Looking for a Dog on Craigslist? Red Flags Every Kansas City Dog Owner Should Know
Looking for a Dog on Craigslist? Read This First Every once in a while, I come across an article that does such a good job explaining a problem that I feel compelled to share it. This is one of those articles. First, let me be…
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….
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…
Ravings of a Long-Haired Dog Trainer: How Kansas City Dogs Really Learn
📘 Book Spotlight: Ravings of a Long-Haired Dog Trainer Ravings of a Long-Haired Dog Trainer: How Kansas City Dogs Really Learn The articles — or “ravings” — in Ravings of a Long-Haired Dog Trainer give readers a clear glimpse into how Mike Deathe,…
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…
Puppy Training In Shawnee Experts Provide 5 Tips for Teaching Your Puppy to Use a Doggy Door
Puppy Training in Shawnee Experts Provide 5 Tips for Teaching Your Puppy to Use a Doggy Door – Puppy training in Shawnee experts believe that doggy doors are a convenient way to give your puppy the freedom to come and go as they please. It’s a…
