A Dog Trainer in Kansas City Explains Why Your Dog Isn’t Stubborn — They’re Overwhelmed (And So Are You)…
A Dog Trainer in Kansas City Explains why Your Dog Isn’t Stubborn — They’re Overwhelmed (And So Are You) Most dogs who “don’t listen” aren’t being difficult — they’re overwhelmed. And in many homes, their people are too. Busy schedules, noisy evenings, and…
When Should I Stop Using Treats?
When Should I Stop Using Treats? 🐾 If you’ve ever wondered when you’re supposed to stop using treats, you’re not alone. Many dog owners worry that food rewards will create dependence, spoil their dog, or stop working over time. Here’s the truth: you don’t…
Teaching Leave-It: How Dogs Learn to Disengage and Choose You Instead
🐾 Teaching Leave-It: How Dogs Learn to Disengage and Choose You Instead In the previous blog, Dog Trainer in Kansas City Explains Why Your Dog Isn’t Listening, we focused on building attention and engagement through hand-feeding and structured games. That foundation matters, because a dog…
Why Your Dog Isn’t Listening – Dog Trainer in Kansas City Explains How to Fix It (Without Yelling or Punishment)
Why Your Dog Isn’t Listening — And How to Fix It (Without Yelling or Punishment) 🐾 If you’ve ever said, “My dog just doesn’t listen,” you’re not alone. Almost every dog owner reaches this point at some stage of training. Most of…
A Dog Trainer in Shawnee KS Helps With 7 Proven Ways To Prep Your Dog for Visitors and Holidays Without Stress
A Dog Trainer in Shawnee KS Helps With 7 Proven Ways To Prep Your Dog for Visitors and Holidays Without Stress When the holidays roll around, your home fills with people, movement, food, noise, and excitement. While that can be enjoyable for humans,…
In-Home Dog Training in Shawnee | Personalized Shawnee Dog Trainer & Behavior Help
Why In-Home Dog Training in Shawnee Works Better Than Group Classes At first glance, group dog training classes seem like a great deal. You meet other dog owners. Your pup gets some social time. And the price looks attractive compared to private lessons. But if…
Dog Training in Shawnee | Kansas City Dog Behavior Specialist & Puppy Training
Why Socialization Matters: From Forgotten Spanish to Shawnee Dog Training Success Have you ever taken a foreign language in school — maybe Spanish or French — only to forget most of it years later? That’s exactly what happened to me. I studied Spanish all through…
Potty Training Isn’t About Accidents — It’s About Communication
Potty Training Isn’t About Accidents — It’s About Communication Updated for Kansas City & Shawnee Dog Owners Over the years, I’ve gone back and reviewed a lot of older articles and resources — not because the information was wrong, but because dog owners today are…
A Mentor Who Shaped My View on Dog Training — And Why It Still Matters
A Mentor Who Shaped My View on Dog Training — And Why It Still Matters Updated for Kansas City & Shawnee Dog Owners Many of my friends and long-time clients know this already, but Ian Dunbar was my first real mentor when I started my…
How Separation Anxiety Really Starts — A Trainer’s Perspective on the Moments Dogs Remember
How Separation Anxiety Really Starts — A Trainer’s Perspective on the Moments Dogs Remember A Note Before We Begin Every once in a while, I come across an article written by another trainer that does such a good job explaining a concept that it’s…
