More Dog Than Human
Service area: Kansas City metro area, Missouri
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Service Dog
- Therapy Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Separation Anxiety
- Biting / Nipping
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- In-Home
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
Program Formats
- Intensive Program
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
Types of Dogs
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Working
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:
- ✓ Martingale Collars
- ✓ E-Collars
- ✓ Flat Collars
Offering intensive board and train programs (2, 4, or 6 weeks) with weekly owner lessons, and private in-home lessons (6 sessions or 1-week intensive followed by ongoing sessions). Programs focus on obedience, behavior modification, and public access skills. Owners receive hands-on training during boarding and are taught to maintain progress at home. Customized training locations include home, park, or on walks.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
2-week board and train: $1,000; 4-week board and train: $2,000; 6 private lessons: $500; 1-week with 6 private lessons: $1,000. Free lifetime maintenance lessons included after program completion. Training collars provided.
Policies
After program completion, clients receive free lifetime maintenance lessons. No cancellation or rescheduling policies are explicitly stated.
Testimonials
“My golden retriever is much better disciplined all around, from being able to walk off leash in the park to not jumping on people when he greets them. There are only a handful of people I trust to take care of Nautica, and Kevin is one of them.”
– Michael S.
“Ruger, was fenceline fighting, controlling me on walks, food aggressive, and acting like a bully to my other dogs. We chose to do a month of training and visited twice a week so Kevin could work with us along with our dog. Ruger is now well-behaved and confident!”
– Krista W.
“What I appreciated the most was that Kevin trained me, and gave me a better handle on how to keep my dog in line moving forward. Not to mention, a few weeks later when I wanted a refresher, Kevin was so kind to do a two hour training session at my house!”
– Laura H.
About the Trainer
More Dog Than Human is a family-operated dog training business based in Kansas City, Missouri, run by Kevin and Heidi, who have over 20 years of combined experience training dogs. They offer balanced dog training using positive reinforcement, patience, and repetition to build trust and respect in dogs without relying solely on treats. Their services include board and train programs (2, 4, and 6-week options), private in-home lessons, and training for basic obedience, behavior modification, and public access for service, therapy, and emotional support dogs. They train in small batches at their home facility on eight acres with supervised play yards, double-gated safety systems, and personalized attention. They emphasize training both the dog and the family to ensure long-lasting results, and they provide free lifetime maintenance lessons after program completion.
Their approach is tailored to each dog’s mental and physical health, with a focus on safety, consistency, and building confidence in both pets and their owners. They welcome all dog ages and types, and their facility-based training includes group and solo play opportunities under supervision.
They also offer specialized training for leash control, separation anxiety, excessive barking, resource guarding, biting/nipping, jumping, and recall, among other behavioral concerns.
Accomplishments
Kevin and Heidi have over 20 years of combined experience training hundreds of dogs, previously working at a large-volume kennel. They founded More Dog Than Human in April 2020 to provide a family-oriented, small-batch training experience.
How to Get Started!
Prospective clients can contact the business via phone or email to discuss their dog’s needs. An assessment is conducted before booking for behavior concerns beyond basic obedience. A contact form is available on the website to initiate communication.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Morning
- Afternoon
Hours
12-6am, 8am-12am
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Pet boarding service
Location
6109 Jackson Ave, Kansas City, MO 64130Listing Tools for Trainers
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