Dog Training in Kansas City
Professional training for dogs and puppies across Kansas City
Proudly serving the greater kansas city area
Clear Training. Calm Walks. Better Days.
You want a dog who listens, walks calmly on leash, and fits smoothly into your life. At Sit Now Stay, we provide professional dog training for Kansas City families who want clear structure and real results at home.
We are a training academy, not a daycare. Every program is built around clear communication, confidence building, and long-term results. Dogs train at our purpose-built facility in Lenexa, serving clients throughout Kansas City, Johnson County, and nearby areas,
including access to Kansas City’s only indoor heated dog pool.
sit now stay dog training areas of focus
Dog Training
Our dog training programs focus on clear communication, leash manners, and reliable behavior in real life. Training is structured and practical, helping you build dependable habits at home and in public.
Puppy Training
Our puppy training programs focus on early communication, routines, socialization, and confidence. Training is structured and age-appropriate, helping prevent common behavior issues before they become habits.
Dog Sports
Our dog sports offerings focus on fitness, confidence, and engagement through swimming, conditioning, and enrichment. Sessions are structured and purposeful, supporting both physical and mental health.
Why choose sit now stay dog training?
Clear Structure That Dogs Understand
Sit Now Stay delivers structured dog training that replaces confusion with clarity for you and your dog. Purposeful sessions, consistent routines, and clear expectations create confidence, improve focus, and produce dependable behavior that holds up at home, on walks, and around distractions.
Training That Makes Sense at Home
Sit Now Stay provides professional dog training designed to remove uncertainty and add direction for both people and dogs. Intentional lessons, reliable structure, and simple guidance build trust, strengthen attention, and deliver consistent behavior that works indoors, outdoors, and through everyday challenges.
Calm, Thoughtful Training Systems
Sit Now Stay approaches dog training with a clear system that supports learning without pressure or chaos. Thoughtful practice, predictable routines, and fair communication help dogs relax, stay engaged, and show reliable manners across homes, neighborhoods, and busy environments every single day.
Results Built to Last
Sit Now Stay focuses on training dogs in ways that support lasting change, not quick fixes. Clear instruction, balanced guidance, and consistent follow through help dogs succeed, build confidence, and respond reliably whether relaxing at home, walking politely, or facing distractions daily.
Why Work With a Professional Dog Trainer
Working with a professional dog trainer gives you clarity, structure, and a proven path forward when training feels overwhelming or inconsistent. Instead of guessing, you get expert guidance, clear systems, and a plan designed to create reliable behavior that actually works in your daily life.
Professional training gives you more than obedience. It gives you understanding, confidence, and lasting results.
Clear Communication From Day One
Professional trainers know how dogs learn and how to communicate expectations clearly. This eliminates mixed signals, reduces frustration, and helps your dog understand what behaviors are being rewarded. Clear communication leads to faster learning and calmer, more confident dogs.
Training Built Around Your Real Life
A professional trainer does not rely on generic advice or one size fits all solutions. Training is tailored to your dog, your home, and your lifestyle so the skills your dog learns actually transfer to real situations like walks, visitors, and everyday routines.
Faster Progress With Fewer Setbacks
Professional guidance helps you avoid common mistakes that slow progress or create new problems. With the right structure and timing, dogs learn more efficiently and behavior improves sooner, saving you time and frustration in the long run.
Support Through Challenges and Plateaus
Behavior is rarely a straight line. A professional trainer helps you navigate setbacks, distractions, and new challenges as they arise. Instead of feeling stuck, you always know what to adjust and how to move forward with confidence.
Results That Last Beyond Training Sessions
Professional training focuses on teaching you how to maintain and build on your dog’s skills long term. You leave with a system you understand, tools you can use daily, and support you can rely on so progress continues well after formal training ends.
Ready for a Calmer, Happier Dog?
You do not need more tips or trial and error. You need a clear plan, professional guidance, and a training system that works in real life. Sit Now Stay helps Kansas City families create reliable behavior, stronger communication, and lasting confidence at home and in everyday situations.
Verified Reviews From Real Clients
Honest feedback from Kansas City dog owners who trusted us with their dogs and saw real results
"We have two Bernese mountain dogs that completed the 10 day training camps and we have loved every minute of it. The staff does such an amazing job of getting to know our fur babies and their distinct personalities to help guide us with their training. Such an improvement in a short amount of time! We look forward to continuing with the group sessions so we can better handle our puppies’ needs- after all it is up to us to keep engaging in a positive manner! Would highly recommend Bri and her staff- they are incredible!"
Delsie Thurm
"We have had an overwhelmingly positive experience with all aspects of training at Sit Now Stay. We utilized their day training program and have been attending the ongoing grad classes to address some behavioral issues with our golden retriever (pulling on leash, listening, barking at door, getting really excited with other dogs). The trainers use tools to reinforce good behavior while discouraging undesirable behavior in a way that is fair to the dog..."
Megan Aghili
We recently took our almost one-year-old Labrador, Cash, to Sit Now Stay, and we couldn’t be more impressed with the results. After just two weeks, we noticed huge improvements—he walks more calmly on leash, responds to commands much more consistently, and overall seems more focused and balanced. They’ve helped bring out the best in Cash, and we feel so much more confident as dog owners. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for professional, effective, and compassionate dog training!
Holly Jane
"Amazing place that truly cares about your pups health and happiness! Top notch service, training and communication. We needed help with our 2 year old English Springer Spaniel and they have taught me so much about how to be a better dog parent. They are teaching our dog the art of calm as we are working toward Neutral reactions to nearby dogs. Cannot say enough wonderful things about this team."
Sierra Miramontez
"I absolutely love the trainers at Sit Now Stay! They're always so friendly and helpful, and clearly love the animals. I took my Golden retriever to them for some help in making him a better social boy after 2 years of pandemic isolation and loved them so much I now take both my dogs twice a week for Muscle Mutts. They're so patient and cater to each dog's needs individually. I cannot recommend them enough!"
Ashley Wetteborn
"Our dog Birdy is a nervous girl who has been going to training and boarding. They are wonderful to work with and always answer back fast. We love getting updates as well as the choice of the dog learning and getting use to the pool."
Andrea Lay
"Over 200 encounters with Sit Now Stay including group courses, individual sessions, Muscle Mutts, pool rentals. Clearly we keep coming back because of the positive experiences for our dog, ourselves. Love working with the staff and our dog at Sit Now Stay. Recommend without reservations."
Sybil Mourinho
"We love Sit Now Stay for our rambunctious pit/lab mix. We travel often and have boarded Rizzo here a dozen times without incident. We travel knowing she’s safe and well cared for. Rizzo loves the Muscle Mutrs program where she learns new tricks and walks on the treadmill. She comes home tired and sleeps basically the entire following day. We also love the indoor swimming pool which we have used numerous times year round. Strongly recommend."
Sandy Dee
"My boyfriend and I have struggled with our dog Vida’s reactivity for a couple years now. We have been blown away by the progress made since working with the trainers at Sit Now Stay. I love the way the group works as a team to figure out what would work best for each individual dog. We talked through a couple of different training routes based on their recommendations and ended up starting private lessons. Working with Sara has been nothing short of amazing."
Sandy Dee
"I have taken my dog to several different trainers around KC, and Sit Now Stay is the only one that has made a noticeable improvement for my wild child! Since I adopted him, Andy has struggled with separation anxiety, dog reactivity, and he basically lost his mind out of over-excitement and frustration anywhere other than the backyard. It was getting to the point that it was difficult to take him anywhere."
Brittney Walton
"I initially brought my cattle dog in for the 5 day board and train to help build his confidence and decrease anxiety. The consultation went smoothly and the assured me they were knowledgeable in herding dogs and the trainers gained my full trust. Brooks and I also participated in follow up classes and he attends the Muscle Mutts on days I can’t be home with him. He is always more than excited to attend and I enjoy receiving report cards telling me about his day. I can definitely say our relationship as an owner/dog has improved tremendously and I highly recommend their services!"
Andrea Franklin
"An absolutely amazing dog trainer! I know a lot of dog trainers, having written several books on the subject. But Brianne and her team at Sit Now Stay are some of the best. If you're looking for somebody who truly cares about your dog's welfare-- not simply training but also your dog's health and well being-- Brianne is the person you want to train with. She's not only a great trainer but has also spent years of her live devoted to emergency animal medicine."
Adam Katz
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