by admin | Nov 20, 2018 | dog behavior, dog trainer in kansas city, dog training, kansas city dog trainer
Is My Dog Too Old For Training? The old familiar quote, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks” drives me crazy, because some people take it so seriously and literally. I’ve had people with both 13 year old dogs, and even 1 year old dogs thinking that their dog is...
by admin | May 16, 2018 | dog behavior, dog trainer in kansas city, dog training, kansas city dog trainer
Training “Rescue Dogs” As a professional dog trainer, I have worked with numerous dogs from a variety of backgrounds. Many dogs I work with are those rescued and adopted from shelters or non-profits, while some other dogs might purchased from a breeder. To me, it...
by admin | Apr 18, 2017 | dog behavior, dog trainer in kansas city, dog training, kansas city dog trainer
Crate Training Can AND Should Be Positive! A dog’s crate can be a safe place for the dog, and an excellent management tool for the owner. Some people might balk at the idea of crating their dog, but if done correctly, it can save a lot of stress and behavioral issues...
by admin | Feb 7, 2017 | dog behavior, dog trainer in kansas city, dog training, kansas city dog trainer
Fixing Territorial Behavior in Dogs and Puppies It’s very natural for dogs to show some territorial behavior. It’s an animalistic instinct, and it isn’t something we should try to erase from a dog’s personality. However, it is something that should be under the...
by admin | Dec 14, 2016 | dog behavior, dog trainer in kansas city, dog training, kansas city dog trainer
The Importance of Leash Training There are a few givens about owning a dog, no matter what breed you own: Your dog will have to be taken for walks, or at the very least, taken outside (if it is particularly old/disabled), and in accordance to safety legislation, your...
by admin | Oct 26, 2016 | dog behavior, dog trainer in kansas city, dog training, kansas city dog trainer
Your Dog Can’t Change Without You! Fountain City Dog Training is helping dogs and their owners throughout the Kansas City area with behavioral problems like aggression, separation anxiety, hyperactivity and many more. We train using a 27-year-old program that is being...
by admin | Aug 16, 2016 | dog behavior, dog trainer in kansas city, dog training, kansas city dog trainer
Puppy Training Kansas City Style! If a dog has behavioral issues, training should begin now. Fountain City Dog Training operates off of the belief that training should start as early as possible in a dog’s life. So in the case of your puppy, training should...
by admin | Jun 20, 2016 | dog behavior, dog trainer in kansas city, dog training, kansas city dog trainer
We Can Help Aggressive Dogs Fountain City Dog Training believes that even the toughest cases of behavioral problems can be addressed and resolved using our program. Aggressive dogs often get worse treatment and less understanding than dogs with other behavioral...
by admin | May 3, 2016 | dog behavior, dog trainer in kansas city, dog training, kansas city dog trainer
Why In-Home Dog Training is the Most Effective Way to Train Your Dog—And You! As a dog trainer, I’m often asked why I offer private in-home training and small group classes, but not a board and train option. Board and train can be effective in the short term because...
by admin | Mar 25, 2016 | dog behavior, dog trainer in kansas city, dog training, kansas city dog trainer
Bad behavior is not just a quirk! When your dog does something that is unacceptable to you, what do you do? Do you just clean up the mess, or “pick up the pieces” and chalk it up to a goofy or difficult personality? Some people believe that their dog’s behavior is...
