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Popular Kansas City dog trainers
Prices are estimates per training session for 1 dog. Pricing may vary based on your search and includes a booking fee of 11%.
“From the moment she walks in the door she is training (all of us). Definitely recommend and takes her job seriously. From the first session you can expect results!”
“Merriam is a fantastic trainer! We have made such great progress working with her. She always listens to any struggles we’re having and comes up with strategies to help Gator and Phil, plus she is so kind, funny and personable! I’m so happy to work with her!!”
“I like that Rebecca explains commands and behavior from a dog’s psychological point of view preceding a command. A successful command starts before it’s actually given.”
“Olga in a one hour session had our TWO puppies showing progress we had not ever seen before, the ability to stay and listen, cannot wait to have her back for another session!”
“Bryan took a lot of care and patience with my energetic puppy. With his thorough work and focus on positive reinforcement, my dog Biscuit was a whole new dog after our training session. On top of that, I (first time puppy owner) received a lot of valuable information that really strengthened my relationship with my pup and I'm so grateful for his work and care. Absolutely will be reaching out to him again to continue training!”
“Karen was incredibly insightful and helpful with our new rescue dog. She was able to help us identify some patterns of behavior and corrections that we had been struggling with. 100/10 would recommend. My puppy and I will be seeing her again!”
“Michaela is really great! She is calm, prepared, clearly knows her profession and is clear and honest in her communication. We did a training consultation/assessment and Michaela gave great feedback and guidance. ! She is an absolute professional, kind an caring, very accommodating to our schedules. and great with us and our new dog. We HIGHLY recommend Michaela!”
“Rachel is fantastic! Patient and understanding when meeting our reactive dog, great communication, punctual, and clearly very knowledgeable. She spent a huge amount of time with us, listened carefully to all our challenges and offered helpful advice that made a big difference for our Thanksgiving gathering already. Hope we can find the time to work with her again soon!”
“Jessika was fantastic! After just one consultation, I felt like she really understood my goals and Sampsons behavior challenges. Sampson immediately felt comfortable with her. She left me with training suggestions and modeled the behavior/reward plan with me throughout our session. We set a follow up plan and I look forward to continuing to work together. I definitely recommend her, you won’t be disappointed!”
“Debbie has been absolutely amazing with my puppy Winnie! She believes in positive reinforcement rather than punishment which has been so great for Winnie. My puppy loves debbie and has improved so much in only a few weeks”
“Leyan is wonderful with our dogs. She has had a wealth of knowledge to help house train our 10-year-old rescue dog. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a kind, caring, knowledgeable trainer!”
“Kristin is wonderful to work with! Unlike other trainers out there, she has multiple degrees and certifications. She has helped me SO MUCH as a first time Husky owner. She taught me many tips that I had not thought of and my pup loves working with her too. I highly recommend her!”
About: 100% Success with Problem Dogs I take aggressive/reactive cases others refuse. Military + psychology master's = unique behavioral expertise. 24/7 Home Care (No Cages) Dogs live as family, no cages. Real change requires constant attention, not hourly sessions. Tom Rose trained - positive reinforcement for fearful dogs, structure for stubborn cases. Specialties: Service/therapy dogs, deaf training, scent work, tracking Licensed: USDA, $1M insured Lifelong Support: Manuals, ongoing help, always available.
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Dog Training FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Rover
Trainers listing on Rover must be credentialed dog trainers, commit to reward-based training methods, and pass a background check to offer dog training in Kansas City.
Reward-based training encourages dogs to offer desired behaviors by reinforcing the behavior with something the dog likes; treats, play, or toys. Reward-based training prioritizes using the least intrusive intervention; it promotes thinking rather than punishing mistakes.
When rewards are used, the likelihood the behavior is repeated increases. The positive connection to the reward results in making learning enjoyable, strengthens the human animal bond and over time leads to consistent desired behaviors.
Training can happen many places — your home, a park, a store, or anywhere else that you and your trainer decide is best for the training you are doing! Many trainers will recommend training in your home. This allows them to observe your dog in their natural environment so they can effectively assess and best help reach your training goals.
Trainers will often mention on their profile where they typically hold training sessions, but you can always contact a trainer to learn more!
Rover makes it easy to find Kansas City dog trainers to provide loving care from their own home. The background-checked, 5-star trainers you can find on Rover will work with you and your dog to build new skills and address behaviors. Dog trainers can work on:
- Puppy training, adult dog training, agility training, clicker training and advanced training.
- Behaviors such as barking, leash manners, leash reactivity, house manners, jumping, fearful behavior, anxious behavior, separation distress, recall, biting, chewing, mouthiness, potty training and resource guarding.
Of course! Having a trainer that is the right fit for both you and your pup is an important step to reaching your training goals. We recommend reaching out to any trainer that interests you. Your initial request is not final until both you and the trainer decide you want to move forward with booking.
Also, trainers may offer or require consultations. Make sure to ask trainers so you can make the best decision for you and your pet.
Many trainers on Rover indicate experience in a wide range of behaviors, from puppy training to more advanced behaviors and training types.
Review a trainer’s profile to see if their experience aligns with your needs, and if you have questions, don’t hesitate to contact them to ensure they’re the right trainer for you and your pet.
We get it—sometimes plans change and you may need to cancel your dog training service. You can cancel an upcoming booking directly from the Rover app or your computer, in accordance with your trainer’s cancellation policy.
Note: If your dog trainer requested to cancel this booking, then they need to cancel from their account. Please contact them via Rover Messages.
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