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….
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…
Hot Weather Tips for Dogs…..
Ok so last month was Memorial Day, the historical beginning of summer, and I want to take a minute to talk to you about hot weather precautions for you and your pooch. I started thinking about this post yesterday when I had as friend remind…
Why Your Dog Training Isn’t Working (And What Needs to Change)
When Humor Becomes a Coaching Tool 🐾 Why Your Dog Training Isn’t Working (And What Needs to Change) Some dog trainers love dogs and struggle with people. That’s not entirely a joke. Dogs don’t overthink things. They don’t sit around rationalizing why they shouldn’t listen….
What kind of Dog Trainer am I ?
What kind of Dog Trainer am I? OK, so this is a presentation I did way back when, 2011 to be exact (way less grey and a lot slimmer), but the question of “What Kind of Dog Trainer Am I came up, and you know…
Why Your Dog Isn’t Listening (And the 10 Rules to Fix It)
Why Your Dog Isn’t Listening (And the 10 Rules to Fix It) 🐾 Dog training isn’t about carving out an hour a day and running drills. It’s about the standards you live by every single day. Whether you’re walking through your Kansas City neighborhood, heading…
Dog Bowl Aggression, and the Wonderful Resource We Waste Everyday!!!
Dog Bowl Aggression, and the Wonderful Resource We Waste Everyday 2026 Update This article was originally published as part of a multi-part series on food bowl aggression. In 2026, it was expanded and consolidated into a comprehensive, step-by-step guide. For the most current and…
How COVID Puppies Are Struggling Now — And How to Fix Behavior Issues
How COVID Puppies Are Struggling Now — And How to Fix Socialization, Anxiety, and Potty Training Issues Dogs raised during COVID didn’t get the same start as most puppies—and we’re still seeing the effects today. During lockdowns, routines changed. Socialization opportunities disappeared. Dogs got used…
Why Dogs Lose Their Minds When Guests Come Over
The Petting Party Series — Part 1 Picture this. You’re sitting on the couch, ready to enjoy the game. The doorbell rings. Instantly, your dog explodes—barking, growling, jumping, losing their mind like an alarm just went off inside their head. Your guests hesitate. Someone laughs…
Muscle Memory, In regard to Reactivity/Aggression….
OK while I guess you could say this blog is about generalizing an idea, which I really try not to do… I think this is one is really important to the idea of reactivity/aggression in dogs on leash… I need folks to really grasp how…
