A Kansas City Dog Trainer shares a blog about using Interactive Feeding Toys to help with Calming Dogs
Safety Cue Toys: What Actually Helps Dogs Stay Calm? This is an excellent article from a great science-based resource (and one worth signing up for). It tackles an important question: which safety cue toys actually help keep dogs calm, occupied, and less anxious — and…
Flying With Large-Breed Dogs — Important Safety Considerations
Updated Resource: Flying With Large-Breed Dogs — Important Safety Considerations This is an updated share of an article we’ve referenced before, and it’s worth revisiting—especially for dog owners traveling with larger breeds. If you have a larger breed dog and plan to travel by air,…
Do you have a dog dealing with Separation Anxiety???
Do You Have a Dog Dealing With Separation Anxiety? Updated for Dog Owners Who Want Clear, Practical Answers Separation anxiety is one of those issues that comes up constantly in training conversations, and it’s one I’ve shared resources on many times over the years….
When you are hyper focused… What sort of things do we miss?
Updated Blog: When You’re Hyper‑Focused… What Do We Miss? (The Gorilla Experiment) Updated for Kansas City & Shawnee Dog Owners This is one of those ideas I come back to often because it explains why good intentions alone don’t fix behavior problems. I’ve shared…
Rank and Dominance in Dog Training: A Kansas City Dog Trainer’s Perspective
Rank and Dominance in Dog Training: Why This Article Is Worth Reading Every once in a while, I come across an article that makes me pause — even when it challenges ideas I don’t typically rely on in my own training. This is one…
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…
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,…
Why Do Dogs Pull on the Leash???
Why Do Dogs Pull on the Leash? Clear, calm, and honest leash-walking guidance—without force or frustration. So why do dogs pull on the leash? The simple answer is this: they’ve never been taught not to. That may sound obvious—and maybe a…
Can Reading to Your Dog Help Reduce Anxiety?
🐾 Can Reading to Your Dog Help Anxiety? I recently came across an article that offers a different way to look at an old problem: anxiety in dogs. As a dog trainer, I’ve always recommended leaving a TV or radio on for anxious dogs. Background…
Home remedies for fleas…
At Kiss Dog Training we strive to bring you dog training content that is not only interesting but thought provoking. Interesting article I have heard of some of these ideas Especially the idea of soapy water near a light to track progress… How bout…
