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The #1 Secret to a Well-Behaved Dog

Behavior that gets rewarded gets repeated. It’s that simple. Okay, it’s that simple but not always that easy.

If I want my dog to be well behaved, I can often catch them in the act of being “good” and reinforce them for it. If I do this, the laws of learning tell us I’ll get more of those behaviors. Because I know this, I try hard to notice when my dogs are being calm, quiet and polite. These are three of the things I look for in well behaved dogs. It’s harder than it sounds, though. Because these behaviors don’t annoy me, my attention isn’t always drawn to them, making these behaviors easy to miss. I have to be actively paying attention to what my dogs are doing to catch them in the act so I can be sure to reinforce them when they are making good choices.

Local Dog Events

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Canine Massage Appointments

Winning Way Equine & Canine Sports Massage will be onsite the following Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to offer Canine Massage. Contact Sara at 314-608-8775 to schedule your appointment today!

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Teacup Agility Trial and Games Night

TDAA is offering one games course a month that can be recorded and submitted for judging. This will be the first run of the night. After that run, we'll play the game again along with two runs of another game all for fun.

Cost $27 for 4 runs (including the cost of submitting the first run to be judged by TDAA - everyone will get 4 runs)

Thursday, February 22, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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The Dogs' Spot's 18th Birthday Party

Mark your calendars to come celebrate with us! This year The Dogs' Spot turns 18 and can now vote! Bring your best friend and come and vote on your dog's favorite issues.

Free

Friday, February 23, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Agility Arena The Dogs’ Spot - Dog Training Center 1701 Iron St North Kansas City, MO

First Friday Fun Run

Join us for an evening of fun, friends, and agility!

Please note, this event is for dogs and handlers of all agility skill levels. However, the handlers and the dogs who participate must have enough agility knowledge and experience to participate independently and safely as there is no instruction provided. Toys and treats can be used on the course.

Cost $27 for 5 - 2 minute runs

Friday, March 1, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Agility Arena The Dogs’ Spot - Dog Training Center 1701 Iron St North Kansas City, MO

Agility Handling Workshop with Lorrie Reynolds

The Dogs' Spot welcomes Lorrie Reynolds presenting her Distance and Communication Foundation Workshop

Being able to communicate clearly with your dog on an agility course at a distance is an essential skill. Join us for this workshop to improve your handling skills leading to more success.

Novice Handlers Saturday, April 27, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.         Advanced Handlers Sunday, April 28, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  

Working Spots Daily Price: $200

Auditing Spots Daily Price: $90

Agility Arena The Dogs’ Spot - Dog Training Center 1701 Iron St North Kansas City, MO

We're proud of our Dogs' Spot community's accomplishments!

Congratulations to Deana and Winter who earned their Cyber Scentwork Odor Recognition Test Title.

Congratulations to Natalie and Grinner who earned their Cyber Scentwork Odor Recognition Test Title.

What People Are Saying About Us

Trainer Spotlight: Cameron LaFerla

Cameron had the great opportunity to train Service Dogs during his last two years of high school. Since then he has expanded his love of training dogs to teaching people how to train their dogs in group classes and one-on-one private training sessions.

Group Classes - Private Training Room Rentals

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Puppy & Adolescent

Tranquil Treks

Flyball

North Kansas City Animal Shelter's

February Dog of the Month

Meet Pretzel

Meet the Sweet and Spunky, Pretzel!

On a cold, rainy day in late December, an approximately five month old sweet chocolate lab puppy was found abandoned in North Kansas City's Waggin' Trail Dog Park. Shelter staff named him Pretzel! He is now about seven months old and full of spunk! He also has the craziest wiggliest butt they have ever seen! Pretzel loves being where the people are and loves hugs, pets, kisses and playing in the snow. And what self respecting lab doesn't love treats? Pretzel is no exception!

Pretzel will be neutered and vaccinated before he goes home with his new family. His adoption fee is $105.

Contact the NKC Animal Shelter:(816) 274-6024, DM them on Facebook, or email them at cblundell@nkc.org.

Boutique Spotlight

Check out The Dogs' Spot's wide assortment of enrichment toys, leashes and more!

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Gift certificates can be used for training classes, private training, room rentals or any of the wide selection of dog enrichment toys, treats, leashes and much more!

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