Put my pup through Reactive 1 and in the 6 weeks I saw a crazy change! Kj was amazing and I hope to take another class again!

The Dogs' Spot - Dog Training Center and Boutique
North Kansas City, Missouri
About The Dogs' Spot - Dog Training Center and Boutique
Our mission is to provide the premiere spot for Kansas City’s community of dog lovers who want to employ the art and science of positive reinforcement, find that unique connection with their dog, and make new friends along the way. We now have a Boutique that supports our training mission by offering a curated selection of items that will enrich your dog's life.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Canine Good Citizen preparation
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
- Recall training Customer-reported
Behavior support
- Fear and confidence
- Reactivity training
How training happens
- Group classes
- Private training
Dog age
- Adolescent dogs
- Puppies
Program details
Start your pup out on the right paw by safely exposing him or her to the challenges of living in a messy human world. In weekly themed activities, our innovative curriculum integrates obedience such as sit, down and coming when called into real-life situations like dinnertime, going to the vet, etc. · Listed price: $229.00
Training level
- Advanced obedience
- Beginner training
Class options
- Drop-in classes
Support between sessions
- Refresher training
Assistance and working dogs
- Detection dog training
- Therapy dog training
Dog sports
- Agility
- Flyball
- Scent work
Your dog’s background
- Deaf or blind dogs Customer-reported
Training approach
- Positive reinforcement
Other listed services
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- 6-Week Class
- Canine Conditioning
- Dog Evaluation
- Dog Handling
- Dog Tricks
- Private Consultations
- Specialty Classes
- Teaching Classes
- Tricks Class
- Facility Rental
- Surviving Adolescence
Program details
Are you wondering where your sweet doting puppy has gone? Are you worried you, or your puppy, may not survive adolescence? We hear you! And we can help! Join us as we negotiate the challenges of puppies becoming dogs. Learn how behaviors taught in a controlled environment are our saving grace. · Listed price: $229.00
- Animal Behavior
- Canine Behavior
- Canine Conditioning Classes
- Canine Fitness Classes
- Canine Therapy
- Dog Activities
- Dog Anxiety
- Dog Program
- Dog Sports
- Dog Treat
- Dog's Behavior
- Manners Classes
- Off Leash
- Problem Behaviors
- Virtual Coaching
- Room Rental
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Questions & answers
From GoogleWhat people have asked about this business.
Do you train deaf dogs, blind dogs or blind and deaf dogs?
Yes, our staff has extensive experience training deaf dogs, blind dogs, and blind and deaf dogs. We often have deaf dogs in many of our group classes including our puppy socialization class we call Puppy Prep and our Surviving Adolescence class. You will also find deaf dogs in our Agiity, NoseWork, Tricks, and other specialty classes. Blind and blind and deaf dogs can be found Puppy Prep, Surviving Adolescence, NoseWork and Tricks classes. And of course, we are happy to work with families privately, as well.
Community answer · The Dogs' Spot - Dog Training Center and Boutique · 2025-09-21
What kind of experience do your trainers have? Are they certified?
Just like other professions, dog trainers specialize in different areas of training: i.e., Puppy Socialization, Canine Good Citizen, Therapy Dogs, Agility, K9 Nose Work®, K9 Fitness, Reactive Dog, and others. When you train with us, you’ll receive instruction from some of the best educated and highest credentialed trainers in their areas of specialty. Providing the most up-to-date, effective, and fun training is our top priority. For this reason, all instructors are committed to continuing their education in canine cognition, training, and behavior. And to top it off, by training with us you’ll also have more class options than any other training facility in the greater KC area. You can see the individual certifications for each of our trainers on our website, at: https://www.thedogsspot.com/trainers/kansascity
Community answer · The Dogs' Spot - Dog Training Center and Boutique · 2024-09-21
What types of classes are available for my dog at The Dog's Spot?
At The Dogs’ Spot, we will show you how to help your dogs make good choices by showing you how to focus on reinforcing desirable behaviors, rather than inadvertently reinforcing undesirable ones. Small classes and private consultations are offered in Puppy Socialization, Family Manners, Canine Good Citizen® training and evaluations, Dog Agility, K9 Nose Work®, Therapy Dog preparation, Flyball, and Reactive Dog classes.
Community answer · The Dogs' Spot - Dog Training Center and Boutique · 2024-09-21
Is there an orientation class in person? We were wanting to see the facility before we commit to classes.
All of our orientation classes are currently being held remotely. However, we'd be happy to have you drop by our facility anytime we're open to give you a tour and answer any questions you have. Just let us know when you'd like to come by so we can have someone available to speak with you. Please let me know if you have any additional questions. Thank you! Laura
Community answer · The Dogs' Spot - Dog Training Center and Boutique · 2021-09-21
Can this place help you find out if your dog is dog aggressive or not? I want to get another dog but dont want anyone getting hurt.
Yes they can
Community answer · Bobby Weis · 2020-09-21
How lo g is the agility training and what is the cost
Agility Fundamentals is the first class in the Agility series. This six-week class is geared toward the dog/handler team whose long-term goal is to compete, learn a new sport, or just have fun. This course covers equipment and team communication skills. As the handler's and dog's skills progress, they will be introduced to sequencing, polishing obstacle performance, building the dog's confidence and enthusiasm, and introducing the handler to basic course analysis skills. This is a foundation course and will require homework to ensure the dog's long-term success. The cost of this six-week class is: $249. The second class in the series is Agility Fundamentals II. This six-week class is geared to the dog/handler team that is continuing on from the Fundamentals level. This class costs: $249. You can also purchase the bundle for both classes at: $459.
Community answer · The Dogs' Spot - Dog Training Center and Boutique · 2024-09-21
What the cost
Generally classes start at about $30 an hour. But, you can buy packages and save money. The first two sets of puppy classes are purchased for each entire course. After that you get punch cards and can enroll in one week at a time. So, for example as we moved from the second course Surviving Adolescents to the more advanced classes, we only spent a week in each of the intermediate classes before we were able to start the canine good citizen classes. Since I didn't have spend weeks in classes my dog didn't need, I feel like we saved money. If all goes well we will complete the good citizen classes in 4 or 5 sessions. Thus saving time and money. I have been VERY happy with the training methods that are used and drive from east of Raytown. I am currently training my new pup with Laura and she trained my 13 year old pup when he was a baby and I have a lot of respect for her and her methods
Community answer · Robert Tom McKaig · 2019-09-21
The prices vary depending on the class. I believe all the prices are listed on the website
Community answer · Slepr · 2019-09-21
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Customer reviews
Google listingMentioned in reviews
- Knowledgeable trainers 13
- Agility classes 11
- Puppy class 11
- Positive reinforcement 8
- Reactive dog class 8
- Nosework training 5
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- Personable staff 5
- Personalized training 4
- Welcoming atmosphere 4
- Clear instruction 3
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I HAD NO IDEA THIS TYPE OF DOG TRAINING EXISTED!! My pup Abraham and I trained with Karen. I had be having an extremely hard time with Abraham’s reactively and trauma after adopting him from KCPP. I was recommended to the dog spot and let me tell you it has been incredible to see…Read full reviewClose full review
I HAD NO IDEA THIS TYPE OF DOG TRAINING EXISTED!! My pup Abraham and I trained with Karen. I had be having an extremely hard time with Abraham’s reactively and trauma after adopting him from KCPP. I was recommended to the dog spot and let me tell you it has been incredible to see the difference in Abraham! He is so much happier and confident. Karen’s method is positive reinforcement and science based and actually teaches your pup to coup with their anxieties and learn positive behaviors. I can’t recommend her enough!
My girl and I have done training first, we did "surviving adolescence" and then "reliable recall" we learned so much and had so much fun. We can't wait to sign up for more training classes.
We put our reactive two year old dachshund in private Lessons with Karen, and he has gotten so much better at being able to calm himself down when he gets overwhelmed. We are about to move onto the reactive dog class and I'm excited to see him continue to improve as we expose him…Read full reviewClose full review
We put our reactive two year old dachshund in private Lessons with Karen, and he has gotten so much better at being able to calm himself down when he gets overwhelmed. We are about to move onto the reactive dog class and I'm excited to see him continue to improve as we expose him to triggers in class. Karen was very helpful in giving us and our pup small steps to implement into our daily lives. He has started going further on walks and ignoring people or other dogs that would send him into a barking fit before! The training is a big commitment for owner and pup, but worth it for him to live a more calm life.
Our dog came such a long way in just a couple months from our training at The Dogs Spot. We did 3 private sessions (1 in home, 1 at the facility) with Karen. Karen was knowledgeable, helpful, kind, and patient. Karen provided so many tools and resources and taught us tons of skil…Read full reviewClose full review
Our dog came such a long way in just a couple months from our training at The Dogs Spot. We did 3 private sessions (1 in home, 1 at the facility) with Karen. Karen was knowledgeable, helpful, kind, and patient. Karen provided so many tools and resources and taught us tons of skills to assist with our reactive dog. The facility was also clean and welcoming! We’re so grateful for Karen and it has been so rewarding to see how much our dog has grown/learned.
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