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K-9 Kudos-Permanently Closed

Derby, Kansas

5/5· 100 Google reviews

About K-9 Kudos-Permanently Closed

Dog Training: Group & Private Sessions, Puppy Socialization, Therapy Dog Training & Testing, Service Dog Coaching, CPR/First Aid for Dogs & more. Force free/positive reinforcement only. Freedom No-Pull Harness Distributor (not sold in stores). Smallest class size in Kansas - Only 4 pups max in class! You also have direct contact with the owner if you need help between classes or after!

Training & services

Training goals

  • Obedience training Customer-reported
  • Puppy training
  • Socialization

Behavior support

  • Barking
  • Fear and confidence

How training happens

  • Group classes
  • Owner coaching
  • Private training

Dog age

  • Adult dogs
  • Puppies

Class options

  • Small classes Customer-reported

Assistance and working dogs

  • Service dog training
  • Therapy dog training

Training approach

  • Force-free training
  • Positive reinforcement

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Customer reviews

Google listing
5
out of 5100 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Therapy dog training 11
  • Positive reinforcement 10
  • Fun classes 9
  • Individual attention 6
  • Clear instructions 4
  • Fearful dog training 4
All 10 topics
  • Understanding dogs 4
  • Knowledgeable instructor 3
  • Puppy play 3
  • Small class sizes 2

Google review topics, not confirmed services.

99 collected reviews

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Gabrielle Longfellow
5/5
After adopting our sweet 8 week old puppy, our veterinarian recommended starting training with a reputable trainer right away. After lots of research and searching, we found K-9 Kudos and are sure we found the best in the Wichita/Derby area! We have been doing the puppy online co…Read full reviewClose full review

After adopting our sweet 8 week old puppy, our veterinarian recommended starting training with a reputable trainer right away. After lots of research and searching, we found K-9 Kudos and are sure we found the best in the Wichita/Derby area! We have been doing the puppy online course and are blown away with how our puppy is responding. Doreen's course is clear, has plenty of explanation, and has given us confidence in teaching our puppy the correct way. The course has given us better insight on how our dog thinks and enables us to train with positive reinforcement, which was important to us. We've bonded with our pup and are so glad to have access to the online course and are looking forward to meeting in person for group meetings as well! I can't recommend this enough!

Sarah K
5/5
K-9 Kudos is amazing! Within a couple of days of adopting our dog, I knew we were going to need a lot of help training him. Doreen’s class was perfect! We enrolled our dog in the level 1 behavior class, and we all learned so much! Doreen does a great job putting together each cla…Read full reviewClose full review

K-9 Kudos is amazing! Within a couple of days of adopting our dog, I knew we were going to need a lot of help training him. Doreen’s class was perfect! We enrolled our dog in the level 1 behavior class, and we all learned so much! Doreen does a great job putting together each class, and she makes sure to give each dog plenty of individual attention. Her instructions are clear and easy to follow. The best part is, Doreen makes the class fun for both canines and humans! Thank you so much K-9 Kudos!

Jeremy & Tara Whitt
5/5
If you're looking for a way to train your new furry family member in an environment based on positive reinforcement, you need look no further than Doreen Hardiman at K-9 Kudos in Derby. Obedience classes are very reasonably priced, highly effective and, best of all, very hands-o…Read full reviewClose full review

If you're looking for a way to train your new furry family member in an environment based on positive reinforcement, you need look no further than Doreen Hardiman at K-9 Kudos in Derby. Obedience classes are very reasonably priced, highly effective and, best of all, very hands-on. Doreen limits her class sizes to insure she's available to all "students" as she also instructs the "student's" humans on how to carry through on training at home. Doreen is a joy and makes training fun for all involved. In fact, my 10 year old son attended the training sessions with me and enjoyed it so much he's pondering aspirations to be a dog trainer as well someday! Give K-9 Kudos a try, you won't be disappointed...and you'll have a well behaved pup, too! :)

Tosha Powell
5/5
How do I start because I really just want to say if your even considering signing up, You Should!! We were recommended to Doreen by two other friends and we debated only because we live in Maize. Best decision we made!! Doreen is amazing this isn’t her job this is her passion. …Read full reviewClose full review

How do I start because I really just want to say if your even considering signing up, You Should!! We were recommended to Doreen by two other friends and we debated only because we live in Maize. Best decision we made!! Doreen is amazing this isn’t her job this is her passion. She loves everyone’s dogs like her own and she understands how they think and why they do what they do and most importantly teaches you to understand your pet. Pet ownership is truly what you put into it and Doreen teaches you to achieve that!! A great business, a great person, great results, highly recommended!!!

Ashley Wilgus
5/5
I brought my Pekingese puppy to Doreen and she helped me tremendously to train him to have manners. My dog, Bear, is a typical energetic puppy. Taking classes with Doreen helped me to teach Bear to sit, come, not jump on people, wait for his food, go to a certain spot, and so muc…Read full reviewClose full review

I brought my Pekingese puppy to Doreen and she helped me tremendously to train him to have manners. My dog, Bear, is a typical energetic puppy. Taking classes with Doreen helped me to teach Bear to sit, come, not jump on people, wait for his food, go to a certain spot, and so much more. I asked her a billion questions every class it seems and she had an experienced answer for everything! I loved her facility, too. Super professional and she always had treats my dog loved. She's so sweet too and Bear just loved her. I was recommended to train with her from a group of military wives who had all said great things about her. Thanks Doreen!

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