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Dog Training Services in Kansas City
Choose in-home dog training, Zoom coaching, private lessons at Northland Animal Welfare Society in Gladstone, group classes, or pet-sitting support for existing clients across the Kansas City metro.
We specialize in fear-based aggression, reactivity to dogs and people, interspecies and dog-to-dog aggression, phobias, noise sensitivities, separation anxiety, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, high arousal, and general obedience.
In-Home Lessons
In-Home Private Lessons
A 60-minute private lesson with you and an experienced canine behavior consultant, tailored to your goals and your dog’s behavior. Each consultation includes a treat pouch, an assessment, and an online notebook with session notes, cues, and exercises.
Initial in-home consultation (new clients): 60 minutes — $150 within 20 miles of Kansas City, Missouri. Travel fees may apply beyond 20 miles.
In-home private lesson (existing clients): 60 minutes — $150.
In-Home Drop-In Training (No Owner Present)
One-on-one training for existing clients who have completed an in-home, Lenexa, or Zoom consultation. You’ll receive videos demonstrating cues and techniques to continue practicing.
30 minutes — $60
60 minutes — $100
Short-Term Support
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Focused help for specific concerns or skill building.
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3 Private Lessons - $400
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Sustained Support
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Continued coaching and behavior modification over multiple sessions.
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5 Private Lessons - $650
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Comprehensive Support
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Best for multi-layered behavior concerns or long-term change.
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8 Private Lessons - $1,000
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Hybrid Support
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​​Best for puppies or busy households.
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3 Private Lessons, 3 Hour Drop-ins - $680
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Accelerated Support
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Best for faster results or busy households.
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4 Private Lessons, 8 Drop-ins in 4 Weeks - $1,600
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*Previous In-Home or Zoom Consultation Required
Training
Packages
Zoom Lessons
Work through challenging behaviors with personalized live coaching from home. Both new-client consultations and follow-up lessons are 30 minutes. We can address separation anxiety, stress-related behaviors, and day-to-day challenges with practical strategies tailored to your dog and household.
After your consultation, you’ll receive a personalized online notebook with your dog’s history, current cues, and goals.
Private Zoom Consultation (new clients): 30 minutes — $75
Zoom Private Lesson (existing clients): 30 minutes — $60
Group Classes & Play Dates at Northland Animal Welfare Society in Gladstone
Reactive to Relaxed — 5-week course, $250
A behavior-focused class for dogs who struggle with reactivity toward people, dogs, or their environment. Carefully managed setups, safety-first protocols, and gradual exposure help dogs feel safer, stay regulated, and make better choices without pressure, flooding, or punishment.
Surviving Adolescence (ages 6 months–2 years) — 5-week course, $250
Build impulse control, focus, confidence, and practical skills for teenage dogs navigating big emotions, developing independence, and everyday distractions.
Tiny Tails: Puppy Play Date (under 18 weeks) — 45 minutes, $20
Supervised, age-appropriate socialization for puppies with at least two rounds of vaccinations.
Teenage Tails: Adolescent Dog Play Date (ages 5 months–2 years) — 45 minutes, $30
Supervised socialization for dog-social adolescents who are current on vaccinations. Contact us before booking if you have questions about fit.
Advance registration is required for all offerings.
Group Dog Training Classes in Gladstone
Low-Cost Dog Training at NAWS
Affordable private dog training is available weekly at Northland Animal Welfare Society (NAWS) in Gladstone.
Private Consultation (new clients): 50 minutes — $75
Private Lesson: 45 minutes — $50
Mini Session: 30 minutes — $35
Mini sessions are designed for leash pulling, jumping, basic cues, puppy biting, barking, confidence building, and general reactivity. Advance booking is required. If cost is still a barrier or the available times do not work, please contact us.
Pet Sitting for Training Clients
Private lessons are designed to meet you and your dog where you are: literally and figuratively. Training may take place in your home, your neighborhood, or in carefully chosen public environments depending on your goals and your dog’s needs. For behavior modification work, sessions are always set up to prioritize safety, success, and your dog’s comfort.
Each session focuses on behavior modification and real-life skills for in-home and everyday challenges. This may include management strategies, foundation behaviors, confidence-building exercises, incorporating alternate behaviors, and step-by-step coaching so you feel confident continuing the work between sessions. Common concerns addressed in private training include separation anxiety, fear or stress-related behaviors, reactivity, resource guarding, and other household behavior concerns.
When appropriate, neutral, well-trained dogs or volunteer "strangers" may be incorporated into sessions to support controlled setups and learning. These volunteers are used intentionally and thoughtfully - never to overwhelm or “test” your dog - and only with owner consent.
All training is based in humane, evidence-based methods rooted in positive reinforcement and behavior science. I use Applied Behavior Analysis and the Least Invasive, Minimally Aversive approach combined with years of experience in dog training to develop a plan with baby steps. The goal is not quick fixes, but sustainable behavior change that improves quality of life for both you and your dog based on your dog's history and your goals.
If you’re unsure whether private training is the right fit for your situation, I’m always happy to help you decide before booking.
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