Precision Dog Training Academy

Precision Dog Training Academy offers a variety of programs tailored to different needs and skill levels.

Board and Train programs are intensive experiences where dogs live at the facility for a predetermined period. The Foundation Program (2 Weeks) covers basic obedience like recall, heel, sit with implied stay, doorway management, leave it, place, and preventative behavior. The Intermediate Board & Train Program (3 Weeks) includes all Foundation skills plus behavior modification for issues like kennel aversion, dog/human reactivity, excessive barking, jumping, separation anxiety, marking, chasing, and barrier reactivity. The Advanced Training Program (4 Weeks) builds on previous skills with elevated obedience, off-leash heeling, advanced recall, extended sit/down with distractions, advanced place, and send to kennel. All Board and Train programs include group socialization, doggie spa treatment, premier boarding, and a transitional go-home session. Intermediate and Advanced programs also include follow-up sessions and training field trips, with the Advanced program offering unlimited group training classes for one month.

Private Training offers one-on-one sessions at their facility, allowing owners to choose specific areas of focus. Programs include 5-session and 9-session packages for basic to intermediate obedience and desired behaviors like loose leash walking, recall, sit/down stay, leave it, and addressing issues like separation anxiety, reactivity, jumping, barking, potty training, and more. Specialized private programs include the Behavior Modification Private Training Program (10 sessions) for challenging behavioral issues like reactivity and separation anxiety (for non-aggressive cases), and the Controlled Aggression Private Training Program (13 sessions) for dogs with a history of biting or dog fights. These programs utilize phased training systems including counter-conditioning, desensitization, differential reinforcement, negative reinforcement, and transitional behavior management.

Group Training classes provide a social learning environment. Puppy 101 (8 classes) focuses on optimal developmental socialization, preventative behaviors, and introductions to recall, place, sit/down stay, loose leash walking, and potty training, leading to AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Certification. Puppy 201 (8 classes) builds on Puppy 101, enhancing skills for the AKC Canine Good Citizen Exam, covering friendly stranger greetings, grooming, intermediate leash walking, extended sit/stay, and reactions to other dogs. The Adult – Intermediate Group Class (open enrollment) reinforces the precision dog training system with extended recall, leash heeling, halt behavior, extended sit/down, place, off-leash control, send to kennel, and doorway management. Agility Level 1 Class (8 classes) teaches dogs 6 months and older to navigate obstacles like jumps, A-frames, and weave poles. Trick Dog Training Class (6 classes) helps dogs earn the AKC Novice Trick Dog Title, boosting confidence and strengthening the bond.

Pricing Summary

Board and Train: Foundation Program (2 Weeks) is $800 (or three payments of $730). Intermediate Board & Train Program (3 Weeks) is $1000 (or three payments of $933). Advanced Training Program (4 Weeks) is $1200 (or three payments of $1134).
Private Training: 5 Sessions for $675 (or $599). 9 Sessions for $1050 (or $989). Behavior Modification Private Training Program (10 sessions) is $1150. Controlled Aggression Private Training Program (13 sessions) is $2350 (or $2000).
Group Training: Puppy 101 Class is $450 (or $375). Puppy 201 Class is $450 (or $375). Adult – Intermediate Group Class is $35/class (or $25/class) with open enrollment. Agility Level 1 Class is $450 (or $379). Trick Dog Training Class is $250 (or $199).
Dog Boarding: $64 per night, with a two-night minimum stay. An afternoon pickup fee of $25 applies for pickups between 12 PM and 7 PM. A 15% high capacity boarding fee is allocated for stays overlapping with federal holidays.

Policies

For Board and Train programs, a non-refundable fee of $500 will be retained if a client cancels, and dates can only be rescheduled once.
For Private Training, once sessions begin, the purchased package is non-refundable. Clients must provide 24-hour notice via email or phone to reschedule or modify sessions; otherwise, the missed session will be counted as completed.
For Group Classes, once classes have started, they are non-refundable, but the remaining balance can be applied to another training option.
For Dog Boarding, a 50% non-refundable fee will be retained upon cancellation. A two-night minimum stay is required.
All programs require written documentation of current Rabies, DAPP, and Bordetella (within 6 months) vaccinations, and a negative fecal test within the past year. For dogs 12 months or older, spaying or neutering is required for Board and Train and Group clients, with exceptions for medical necessity. Private training clients do not have to have their dogs fixed. For boarding, puppies must be at least 8 weeks old. For group classes, owners are responsible for bringing their own dog treats and training tools. For boarding, dogs must arrive wearing a leather, nylon, or canvas collar; metal pinch collars, spiked chain collars, electric fence collars, or harnesses are not permitted.

Precision Dog Training Academy is a veteran-owned business in Kansas City offering comprehensive dog training services. They aim to create lasting, harmonious relationships between dogs and their owners by focusing on obedience and nurturing a lifelong connection built on trust and love. Their team of instructors has graduated from esteemed programs such as the Tom Rose School, Michael Ellis Professional School, NePoPo School, Logan Haus School, and STSK9 University of Professional Dog Training in Belgium, providing top-tier expertise.

The academy offers a custom-tailored approach to training, recognizing that each dog is an individual with unique learning styles, preferences, strengths, and challenges. They work with dogs of any breed, size, or age, empowering owners with lifelong skills. Their state-of-the-art facility boasts 6,000 square feet of indoor climate-controlled training and play space, architected specifically for dog comfort and safety.

In addition to training, Precision Dog Training Academy provides luxury dog boarding services. Their boarding includes spacious suites, complimentary playgroup sessions, personalized attention, nutritious meals, and medication administration.

Accomplishments

The team at Precision Dog Training Academy boasts extensive experience and education. Owner and Master Trainer Mike has over 25 years of experience, having graduated from prestigious institutions including the Tom Rose School, STSK9 University, Michael Ellis Professional School, Logan Haus School, and the NePoPo School of Professional Dog Training in Brussels, Belgium. He is also an American Kennel Club (AKC) Evaluator and a former Police Officer and Army Captain Combat Veteran with over 12 years of service. Mike holds a Master of Business Administration with honors from the University of Mary.

Co-Owner and CEO Rob has over 25 years of experience as an American School HS Principal in four different countries, holds a Biology degree, and Master’s Degrees in Education and Leadership. Assistant Training Director Keaton has over five years of experience, completed a rigorous apprenticeship under Master Trainer Michael Sligh, and is a Level III dog trainer specializing in Obedience Training and Behavior Modification. Keaton also earned certifications from Nino Drowaert through the STSK9 Training program. The academy emphasizes that their trainers collectively have over a quarter-million dollars in dog training certifications from professional schools worldwide.

How to Get Started!

Clients can contact Precision Dog Training Academy for a free training consultation or assessment to discuss program options and reserve a spot. While an assessment is not required before booking, staff assistance is available to help determine the best program based on the dog’s age, experience, training history, owner goals, schedule, budget, and family situation. To book, clients can open a free account online, create a username and password, enter their dog’s information, choose a training program, and make payment. The academy will then reach out within 24 hours to confirm.