Puppy Training Classes Near You in Overland Park, KS

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The chewed baseboards, the jumping at the door, the walks that feel like waterskiing: every puppy owner hits this wall a few weeks in. KC Dawgz runs puppy training classes near you in Overland Park, KS, that turn that chaos into a calm, confident, well-mannered dog.

We have a path for your pup, right off I-435 near Corporate Woods. Puppy training near you means a weeknight class that fits between work and dinner.

Our Clients Say It Best

“We put our Doberman “Ruger” through puppy training, and it was perfect for socialization. The two trainers, Bella and Kenna, are very helpful, funny, and entertaining.”

Cliff H.

Overland Park, KS

“We had the best experience in our Puppy 101 class with trainers Kenna and Bella! Our dog Sully loved going each week, and we learned so many valuable tools that have made a huge difference in his training. Highly recommend this class to any new puppy owners! We are excited to start Puppy 201!”

Olivia H.

Overland Park, KS

Common Puppy Problems We Help You Solve

Most families do not call us for a show dog. They call because the puppy is eating the couch, and nobody is sleeping. Here is what puppy training fixes:

Biting and mouthing. We teach bite inhibition and better outlets, so playtime stops ending in Band-Aids.
Potty training. We build a schedule that sticks, so the carpet stops paying for it.
Leash pulling. We start loose-leash walking early, while your pup is small enough to teach easily.
Jumping on people. A calm greeting and a solid “place” keep the front door from turning into chaos.
Crate training and settling. We make the crate a good place, so your pup sleeps and travels better.
Chewing and zoomies. We channel teething and energy into chew toys, structure, and mental work.

For deeper or stubborn issues as your pup grows, our behavior modification and obedience programs pick up where puppy basics leave off.

Why Starting Now Matters

Your puppy has a socialization window that starts closing around 16 weeks. What they meet during those early weeks, calmly and positively, shapes them for life.

You can start at 7 to 8 weeks, with one set of vaccines and a healthy pup.
Waiting until fully vaccinated at 16-plus weeks often means missing the window that prevents fear and reactivity.
Safe beats sorry. Vet behavior experts recommend early classes in a controlled setting over a public dog park.

Our group classes are built for exactly this: structured pack breaks, age-appropriate playmates, and new sights and sounds done the right way.

Pick the Puppy Training That Fits Your Pup

Every program below is open to Overland Park puppies. Not sure which fits? Start with a free evaluation.

Puppy 101 (Group Class)

The foundation course that shapes behavior for life, open to pups up to 7 months old at the first class. Covers proper socialization, basic obedience (sit, down, place, recall), potty training and home manners, and heads off biting, jumping, and chewing. Finishes with the AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy certification.

Group Puppy Package ($999)

The full group journey in one bundle for owners who want the whole foundation covered. Includes Puppy 101 (8 sessions), Puppy 201 advanced obedience, and one private day train session, with socialization built into every step.

Puppy 201 (Next Level)

For 101 graduates ready to build reliability around real distractions. Adds focus and engagement anywhere, advanced leash skills with no more pulling, distance and duration on commands, and distraction work that holds up outside. Earns the KCD Puppy 201 certificate.

See all of our group classes.

Group, Private, or Board and Train?

There is no single right answer, and plenty of OP trainers only offer one. We offer all of them, so the format fits your life.

Group classes: best value, strongest for socialization. Start here for confidence and good early habits.
Private lessons: fastest on specific problems like potty training or biting, on your schedule.
Day train: your pup learns with us during the day and comes home each night.
Board and train: focused daily training and a built-in foundation, ideal when life is full.

Still deciding? That is what the free evaluation is for.

How It Works

Five steps from new puppy to well-mannered dog.

1. Start with a free evaluation.

We meet you and your puppy, talk through what is driving you up the wall, and recommend the program that fits your dog and your week. No pressure, no guessing.

2. Pick your path.

Group Puppy 101 for socialization and foundation, private lessons for focused help, or day train and board-and-train when you need us to do the heavy lifting.

3. Build the foundation.

Your puppy works on socialization, potty habits, biting and jumping, and the basic obedience that makes everything else possible. This is where the messy months turn into manners.

4. You take the leash.

A go-home lesson hands the training over to you. You learn the cues and the timing so your dog listens for you, not just the trainer, at home and out in the neighborhood.

5. Keep it sharp.

A follow-up lesson, plus group classes you can use for up to three months, keeps the skills locked in. Then it is graduation, and OP is yours to explore together.

Puppy Classes Near You Across Overland Park

Families from all over the city train with us, from the older streets of north OP and downtown to the newer Blue Valley neighborhoods down south.

Neighborhoods: Downtown Overland Park, Deer Creek, St. Andrews, Nottingham, Blue Valley, Corporate Woods, plus nearby Leawood, Lenexa, Olathe, and Prairie Village.

ZIP codes: 66204, 66207, 66210, 66212, 66213, 66214, 66221, 66223, 66224.

Overland Park Puppy Training, Answered

What age should I start puppy training in Overland Park?

You can start as early as 7 to 8 weeks, and earlier is better. The socialization window begins closing around 16 weeks, so habits formed now last for life. Puppy 101 welcomes pups up to 7 months at the first class.

How much do puppy training classes cost in Overland Park, KS?

It depends on the path, from single group classes up to our Group Puppy Package at $999. The best first step is a free evaluation, so we can match a program and quote it clearly. Call 913-217-7288.

Do puppies need to be vaccinated before starting puppy classes?

Yes. We require rabies, distemper/parvo, and bordetella up to date. The general standard is one set of vaccines at least seven days before the first class, with your pup healthy throughout.

How long does puppy training take?

Group Puppy 101 runs as a multi-week course, while board and train works in focused two-week blocks. Most families see real change within a few weeks when they keep practicing at home.

Where are your puppy training classes located in Overland Park?

At 10750 El Monte St #200, near Corporate Woods off I-435 and College Blvd. We serve all of Overland Park, plus nearby Leawood, Lenexa, Olathe, and Prairie Village.

Is a group class or private training better for my puppy?

Group classes are ideal for socialization, while private lessons move faster on specific issues. Many OP families combine both, and the free evaluation helps you decide.

What is the difference between Puppy 101 and Puppy 201?

Puppy 101 builds the foundation: socialization, basic obedience, potty habits, and the AKC S.T.A.R. cert. Puppy 201 is for graduates and adds distance, duration, distraction work, and advanced leash skills.