Kansas City’s Customized Dog Training

Beyond the Dog combines the science of behavior with the luxury of in-home training to meet the needs of each and every client.

Who We Are

With deep roots in Kansas City, Beyond the Dog is a science-based dog training company offering services with the luxury of private training. Relying on 30+ years of experience and doctoral-level education, we strive to provide an unmatched level of service.

Driven by a love of science and dogs, our Kansas City Dog Training Team have dedicated their careers to improving the lives of animals. We are passionate about dog behavior and it shows! All of our trainers hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in an animal related field. In addition to their formal education and prior to joining our team, they have served as marine mammal trainers, zookeepers, and behavioral scientists.

After joining the team, our staff receive unparalleled training in dog behavior and training under Dr. Echterling-Savage and Sean Savage. Our local Board Certified Behavior Analyst and doctoral candidate, Allyson Salzer, provides direct and continuous supervision and mentoring to each of our trainers. Under their guidance, our trainers strive to provide the best training experience to the dogs (and their humans) of Kansas City. This is the Beyond the Dog difference!

What we do

We provide unique and customized dog training programs to the entire Kansas City metropolitan area.

Our dog training programs come fully customized based on your dogs’ needs. Your dog, their behavior, and your overall goals shape each training program. Throughout the program we incorporate everyday distractions specific to your dog such that they aren’t only successful in training, but successful in life! Whether you’re concerned about a more significant behavioral problem or simply want to get started with puppy training, we offer real-life, practical solutions right here in Kansas City.

Not only do we focus our attention on dog training, but we work directly with you! This is a critical piece of each of our training programs. Teaching you gives you the ability to maintain training goals that have been met in a sustainable way. You and your dog are able to communicate with more effectiveness which allows you both the freedom to enjoy our dog-friendly city. Let Beyond the Dog help meet your training goals and get started experiencing all Kansas City has to offer!

Where we train

Our dog training programs are delivered to you and your life right here in Kansas City!

Beyond the Dog is not bound by any walls or physical facilities. We travel to you and your dog—where their behavior occurs. We provide dog training services throughout Kansas City.