Dog Training Services (Covering greater Kansas City area)

Most people want a happy, healthy and well mannered dog. That can include some basic obedience like sit, walking nicely on leash, coming when called and not jumping on people. We can help with that of course. We offer so much more than other dog trainers as we train for how to live happily with your dog. Some behaviors can be trained inadvertently, while other behaviors are in the dog’s DNA and need to be managed. We can help you to work with your dog to overcome some of the most challenging obstacles to living together.

Do any of these sound familiar to you? (The most common reasons we get called)

These are common issues that many dog owners face. In order to address these behaviors, it’s important to first understand the underlying cause of the behavior. For example, a dog that doesn’t sleep through the night may be experiencing separation anxiety, or it may simply be a breed that is prone to being more active at night. A dog that chews on inappropriate things may be doing so out of boredom or lack of proper chewing toys. A counter surfing dog may be motivated by the smell of food, or it may have learned that this behavior is rewarded with treats. A dog that barks at visitors may be protective, excited or anxious.

Once the underlying cause of the behavior is understood, it can be easier to come up with a plan to address it. This may involve training techniques such as positive reinforcement, behavior modification, or management strategies such as providing more exercise or mental stimulation. We will provide you with customized recommendations, contact us for yours.

Training should be enjoyable for both the dog and the owner. Using positive reinforcement techniques, such as rewarding the dog with treats, pets or praise for desirable behaviors, is an effective way to train a dog. These techniques help to build a positive, trusting relationship between the dog and the owner, and help to increase the dog’s motivation to learn.

Puppies are adorable and bring a lot of joy to families, but they also require a lot of time, patience and training to raise them into well-behaved adult dogs. Potty training, teething, leash manners, sleeping through the night and socialization are all important aspects of puppyhood that can be challenging to navigate. We will provide you with the tools and support needed to successfully navigate these challenges and raise a happy, well-adjusted puppy. With the proper guidance, you will be able to help your puppy develop good habits and manners, build a bond and relationship based on trust and enjoy the journey of raising a new furry family member.

In your home training programs for all ages and behaviors start at $700

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Training is a great way to build a bond and trust with your dog. Every dog is different, working together with the entire family helps to make sure your dog is set up for success in your home. We teach you hands on how to read your dog as it’s learning. This helps you as you expand it’s learning and experiences in life for years to come. We want you celebrating success as a family as you learn with your dog years down the road. We believe there are no bad dogs, but a miscommunication between owner and pet. Our training methods are positive based, results-oriented and novice-friendly, helping bridge the gap between what your dog is telling you and what you are interpreting.  

Whether you have a new puppy and need to learn how to survive puppy-hood or have a newly adopted dog and need to get on track with what your house needs to have a well mannered dog, we can help!

The training program itself will be held either in your home or at a designated training location where we can teach you the skills that both you and your  will need in order to be successful. Each session is about 45 minutes and we make sure you know what to work on daily between sessions to build a strong foundation before moving on. We have multiple options for private training, contact us for more information and to get started!

Reviews from Google

Jake J.

Rachelle was great and was so helpful with our dog. After 3 lessons, he has improved so much with coming when called, barking, jumping, and dropping/leaving things along. I would definitely recommend Loving Arms, and it was well worth it!

Shawna F.

Ms. Rachelle at Loving Arms Pet Services has been amazing!!! We have done 3 of our 6 scheduled sessions so far. I needed help to try and correct a couple of behaviors for one of my dogs. Not only has she already helped with those, she works with both of my dogs on other behaviors I just thought I had to live with! During our 45 min weekly sessions, Ms. Rachelle is focused on working with the dogs and giving me helpful hints/tricks. She checks back in later in the week to see how it’s going. I can truly tell that she loves working with dogs. I’m so grateful that I found her! Both of my dogs are listening and behaving better which in turn makes my life easier.

Mark L.

Rachelle is incredible! My wife and I both like what we’re seeing in both our dogs and us. Her teaching techniques are superb. Well worth the price!