FirstBarkHighly recommend K.I.S.S. Training! Mike was wonderful to work with! His training methods make so much sense and he was always responsive and helpful whenever we needed anything!
K.I.S.S. Dog Training
Shawnee, Kansas
About K.I.S.S. Dog Training
Keep it Simple Stupid (K.I.S.S.) Dog Training provides private, positive reinforcement-based dog training in clients’ homes throughout the Kansas City metro. Owner and sole trainer Mike Deathe, CPDT-KA, has trained professionally since 2008 and founded K.I.S.S. Dog Training in 2010 with the mission “Training Owners, Not Dogs.” Mike helps owners address puppy behavior, manners, leash walking, reactivity, fear, anxiety, aggression and other behavioral concerns where they actually occur. K.I.S.S. does not use prong collars, choke chains or electronic shock collars. Pricing, policies, methods, expectations and the training process are clearly explained so clients can make an informed decision before moving forward.
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Training goals
- Behavior consultation
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- House training
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- Leash training
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- Puppy training
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Private in-home puppy training for dogs between 8 and 20 weeks of age. Training focuses on socialization, potty training, household routines and early manners, with the goal of establishing clear rules and routines before adolescence begins. Adolescence can be one of the most challenging development
- Socialization
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Behavior support
- Aggression training
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Aggression and bite-risk cases are handled through K.I.S.S. Dog Training’s Complex Case process, beginning with a phone evaluation followed by in-home sessions. The focus is on management, behavior modification and meaningful improvement—not quick fixes, guarantees or promises that every dog can be
- Fear and confidence
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Fearful dogs do not always require a Complex Case. In many situations, progress begins by slowing things down, using hand-feeding and confidence-building exercises, working at the dog’s pace and avoiding unnecessary pressure. More serious cases may follow the Complex Case process. All training optio
- Reactivity training
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- Separation anxiety
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Separation anxiety is handled through K.I.S.S. Dog Training’s Complex Case process, beginning with a phone evaluation followed by in-home training. Ongoing veterinary support and consistent communication among the owner, veterinarian and trainer are required. All pricing, policies and program detail
How training happens
- Group classes Customer-reported
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- In-home training
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- Private training Customer-reported
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Dog age
- Puppies
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Training approach
- Positive reinforcement
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- Dog training
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Private in-home dog training throughout the Kansas City metro. Unlike many dog-training businesses, K.I.S.S. Dog Training does not hide pricing, policies or important details. All training options, Fine Print and Frequently Asked Questions are available on the website from the start.
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- Mike Deathe
- CPDT-KA
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- training techniques 7
- understanding dog behavior 6
- knowledgeable trainer 4
- clear communication 2
- easy training 2
- helpfulness 2
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- rescued 2
- responsiveness 2
- scheduling 2
- shelter dog rehabilitation 2
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Was referred to Mike by neighbor and it was the right call to make. Mike knows his craft and I am very satisfied.
Mike was referred to us by a friend. It is one of the best recommendations I have received. If you're looking for a Dog trainer to train your dog , this is not the service to use. I knew I was the one that needed to be trained. Since starting, we have noticed nearly a night and d…Read full reviewClose full review
Mike was referred to us by a friend. It is one of the best recommendations I have received. If you're looking for a Dog trainer to train your dog , this is not the service to use. I knew I was the one that needed to be trained. Since starting, we have noticed nearly a night and day difference with our dog. Mike is always good about putting things into context for me to understand and is great with providing you with the tools to train. 10/10 highly recommend. It's been a great and positive experience.
Mike at K.I.S.S. Dog training has made a monumental impact not only on our Australian Cattle Dog, Bernie, but our whole family. We started out as a complex case due to Bernie’s reactivity towards other people, a variety of objects (mainly those with wheels), hyperactivity, etc. W…Read full reviewClose full review
Mike at K.I.S.S. Dog training has made a monumental impact not only on our Australian Cattle Dog, Bernie, but our whole family. We started out as a complex case due to Bernie’s reactivity towards other people, a variety of objects (mainly those with wheels), hyperactivity, etc. We learned how to keep Bernie under his threshold so he gets to practice good behavior as much as possible. We went through his Babies Don’t Bark course and Bernie is now the best older brother to my one month old! I never would have imagined Bernie would be walking next to a stroller or staying calm by lying off to the side when people/dogs pass by but sure enough he’s doing it…still with lots of cheese to motivate him :-) Mike helped us get anxiety meds started, which has made a big difference, and has normalized wearing a muzzle! I won’t sugar coat the amount of work and patience it takes to keep up on training but it’s been worth it. Mike is so responsive in emails (within hours of asking a question) and has lots of YouTube videos and books to help owners. Training a dog is a life long experience! Last year I felt overwhelmed but now I have a better understanding of how to help Bernie in different situations so I feel in control. Special shout-out to Angela for being so helpful with scheduling! Thank you!!
Mike is absolutely amazing! He can literally get my dog to do anything! And my pup really enjoys working with him as well. I have had Mike come out over the years for new issues that arise, and he always knows how to fix it. He is so knowledgeable and is great to work with. …Read full reviewClose full review
Mike is absolutely amazing! He can literally get my dog to do anything! And my pup really enjoys working with him as well. I have had Mike come out over the years for new issues that arise, and he always knows how to fix it. He is so knowledgeable and is great to work with. He makes the training fun and easy, and also has great blogs and videos to reference. I really appreciate everything he has done for me and my dog. Thanks Mike!!
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