Pawsitive Speak Dog Training
Service area: Serves local areas within Kansas City, KS, with in-home visits and boarding services available at the trainer’s facility.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Therapy Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Biting / Nipping
- Fearfulness
- Separation Anxiety
- Resource Guarding
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- In-Home
- Board and Train
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- 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:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Head Halters
- ✓ Flat Collars
Offers private in-home training sessions and intensive board-and-train programs tailored to individual dog needs. Programs focus on behavior modification for aggression, fear, and reactivity, as well as basic obedience and therapy dog preparation. Training is ongoing and adaptive, with follow-up support provided after board-and-train programs to ensure long-term success.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Pricing details are not explicitly listed on the website. Clients engage in customized programs based on needs, including private in-home sessions and intensive board-and-train options, with payment structured per program rather than hourly rates.
Testimonials
We have a 10 month old Bernese Mountain Dog named Gus. I recently retired and very much want my “Second Act” to be working with Gus as a therapy dog with children and the elderly. He has a great heart for it but we really needed help getting him on track with his basic training. He had some health issues that prevented us from doing classroom training when he was younger and we chose Mackenzie’s board and train option to get us jump started. We have had Gus back home with us for a couple of weeks and seen an amazing transformation. He is a big boy (about 120 lbs) and I am comfortable walking him on a gentle leader and taking him into public settings. We also have my grandchildren ( 1 and 3 years old) staying with us currently and he is so much calmer socializing with them. We can’t wait to continue our work towards the goal of therapy dog for Gus and we know that Mackenzie will be there with us every step of the way.
– Client
I’ll start by saying every. single. trainer. we sought, denied us and we could not be happier about that. We have a 6 yr old Pitbull with one dog bite to his name, severe anxiety and some intense situations with the mail person. Mackenzie is without a doubt the most caring dog trainer you will find. She is very thorough in her methods. From the begining all she wanted to do was help and that meant more to us than she would know. Her positive reinforcement training has helped enormously with pressure and we continue to work with her to this day.
– Client
I can not thank MacKenzie enough for the work she did with our dog. It was a rescue who we just couldn’t figure out how to entertain or communicate with. Within 2 sessions, our lives changed dramatically! MacKenzie has a way to assess the dog and humans to find out what the best course of action should be taken. Life saver for sure!!
– Client
About the Trainer
Pawsitive Speak Dog Training is a privately owned dog training business based in Kansas City, KS, offering private in-home training sessions as well as boarding and board-and-train programs. The trainer specializes in aggression rehabilitation and behavior modification, helping dogs with severe issues like reactivity, fearfulness, and resource guarding, while also assisting with basic obedience and therapy dog preparation. Clients appreciate the personalized, compassionate approach that focuses on understanding both the dog and the owner’s needs, with many reporting dramatic improvements in their dogs’ behavior after just a few sessions. The trainer travels locally to provide services in clients’ homes, making training convenient and context-specific.
In addition to training, Pawsitive Speak offers boarding and intensive board-and-train programs, ideal for dogs needing focused behavior work or owners with limited time. The business is highly recommended by clients for its effectiveness with difficult cases, including rescue dogs and large breeds with aggression or anxiety issues.
Note: The website content includes unrelated health and supplement products under the same domain, but these are not part of the dog training service and should not be considered relevant to the training offerings.
How to Get Started!
Prospective clients contact the trainer to schedule an initial evaluation to assess the dog’s behavior and discuss goals. Based on the assessment, a customized training plan is created, whether through in-home sessions or a board-and-train program.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Hours
Monday: 9am-9pm
Tuesday: 9am-9pm
Wednesday: 9am-9pm
Thursday: 9am-9pm
Friday: 9am-6pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- Women-owned
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Pet boarding service
Location
2200 N 79 St, Kansas City, KS 66109Listing Tools for Trainers
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