Our dog Ruby just went through a 4 week behavior modification training program with Steph at the…read moreGladstone location. Ruby was reactive on leash and at at our fence with the neighbor dogs, and had problems focusing on us (and what we wanted) while she was outside. She's the first non-food-motivated dog we've ever had, and so we had no idea how to get her attention when she was so focused on everything else. We had only ever trained with treats and that just wasn't working this time. But Steph did know how to train her. After training, our dog is calm and confident. She can loose leash walk in the neighborhood at heel. She's patient and well mannered. A model citizen. She will focus on us when we're outside and come when called, which used to be a struggle if there was a nice breeze, or an interesting leaf, or a bee, or the moon to gaze at. I highly recommend training through KC Dawgz and the associated Digs boarding facility/play group in Gladstone. We dropped Ruby off every morning and picked her up after work, and got to take home a well behaved dog in the evening. She learned while we were working, when we didn't have the time or expertise to do it ourselves. I'd give more than 5 stars if I could. If you just have a wacky four legged roommate or a furkid who has a tougher problem, Steph can sort them out for you. The initial consultation was free and easy to schedule and the package we went with included in-home training lessons to make sure everything worked out right at home, too. Some of the best money we have ever spent. (Thank you Steph!!!)

From the owner: KC Dawgz Dog Training Academy is Kansas City's premier certified dog training center. Services…read moreoffered include: board and train, private training, group training classes, and in-home training. Located in Gladstone, MO. Dawgz proudly serves the entire KC Metro and even out of state clients. Call us today so our expert trainers can help you and your pup take your relationship to the next level.

Enrolled my dog into their eight week boot camp and I am very satisfied. The fact they both care…read moreand know what they are doing really show through. My dog Rocky was looking and feeling good and today is even better with his new found manners. Great staff all around. Highly recommend

"Dog" may be in the name but Newman's has been wonderful for my cat, Edna! To set the stage, I have…read morewhat you might call a difficult kitty...or as my friend recently referred to her, "Satan". She gets nervous when people come into the home and I'm not there which makes pet sitting a challenge - so much so that she was fired as a client by the service I used in Chicago. Enter Newman's. Not only are both sitters, Emma and Christine, lovely people, they handled Edna in stride. They are awesome about sending texts after every visit and give me updates and details so it never feels like they're just checking a box. Christine has been our go-to and she's just awesome...noticing things like new food bowls and finding nice things to say about my salty Edna. I always look forward to her texts when I'm away. The owner, Jena responds to requests immediately (even when she's on vacation) and never has a problem with last-minute schedule changes. Overall, the level of service is truly exceptional - I highly recommend Newman's if you're looking for someone to take amazing care of your pets while you're away.

Mike at K.I.S.S. Dog training has made a monumental impact not only on our Australian Cattle Dog,…read moreBernie, but our whole family. We started out as a complex case due to Bernie's reactivity towards other people, a variety of objects (mainly those with wheels), hyperactivity, etc. We learned how to keep Bernie under his threshold so he gets to practice good behavior as much as possible. We went through his Babies Don't Bark course and Bernie is now the best older brother to my one month old! I never would have imagined Bernie would be walking next to a stroller or staying calm by lying off to the side when people/dogs pass by but sure enough he's doing it...still with lots of cheese to motivate him :-) Mike helped us get anxiety meds started, which has made a big difference, and has normalized wearing a muzzle! I won't sugar coat the amount of work and patience it takes to keep up on training but it's been worth it. Mike is so responsive in emails (within hours of asking a question) and has lots of YouTube videos and books to help owners. Training a dog is a life long experience! Last year I felt overwhelmed but now I have a better understanding of how to help Bernie in different situations so I feel in control. Special shout-out to Angela for being so helpful with scheduling! Thank you!!

Mike really is a great trainer! He has worked with my dog over the years and can get her to do…read morejust about anything on the first try! I really appreciate all that he has done for me and my pup. He has made the training process much easier than I thought it would be, and he makes it much more fun too. I really enjoy having him come to the house to work with us, and he really has taught us so much. I recommend him to all my pet parent friends too! Thanks Mike!

Lisa is amazing! We brought Bennett to her when he was 12 weeks old, and just two weeks later, it's…read morelike we have a completely different dog. He listens so well and responds incredibly well to positive reinforcement. We're also so glad he had the opportunity to socialize with other dogs during training. The Gentle Leader has been an absolute game changer on walks, and we're so grateful Lisa introduced us to it. Walks have gone from something I was previously anxious about to one of the best parts of our day. As a first-time dog owner, I needed just as much training as Bennett. Lisa's one-on-one lessons have given me so much confidence, and I truly feel like she's helping Bennett become an amazing addition to our family. I can't recommend her enough.

We highly recommend this training program. We had a dog that we adopted and unfortunately she was a…read morerunner, was very aggressive towards people, and would not walk on a leash. Lisa and Mike completely changed Stella and our lives for the better. I can now walk her in my neighborhood without a leash and if by chance she gets out or runs away she will come back just by calling. She is the sweetest thing and their training program is worth every penny. I highly recommend them to anyone. Plus Lisa and Mike are just wonderful people and huge dog lovers

Sit Now Stay has been a fantastic training experience for us! Our one-year-old Bernese was becoming…read moredifficult to walk on a leash. Sarah, Lauren, and the whole crew have been wonderful. Our pup recently received his Canine Good Citizen and Spot obedience certifications. 10 out of 10!

We've had a great experience with SNS and our 5 month old boxer-mix. The team is super…read morecommunicative and we have felt that the lessons are appropriate and easy for us humans (and the puppy) to follow. We were lucky enough to do the 7 day board and stay program and look forward to the group classes next. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to have a great experience and help their dog be the best he/she can be!

Everything went well and 13 years later the dog has been perfect and everybody loves him. Not sure…read moreif he's still in business, but I sure wish he was.

The Dogs' Spot is a fantastic dog training business. They offer excellent classes and private…read moretraining sessions, depending on the needs of your pup. Such a great investment in your best friend! Karen DiCostanzo has been such a compassionate and informative trainer and helped strengthen my relationship with my pup.

I am so thankful that I found Karen via The Dogs Spot when our dog was a puppy. She helped us see…read morethat Eloise was anxious and we've learned how to better manage the environment, minimize triggers, and be proactive with training. Karen is kind and encouraging and genuinely desires to help dog owners feel successful. She has problem solved with us many times and is great about checking back to see how things are going.