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The Whole Family

Dog Training

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Raising a puppy or dog in a busy family can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to! As a positive reinforcement puppy trainer and family dog specialist, I guide families through every stage of life with their dog, helping kids and dogs thrive together in harmony.

I specialize in:

  • Puppy & New Dog Prep – setting families up for success from day one, with the right outlets, socialization, and early training foundations.

  • Life Changes (New Baby, New Family Dynamics) – preparing your dog for smooth transitions, reducing stress, and creating safe routines.

  • Working With Children & Families – teaching respectful interactions, building trust, and helping the whole family feel confident and supported.

I believe dogs need safe, healthy outlets for their natural instincts to chew, dig, sniff, chase, and play. When those needs are met, “problem behaviors” don’t have the chance to take root, leaving space for calmness, learning, and connection.

Through a family-centered, play-based approach, I don’t just train your dog, I support your whole household in creating a calm, safe, and joyful home where kids and dogs can grow together.

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If you’re looking for a puppy trainer in Olathe, Overland Park, Lenexa, De Soto, anywhere in Johnson County, Kansas, I want to help!

My services are designed for families with kids and dogs, from teaching bite inhibition and socialization to preparing dogs for a new baby or adjusting to a rescue dog. I focus on positive reinforcement training, safe family routines, and dog–child relationship coaching, so your dog grows into the well-mannered, confident family companion you’ve always hoped for.

The Whole Family Dog Services:

  • I come to your home and train your puppy — with you, without you, or a mix of both.

    • Potty training, crate training/comfort, bite inhibition, impulse control, learning to relax

    • Early “requests” & leash manners (come, look at me, sit, down, etc.)

    • Safe outlets for chewing, playing, exploring

    Puppy Foundations Program:

    • Length: 4 weeks

      • 30 mins lessons

      • 2–3x/week (8–12 lessons)

    • 2x a week → $240

    • 3x a week → $330 (Recommended)

    More training = Faster results!

  • For expectant parents
    Help your dog adjust before baby arrives. We’ll build foundation cues, practice with baby-related sights and sounds, and set up your home environment for safety and calmness. By preparing early, you reduce stress and set your dog, baby and parents up for a peaceful relationship from day one.

    Dogs & Storks Program(Before Baby)

    • Length: 3 weeks

    • Focus: Prepares dog for new sights, sounds, and routines, plus safe home setup.

    Pricing:

    • $225 for 3 sessions

  • For families with babies or young kids
    Life with kids is busy, and your dog needs guidance too. This program helps your family create safe interactions, teach kids respectful ways to connect, and give your dog positive outlets so “problem behaviors” don’t take root. Everyone learns together, creating lasting trust and harmony at home.

    Kids & Canines Program(After Baby)

    • Length: 3 weeks

    • Format: Weekly 45-min coaching visits

    • Price: $225 for 3 weeks

  • Puppy Enrichment Program

    • Length: 1 hour in fenced nature areas

    • Focus: Let’s give them natural outlets in nature to release their behaviors they were meant to express!

    • $180 for 3 adventures

    • to qualify: your dog must have at least 4 Private sessions with me, this makes sure they feel safe with me and I have the relationship strong enough for your dog to be off leash.

    • all sniffaris are in fenced in areas!

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