Dog Trainer in Shawnee, KS shares his thoughts on a session I had today Part 4
I promise you are on your way to having a great recall/come-when-called command with your pooch! You have learned about distraction and are working to prevent creating a “living room” dog. You now are even hand-feeding and seeing the benefits! What is next you ask?…
Dog Trainer in Shawnee, KS shares his thoughts on a session I had today Part 3
So we understand about the living room dog, and we also understand how distraction can create issues in training, but I know, I know, when do we get to the actual dog training, and just what do I expect you to do with dogs like…
Dog Trainer in Shawnee, KS shares his thoughts on a session I had today Part 2
Ok so I have to get both you and my clients to understand what a “Living Room Dog” is… ( See part 1 of this series 7/19/12) Now the next step in fixing the issues with our little girl is to learn about distraction and…
Dog Trainer in Shawnee, KS shares his thoughts on a session I had today
I worked with a dog this morning, a cute young (barely a year old) that was just as crazy as a “march hare” and was almost unable to pay attention outside. We were working on recall or come when called on a long line. The…
Dog Trainer from Kansas City, talks about his book, THE DOG OWNER’S BOOK OF POOP AND PEE!!
 Did you know that we at KISS Dog Training released a new book? It is a “how-to” book for those having a hard time potty training their pooch! It is available in print, audio, and eFormat! Please help us out and spread the word…
Flying for the Frist Time with Your Dog? Let a Dog Trainer in Kansas City Help!
A dog trainer in Kansas City understands how stressful flying with your dog can be, especially if it is their first time. There are pros and cons to flying with your puppy, but sometimes it is the best or only option. It is crucial to…
HOPE EVERY ONE HAD A GREAT MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND…
As the family and I were at the lake this weekend enjoying the outdoors, each other, and our four dogs I started thinking about how the hot weather affected our furry four-legged friend … Well, you know what that normally means another article 🙂  …
Doggie Day Care and Relearning to Speak Dog
Have any of you ever taken a foreign language? Maybe in high school or even in college? Now many years later, how many of you have forgotten most, if not all, of what you learned? For me I took Spanish throughout high school and college….
The Politics of Pet Dogs and Kennel Crates | Psychology Today
Blast from the past… Post I shared 10 years ago from one of my favorite blogs! Still, a topic and I still feel the same way Mike… OK, THIS NEEDS TO BE SHARED, PLEASE HELP. THERE IS A CAMPAIGN ABOUT TO END THE USE OF…
DOGS AS HOLIDAY GIFTS???
So the holidays are coming up and you are thinking about getting a puppy…. Well, have you thought about everything that entails? I need to be painfully honest about what you are about to go through. Number one and most important…puppies do not come potty…
