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!

I am so glad I found Melissa! I am new to the area and needed to board my golden retriever over…read moreThanksgiving. She was responsive to my last-minute request and happy to meet with me beforehand so I could introduce her to my dog. It was really nice knowing that my dog was staying at someone's home rather than a kennel, and it put me at ease to see how much fun she was having at the dog park and in the backyard when I saw the pictures she posted. My dog came back tired and happy. I couldn't have asked for more. I will definitely board my dog with Melissa next time I'm out of town!

Melissa is the best ever. I have not had a puppy in over 13 years and I knew I needed help. She…read moreworked with Vega so well. She did more in 2 weeks than I could have done in months. She is so kind to send you updates. She also watches their health very closely. Vega started to show signs of a hotspot and she immediately notified me and helped me get the proper care for him. I got back a puppy that was potty trained!!!!!! No accidents since he has been home. He also know Sit, Come, Down. We are working more on the leash. I had a surprise work trip this week. She was able to take Vega for those days and help me with keeping the leash training going. She is so accommodating and knowledgeable. This is the best investment I could have made!!! If I could give 10 stars, I would.

Jaz is happy! As a golden retriever I think he is coming along quite well. Allison, kenna, erica,…read moreare the he best

Quality: 5 stars Atmosphere: 5 stars…read moreStaff: 5 stars This place is an exceptional place to get your dog trained! It's locally owned and is definitely a place where you can trust the high quality of your dogs training. The staff really care about training dogs, which is all that matters! Give them a call for a quote and join their list ASAP! They are busy with a lot of bookings so it's good to get in the list quickly (this also supports how great the training is for dogs).

Our girls have been staying here monthly since we moved to town two years ago…read more Their staff is so friendly and attentive, and the facility is immaculately clean. Our girls can be a handful, and they're always greeted with lots of love and treats!! Roverwood is hands down the best boarding and daycare facility in town!

I cannot say enough good things about Roverwood Ranch. My dog diesel boards there regularly and…read morethey treat him like family. I love leaving him in good hands. He loves pulling in the parking lot and gets excited to see his friends. Great asset to have in Leavenworth!

Jenna is a remarkable training. We have a stubborn American Staffordshire who was interacting…read morepoorly with our cats and other dog. Jenna was able to train him out of bad behaviors and her training techniques also helped me less hyper. She gives personal, one-on-one training and also provides tips for play activities to keep the dog stimulated. Even though we only had Jenna for one dog, the techniques ended up working for other dog too. We highly recommend Jenna's calm nature, love for dogs, and passion to provide a dog with a loving educational experience.

From the owner: The Mission of Guided Paw Dog Training is to help grow the bond between our clients and their…read morecherished canine companions through training. We utilize positive reinforcement methods. It is shown that these methods are not only the most efficient way to effectively train, but they also ensure a more trusting relationship with your dog.

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.

Carol has been petsitting our pup for almost a year now and we love her! She takes great care of…read moredog and goes above and beyond our expectations with her care. She also petsits for our other critters when we are out of town. Having her as a part of our lives makes pet ownership sooo much easier. Thanks Carol!

Carol is wonderful! We contacted her with very little notice to see if she could take care of our…read moredogs while we were away for a week. Upon meeting our dogs it was very clear that that the care of animals is more than just a business to her. She was very sweet with my two neurotic dogs (Izzy and Ashley in the pics). I thought her prices were very reasonable and she and Mark even did a few extra visits without charging us...all for the love of our girls. One of the best parts of this for us was that when we got back from our trip we found progress notes from each visit describing their interaction with Izzy and Ashley along with extra treats for them. I would definitely use Carol's services again. I trust her completely with our dogs and am eternally grateful to have someone available to take care of our dogs while we are away in an environment that is comfortable for them. Carol is great and we cannot recommend her highly enough!I