Bringing home a new puppy is an exciting and joyful experience, but it also comes with the responsibility of training them to become well-behaved and happy dogs. For first-time puppy owners, it’s easy to make mistakes that can hinder training...
A Dog Trainer in Kansas City worked hard and long on this book. Take a look and pass the info on to someone who needs it. Here is an excerpt: Is Fido peeing and pooping in all the wrong spots?...
Many of my friends know that Ian Dunbar was my first mentor (someone that I emulated) when I started my dog training journey in Kansas City. This blog post brings up lots of good ideas and issues with...
A Dog Trainer in Kansas City shares a great Article by one of his favorite dog trainers and Separation Anxiety expert… She recounts a recent experience that sheds some light on what can happen to a dog and create the...
OK this is the person that is the expert. I have read her books, read her blogs and while her answers are not always what you want to hear they will be the best way to help your dog over...
Great Article on separation anxiety and how expectations and urgency can harm dogs (or even humans) when using behavior modification programs. It’s a great read and worth the time! At K.I.S.S. Dog Training, we are proud to be a leader...
Love this article especially the part about thanking your dog for the growl then worrying about moving the dog or removing the scary thing… Important , great and wonderful information to share with all dog owners!!! Getting Rid of the Growl At Kiss Dog...
Great article and even better resource for dogs with Separation Anxiety… The techniques are not hard but they do take time and you will have to rearrange your life a bit to help the dog for several months… It is...
This is a great article about how searching for that elusive “Quick Fix” might well be the worst thing you can do in some cases. Many of the devices and techniques talked about in the article are really just ways...
A current buzz word in training is error less training (setting things up for as few mistakes in learning as possible) vs. the trial and error approach to learning. This article is awesome in describing and explaining the differences...