Fresh Start Train Smart
Service area: Serves the Kansas City metro area and surrounding regions in Kansas and Missouri, with in-person services centered in McLouth, KS.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Recall
- Separation Anxiety
- Barking Excessively
- Fearfulness
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Biting / Nipping
- Leash Pulling
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- In-Home
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
- Sessions Package
Types of Dogs
- Herding
- Sporting
- Working
- Doodles
- Terriers
- Brachycephalic
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
Equipment:
- ✓ E-Collars
- ✓ Pinch Collars
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
The Fresh Start Train Smart program consists of two video-based series: Smart Essentials (foundational obedience and e-collar use) and Better Behavior (advanced behavior modification). Clients complete training at home using provided equipment. For more intensive needs, private in-home sessions or 2–4 week board-and-train programs are offered at Kelly’s 5-acre ranch, where dogs receive daily off-leash exercise and socialization. Training includes owner education to ensure consistency.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Private in-home training starts at $100 per visit or $450 for a 5-visit package. Boarding is $35 per night, with a $25 round-trip pick-up/drop-off fee. Board-and-train and video program pricing are available upon request. Bath and nail services range from $15 to $80 depending on dog size.
Testimonials
“Kelly has trained two of my rescue dogs with the Fresh Start Train Smart e-collar program. I can now take both on hikes with me off-leash and they come when called every time. It’s opened up a new world for me and my dogs. I would highly recommend the Fresh Start Train Smart training system.”
– Amy McVey
“Kelly is so great! She transformed our scared rescue doggy into a confident, obedient, fun loving family member….as well as taught us all the how to’s as new dog owners. 10 years later Macy, Our dog, still loves to spend time at Kelly’s kennel when we’re out of town…and we can rest easy, knowing she’s in good hands..”
– Zdenko Duris
“I was ready to give up on our Jack Russell. I did everything I knew to do… That is until we met Kelly Miller at Fresh Start Train Smart. She trained us as well as Daisy. And for the past 9 years, Daisy has been a delight and a loved member of our family.”
– D Frye
About the Trainer
Fresh Start Train Smart is a dog training business founded by Kelly Miller, a professional trainer with over 25 years of experience helping rescued, sport, and companion dogs. The business offers an on-demand video training program called Fresh Start Train Smart, which includes two series: Smart Essentials for foundational obedience and e-collar use, and Better Behavior for addressing complex issues like fear, aggression, barking, and separation anxiety. Kelly also provides in-person private training sessions in the Kansas City metro area, board-and-train services at her 5-acre ranch in McLouth, Kansas, and dog boarding with daily off-leash exercise and pack therapy. Her program emphasizes training both the dog and the owner, ensuring lasting behavior change. Equipment like e-collars, prong collars, and long lines are required for the program, and she specializes in behavior modification for dogs with severe issues.
Clients can choose from video-based home training, private in-home sessions, or intensive board-and-train programs. Boarding includes climate-controlled runs, 5-acre outdoor access, and socialization. Many clients return for boarding after training, citing trust in Kelly’s care. The business also offers an “Adopt a Trained Dog” program for those seeking already-trained dogs.
Accomplishments
Kelly Miller has over 25 years of experience training dogs and has helped hundreds of dogs with fear, aggression, and behavioral issues achieve lasting improvement. Many clients report successful off-leash recall, reduced anxiety, and improved socialization after completing her program.
How to Get Started!
Prospective clients can begin by exploring the on-demand video programs or scheduling a private training session via the online training encounter form. Boarding and board-and-train services require direct contact to arrange.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Languages
- English
Other Services Offered
- Kennel
- Pet boarding service
Location
17915 KS-16, McLouth, KS 66054Listing Tools for Trainers
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