The Dogs' Spot will be closed in observation of the Labor Day Holiday on Saturday, September 2, Sunday, September 3 and Monday, September 4. Regular classes will resume Tuesday, September 5.

Four Things All Puppies Need

It’s sometimes easy to forget, but young puppies are literally baby dogs. They have not been on this Earth very long and do not understand the ways of the world. Through their exploration they will discover gravity, inertia and how to move their bodies space. They will learn about their environment through new smells, tastes, sights, sounds, and sensations. Puppies aren't born born understanding verbal language but of course, can begin to comprehend some of words over time. It’s up to their new families to help their puppy navigate this very important stage of development. During their Socialization (or sometimes called Sensitive) period, which is from about three to twelve weeks of age, we have the opportunity to make a positive impression, create optimism, help puppies become more confident. Here are the four most important things to keep in mind as you help your puppy grow into the dog of your dreams.

Thank you for nominating us again

for The Pitch Best of KC!

We're honored to be nominated again this year as one of KC's best dog training facilities.

We'd greatly appreciate your vote. Voting starts September 1 and runs through September 28. You can vote once per day. Please click here to vote.

Last Call for Dog Swims!

Check out the list of pools that are offering dogs the opportunity to swim after they close for the summer season.

To learn more about these events, click on the title.

Pool Party for Pooches

Tuesday, September 5, 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.  

Mission Family Aquati Center, 5928 W 61st St, Mission, KS

Paws in the Pool

Thursday, September 7, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.      

Ad Astra Pool 8265 Maurer Rd, Lenexa, KS

Doggie Splash

Saturday, September 9, 9:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.      

Wollman Aquatic Center, 1300 Shawnee St, Leavenworth, KS

Please let us know if you know of any other dog swims by emailing us at customercare@thedogsspot.com. 

KC Area Fall Dog Events

To learn more about these events, click on the title.

Bark in the Park

Tuesday, September 5, 5:00 p.m.

Kauffman Stadium, 1 Royal Way, Kansas City, MO

Paws in the Park

Saturday, September 9, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

English Landing Park, Parkville, MO

Bark in the Sculpture Park

Saturday, September 16, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 4532 Rockhill Rd, Kansas City, MO

Bark in the Park

Tuesday, September 19, 5:30 p.m.

Kauffman Stadium, 1 Royal Way, Kansas City, MO

Bark-N-Browse

Saturday, September 30, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Behind Metro North Crossing, 169 and Barry Road, Kansas City, MO

Strutt With Your Mutt

Sunday, September 24, 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Brookside Neighborhood, 63 & Brookside Plaza, Kansas City, MO

The Dogs' Spot Alumni Picnic

Sunday, October 8, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Macken Park, Shelter #6, 1002 Clark Ferguson Dr, North Kansas City, MO rookside Neighborhood, 63 & Brookside Plaza, Kansas City, MOMacken Park, Shelter #6 1002 Clark Ferguson Dr, North Kansas City, MO

Howl-O-Ween

Saturday, October 14, 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Waggin' Trail Dog Park, 432 E 32nd Ave, North Kansas City, MO

Maple Woods Veterinary Technology Program’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

Saturday, October 14, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Maple Woods Veterinary Technology Building, 2601 NE Barry Rd, Kansas City, MO

2023 Rescue K- 911's Pupkin Festival

Saturday, October 14th, 2023 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Aspiria Campus, 6100 Sprint Parkway, Overland Park, KS 66211

Dogtoberfest

Sunday, October 22, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Kemper Outdoor Education Center, 8201 Jasper Bell Rd, Blue Springs, MO

Winning Way Equine & Canine Sports Massage 

Sunday, September 17, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

We're excited to host Amy Crawford, certified equine and canine massage therapist, of Winning Way Equine & Canine Massage.

Amy will be offering canine massage therapy at The Dogs' Spot. To schedule an appointment, contact Amy at amyequinemassage@gmail.com or call (816) 507-3254. For more information about Amy or canine massage, go to her Facebook page by clicking here. 

Santa Paws Holiday Mart

The Dogs' Spot is excited to host the second annual Santa Paws Makers Mart on Saturday, November 25, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This is the dog lovers holiday mart! It is the perfect destination to get special one-of-a-kind gifts for your dog loving family and friends and of course your best friend. You'll find photo ops with Santa, artists, leash makers, bakers, and more! You won't want to miss it!

The Dogs' Spot is located at 1701 Iron St in North Kansas City, Missouri. 

Trainer Spotlight: Grace Slater-Pinnick

• In addition to dog training, Grace is a figure skating coach who still actively competes herself. Coaching ice skating has helped Grace develop a good eye and an understanding of movement. This allows her to provide students with valuable feedback on how they can improve their performance.

Group Classes - Room Rentals

Private Training

To learn more about these classes, click on the title.

Puppy

Tranquil Treks

Flyball

North Kansas City Animal Shelter's

September Dog of the Month

Meet sweet Sprout who has

the best ears ever!

If you're looking for a fun, athletic friend, Sprout may be the girl for you. She is a beautiful brindle pit mix with wonky ears, a playful personality and a huge heart.

Sprout can be shy at first, but don't let that fool you. Once she's decided you're okay, she's sweet, affectionate and loyal and has energy for days! She's very treat motivated, which makes training easy. Once she's a little older, she's likely to make a a great jogging partner or even enjoy agility.

Sprout was found running at large around North Kansas City in June and sadly her family never came to take her home.
 
She is up-to-date on vaccinations and will be spayed before going home.
 
Her adoption fee is $105.        

Want a meet-and-greet with Sprout? Great! Contact the NKC Animal Shelter:
(816) 274-6024
DM us on Facebook
cblundell@nkc.org

Boutique Product Spotlight

Woof's Pupcicle Enrichment Toy

Be sure to check out our fun, new enrichment toy!

The Pupcicle is the cleanest treat toy out there, especially given that a dog will lick at it for 30 minutes or more! Slots on the top prevent drool from pooling, there are no holes on the bottom, and it’s weighted to stay upright so it won’t tip out food. All in all, it’s about as clean a toy as it gets!

Simply fill the ball with our Pupsicle Pops or the soft or frozen treat of your choice. Peanut butter, canned wet food, yogurt, fruit, and bone broth are just a few of the freezable fillings you can use.

The Pupsicle is dishwasher-safe and unscrews in the middle, so it’s easy to clean and fill. You won’t have to worry about moldy food residue. 

Our small Pupsicle is 2.9" in diameter and 2.2" tall, our large Pupsicle is 3.6" in diameter and 2.8" tall, and our X-Large size is 4.78" in diameter and 3.8" tall. The Pupsicle is made from a non-toxic, BPA and Phthalate free natural rubber.

Online Gift Certificates

Do you know anyone getting a new puppy or dog? Give them the gift of a well behaved companion by purchasing a gift certificate. Gift certificates can be used for group classes, private training or the many trainer curated items in our Boutique.

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