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Dog Trainer
Who's Walking Who KC Dog Training provides dog training to the Johnson County, KS and surrounding areas.
Location
Who's Walking Who KC Dog Training
11505 South Strang Line Road, Olathe, KS
66062, United States
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- TMTasha MillerOct 14, 20255.0We have a deaf dog with a complicated past and terrible anxiety. Prior to getting him, we were told that he was running circles non stop and getting bloody paws. Anytime he couldn’t see us, he was frequently running these laps, sometimes for hours at a time on our camera. Although we successfully kennel trained all our other dogs, we had no success with training Moose. We chose this business as the trainer responds super quickly and I had reached out to her a few years ago with questions on Moose. We finally decided to enroll him in class. I will say, for it to be successful you really have to have the time and be willing to do the homework, outside of class. The more time we had and the more consistent we were with practicing his training outside of class, the better he did. Also they were accommodating to our schedule. They are willing to answer questions or give advice outside of class, if something is off and not going well. Having moose happier and calmer has been a big game changer for us as his anxiety was giving us anxiety as well.
- HMHeather MarkovetzAug 5, 20255.0We sent our dogs Lenny (7 months) and Ruby (1.5 years) to Who's Walking Who in hopes of just some basic obedience and the skills to have better control and a calmer house with 2 young dogs. We did the 2 week daycare package and were blown away with how much progress they made even after just the first week! Grecia the trainer was amazing and so kind. She was wonderful and calm with the dogs and so helpful when working one on one with my husband and I as we learned the appropriate training and skills to continue at home. I felt as though the prices we reasonable for the services provided and would definitely return in the future with another dog if needed. They we also very accommodating when needing to adjust our schedule a little so both my husband and I could be there for the final one on one training session. I highly recommend their services to any dog owner who is looking for help on where to get started in the process of training their new pet. Thank you again for helping our chaotic household of 3 little boys and 2 young dogs become a lot calmer.
- MMMitch MizeJul 31, 20255.0I can't say enough good things about the team at Who's Walking Who KC Dog Training. Our experience with them has been nothing short of fantastic, and I would highly recommend them to my friends and family or anyone looking for effective and compassionate dog training. They took the time to understand our dog's unique personality and our specific challenges, which included [e.g., anxiousness during car rides, lunging at cars, not listening to commands when distractions are present]. They are true experts who genuinely love dogs and are dedicated to helping them and their owners succeed!
- DBDavid BallardJun 10, 20255.0My wife and I were at our wits end with our 6 mo old lab puppy. This was our third Labrador retriever, but the only one we had “behavior” problems with. After the 2 week training course, it was like we had a completely different dog. We are back to a normal lab’s goofy antics and not the completely uncontrollable behavior that we had been experiencing. We highly recommend the training that they offer.
- APabigail parkerMay 14, 20255.0We did a handful of 1 on 1 seasons. Are sheperd is reactive and can become aggressive with just about anything if they aren't his people. Laurie helped both us and our dog with his reactivity and anxiety. She gave us instructions every 1 on 1 season and homework. Still a working progress every day. But we have made huge accomplishments like going into the vet without a melt down. His recall and leash manners have also improved tremendously. Very thankful for her knowledge and instruction.
Frequently Asked Questions About Who's Walking Who KC Dog Training
Are you a positive only training facility, or balanced training facility?
We operate as a balanced training facility. This approach involves rewarding desired behaviors while also implementing appropriate consequences for undesirable actions. Our trainers initially began with positive-only methods, which are effective for teaching new commands. However, we found limitations when addressing behavioral issues such as reactivity, aggression, jumping, excessive barking, or leash pulling. By incorporating clear communication of 'no' to dogs, we've observed significant improvements in managing these challenging behaviors, often achieving results within days that were previously unattainable over months of reward-only training.
Do you require the use of an e-collar in training?
No, however, we do strongly encourage it. We view the e-collar as a communication tool that allows us to convey a wide range of information to the dog, indicating both correct and incorrect behaviors. While it can be used for corrections, this is only a small part of its functionality. The e-collar is essential for achieving reliable off-leash obedience, regardless of the dog's size or temperament. Our methodology revolves around the concept of pressure application and release. Using both prong collars and e-collars, we teach dogs that a slight collar tightening or a mild e-collar sensation signals 'pressure on,' while performing the desired action results in 'pressure off.' It's important to note that this method does not involve inflicting pain; rather, it's about clear communication. This approach enables us to achieve near-perfect recall in off-leash situations. With that being said, we will not be able to achieve those same results without an e-collar in 2-weeks.
Do you use prong collars; they must hurt the dog?
We do use prong collars in our training, and they are a required tool for most dogs. While their appearance may seem intimidating, prong collars are an effective communication device for dogs of all sizes and temperaments. The collar allows us to convey our expectations to the dog using the pressure on and pressure off technique. This method is not about inflicting pain, but rather about providing clear, consistent communication to guide the dog's behavior.
My dog is 5 years old, is he too old to start training?
A dog is never too old to begin training. However, we typically advise against starting intensive training for dogs nearing the end of their average lifespan, which is around 13 years for most breeds. This is because training represents an investment of time and resources, and the benefits may be limited for a dog in its later years. For a 5-year-old dog, however, training can still provide significant long-term benefits and improvements in behavior.