Beyond the Dog- Kansas City
Service area: Serves Kansas City and surrounding areas including Overland Park, Prairie Village, Leawood, Olathe, Lawrence, Leavenworth, Parkville, Liberty, Westwood, and Mission Hills.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Puppy Training
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Separation Anxiety
- Resource Guarding
- Fearfulness
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
- cat-chasing
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- In-Home
- Board and Train
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Herding
- Sporting
- Working
- Hounds
- Terriers
- Doodles
- Brachycephalic
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
Training programs are fully customized based on the dog’s behavior, owner goals, and environment. Options include in-home private sessions, virtual training, and intensive board-and-train retreats. Programs focus on behavior modification and obedience, with ongoing support and education for owners to ensure long-term success. Puppy and adult programs are offered separately, with specialized tracks for reactivity, fearfulness, resource guarding, and cat-chasing.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Pricing details are not publicly listed; clients are encouraged to contact for customized quotes based on program type, duration, and needs.
Testimonials
We were looking for training services after adopting our Great Dane, Hank, and wanting to introduce him to our cats without knowing where to start. Beyond the Dog was one of very few training options in the area that offered a program specializing in dog-cat socialization, and we cannot express enough how glad we are to have found them!
Erin was an INCREDIBLE trainer. She’s patient, knowledgable, kind, and breaks down the weekly training so it feels approachable. Her visits quickly became Hank’s favorite part of the week and I could tell he actually enjoyed training and learning new skills. Erin was equally great with our cats, being flexible when our feral cat colony was less than cooperative and still finding ways to get the most out of each session.
We’re now able to enjoy couch time as a family, which we NEVER would have thought possible. We will miss our visits with Erin, but we feel so supported with the tools and knowledge she equipped us with and know her support is just a text away. We recommend Erin and Beyond the Dog to anyone looking for help getting their dog and cat to coexist, it’s worth every penny!
– Erin
Erin is a fantastic trainer! I highly recommend her for any of your canine needs. She catered to our specific needs during the training process. Our puppy is rather rambunctious and she worked on his interaction with our cat and even helped with teaching our older dog some new tricks! This was all on top of the basic dog manners she taught our puppy. Our puppy was so thrilled every time Erin came over and she left us with a lot of confidence to keep up with his training when she wasn’t there. If you are thinking of getting a dog trainer, I highly recommend Erin and Beyond the Dog!
– Client
We have been incredibly happy with Tiffany and she has been an amazing and patient trainer for our dogs. We have been working with Tiffany for nearly two years. She trained our first puppy Saddie (girl) so well that we decided to add a second puppy to our family a year later whose name is Milo (boy). Milo didn’t listen as well as Sadie (it took a little longer for him to catch on!) but she was so patient with him (and us!). Tiffany helped us navigate our electric fence training seamlessly and offered guidance when the puppy didn’t quite care about the electric fence. They are both such great and well behaved dogs and love playing with our children – that peace of mind is priceless. Tiffany is basically extended family now and we could not imagine our lives without her help and guidance!!
– Client
About the Trainer
Beyond the Dog is a Kansas City-based dog training business led by a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, offering science-based, customized in-home training programs tailored to each dog’s individual needs. They specialize in behavior modification for issues like reactivity, separation anxiety, resource guarding, fearfulness, and dog-cat socialization, as well as puppy training and basic obedience. Their trainers hold bachelor’s or master’s degrees in animal-related fields and have backgrounds as marine mammal trainers, zookeepers, and behavioral scientists. Training occurs in the client’s home where behaviors typically occur, ensuring real-life application. They also offer virtual training programs and board-and-train retreats. The team emphasizes teaching owners sustainable techniques to maintain progress, fostering better communication between dogs and their humans.
They extend their services to cats, offering obedience and behavior training for felines. Beyond training, they provide educational resources including blogs, videos, breed-specific guides, and a Kansas City dog-friendly guide to support pet owners year-round.
Accomplishments
Founded and led by a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist with doctoral-level education and over 30 years of combined experience. All trainers hold bachelor’s or master’s degrees in animal-related fields and have professional experience as marine mammal trainers, zookeepers, and behavioral scientists. Staff receive advanced training under Dr. Echterling-Savage and Sean Savage.
How to Get Started!
Client engagement begins with contacting Beyond the Dog via phone or email to schedule an initial consultation. A trainer will assess the dog’s behavior and the owner’s goals to recommend a customized program.

Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
Monday: 6:30am-7pm
Tuesday: 6:30am-7pm
Wednesday: 6:30am-7pm
Thursday: 6:30am-7pm
Friday: 6:30am-7pm
Saturday: 7am-12pm
Sunday: 7am-12pm
Certifications
- Credentialed
Associations
- Accredited
Languages
- English
Other Services Offered
- Pet trainer
Location
121 W 63rd St Suite 207, Kansas City, MO 64113Listing Tools for Trainers
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