Midas Touch Dog Obedience School
Service area: Midas Touch Dog Obedience School serves the Kansas City area, including Clay County and Kearney, MO. They offer in-home training, indicating service within the local Kansas City community.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Therapy Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Potty Training
- Fearfulness
- Recall
- Biting / Nipping
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- In-Home
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Intensive Program
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
Equipment:
- ✓ leash
Midas Touch Dog Obedience School offers a range of training programs including Puppy Training (4 sessions covering potty training, name recognition, sit & stay, recall), Basic Obedience (4 sessions for heel, sit & stay, down, recall), Advanced Obedience (10 sessions, building on basic skills with 20-25ft leash training using voice or hand signals), and Expert Obedience (15 sessions for off-leash training with voice or hand signals).
They also provide a Leadership Package (5 sessions for dogs with inconsistent obedience, focusing on owner leadership), Board and Train (a 2-week program for basic obedience, behavior modification, or off-leash training, including 3 owner lessons), Therapy Dog Training (10 weekly sessions for public access skills), and a Socialization package (4 sessions at various canine-friendly venues).
Additionally, they offer Behavior Modification for extreme aggression or avoidant canines (session quantity based on assessment), Single Visit Sessions for specific behavioral problems, AKC Certification preparation (S.T.A.R Puppy, C.G.C, Urban C.G.C, Community Canine), and Virtual At Home Training via FaceTime.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Midas Touch Dog Obedience School offers training at an affordable price, with one client noting it as the best price on the market. Food is available for an additional fee for all boarding packages.
Testimonials
“James was fantastic with our dog. He is very knowledgeable and clearly enjoys what he is doing. He even drove to our house for the training. Couldn’t recommend a better person to train your dog.”
– Leslie Spikes
“I needed someone to help with my 6 month old mixed breed, Bear. I have had dogs my entire life and never had one this stubborn; we were talking about finding him another home, which was horrible. We tried group training and it was obvious our dog was interfering with the lessons and we were not getting what we needed. There was no peace at our house, just stress. James was amazing; from the first lesson, he trained **US** and Bear. This dog will be a work in progress for a long time, but I am able to see so much improvement and know what it will take now, thanks to James. If your dog is hard-headed and the “one size fits all” group classes aren’t for you, I absolutely hope you try here. I’d give 10 stars if I could.”
– Dani Russell
“James is amazing and so knowledgeable! our dog,Toby, has always been good but was toy obsessed, dragged us around on the leash and wouldn’t listen when distracted. We noticed a changed after the first day of training and by the end it’s been a night and day difference. Toby walks behind us, stops when we stops, and knows when it’s play time. So much of the training was James training us but we could not be happier and Toby is a much happier dog, as well!”
– Kristy Leahy
About the Trainer
Midas Touch Dog Obedience School LLC is a highly-rated dog training business based in the Kansas City area, specifically serving Clay County and Kearney, MO. The owner and primary instructor, James B. Stokes, is a certified master dog trainer and mentor who has worked with canines for most of his life. He is dedicated to helping dog owners understand canine behavior and improve communication with their pets.
The school specializes in teaching insights into canine behavior, even for puppies, and is particularly adept at rehabilitating damaged and aggressive canines. They aim to help dogs make great strides in a shorter period than expected, emphasizing the importance of correct technique and the right attitude from owners.
In addition to training, Midas Touch Dog Obedience School offers new boarding services at their Kearney, MO farm location. This facility provides ample space for dogs to run, play, and receive training, ensuring a comfortable and enriching stay for furry friends, whether for day trips or extended getaways.
Accomplishments
Midas Touch Dog Obedience School is recognized as Kansas City’s Top Obedience School and a top instructor in the Kansas City area. The owner, James B. Stokes, is proud to be among Kansas City’s few local 5-star dog training services.
He is certified as a master dog trainer for IDTA and serves as a mentor through the Instinctive Dog Training Association.
How to Get Started!
To get started with Midas Touch Dog Obedience School, the first step involves learning about you and your dog’s behavior, including any fears, anxiety, or aggression. Next, you will introduce your pet to the trainer, allowing a relationship to form and observing your dynamic as owner and dog.
Commands are then introduced during sessions. After training, it is essential for owners to continue practicing commands and rewarding positive behavior at home to ensure continued progress and discover new ways to challenge their dog.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
8am-8pm
Certifications
- Credentialed
Associations
- AKC
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Pet boarding service
Location
21422 NE 162nd St, Kearney, MO 64060Listing Tools for Trainers
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