Professional Dog Training in Kansas City, MO

First off, I would like to say that Ryan and his team did an amazing job! Second off, I was extremely worried at first with not only the pricing, but my dogs safety/ not being able to see him during the week. Looking back now I'm extremely thankful I went through with everything, and got him into the 3 week program! My dog skeeter, now listens extremely well, and even knows commands that he hadn't even heard of!!. Again can't recommend them enough. My dog had such an amazing time with learning new things, and by the 3rd drop off day he realized he was going back off the stoplight alone, and was BEYOND ecstatic to be going back!. Coming from someone who's the first to think everything is going to go wrong, and something bads going to happen to him. I don't regret a single thing and would do it again if I were back at my consultation unsure if I wanted to follow through or not. Highly recommend! Definitely got my money's worth!! Thank you guys so much!!

I waited a couple months to write this review so I could really see how the training held up, and I’m happy to say it’s been a game changer. We did the 1-week board and train for our very excitable 9-month-old golden retriever, and the results were incredible. The program gave us the solid foundation we needed. While I wish we had done the two- or three-week option in hindsight, even that one week gave us tools we still use every day. Most importantly, it got us to a place where we could start confidently taking our pup out in public, which was the ultimate goal. Ryan and his staff clearly know what they’re doing, and we felt completely comfortable leaving our dog in their care. Highly recommend for anyone looking to bring out the best in their dog!

I brought my German Shepherd Duncan to Ryan after not finding success with another trainer. The board and train experience ended up being transformative for Duncan and my ability to handle him. Highly recommend Kansas City K9 Academy for any training needs, and I will definitely be using them for any future pets!

We interviewed a handful of trainers before deciding on Kansas City K9 Academy. Ryan was so informative during our consult and shared tips prior to us even agreeing to train with him. His training facility is private (annd super clean!) and made me more comfortable than other board and trains we looked into. Two puppies at one time is A LOT, but Ryan did a great job with them. We are very happy with the results!

We are SO happy we chose Ryan to train our dog, Sugar. She was extremely leash reactive to other dogs and bikes before our training and we didn’t know how to train her, nor did our job schedule allow us to train her for hours each day. Ryan’s skill and professionalism is top-notch. Sugar is now excellent on her walks (and now we can enjoy taking her on walks). We are also very happy to report that she successfully traveled home with us for the holidays and played with a new dog and enjoyed our family for a weekend (something we weren’t sure would ever happen). Thank you, Ryan! ☺️

We took our Doxie to be trained and so far we are not dissatisfied. They are doing an awesome job with our stubborn Doxie. We can see remarkable change and can't believe it. They have the patience of Jobe They never are mean or hateful tword our pet. They are actually loving our Doxie being there cause she is small and can be cradled like a baby which she loves. Great people doing an outstanding job. I highly recommend this training facility to everyone that is thinking about getting your dog trained. Our Doxie is years old and she is learning!!

I chose KC K9 Academy based on the Google reviews, and I’ve had such an excellent experience, the reviews truly don’t lie! I apologize if this review is long, but it might be the reason you decide to schedule a consultation. My girl Millie (a five-year-old pit/chow mix) completed the three-week board and train program. I’ve had her since she was a puppy, and over the past few years her reactivity, anxiety, and resource guarding (just of me) had become overwhelming. It got to the point where I was constantly anxious taking her outside, encountering other dogs, or even when she heard someone or something outside our house. Finances were honestly a big reason I waited so long to get her proper training, but it was genuinely one of the best investments I’ve ever made. I went into the program with low expectations, not just because of her age, but because I wanted to be realistic and understood that success isn’t guaranteed. Not every training method works for every dog. That said, I was completely blown away by her progress by the end of the first week. Ryan, Avary, and Kylie are amazing. I had a million questions at the end of every week, and they were always patient and thorough, making sure I felt confident continuing the training at home. I can now confidently say I’m no longer anxious taking her outside to potty, going for walks, seeing other dogs, or having strangers around. She previously had some distrust of other dogs due to a past incident with an aggressive dog, but I’ve watched my once-anxious, wary dog grow more confident every single day. KC K9 Academy has not only improved my relationship with my dog, but truly changed our day-to-day lives for the better. I will definitely have all of my future dogs complete training with them. So yes, book the consultation and see for yourself!

Ryan was great from the start! Communicated everything well for my husband and I. We did two weeks and it was well worth it. Our dog is behaved and with what we have been trained we are able to still continue training our dog!

Kansas City K9 is top notch. The primary focus is on the animal and achieving a safe and thorough training experience… love them. Ryan and staff were completely up to the challenge of bringing my 2yr old Standard Goldendoodle, Willie in control. I would recommend them highly.

We wouldn’t trust just anyone with our Sweet Pup Larry. After our free consultation with Ryan from KC K9 Academy my husband and I knew he had our pups best interest at heart. Larry spend two weeks KC K9 Academy and came back the same sweet Larry but with a lot of command knowledge that we still use today. Ryan meets you where you’re at with your dog and as an owner. We appreciate all the work Ryan put into our little rescue pup Larry!

Took my 5month old pup to get some basics down with the 2 week program and it was great! My pup learned so much and set the groundwork for us. Hes already listening so much better and understands commands! I highly recommend taking your dog here for training!

We adopted Gracie from a rescue and needed more training than we were able to accomplish by ourselves. Gracie stayed 5 days at the facility and was treated great. Ryan is very thorough and knowledgeable. We are happy with her improvement and definitely recommend Kansas City K9 Academy. It’s up to us to continue working with her and will participate in the group sessions as needed, to make sure our owner’s training is improving too!

We booked our 5 month old mini Bordoodle for the week long boarding school. Her stay coincided with our vacation and Ryan agreed to extend her stay (for an extra fee, of course). When we picked her up after 1 week, she's learned a handful of commands and her manners are noticeably improved. We now have a tool to discourage those bad behaviors. In addition, Ryan took excellent care of Cookie while we were gone! I would highly recommend the week long training for any dog of any age. We are looking forward to training with Kansas City K9 Academy for many years!

Miss Sophie attended K9 Academy. Ryan is an excellent trainer, after a week I picked up Miss Sophie and did my training to continue her success and mine. Miss Sophie is doing so much better and I am too after her week with Ryan. Kansas City K9 Academy is the place to take your dog. Thanks Ryan

I reached out to Ryan for help with our puppy, Doug, who demonstrated serious resource guarding aggression and was generally just wild and anxious most of the time. We opted for the two-week board and train and they did a phenomenal job with giving Doug a foundation for stability and confidence, and for giving us a plan to reinforce trainig when we got home. Doug is a completely different dog now and we finally feel safe and comfortable in our home with him. I highly recommend Ryan, Avary, and Kylie for training and boarding your dog!

Ryan was amazing - our dog (Henny) had some bad behaviors from the shelter & we were having a hard time training him on our own. But just after one week with Ryan, Henny is like a brand new dog! We are super excited to continue working with him & all the new commands he learned! I would 100% recommend KC K9 Academy! - Henny🐾 Meredith & Thomas Clary

I have two dogs that have both worked with Kansas City K9 Academy. Skyy Lab/Weimaraner mix went to the week long board and train program. I have a crazy hyper dog that has learned manners. We are able to go for a walk and listen to commands despite distractions like squirrels. She has been a pleasure to have home and definitely want to please you. Corona has worked with Ryan with the one on one program. She is a Shepard mix and is also listening much better. They are both doing great and I look forward to how much better behaved they have both been since we did the training programs.

Kansas City K-9 training school was great. Our George just needed some training and Ryan and his assistant were awesome. Thank you for helping George learn some manners.

Ryan did an excellent job with our 1 year old Lab Mix who had been showing signs of aggression and a great ability to ignore any rules or commands. After 1 week at K9 Academy there has been a complete turn around and we are looking forward to a happy healthy future with our pup.

We had a great experience with this trainer. He did a great job with our Sheba Inu. He is very good with the dogs and you can tell he really cares about them. He was very helpful explaining training techniques for your home. His facility was extremely clean and organized.

We brought our puppy to Ryan and Avary in July. I should have posted immediately but I waited to post about our experience until now to see how our puppy is doing months after the training. We continue to do training a couple times a week due to life stuff and kids. It’s amazing how our puppy is still so focused and obedient even after several months with minimal continuous training. They were able to teach skills to our puppy that he will not forget. He gets excited every time he knows it’s time to work on his skills. We have not had to use the boarding but I can only assume they are great with your dog and left in great hands. I would highly recommend their training services to anyone.

The entire experience with K9 Academy was positive from start to finish. Ryan is an extremely knowledgeable trainer with vast experience. I was concerned that my dog wouldn’t be able to endure the experience of being away from home and around other dogs. He did very well with the two week training and seems much more confident, at ease with surrounding stimuli, and willing to learn. This can certainly be an overwhelming experience for dog parents but it was not, definitely recommend!

My wife and I have been talking about getting our 1 year old lab/border collie pup trained for a while, but waited until we got up to KC. I did my research and ultimately decided Ryan was the right guy. From the way he talked to the examples with his dog, we felt comfortable and signed up. We just picked up Patrick today and my wife and I were very pleased with the results. Ryan did exactly what he said he would do, and went over everything with us in detail so that we could successfully continue to keep training Pat and reinforcing the techniques and lessons Ryan taught us and Patrick. We are already discussing taking our other dog to work with Ryan and I would gladly recommend KC K9 Academy to anyone. Ryan’s facility is great, he has experience and is a straight shooter. I felt that he very accurately laid out what we could expect regarding progress during the week as well as what the expectations would be for us to continue his training. I truly believe that if an owner is willing to listen, learn and work on what Ryan teaches, they will undoubtedly have a good, successful experience.

Ryan has been a fantastic help with our dogs. We're already seeing great improvements with both of them and we are continuing his good training at home so our pups are smarter. I am amazed at how easily both our dogs have adjusted to it and are so much more manageable! Kansas City K9 Academy is different from other trainers in the Pleasant Hill area - Ryan's methods don't rely on cruelty, water torture, rolling cages or generally scaring dogs. It's just solid, mindful training from an expert and we are very happy to have found him for our doggos.

Ellie’s facing after coming home from her week training!! She is doing so great and is so confident with herself! Ryan was so great and informative from the start! Highly recommend!

We just picked up our pup today after a week in their board & train program and wow what a big change we saw in our dog already! Ryan was great to work with, very knowledgeable and took excellent care of our pup and provided great communication & education throughout the whole process. Drop off and pickup went smooth and knew our dog was in good hands. We are very confident we made the right choice with going with Kansas City K9 Academy to provide training for our almost 2 year old Goldendoodle and would highly recommend to anyone.

Recently we welcomed Max, a two year old German shepherd, into our home. We knew before he arrived he had serious behavioral issues that had to be addressed. Ryan from Kansas City K9 Academy was able to come out for a consultation the first day we had Max home. It was really good to have a professional trainer involved with Max right at the start. We have had Max for about a month total and he spent last week in the Board and Train Program at Kansas City K9 Academy. He is a different dog. The training Ryan provided to us and Max has been instrumental in changing his behavior. I highly recommend Kansas City K9 Academy.

Ryan was great! Upon my initial call he came to our home to meet us and our dog. He went over his recommendations and what to expect. When we arrived at the facility to drop off our dog I was impressed at how well kept and clean it was. Ryan was great with sending updates throughout the week. When we picked up our dog I couldn’t believe how much he had learned. Ryan spent time going over everything with us to make sure we knew exactly what to do. The program was definitely a success and I would highly recommend Kansas City K9 Academy!

I brought my 3 year old German Shepherd to Kansas City K9 Academy to get help on training my dog Lorenzo. He’s a very strong dog and pulled really bad whenever he was on a leash, He always wanted to be ahead of us and lead the way, He would bark horribly at another dog , I was worried he might be stuck in his ways but Ryan was able to help us and help my dog! He is a good dog but just needed some guidance. I did tons of research trying to find the best dog trainer for my dog to learn from and to also have someone care for him! After spending 1 week with Ryan , He is completely different! He doesn’t pull at all anymore! He walks with us , and listens to commands so much better! Ryan was very informative and explains everything wonderfully! We will continue training at home and monthly group classes! :)

We have a 6 year-old pit bull and he spent a week with Ryan and we have seen incredible results. Our dog not only received great training, we as owners also received a training session from Ryan as well in order to ensure we keep seeing results! He was excellent at communicating with us throughout the entire process and sent us updates during the week. We are extremely happy with our experience, we highly recommend!

Ryan at KC K9 Academy turned our puppy around in just one week!! She was not listening and jumping on our 3 year old. She is now listening great and we’ve had her back for over 24 hours now and she hasn’t jumped on anyone since we picked her up! She learned so many new manners with Ryan that we just didn’t have the time nor the patience to do our selves, she’s following those commands very well with us at home too. Highly recommend Kansas City K9 Academy! Well def use him again the future if/when we get another dog.

I cannot express how happy we are with the training Ryan did with our pup. Bowie is a one-year-old German Shepherd mix who is so smart but so stubborn when it comes to obedience training. My dad and I have tried to teach him ourselves but we knew we needed help. I've done the puppy classes when he was a couple months old and with my work schedule as a nurse, I knew boarding and training would be the way to go. After a FREE at-home consultation with Ryan, he was able to see what Bowie needed to work on and listened to our concerns as well as answered questions we had. Once we agreed and a month later dropped Bowie off with Ryan, I knew Bowie would be in the right hands and come back a happier and more obedient dog. It's been almost a week since picking him up and we still can't believe the changes we've seen. He is a lot more patient, he no longer tugs on his leash and hasn't jumped up on us at all since coming home. We work with Bowie on training at least an hour a day, sometimes in 15 minute increments, and have seen amazing changes. He is still our playful goofball and his personality is a big one but with the tips and commands Ryan taught us, he is more obedient and loves pleasing people when he knows he's finally listening to us. I would definitely recommend Ryan's boarding and training program and look forward to continue working with him in the spring/summer when his other training classes open up!

We used Kansas City K9 Academy to help our Husky/German Shepherd, Maya. Ryan & Avary were very kind & understanding with the challenges we were facing & really did help. Being a husky, Maya is very headstrong & stubborn - & yet she has learned so much over the 2 weeks of training she did. So glad we chose them to help train Maya. They’re very professional, yet personable & do seem to care. They truly know what they’re doing. Our dog still has her personality however she is so much more well behaved, thanks to Ryan & Avary! 💜

Ryan was very helpful in explaining what we needed to do to help train our puppy. He was professional, always on time, and kept in constant communication with us. If we had questions, he would always respond quickly. You can tell he loves all the animals he works with. We will be working with him on his in-home training with our next dog. 100% recommend his services!

Ryan is a true professional in the K9 world. He is knowledgeable, honest and I knew after our initial meeting, that he is passionate and fully invested in what he does. My GSD stayed with him to board and train. Ryan checked in and updated me throughout the week, and was incredibly communicative about timing and scheduling. When I picked up Max I could tell immediately that he had improved in his manners, and after our lesson together it was evident that Max had worked VERY hard that week and learned a ton. I highly recommend his dog training service!