All Dogs Unleashed Kansas City
Results-driven board-and-train program where the dog stays at the facility for structured obedience and behavior work.
- Length
- 2 weeks
- Price
- Not published
- Stays in
- Facility
Obedience & Off-LeashBehavior & Aggression
Board & train dog training in Kansas City Metro
25 board and train programs across 10 cities in the Kansas City Metro area. Your dog stays with the trainer for the program — typically two to four weeks — so a trainer across the metro is a realistic option: you make the drive twice, not weekly.
Kansas City, MO · 11
Beyond the Dog
Four-week board-and-train retreat in which dogs live and train with a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, followed by owner follow-up lessons.
- Length
- 4 weeks
- Price
- from $6,820
- Stays in
- Not published
Behavior & AggressionObedience & Off-Leash
Camp Bow Wow Kansas City Northland
Camp Bow Wow franchise at 8570 N Green Hills Rd. In its Stay and Train package the dog boards for two weeks with daily 1-on-1 training from the staff trainer, followed by three 30-minute follow-up sessions with the owner in week three.
- Length
- 2 weeks
- Price
- from $2,300
- Stays in
- Not published
Obedience & Off-Leash
Camp Lucky Board and Train Kansas City
Board-and-train programs of one to four weeks built on repetition, consistency and precise communication.
- Length
- 1-4 weeks
- Price
- Not published
- Stays in
- Trainer's home
Obedience & Off-LeashBehavior & Aggression
Elkhound Ranch Kennels
Kansas City boarding kennel that offers dog and puppy training programs combined with boarding stays.
- Length
- 2-4 weeks
- Price
- Not published
- Stays in
- Facility
Puppy ProgramsObedience & Off-Leash
Fountain City Dog Training
Kansas City dog trainer offering Board and Train programs that give dogs structure and daily hands-on work. It also offers puppy, obedience, aggression and anxiety rehabilitation, and service and therapy dog training.
- Length
- Not published
- Price
- Not published
- Stays in
- Trainer's home
Puppy ProgramsBehavior & Aggression
KP-K9 Dog Training
Kansas City trainer offering group training, basic obedience, bitework training, boarding, and a board and train service that combines care and training while the owner is away.
- Length
- Not published
- Price
- Not published
- Stays in
- Not published
Obedience & Off-Leash
MOKAN Dog Training
Kansas City-area off-leash obedience specialist offering private in-home lessons and board and train programs for obedience and behavior modification.
- Length
- Not published
- Price
- Not published
- Stays in
- Not published
Behavior & AggressionObedience & Off-Leash
More Dog Than Human
Family-run Kansas City trainer. Its 2-week board-and-train package aims for on-leash obedience and its 4-week package for off-leash obedience, with owner lessons during the stay and lifetime maintenance lessons afterwards.
- Length
- 2-4 weeks
- Price
- $1,100–$2,250
- Stays in
- Not published
Obedience & Off-Leash
Off Leash K9 Training of Kansas City
An Off Leash K9 Training location offering 1-week and 2-week board-and-train programs, in which the dog is dropped off and picked up two weeks later. It also offers aggressive dog training.
- Length
- 2 weeks
- Price
- from $3,000
- Stays in
- Not published
Obedience & Off-LeashBehavior & Aggression
Sit Means Sit Dog Training Kansas City
Veteran-owned trainer working across the KC metro since 2007. Offers a One Week Jump Start and a Two Week Boot Camp, where the dog lives in the trainer's home and then the owner gets 2 private lessons plus unlimited group classes.
- Length
- 1-2 weeks
- Price
- Not published
- Stays in
- Trainer's home
Obedience & Off-Leash
Lee's Summit, MO · 3
Kansas City K9 Academy
Board-and-train tiers of one week, ten days and an extended program building basic obedience through distraction-proofed off-leash reliability.
- Length
- 1 week
- Price
- Not published
- Stays in
- Facility
Puppy ProgramsObedience & Off-Leash
PetSuites Lee's Summit
PetSuites' Stay and Study program is a board and train stay of 2, 3, or 4 weeks in which trainers build cues, distance, duration and distraction work, with regular progress reports. Pick-up includes a personalized transfer lesson and a go-home packet.
- Length
- 2-4 weeks
- Price
- Not published
- Stays in
- Facility
Obedience & Off-Leash
Strongheart Dogs LLC
Lee's Summit trainer offering basic obedience, aggressive dog training, board and train, boarding and in-home consultations.
- Length
- Not published
- Price
- Not published
- Stays in
- Not published
Behavior & AggressionObedience & Off-Leash
Lawrence, KS · 2
Blue Paws Dog Training
Board and train in which the dog spends an extended period with the trainer to work on its issues, sold in 1- to 4-week packages. The business also trains service dogs.
- Length
- 1-4 weeks
- Price
- $430–$1,720
- Stays in
- Not published
Obedience & Off-LeashService & Therapy Dog
Free State K9
Board and train on a 25-acre farm south of Clinton Lake with indoor kennel runs and training around livestock and wildlife distractions.
- Length
- Not published
- Price
- Not published
- Stays in
- Facility
Behavior & AggressionObedience & Off-Leash
Lenexa, KS · 2
Pete and Mac's Pet Resorts
Pet resort offering group classes, private lessons, day training, and board and train programs where the dog stays at the resort for intensive training.
- Length
- Not published
- Price
- Not published
- Stays in
- Facility
Obedience & Off-LeashPuppy Programs
Sit Now Stay
Boarding School is an immersive program where the dog lives onsite at the Lenexa facility following a structured daily routine with multiple focused training sessions; every program begins with a complimentary training day evaluation.
- Length
- Not published
- Price
- Not published
- Stays in
- Facility
Obedience & Off-Leash
Overland Park, KS · 2
Gentle Dog Training
Training-while-you-board on 4 acres in southern Overland Park with climate-controlled kennels and round-the-clock care.
- Length
- 2 weeks
- Price
- from $1,299
- Stays in
- Facility
Obedience & Off-Leash
KC Dawgz Dog Training Academy - Overland Park
Two-week intensive board and train at 10750 El Monte St with daily obedience, socialization and owner coaching.
- Length
- 6 weeks
- Price
- from $2,600
- Stays in
- Facility
Puppy ProgramsObedience & Off-Leash
Kansas City, KS · 1
Captain Creek Ranch
Boarding, daycare, grooming and positive-reinforcement training in Eudora, serving the Kansas City, KS area. Its Board and Train covers boarding, daycare and tailored training sessions, with a 2-week minimum.
- Length
- 2-4 weeks
- Price
- $2,000–$4,000
- Stays in
- Not published
Obedience & Off-Leash
Leawood, KS · 1
Simplified K9
Trainer Caleb offers board and train formats from a 3-week weekday stay to a full-time 2-week board & train, plus a 25-training-day complete program with owner transfer lessons.
- Length
- 2-4+ weeks
- Price
- $2,200–$4,500
- Stays in
- Not published
Obedience & Off-LeashBehavior & Aggression
Olathe, KS · 1
Collars Dog Resort – Olathe
Dog resort at 12732 S Pflumm Rd in Olathe offering daycare, boarding, grooming, group classes, private lessons, and 1- and 2-week board and train programs.
- Length
- 5-14 days
- Price
- Not published
- Stays in
- Not published
Obedience & Off-Leash
Raymore, MO · 1
Pam4Paws
CPDT-certified dog trainer at 1220 Granada Drive in Raymore, serving the south Kansas City area. It offers in-home training and puppy board and train programs of 1 to 4 weeks, with the puppy staying in a home environment.
- Length
- 1-4 weeks
- Price
- $1,050–$4,200
- Stays in
- Trainer's home
Puppy ProgramsObedience & Off-Leash
Shawnee, KS · 1
Precision Dog Training Academy
Board and Train where the dog lives at the Shawnee academy for a set period with daily training, socialization and boarding. Foundation Program (2 weeks) and Intermediate Program (3 weeks, adds behavior modification, 2 follow-up sessions and field trips) both include a transitional go-home session.
- Length
- 2-4 weeks
- Price
- $933–$2,400
- Stays in
- Facility
Obedience & Off-LeashBehavior & Aggression
Choosing across the Kansas City Metro area
Metro programs cluster in two shapes. In-home trainers keep one to three dogs at a time and tend to sit in the suburbs where they have the space; facility programs run larger groups closer to the city. Neither is better — the home vs. facility guide covers which suits which dog. What matters more is that the trainer has handled your dog's actual problem, and that the follow-up lessons are somewhere you'll really drive to.
Pricing across the area typically runs $2,000–$6,000, with the real spread explained here. Ask every trainer the same question — what's included? — because equipment, the go-home lesson and follow-ups are bundled by some and billed by others.
Board and train in Kansas City Metro — FAQ
Which cities does the Kansas City Metro board and train list cover?
This page combines 25 programs across 10 listed cities in the Kansas City Metro area — Kansas City, Lee's Summit, Lawrence, Lenexa. Board and train is one of the few dog services people routinely drive across a metro for, because you only make the trip at drop-off and pick-up, so a trainer thirty miles away is a realistic option rather than a compromise.
How much does board and train cost in the Kansas City Metro area?
Metro-area programs generally run $2,000–$6,000, a step above rural pricing because trainers here keep fewer dogs and pay more for space. Two-week obedience programs sit at the low end; four-to-six-week behavior modification for reactivity or aggression sits at the top. Several programs on this page publish a price; most quote after an evaluation, so request quotes from two or three and compare what is actually included.
Should I pick the closest board and train in Kansas City?
Closeness matters less than fit. What should decide it: whether the trainer has handled your dog's specific issue, how many dogs they take at once, where dogs sleep (a home or a kennel), and how many follow-up lessons are included. Distance only really matters for those follow-ups, which are easier to attend when the trainer is within an hour.
Do Kansas City Metro trainers offer pick-up and drop-off?
Many metro trainers do, and some include transport in the program price precisely because their clients are spread across the area. It is listed inconsistently on trainer websites, so ask when you request a quote.