Trainer in Kansas City Area

[KSdogowner]

Does anybody on this board know of a good Dog Trainer in the Kansas City area?

[4TheDawgies]

What are you looking for help training?

[KSdogowner]

Originally Posted by 4TheDawgies

What are you looking for help training?

I need some help with Sophie. I don't want her to turn into an anti-social dog (with other dogs). About 2 years ago I fostered several dogs and she never had a problem with any dogs coming into the house but something changed and I am not sure what I or my family did to cause this change. She is now dog aggressive. When we encounter other dogs during our hikes, she will bark incessantly and lunge toward the dogs and try to bite them. I know this is not play. I have been working with her on getting her focus off of the other dogs and on to me but it is not working. So, obviously, I am doing something wrong. She is otherwise obedient, has great recall off leash when no other animal is around except my other two dogs of course. She will sitz and platz and wait (bleib) without a problem. She is not aggressive in any other manner....never fights with my other two dogs, etc. I am at a loss and need some extra help.

[KSdogowner]

Originally Posted by 4TheDawgies

What are you looking for help training?

For some reason my private messaging does not work. I replied to your pm twice but it doesn't show my comment at all so I assume it did not go through. Did you get it?

[4TheDawgies]

Originally Posted by KSdogowner

For some reason my private messaging does not work. I replied to your pm twice but it doesn't show my comment at all so I assume it did not go through. Did you get it?

I did I wasn't at the computer when you replied. I sent a PM back

[KSdogowner]

So I had the meeting with the trainer this morning and it turns out that the issues are fixable. What a relief!!! We will be working on focus work to teach Sophie to focus on me regardless of what is going on around her. I am very excited. Thanks Maris.

[4TheDawgies]

Originally Posted by KSdogowner

So I had the meeting with the trainer this morning and it turns out that the issues are fixable. What a relief!!! We will be working on focus work to teach Sophie to focus on me regardless of what is going on around her. I am very excited. Thanks Maris.

You're very welcome

[KSdogowner]

Had our first session with the trainer today and Sophie did awesome!!! We are working on her becoming desensitized to the presence of other dogs around her. So, I found out that MY response to the other dogs while out and about with Sophie keyed Sophie to response inappropriately. So I guess, that means that both, Sophie and I are being trained LOL. Love Maris and Nina her companion dog. We should nip this issue in the bud within 5 sessions...YEAH and then hopefully on to CGC and on to ...let's see what Sophie's potential is. .....at least that's the plan. Wish us success!!!

[4TheDawgies]

Great Job today Elvi!
You are a great dog owner and have a lot of potential and are a quick study! You will get there!
Nina says thank you for the cookies!

[KSdogowner]

Originally Posted by 4TheDawgies

Great Job today Elvi!
You are a great dog owner and have a lot of potential and are a quick study! You will get there!
Nina says thank you for the cookies!

Funny, I didn't realize about the porch light. When I went back inside to get the treats I fumbled around trying to find the right light switch but kept on turning on/off/on/off the outside one. Just wanted to reassure you that was NOT morse code and no, I didn't lose my mind , RFLOL.

I'll keep posting our progress as we go along in case somebody can learn from our experience. If anything...it may get entertaining at times knowing Sophie LOL.