KC Elite Dog Training
Service area: Serves the Kansas City metropolitan area, including Shawnee and surrounding communities.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Service Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Separation Anxiety
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- In-Home
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
Types of Dogs
- Herding
- Sporting
- Working
- Doodles
- 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:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ Martingale Collars
- ✓ Pinch Collars
- ✓ E-Collars
KC Elite Dog Training offers private, in-home training sessions focused on balanced methods. Programs are tailored to individual dogs and families, with multi-session packages designed for progressive results. Training includes hands-on instruction for owners, homework assignments, and ongoing support. Sessions are structured to address specific behaviors such as leash pulling, reactivity, separation anxiety, and basic obedience, with an emphasis on building long-term reliability and confidence.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Pricing details are not publicly listed on the website. Clients are encouraged to schedule a consultation to receive a customized quote based on their dog’s needs and training goals.
Testimonials
I have had three lessons with David so far, and the change in my dog is nothing short of amazing! I love having a well-trained dog. David is very knowledgeable about dog training and very personable to work with! It is an awesome experience!
– Marjorie F.
We are so thankful to find KC elite dog training. We wish we would have found them over a year ago when we started trying to train our two 2-year-old labs. We used a different company at that was recommended by a friend. I’m telling you now – don’t use any other company but KC Elite Dog training. It’s worth the money. You aren’t pushed to learn everything in three sessions like other dog training companies. Tonight was our second visit and we are already walking without a leash. Both of our dogs use to pull us on walk and go after people and dogs. Now they walk right beside us, and we have full control over them! Thank you, KC Elite Dog training, for making our walks enjoyable now!
– Janie J.
David was a miracle worker. My wife was ready to get rid of our obnoxious new dog. David showed up and was immediately getting Lana to respond to commands on the first visit. At the end of each visit he would provide us with homework instructions to keep challenging the dog and us. By the end of our training visits, we had a completely different dog. Our house is more relaxed, there is no more yelling, and she listens. We are super excited that we no longer have to keep Lana leashed up and we can take her places with confidence that we have control. I would highly recommend David for any training needs.
– Dan S.
About the Trainer
KC Elite Dog Training is a dog training business based in Shawnee, Kansas, founded by David Caton, a dog trainer with over 10 years of experience in the Kansas City metro area. The company offers personalized, balanced-training approaches tailored to each dog’s needs, using a variety of tools and methods to build confidence and strengthen the bond between dogs and their owners. David’s journey began with rescuing Buck, a severely anxious Black Mouth Cur, which inspired him to create a training philosophy centered on compassion and effectiveness. The team includes certified trainers like Kayla Phillips, who brings hands-on experience with service dogs, rescue animals, and multi-species training. All trainers are trained under David’s methodology, ensuring consistency and quality across services.
KC Elite provides private in-home training sessions and specializes in behavior modification, obedience, and service dog training. They work with dogs of all ages and breeds, including high-energy herding breeds, anxious rescues, and family pets. The business emphasizes long-term results over quick fixes, with clients reporting dramatic improvements in leash walking, recall, separation anxiety, and reactivity after just a few sessions. Their training is designed to be sustainable, with owners given clear homework and ongoing support.
The company also highlights success stories with performance dogs, including Cali, a Border Collie featured at Royals Stadium, nursing homes, and parades, demonstrating the effectiveness of their methods. They are passionate about rescue and support clients adopting dogs with behavioral challenges.
Accomplishments
David Caton’s dog, Cali, a Border Collie, has been featured on multiple news stations, at Royals Stadium, in Bar K, nursing homes, schools, and parades. David has trained over 10 years and founded KC Elite Dog Training after successfully rehabilitating his rescue dog, Buck. Kayla Phillips trained her own service dog, Boa, with KC Elite’s support after losing her previous service dog, Pepper.
How to Get Started!
Prospective clients can schedule a free consultation through the website’s booking page to discuss their dog’s needs, goals, and training plan. The consultation helps determine the best program and trainer match for the dog and family.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
Monday: 8am-8pm
Tuesday: 8am-8pm
Wednesday: 8am-8pm
Thursday: 8am-8pm
Friday: 8am-8pm
Saturday: 8am-8pm
Sunday: 8am-8pm
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible parking
Location
5149 Roundtree St, Shawnee, KS 66226Listing Tools for Trainers
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