alone (which is something I could not do before). My dog absolutely loves Tiffany and getting to board with her when I am out of town gives me such great peace of mind. I really can’t say enough good things about Tiffany, she is the best!

Kathryn Thomas: This was the second time I’ve used Beyond the dog. We (and our dog Dolly) absolutely loved working with Tiffany. Our Golden doodle needed polishing up on basic training as well as breaking habits of jumping, counter surfing, and attention barking. Tiffany was so patient, very trustworthy and an excellent coach.

Christina Hogan: We consider Ally from Beyond the Dog a part of our family, and I'm sure our dog Coco thinks she is a part of hers! I never think twice about leaving Coco with Beyond the Dog when we travel. There is never a worry at all, from the pick up to drop off. Ally sends us photos of her having fun while we are away and takes such good care of her, as if she was one of her own. The peace of mind is priceless. Coco comes home happy and tired! From the puppy training to the boarding services, we couldn't be happier with Ally and Beyond the Dog in Kansas City. I have recommended them to many friends and will continue to do so in the future.

Joshua Reynolds: Our family really loved working with Ally! She did fantastic work with our German Shorthair Pointer puppy while also acknowledging our elderly dog too. We have recommended her to fellow dog owners and will also choose Ally to work with when needs arise.

Angie Zinn: We have used Ally from Beyond the Dogg. A friend recommended her and we couldn’t be happier with her! She is amazing with dogs; she is gentle and sweet and knows exactly how to make them respond and obey. We used her for training our golden doodle and he came back and actually listens to our commands, doesn’t bite at all, and walks well on a leash. We were so happy with the results we did mini sessions over the next couple months. She introduced him to many situations and scenarios and taught him how to behave. Our dog loves her so much he cries when he sees her out of excitement! So we continue to use Ally for boarding when we go out of town. She does an amazing job and makes us feel good that our dog is getting the right attention and having fun while we are gone. We know he is in the best hands!!! Plus, as an added bonus, she recognizes any behavior he could improve on and works on it with him while she is boarding him! She always returns him happy, clean, and better behaved. We would highly recommend Ally for training and boarding!!

Corey Marchetti: I just cannot say enough about our experience with Beyond The Dog. We have worked with both Erin and Ally for boarding and the loving care they provide our four dogs is exceptional. We feel so good leaving our babies in their care and will continue to trust them every time we go away.

Patty Hermanson: From our first conversation with Sean to scheduling with Allison to meeting our trainer Erin, Beyond the Dog has been wonderful to work with. Our dogs lived with Erin for 3 weeks with the board and train program to address anxiety, reactivity, and aggression. We live outside of Missouri, and Erin was awesome at updating us on the girls' progress, and she shared pictures and video during their stay. Their training was personalized to address our concerns and to help the dogs live their best lives. Erin and Allie were patient and encouraging with my training as well, and it was clear when we were all together that the dogs had been well loved and cared for and that the dogs loved them in return. Hazel and June have been home for several days, and we can already see a difference. Erin has been available and prompt to reply with any questions and concerns I've had since taking over the training at home.This will be a lifelong journey for our family, and I am grateful for the lifeline that Erin and the Beyond the Dog team have given us. I highly recommend their services.

Laura Goettsch: Both of the trainers that we worked with, Erin and Ally, were awesome! They were professional, knowledgeable and very friendly and flexible! I would highly recommend them both. Our Bernese puppy came back from his board and train “vacation” a completely different dog! We actually enjoy spending time with him now!😂

Roman Fields: My wife & I have an English Lab named Ernie. We were struggling to teach him manners around the house, leash walking without pulling us wherever he liked, etc.Beyond The Dog and our trainers, Ally & Brook, were a God send. We did the all-inclusive program and after a few short weeks Ernie was a different dog. By the end of month we were in disbelief of the results! Extremely easy to manage around the house, walks leisurely in a heel position, and eager to please. We are thrilled with the results and look forward to further progress and milestones as we continue training with maintenance sessions.We would recommend Beyond The Dog to anyone who will listen!

Olivia Branstetter: When I first started looking into training for Leo, I was very hesitant with him being a pitbull and people instantly being scared of him. Upon looking into KC Dawgz I knew we had to give it a shot. We started with 1 on 1 training with Victor and it was amazing. The way that not only Victor but all the other trainers there were always so excited to see Leo and always were so helpful and kind. After we did the 1 on 1 training sessions I asked about the board and train. Victor recommend the 2-week board and train to start. He was great about informing me of exactly what that would look like. Even though this was hard for me, I decided it was going to be better for Leo in the long run. When I came to pick Leo back up, it was life changing, he was a completely new dog. Victor was great about educating me on how to keep it up and everything else that was needed. It has been about 2 years since Leo was there and we have tried a few other trainers just to try it out and still to this day if someone asks for a recommendation, it is always KC Dawgz.

Patrick Hayes: Clancy loved his 101 puppy training class!

Jes Ki: Paid a whole month board and train.They lied they NEVER took my dog anywhere .She couldn’t walk on a leash when I got her back around people.. I took her outside to leave she was all over the place . I asked the trainer to show me because she was pulling. The trainer couldn’t show me because my dog wasn’t shown outside around people.( like I was promised for a Month long board and training)They let the dogs stay in that dog cages for 12-14 hours .I watched on LIVE view!They had Nobody after 5-6 PM until 8am sometimes 10.They never called check up on my dogNever reminded me on my free classes. These people that trains them are 16-22 years old. I was promised a German Shepard police handler k9 trainer thats over a teenager age and I didn’t get that . (Fake trainer I’m assuming)The young teenager was so messed up on showing my family how to take care of my dog. My dog was confused along with my family.They do use E-collars but dogs are Scared and Confused .Never again with them!Lie LieI ask the person who trained my GSD where they went .She said No place .She even told me she’s turning 19.My dog was NEVER let out after 9pm maybe now but not at this time .They do withhold food so they’ve will only get treats for training them .

Emily Markum: I have nothing but good things to say about KC Dawgz! I have been a regular client there for about 2 years and have participated in everything from private lessons, group classes, and puppy classes. I first contacted KC dawgz to get help with my dogs severe separation anxiety, and we ended up doing several private sessions in my home and in the facility to help her. It took some time for her to overcome this, but she has now gotten to the point where it is manageable and she is not over threshold when I leave the house. She has even gone on to earn her Canine Good Citizen title and participate in various dog sports. When it came time for me to add another dog to my household, I signed him up for their Puppy 101 class along with a few private lessons to help with socialization and basic obedience. I always look forward to attending their classes, and we have such an amazing time every time we go. They really do help a ton with teaching you how to work with your dog. Dog Training is definitely not one size fits all, and the trainers do a really great job at reading your dog to see what method would work for your specific dog and situation. I have worked with pretty much every single trainer at this facility and they are all super kind, patient, and well educated! If you are looking for a place to go for help with training, I highly recommend KC Dawgz!

Chris Grube: The training my dog received went beyond my expectations. This was a great experience.

Mary Wolfensohn: Regan was extremely knowledgeable about a particular line of working GSD that will be a new addition to my pack . Thank you so much for your help it is appreciated 🙏🐾🖤.

Sarah Rodriguez: This place did amazing with our new and reactive dog, Xander. Anthony his trainer was in constant contact with us and gave us report cards and valuable in person training sessions. Definitely worth the money and the time to get a dog with manners! It’s helped our relationship with Xander immensely and even our friends have noticed a difference in his anxiety!

Amee Kelly: Kenna and Anthony made the 8-week agility class so enjoyable and successful for everyone! It was amazing to see how much progress was made in skills and confidence! Our golden retriever, Remy, did the board and train program a few months ago and was so excited to be back! He would wag and whine with excitement every Saturday when we pulled into the parking lot for agility class. The 8 weeks went WAY too fast. PLEASE consider offering an Agility 2 class!! We would all sign up again!! THANK YOU AGAIN TO OUR AWESOME TRAINERS!!!

Benjamin Rodriguez: My wife and I are expecting our first child and thought it best to send our 4 year old female English Bull Terrier to formalized obedience training to mitigate resource guarding.We chose the 4 week board and train option with the trainer Richard. Our dog was slow to become comfortable but Richard was an expert with handling it. Richard provided us updates on our dogs status as frequently as we asked and more! His working visits were always structured and demonstrated growth and potential not only for our dog but for how my wife and I should handle her.When Richard came to our in home working visit, neighbors saw how well he worked our dogs and asked for his information directly! The things Richard tought us and our dog allow us all to live a better, more in control, life. I highly recommend Richard and the KC Dawgz Staff. We would definitely be repeat customers!

Tonia Hughes: They are simply FABULOUS!!!! Anthony in particular is a wonderful trainer. We had a BLAST and can’t wait for another session. Can’t recommend enough!

Melissa Combs: KC Dawgz has excellent trainers that care about you and your dog… we did one on one with Victor to puppy class with Kenna and Anthony

Nicole Emanuel: I cannot say enough positive things about these folks, particularly Richard! My rescue dog Pluto was a barking, biting monster and my kids hated her. Her previous owner gave her up because of the stress. I was her last chance, if I gave up, she wouldn't make it. Richard transformed her into a relaxed, obedient, happy little dog, who listens, acts much calmer and loves the training games. Further, I really worried that I could not maintain the discipline she needed to succeed. Now both Pluto and I trust this training process. KCDawgz saved Pluto's life because she was a biter on a trajectory toward a bad situation. KCDawgz helped my family and home life tremendously.

Madeline Stevens: Kenna is the most amazing woman we have ever met. Our pup, Ripley, went from a puppy who chewed everything, resource-guarded food and toys and even us, and bullying his doggy brother, to an amazing young dog who is conscious of his behaviors and mindful of his surroundings. I no longer have to lock him into whatever room I'm in just so I can make sure he's not chewing everything up. All the doors in our home are now wide open and we have only had one chewing incident, where when Ripley was caught, he went and kenneled himself for a timeout. Kenna rehabilitated our pup from a resource-guarding bite incident with ease. She truly cares and loves every dog she comes into contact with. You can really see the love and trust she builds with the dogs she trains. We have now put her into our verbal will that Ripley will go live with her should we ever not be here anymore. WE LOVE YOU KENNA THANK YOU FOR SAVING OUR PUP!

Trevor Winters: We chose to do the 3 week behavior modification board and train program to mainly focus on resource guarding. Our trainer, Jack Weems, went above and beyond our expectations. He made sure to explain the training process, the why, and how we can incorporate and continue training at home. On our working visit, we brought our other dog in to test Nova on her guarding and received tips on how to handle and prevent it from escalating. Our little Nova did great with Jack, and we highly recommend KC Dawgz for training needs!

Denise Strickler: Puppy class 101 worked really well helping me train my puppy. The trainers did an excellent job and took the time with us all as a group and individually, if needed.We can’t wait for class 210!!

Kevin Colbert: Our trainers, or Emily, Ann, and Kenna, and they have taken our dogs to a whole new level from where they were before the training. They went through puppy obedience training with him. Our German shepherd no longer nips at our son they are so much more behaved. We are so excited to have them back in our household and have even utilize the training going forward. We cannot wait to do more training with these two as I have an exceptional!

Jennifer Reed: Hey EmilyAnn & Kenna! Oh my gosh! The boys are doing so good at home. They're gone from taking off and running at any chance they get to recalling with the training systems and tools in place.

Sarah Goodman: We had such a great experience in the puppy training class for our sweet Olive! Thank you!

Mike Kane: KC Dawgz was great! With 2 lab puppies Anthony was a huge help!! Totally recommend! All staff was very friendly too.

Darcy Dishman: Been coming here weekly for the last year. My Labrador was a HOT MESS. We have grown by leaps and bounds with the help of owner Laura and her staff LeAnn and Grace. They have great patience and superb kindness and I wouldn’t want to go anywhere else. Also the Dog Spot community has also given me wonderful advice, assistance and support, especially Kathy.

J Hinkle: I want to give a big thank you to the staff at The Dog Spot! I had no idea what agility was when I started training here a couple years ago. I was just looking for something to help my Catahoula mix burn some energy. I had no idea we would get to where we are today.We started training with LeAnn and Laura and now LeAnn and Grace are helping me advance the skills Willow and I need for success. We were able to qualify for Champs last week for the second time and are so excited. Willow and I have so much fun playing agility. We would not be the team we are without you. Thank you so much!!!

susan fisher: I am a frequent visitor at the dogs spot. I have taken several classes as well as multiple fun runs. Trainers are very helpful and knowledgeable. I learn something new with every class! My youngest agility dog has grown so much during her time at class.

Emily Sweet: Visited the Dog's Spot today for the first time with my dog. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. The facility was clean. The instructors were knowledgeable and patient.

leaha ryon: I train agility at a with a different trainer due to the use of more modern practices. Supposed lies were made by people about me and my dog when we went to fun runs. The business refused to talk to me and instead decided I was not allowed to attend. Worse part was instead of talking to me, they chose to force me to call by removing my online account to sign up. When I tried to talk to Laura, she had no knowledge of the lack of sportsmanship from the people they trained. Even went so far to imply my dog was reactive when he never reached to any dogs. In fact,, I had dogs growling and jumping at my dog while I walked from the ring to his kennel and my dog was always kenneld in between runs to keep him from the reactions.. Their people had harassed us even as my dog was in a kennel in our car. They would rather blame other dogs than work on the reactions of their client dogs. Owner is not aware of what us going on in the facility.As the business wants to claim an investigation , they could not specify the problems nor discuss before kicking out.. It was a one sided investigation that the owner still has no clue what is going on nor can tell me what made people feel uncomfortable. Can't change something if not brought to persons attention. Only thingi was told was went through wrong gate and even admitted I was not the only one.Clients she keeps bully others. Not just Myself, but I have personally seen it to others. I have been harassed by others there but acted mature enough to not take up to everyone.

Deana B: The Dogs Spot has been such a positive part of my journey training my deaf dog Win. Starting right in puppy classes they encouraged and helped me to understand his capacity to learn and ability to participate in whatever a hearing dog could. With the mindful guidance of positive trainers like Laura Hills, LeAnn Hiserote, Grace Pinnick, Tracy Martin and others, Win and I have grown in both skill and confidence. Because of the work we do together at the Dogs Spot our bond has truly grown. We have successfully competed in several Agility trials and become part of such a supportive agility family at the Dogs Spot. We are also starting a new training area in Nosework! Both Win and I look forward to all of our classes and class friends each week.

Tracybuzz Verduzco: I have taken several classes at The Dog’s Spot and have participated in several events. The staff is knowledgeable and are excellent at promoting all around good dog ownership. I can honestly say that every interaction I have had with at The Dog’s Spot has had a positive effect on my relationship with my dogs. I have grown more confident in my ownership skills and feel equipped to handle many different interactions. Most of all all the people at The Dog’s Spot want the best for our canine pals and when I am there I feel like I found my people! Highly recommend for anyone who wants to feel educated and confident in their pet ownership. Regardless of your ultimate goal, there is a class and/or event for you at The Dog’s Spot.

michael koenig: We have 3 German Shepherds and the only way to prevent shepherds from turning your couch into a chew toy is to keep their minds and bodies engaged. We started training at The Dogs' Spot in January of 2021 with our first shepherd. All 3 train there now in various activities including agility, scent work and one of them even did a Treibball class. The owners, Laura and her husband, Kirby, always make you feel welcome. Outstanding staff there. One dog is better in agility than the other 2. LeAnn and Grace are the instructors for agility. Both are very knowledgeable and have competed, or are currently competing, their dogs at a high level. The way our dog has improved with their teaching is amazing. The other two dogs are progressing through a series of scent classes to be able to compete some day. Tracy is the scent teaching guru and is amazing. Tracy is usually helped by Kathy or Natalie who are as nice as the day is long. We have never had a bad experience at The Dogs' Spot. If you want your dog to be trained the right way by knowledgeable trainers they will take care of you.

Jennifer Shive: We love going here for training. It's very organized and they really care about your dogs needs.

Kyle Falcon: They call the police on children.

Laurel Anderson: Archie and Bowser absolutely love coming here! Laura is fantastic at helping each individual during class based on their skill level. LeAnn and Grace have been so fun to work with during agility. I work for a large local animal shelter and have been recommending The Dogs Spot to friends, coworkers and adopters!

Amanda Mindham: Great trainers!

Russell Hansen: Terrible parking

Sidney Smith: I did a reactive dog training here and I left feeling worse about my dog then better. All we learned was positive reinforcement and no other option which some reactive dogs need. We also spent a entire class just watching the trainer talk about dog toys....I paid A LOT of money to spend a full class going over something that I could have read in an email. Each session they would say that we will go over your questions your needs, but by the end of the course I didnt get any time to talk about my questions. I was always the last one in and first to leave. My time was stolen from me because of that order. By the time I got in everyone else got additional time to go over their questions, and when I got in it was already 15 mins into class time. On the last day of the course I asked how to help my dog with people entering my apartment and they told me he may not ever be comfortable with people. Didnt give me any tools. He barked at them once they said thats okay Newman and just gave him treats. They didnt mention how to help with that just ope hes okay. I am beyond disappointed with the class. I recommend training somewhere else. It was 100% NOT worth the money I spent.

Tom Race: We recently enrolled our dog in the puppy training classes at The Dogs' Spot. From the beginning we were told that our dog was on the age border and may be better off in the Adolescent training class, and they told us they may recommend we move to that group after his first week. We then had to delay training another 3 weeks due to kennel cough, so by the time we were starting his first week he was older than what they originally recommended for puppy training. We went to the first week and our dog had a good time, and he was the biggest and oldest dog there. He was pretty wild, in our opinion, but we were told he interacted so well during the few minutes of 'free play' with the other dogs and took their cues well when they were scared or nervous of a bigger dog. Our 2nd class did not go well, and my wife was asked to step out with the dog about 20 minutes in to class. She was told she could stay outside and watch, however, I'm not sure what that would accomplish with a barking dog and a very embarrassed and stressed out dog mom for how she was called out. We received an email later on stating he could not return to class until he saw a behavioral specialist. We are not talking about an aggressive dog here folks. He is a Golden Retriever puppy with tons of energy and was being asked to sit still for a majority of class while the instructors spent the majority of the hour speaking to the adults. Through one and a half sessions, the dog spent most of his time being required to sit still and silently in a room with 5-6 other dogs he wanted to play with while they spoke to the humans. This could have been better attained without bringing the dog's to class at all. It was miserable.To make matters worse, when we requested a refund on the remaining 5 classes, we only received a response that they felt bad we felt the dog was kicked out, and the refund matter was referred to Laura. Multiple emails and requests for refunds later, without a single response from apparently the one person who can address this, and now we feel obliged to write a review. Go somewhere else, and do your research on a more interactive setting for your dog. We've talked to multiple other friends who have done group classes elsewhere, as well as private, and they couldn't believe what we described our experience to be. It also does not appear to be the norm to pay in full before your sessions even start, which makes sense. I would never pay a contractor in full before they have completed a job on my house, so why would any other service be different?

Elissa Garr: Amazing staff, facility, and trainers. Meredith and Cameron are the best. Great access to interstate.

Liz Koenig: Been going to The Dog Spot for a year and a half now for agility. Our dogs start going crazy as soon as we turn on the street. We love LeAnn and Grace as agility instructors. Recently we started trieball and soon scent work.

C. Paramesh: What a wonderful team at The Dogs Spot! My dog loves this place. He is so excited when we pull up and can’t wait to get out of the car. Excellent trainers that provide personalized instruction. Very professional staff. I recommended the trainers to my neighbor for his reactive dog and he has had amazing results. The agility classes are top notch! LeAnn and Grace are fantastic and supportive at competition. Can’t imagine going anywhere else. So thankful I found them.

Jerah White: With surviving adolescents and canine good citizen courses completed I've decided that the convenience of the dog spots location really isn't a very good reason for us to continue training there anymore. I will say they have a nice facility and I did accomplish socializing my Dogo Argentino in a very safe controlled environment. I picked up more usable information in our puppy class than I did in CGC. I will say that lecture time in surviving adolescents seemed long and a lot less interactive than you would expect. It was in this first course where I was sold a harness for my mastiff puppy at 5 months old under a completely false statement. They promoted a trade in program where you get a XL adult size for free when he grew out of a smaller size if I purchased a balance harness. I had no interest in getting one previously since I was fully aware he was going to outgrow it in months if not weeks. When we showed up for the CGC class a couple months later, he had doubled in size and I was told they wouldn't uphold the statement anymore. Put a fairly bad business taste in ones mouth to say the least. I get things change, but not upholding sales that have already been made to clients just comes off bad.My recommendation on the CGC course would be to go ahead and skip it. Unless you are like me trying to use the class for socializing which I also don't recommend at this point. You are spending thirty plus bucks a class for something you can just watch on you-tube. The first red flag was the newbie trainer. Dude is teaching an AKC class but you doesn't know what conformation is! SMH... 6 classes and almost all of them in the last 20 minutes the trainers had no curriculum left and wanted to know what we wanted to do. I don't know that I learned a single thing in the class except the 10 skills you needed to pass the test which as stated before can be watched for free. Definitely did not learn the one thing that was gonna fail him! lol At the end of the course 3 of the 6 dogs tested. The 2 other dogs passed and mine did not.  The handler let my boy wander up and mark a wall during the 3 minute duration I was away, which is an immediate dq. Understandable. Unfortunately, the start of the test was literally the first time anyone had ever mentioned marking at all. Learning by FAILURE is the lesson plan apparently! I'm happy for the other 2 dog owners for passing but the reality is not one dog there would actually pass legitimately. It comes off extremely subjective when you pass a dog that won't recall or down but fail another because the handler lets him pee on a wall. I'll leave a pic of his test sheet. It just shows him passing everything which if I'm honest is a complete fabrication and shows just how watered down the program really is. He should have never passed. At least he stay's and recalls!As stated this is a great facility, they have very nice people. I just can't honestly say I would recommend them at this point.

Grant Kilber: Positive:Quality,Value

Jonathan Woulfe: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,ValueThe best of the best. Started with the “preschool” class, and will continue on from there due to Barb’s demeanor,l, expertise and importantly — our dog’s behavior and results.

Mae Winchester: If you're looking for puppy classes, look no further!! Wanted to get our 12w puppy into classes ASAP and Collar Club was booked for several months. So very lucky that we were able to go with Brookside Pet Studio instead. Barbara is FANTASTIC and the way she has structured the class packages is incredible. We first did Puppy Preschool, where our pup learned look, sit, down, and come. And we were so happy with the results that we booked Puppy Kindergarten, where our pup learned place, stay, heel, extended recall, and the basics for loose leash walking. Our puppy always gets so excited to come into the building - her favorite part is playing with all her puppy friends after class! The way you schedule is so convenient. When you purchase a package, you can schedule/reschedule classes online which is super helpful when you have to miss a class. There are also zoom training classes included, which was great considering we have two other dogs at home and needed individual guidance with potential puppy issues with them at home.

Lauren Beasley: Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Reliability,Responsiveness,ValueOur puppy Toby loved his Beginning Manners class! He came so far and is so well-mannered now! He was excited to go to class every week and loved the Brookside trainers.

Caroline Hamera Menges: Working with Barbara has been great for our dogs! We had a 5 year old dog and after adopting a 7 month old puppy and introducing him into family, we knew we needed some help. Through private training sessions, she's been able to help with basic commands, obedience training, manners, and teaching us the tools to succeed in training two dogs at once. I'd highly recommend her for any training with your dogs!

Katie Billings: The trainers are very knowledgeable, they are patient and kind with the pups as well as the humans! We started out in the puppy class and went strait into kindergarten. I’m hoping to continue our obedience journey into the higher level classes.

Wendy Vasos: Positive:Punctuality,Quality,Responsiveness,Value

Selma Lewis: Very good I love vegetable food

Sebastian Bruno: 10 stars. Can't say enough good things. Place recommended to me by my sister who is a dog trainer.

Brad Ostmeyer: Trainer is very knowledgeable and prices seemed reasonable. We did the puppy start right class. There is a humans only class where she gives you an overview and then there's puppy classes. The classes are great and puppy play time wears our pup out.

Jennifer Bolles: A great place to go to get help training you and your dog. They volunteer their time, to help you and your fur baby learn. Definitely a great place to go for Dog Classes. 🐕❤

Chris Wooderson: Knowledgeable and very helpful! Great for all levels.

Niki: Great place for akc classes for you and your dog. My beagle and I are now taking our 3rd class here. The first two as a puppy were for obedience and now we are taking a beginner scent training class. They are very small classes giving you lots of one on one time and affordable. I look forward to continuing to learn and grow my relationship with my dog here.

John LaRoe: Positive:Quality,ValueI'm in my second class here and I've been very happy with both. The instructors are member volunteers, very experienced; and the classroom setting gives you ample opportunity to practice what is being taught in a safe environment that never-the-less mirrors the real world (other dogs and people around).

Melody Watson: Friendly people

Cathy Keeton: Very competent trainers and this training club has been around for a long time. They are serious about training you and your dog, and our instructor - Cheryl was proof of that. The class was fun, a blend of humor and a serious effort to make sure that we owners understood what she was telling us, learning and applying the commands.The sessions were well organized and Cheryl along with her assistant Nancy were ready to go when students began arriving.Each class was a little more challenging, and there was usually at least one puppy that needed some extra assistance. That was noticed right away by Cheryl or Nancy. One of them went to the rescue quickly and guided the puppy & puppy parent through the steps of the command until the pup "Got it".We were given handouts for each week's lesson and homework to focus on during the week until the next lesson. Cheryl also gave us some very informative reading via Internet links.I've attended quite a few Obedience classes and I have done Obedience training for over 20 years.Based on my experience as a trainer and the classes I attended, I feel I'm able to share my opinion about GKCDTC.I have a Golden Retriever puppy, so we took the Puppy Class. Sadie is 7.5 months old now and was almost 6 months when we started puppy class. Sadie was very hyper and hadn't had much socialization at all. I had an injury that kept me down for over 2 months when Sadie was 3.5 mo. old to 5.5 mo. old. She was way behind on training my other dogs had all received. She was also the most stubborn, hardest dog to train that I've owned. Cheryl was a lot of help on those problems, and by week 3 Sadie was a different dog. Cheryl saved me & Sadie. All the pups showed continued improvement during the class.√ If you have a puppy, do yourself and your pup a great service and enroll him, her in a class here. It's so helpful to start the Obedience training early. If you have an adult dog 🐕, the same advice applies. You, your dog, and your whole family will be so glad you made this decision. Everyone - Family and Dog - benefits from Obedience classes. And GKCDTC is the best place in the entire KC Metroplex to get training. Their prices are very competitive too.

Penny McBride: My dog was very happy withHe liked attending

James Reynolds: A lot of good people.

Cloretta Lewis: Very nice instructors. Friendly environment. Clean and roomy. I love it here and I'm very thankful for GKCDT!!!

Melinda Taylor: Great place to go and train. Great people and instructors.

Charles B.: Welcoming and effectivw

Joan Brandsgaard: Knowledgable teacher who readily share expertice for an economical price.

Tara Steffen: A great experience for my mom and her dog! I got the 6 week training course and she loves it and the trainers! Made a great Mother’s Day gift!

Amy Fisher: Having a great time in puppy class!!

Wess Heavner: Great group of people. I went for a puppy class 2.5 years ago and two poodles holding 8 titles later I guess you could say I'm satisfied.My only issue is that at the trials I'm competing with people that literally have decades of experience and are former trainers of mine.Im only happy they have dogs and i have standard poodles so it kind of evens out.Besides like i tell Cocoa when we don't win " that's ok baby girl they can teach tricks but they can't teach pretty! "Great place!

Dane Wicks: Friendly member lead dog training. Reasonable cost, small classes, opportunity to do more advanced training. A local favorite!

Deborah Scott: Dog and I are a work in process. Trainers were patience and very helpful

Diana Park: By far the absolute best place to learn how to train your dog and meet like minded people

Aussie Lady: Too small and dirty to be having a conformation dog show, not enough room to park either