In-Home Dog Trainer in Kansas City
Dog training that starts at your front door.
5.0 from 132 Google reviews
What does your dog do?
Pick all that fit
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Called andrew at Good Dogz KC in August, we are now only 3 sessions in and I feel like I have a brand new dog, we can peacefully go on walks everyday, close encounters with neighbors in our apartment, dogs, bicycles with no problem.
Ryce H. 2023Andrew makes dog training simple and achievable!
Shawn B. 2022Andrew works with you to make a plan that best suits you and his stance on “a few minutes a day” makes training SO much less daunting!
Meet Your Kansas City Dog Trainer
I'm Andrew Lattner, owner of Good Dogz KC. I live in Gladstone, in the Northland, with my family and my own dogs. Board and train dogs live with us, not in a kennel. I do in-home dog training across the Kansas City metro: puppies, obedience, reactive dogs, aggression, and board and train.
Pricing
- 3 visits $500
- Most families pick this 6 visits $800
- 8 visits $1,200
Every package
- Starts with a free call
- Every session is with me, Andrew
- Pay the invoice, then book every session yourself
Over 6 sessions my dogs are night and day from when we began.
- Your homework is 10 to 15 minutes a day, not an hour.
- We meet every week or two, so you have time to fit it into your life.
Questions I get asked
How much does dog training cost in Kansas City?
In-home training is $500 for 3 visits, $800 for 6 visits or $1,200 for 8 visits. Board and train is $3,500 for 3 weeks or $4,500 for 4 weeks.
Do you really come to my house?
Yes. Training starts at your house, because that's where the behaviors happen. Once a skill holds inside, we take it outside.
Is my dog aggressive, or just reactive?
They can look similar. A scared dog and an excited dog both stiffen up, and they are almost always barking either way, so the bark alone does not tell you much. A dog that looks aggressive on the leash but is fine once it meets the other dog is often frustrated, not aggressive. I come to your home and assess what's actually driving the behavior.
Do you offer dog training classes in Kansas City?
I work one-on-one, in your home, on the exact things you deal with every day. A group class happens once a week in a room full of other dogs, which is the opposite of where your real problems live.
How does board and train work?
Your dog lives with me, my family and my own dogs for 3 or 4 weeks, not in a kennel. A 3-week program is 3 sessions at your house during the stay and 3 after your dog is home.
How do I get started?
Book a free in-home evaluation. I come to your home, meet your dog, and we talk through your goals and the right plan. Then I send you an invoice, and paying it takes you straight to my scheduler to book your first session.
What training methods do you use?
I use a balanced, relationship-based approach rooted in emotional regulation over pure obedience. I avoid outdated "dominance" or "alpha" framing. Dogs learn best when they understand what's expected and feel safe. Every plan is tailored to the dog in front of me.
Do you work with aggressive or reactive dogs?
Yes. Reactivity, aggression, resource guarding, and separation anxiety are a big part of my work. I come to your home, assess what's actually driving the behavior, and build a program around the real environment, not a sterile facility.
Where does the training take place?
Training always starts in your home, then progressively moves outward as your dog is ready: home first, then your neighborhood, then public places. It's all about setting your dog up for success. I cover the whole Kansas City metro, both sides of the state line: Overland Park, Olathe, Shawnee, and Lenexa in Johnson County; Lee's Summit, Blue Springs, and Independence to the east; and the Northland, including Liberty, Gladstone, and Parkville.
Start with a quick call
I call you for 10 minutes, hear about your dog, and set up your free in-home visit. Or call
(816) 608-8483.