KC Dawgz Dog Training Academy
Ranked #1 in Overland Park and #11 in Kansas
Service area: KC Dawgz Dog Training Academy serves clients in Kansas City, Overland Park, Olathe, Kansas, and Gladstone, Missouri. Their Overland Park facility is centrally located for local, regional, or national clients.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Competition / Agility
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Separation Anxiety
- Potty Training
- Resource Guarding
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- In-Home
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
- Day Training
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
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:
- ✓ Flat Collars
KC Dawgz offers a full spectrum of dog training and behavior modification programs, including Board & Train, Day Training, Puppy Training, Private Dog Training, Group Classes, and Raise & Train.
Board & Train programs are intensive, combining boarding, training, and playtime/socialization, ideal for busy owners. Day Training offers daily progress updates and weekend homework, similar to daycare. Puppy Training focuses on early socialization, basic obedience, grooming manners, and potty training for puppies aged 8 weeks to under 6 months.
Private Training provides customized one-on-one sessions at their facility, or in-home and virtual options, covering obedience, tricks, socialization, and behavior modification. Group Classes include Puppy 101/201, Companionship Agility, and Intro to Scent Work, promoting learning in a social environment. The Raise & Train program is a comprehensive solution for busy owners, handling a dog’s training from puppyhood to adulthood to ensure proper manners, social skills, and obedience.
Pricing & Policies
Policies
Clients can visit their dogs during the board and train program. Visiting appointments are 15 minutes and must be booked 24 hours in advance via the online portal. Visits are held weekly from Monday to Thursday, 10 AM to 6 PM.
Testimonials
“My experience with KC Dawgs was fantastic. I would give them 11/10. They helped me achieve exactly what I was looking for. Me and my Australian Cattle Dog had one one one sessions with Allison. She gave me the life long tools to help guide Murphy to being a well mannered dog. All the staff interacted with were extremely professional and so nice. I am looking forward to group classes with their facilities and exploring their scent work classes. I highly recommend KC Dawgs for anyone looking to gain skills in training their canine companions.”
– ANNE AHONEN
“When I contacted KC Dawgz we were struggling and not sure we would be able to keep our dog. They were great the whole way through. We were paired up with Anthony and we could not have asked for better. He helped us understand our dog and how to approach training better. He also gave us the tools to continue on this process to work on creating a confident dog, and helping us feel less stress with the reactivity issues. We are feeling so much more confident with our dog now. We have had her back home a week now and we have been to pet smart and Home Depot and she was great. We understand that we need to keep up the training and work with her everyday. We have a formula to keep up the success. Thank you so much for helping us give Willow a chance!”
– Holly Brannen
“Beyond amazing training! Our 1 year chocolate lab is incredibly sweet but crazy (and incredibly strong) to say the least, the 3 week day train course was life changing for us and her. Our trainer Regan has been beyond amazing with Ivy and incredibly helpful to us during the whole training process. Would highly recommend Regan and the whole KC Dawgz crew, they took amazing care with Ivy and she’s made leaps and bounds of progress. Had to share her graduation picture too :)”
– Taylor Tucker
About the Trainer
KC Dawgz Dog Training Academy is a nationally recognized dog training facility with certifications from academies worldwide. They offer a full spectrum of dog training and behavior modification using a balanced approach that is designed to be fun for dogs. The trainers involve owners in every step to ensure skills can be continued at home.
Their main facility in Overland Park, Kansas, is 23,000 square feet, custom-built with a state-of-the-art kennel system and indoor/outdoor play yards. Sanitation is a top priority, with the facility being fully irrigated for easy cleanup.
KC Dawgz employs multiple professional dog trainers, which helps dogs learn commands from various people rather than just one person’s mannerisms. They provide consistent and informative training updates through phased email reports and progress discussions. The academy also offers boarding services through an attached facility, Woof’s.
Accomplishments
KC Dawgz is a nationally recognized dog training facility with accolades and certifications from dog training academies around the world. These include the Tom Rose School, NePoPo School, Michael Ellis Professional School, Logan Haus School, STSK9 University of Professional Dog Training in Belgium, and Kennelwood Academy. Their training staff consists of full-time, career-oriented professional dog trainers who utilize research-based approaches.
How to Get Started!
To begin training, clients can schedule a free evaluation or consultation. Booking is done through the “BOOK NOW” button on their website. This process requires clients to complete a customer profile, upload a dog image, provide vaccination records, and complete a pre-training survey.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Certifications
- Credentialed
Misc Features
- is owned by veterans
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Pet boarding service
- Dog day care center