Sit Now Stay Dog Training in Kansas City helps you make your dog amazing with modern, results-focused training that fits real life. Voted the Best Dog Training Company in Kansas City three years in a row by The Dog Guru, we customize every program to your dog's specific needs, from polite greetings and loose leash walking to calmer behavior, less barking, and stopping jumping on family and guests. We also help with puppies, reactivity, and household manners from A to Z. Our Lenexa facility is home to Kansas City's only indoor dog pool, offering a safe space for fitness, confidence building, and fun. Whether you're local to Lenexa or coming in from the surrounding area, our team is ready to help.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultationProgram details
Behavioral modification at Sit Now Stay helps dogs in Lenexa and greater Kansas City overcome reactivity, excessive barking, jumping, and anxiety. Using modern, reward-based methods, trainers build calmer, more confident behavior through programs tailored to your dog.
Canine Good Citizen preparationProgram details
Prepare your dog to earn the AKC Canine Good Citizen certificate with focused training at Sit Now Stay in Lenexa. We cover all 10 CGC test skills, from sitting politely for petting to walking on a loose leash and staying calm around distractions.
House trainingProgram details
Leash trainingProgram details
Loose leash walking training at Sit Now Stay teaches your dog to walk calmly beside you without pulling, lunging, or zigzagging. Sessions are customized to your dog's habits and use modern methods that get real results for walks around Lenexa and beyond.
Obedience trainingProgram details
Dog obedience training in Kansas City that builds clear communication, reliable manners, and better focus at home and in public. We teach your dog to listen the first time, walk politely, and settle calmly. Training is tailored to your dog’s needs so daily life becomes easier and more enjoyable.
Modern obedience training customized to your dog's needs. Sit Now Stay covers polite greetings, loose leash walking, less barking, and stopping jumping, using results-focused methods that work in real life. Serving Lenexa and Kansas City. Free consult available.
Puppy trainingProgram details
Get expert puppy guidance from home with Sit Now Stay's online training sessions. We cover housebreaking, bite inhibition, basic commands, and early socialization tips, all customized for your pup. Voted KC's best dog trainer three years running.
SocializationProgram details
Behavior support
BarkingProgram details
Fear and confidenceProgram details
Reactivity trainingProgram details
Reactive dog training at Sit Now Stay helps dogs who lunge, bark, or fixate on other dogs, people, or distractions. Our Lenexa trainers use modern methods to build calm, confident responses so walks and daily life become manageable again.
Resource guardingProgram details
Separation anxietyProgram details
How training happens
Board and trainProgram details
Our Board and Train program in Kansas City gives your dog structured daily training, clear communication, and confidence building in a professional facility. We focus on manners, leash skills, obedience, and calm routines while keeping you updated through videos and guidance.
Day trainingCustomer-reportedProgram details
Group classesProgram details
Group dog classes at Sit Now Stay in Lenexa give your dog real-world skills alongside other dogs. We cover loose leash walking, polite greetings, and household manners using modern methods. A great fit for socialization and building confidence at an affordable price.
In-home trainingProgram details
At-home dog training with Sit Now Stay brings expert, modern instruction directly to your Lenexa or Kansas City home. We work with your dog in the environment where behavior matters most, addressing jumping, leash manners, barking, and more.
Online or virtual trainingProgram details
Owner coachingCustomer-reportedProgram details
Private trainingProgram details
One-on-one training sessions tailored to your dog's specific needs. Work directly with a Sit Now Stay trainer on leash manners, jumping, barking, greetings, or any behavior goal. Sessions fit your schedule and focus on real-life results you'll notice at home.
Dog age
PuppiesProgram details
Sit Now Stay's In-Home Puppy Preschool brings expert training right to your Lenexa home. A certified trainer works with your pup on sit, stay, leash manners, and bite inhibition in the environment where habits actually form.
Start your puppy right with Sit Now Stay's Puppy Genius Program in Lenexa. This structured program covers sit, stay, leash manners, socialization, and bite inhibition using modern, reward-based methods that build confidence and good habits early.
Senior dogsProgram details
Training level
Advanced trainingProgram details
Beginner trainingProgram details
Support between sessions
Photo updatesCustomer-reportedProgram details
Progress reportsProgram details
Assistance and working dogs
Medical-alert and mobility assistanceProgram details
Service dog trainingProgram details
Service dog training in Kansas City backed by more than 30 years of combined experience. We build calm behavior, reliable obedience, and task-focused skills through clear communication and confidence work. Training is personalized so your dog can support your daily needs with consistency and clarity
Therapy dog trainingProgram details
Therapy dog training in Kansas City that builds calm manners, confidence, and reliable obedience. We help your dog learn the skills needed to safely comfort others in homes, schools, and community settings. Training is personalized to support your dog’s natural temperament and readiness.
Dog sports
AgilityProgram details
Dock divingProgram details
Scent workProgram details
Your dog’s background
Rescue dogsProgram details
Additional services
BoardingProgram details
DaycareProgram details
Muscle Mutts daycare keeps your dog active, fit, and happy while you're away. Sessions combine structured play, swimming in Kansas City's only indoor dog pool, and skill-building activities designed to burn energy and build confidence in a safe, supervised setting.
Other listed services
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Dog TrainingProgram details
Professional dog training in Kansas City that builds reliable manners, confidence, and clear communication. Our marker training system helps your dog learn faster with less stress, and you get simple guidance to keep progress going at home. Book a consult to get started.
Basic CommandsProgram details
Blow DryerProgram details
Canine Conditioning FitnessProgram details
Canine EnrichmentProgram details
Canine SportProgram details
Coaching SessionProgram details
Day Boot CampProgram details
Day Camp TrainingProgram details
Day ProgramsProgram details
Dog BeddingProgram details
Dog Boot CampProgram details
Dog ParkProgram details
Dog Physical TherapyProgram details
Dog Pool RentalsProgram details
Dog Swimming LessonsProgram details
Guided swim sessions at Kansas City's only indoor dog pool, located at our Lenexa facility. Great for building confidence, supporting joint health, and burning energy safely. Ideal for puppies, senior dogs, or any pup who needs low-impact exercise and a little fun.
Dog's BreedingProgram details
Dog's HealthProgram details
Emotional Support AnimalsProgram details
Emotional Support DogsProgram details
Fitness CoachesProgram details
Indoor Dog PoolProgram details
Jump StartProgram details
Mobility SupportProgram details
Obstacle CourseProgram details
Off Leash AdventuresProgram details
Scent DetectionProgram details
Sporting DogsProgram details
Stunt DogProgram details
Therapy CanineProgram details
Water TherapyProgram details
Complimentary Training DayProgram details
Try your dog's first day of training free at Sit Now Stay in Lenexa. Your pup works with our expert trainers, gets evaluated, and starts learning real skills. See the results before committing to a program.
Day SchoolProgram details
Drop your dog off for Day School at Sit Now Stay in Lenexa and pick up a better-behaved pup by afternoon. Our trainers work with your dog one-on-one during the day on manners, leash skills, and real-life behaviors using modern, reward-based methods.
PoolProgram details
Kansas City's only indoor dog pool, located at our Lenexa facility. Safe, low-impact swimming builds fitness, confidence, and pure fun for dogs of all ages and breeds. Great for recovery, weight management, or just letting your dog enjoy the water year-round.
Confirm current programs and availability directly.
Questions & answers
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What people have asked about this business.
Hello, do you train service dogs?
Yes, we train service dogs. Our specific areas of focus are helping with mobility issues and emotional support dogs.
There is quite a bit involved when it comes to service dog training, so we ask that you contact us for a consultation. Your dog may not be eligible based on breed or age, but we can help point you in the right direction.
Service dog training can be quite expensive depending on the tasks needing to be performed, but we can answer any questions you have. Feel free to give us a call!
Community answer · Sit Now Stay Dog Training · 2020-09-21
5/5Catie was absolutely wonderful with our Great Dane, who had some resource-guarding and obedience challenges. She was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and understanding throughout the process. She created a thoughtful, personalized plan and gave us the tools and confidence we n…Read full reviewClose full review
Catie was absolutely wonderful with our Great Dane, who had some resource-guarding and obedience challenges. She was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and understanding throughout the process. She created a thoughtful, personalized plan and gave us the tools and confidence we needed to continue working with our dog at home. We’re so grateful for her guidance and would highly recommend Catie and Sit Now Stay to anyone looking for a caring and knowledgeable trainer!
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Raelene Knolla
5/5We couldn’t be happier with our experience with Catie! Our Golden Retriever, Bailey, recently completed a combined boarding and training program with her, and the results have been absolutely night and day.
Bailey came home happy, healthy, and so much better mannered. Catie worke…Read full reviewClose full review
We couldn’t be happier with our experience with Catie! Our Golden Retriever, Bailey, recently completed a combined boarding and training program with her, and the results have been absolutely night and day.
Bailey came home happy, healthy, and so much better mannered. Catie worked absolute wonders on her leash walking, impulse control, and basic obedience, all while treating her like family. We received regular updates and photos throughout the stay, which gave us complete peace of mind while we were away. Catie’s patience, clear communication, and positive reinforcement techniques make her a phenomenal trainer.
If you're looking for someone who will love your dog as their own while delivering incredible training results, look no further than Catie. Bailey is already looking forward to her next stay!
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nicole hanshew
5/5We have loved our training with Sit Now Stay. We were so impressed with how much our 3 y.o. newly rescued dog learned in just one week of class. Our biggest issues were walking on a leash and prey drive. Walking our dog was a chore, it is now a joy. The home visit was super helpf…Read full reviewClose full review
We have loved our training with Sit Now Stay. We were so impressed with how much our 3 y.o. newly rescued dog learned in just one week of class. Our biggest issues were walking on a leash and prey drive. Walking our dog was a chore, it is now a joy. The home visit was super helpful, making application of our newly learned skills in real world scenarios. We have a lot of wildlife around us so we had concerns with call back. We need to practice, but in a very short of time our dog is learning to return to us despite temptations around her. Catie has been awesome to work with. She’s very knowledgeable, a great teacher, and she helped us dial down which skills were of high value to our family situation, and how best to work on them. Definitely recommend!
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Kevin Chasm
5/5
Catie helped us so much with our black lab. Absolutely recommend sit and stay.
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Meg Schimmels
5/5We can't say enough good things about our experience with Sit Now Stay training. Our rambunctious young Bernedoodle has become a well-mannered companion given continued guidance and patience. We first decided to board him at their facility when we were on a lengthy vacation, and …Read full reviewClose full review
We can't say enough good things about our experience with Sit Now Stay training. Our rambunctious young Bernedoodle has become a well-mannered companion given continued guidance and patience. We first decided to board him at their facility when we were on a lengthy vacation, and bought the training package with boarding. When we returned we were amazed at his positive behaviors. The training package included an in-home session with us to learn how to incorporate his training here at home. During his stay we were sent videos of how the training sessions were going. Loved that! At any time we could check in on his progress.
We chose Sit Now Stay without anyone giving us a recommendation. We did some research and found them, because not only do they board, but they can offer training during boarding. Why board your canine companion without some training included?
His trainer was highly professional, firm and knowledgeable. Our dog looked to her for guidance, and she gave him the reinforcement he needed. She showed us how to do the same.
We wouldn't hesitate to take our boy back for training 2.0.
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