PetSafe Treat & Train Review: Does It Actually Work? | Dog Trainer Kansas City
PetSafe Treat & Train Review: Does It Actually Work? | Dog Trainer Kansas City The PetSafe Treat & Train system is built around one simple idea that aligns well with how dogs actually learn: 👉 Reward the behavior you want the moment it happens —…
Forever Home: Dog Training 101 for Shelter Volunteers, Fosters, and Dog Owners
Forever Home: Dog Training 101 for Shelter Volunteers, Fosters, and Dog Owners Forever Home was originally written to help people become better shelter volunteers and pet fosters — the individuals working with dogs in high-stress, high-turnover environments where first impressions matter. The goal was simple:…
Meet Your Dog: A Science-Based Book I Recommend to Kansas City Dog Owners
Meet Your Dog: A Science-Based Book I Recommend to Kansas City Dog Owners Every so often, I come across a book that does a genuinely good job explaining dog behavior without oversimplifying it or turning it into motivational fluff. This is one of those books….
Does Your Dog Jump or Pull on Walks? How to Fix It Without Punishment
Does Your Dog Love a Little Too Much? Why Jumping (and Pulling) Happens — and How to Fix It Does your dog love a little too much? Jumping on you when you walk through the door.Jumping on guests.Jumping on complete strangers like they’re long-lost friends.Dragging…
Can You Calm Your Dog When You’re Not Home? | Dog Trainer in Kansas City
Can You Calm Your Dog When You’re Not Home? Many dog owners don’t actually know what happens after they leave. Some dogs settle quickly. Others pace, bark, howl, or spiral into stress that never gets addressed until it becomes a real problem. For some households,…
Leash Pulling Isn’t Stubbornness — It’s Training
Leash Pulling Isn’t Stubbornness — It’s Training Are you tired of being dragged down the street by your dog? Pulling toward people. Pulling toward other dogs. Pulling toward smells, mailboxes, and anything else that catches their attention. Most owners assume leash pulling is a dog…
Before You Start Training Your Dog | Dog Trainer in Kansas City
Before You Start Training Your Dog, Read This One of the biggest mistakes new dog owners make is jumping into training without understanding what the job actually requires. Training isn’t just about teaching commands. It’s about habits, timing, consistency, and knowing what to focus on…
From Fearful to Fear Free | Fearful & Reactive Dog Training in Kansas City
From Fearful to Fear Free: Required Reading for Fear, Reactivity, and Aggression Cases From Fearful to Fear Free | Fearful & Reactive Dog Training in Kansas City If you’re working with me on a dog struggling with fear, reactivity, and/or aggression, this book is not…
My Dog Won’t Let Me Brush Her — How to Use Lick Mats to Make Grooming Stress-Free
My Dog Won’t Let Me Brush Her — A Simple Fix That Actually Works My Dog Won’t Let Me Brush Her — How to Use Lick Mats to Make Grooming Stress-Free A client recently emailed KISS Dog Training with a very common problem: “My…
How to Get Your Dog to Come When Called — Without Turning It Into a Battle
👉 KISS Dog Training Recommendation: How to Make Your Dog COME Without Being a BUTT-HEAD How to Get Your Dog to Come When Called — Without Turning It Into a Battle 📌 Does your dog ignore you when you call them? Would you like…
