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…
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…
Your Dog Is Watching You — More Than You Realize
🐾 Your Dog Is Watching You — More Than You Realize I recently came across a website with some genuinely solid content, and this article in particular is worth your time. The premise is simple but powerful: your dog is constantly watching you and interpreting…
A Recall Story….
Great article and even better author and dog trainer!!! Enjoy A Solid Recall with Seconds to Spare At K.I.S.S. Dog Training, we are proud to be a leader within dog training in Kansas City; we believe that dogs are only as good as their…
How to keep your Pooch Safe on Halloween:
OK the ghouls and goblins are going to be out, there will be strange smells, weird sights and even stranger noises on Oct.31stand let me be the first to tell you… This will not be an easy night on your dog! I have said it…
Dog Parks: Helpful Socialization or Hidden Problem?
🐾 Dog Parks: Helpful Socialization or Hidden Problem? I recently came across a thoughtful article about dog parks and some of the problems and pitfalls that come with them. At first glance, dog parks seem like a great idea — a free place for dogs…
Great Article About Fear and Reaction
Once again one of my favorites with a really cool article about context and fear. Why is it in some cases things are great while in others, they scare the hell out of us? Dogs or Humans the key is the context of the environment…
