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Midas Touch Dog Obedience School

Kearney, Missouri

4.9/5· 508 Google reviews

About Midas Touch Dog Obedience School

Welcome to Midas Touch Dog Obedience School, where we specialize in expert dog training to transform aggressive and disruptive behaviors into calm and trusting companions. Our commitment is to provide the highest quality training, creating a safe and comfortable learning environment for your furry friends. Located in Kearney MO we proudly serve the Kansas City area. Contact us today to discover the benefits of dog training, puppy training, and our obedience school.We have a board and train program and off leash training as well. Let Midas Touch help you build a strong and positive relationship with your beloved canine companions.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Behavior consultation
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    At Midas Touch Dog Obedience School we offer specialized rehabilitation for complex behavioral issues including aggression, anxiety, fear, & severe reactivity. We use proven, compassionate techniques to help restore safety & peace to your home.

  • Canine Good Citizen preparation
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  • House training
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    Take the stress out of housebreaking with help from Midas Touch! We provide a structured approach to help your dog or puppy understand where to go, eliminating accidents & establishing clean indoor habits.

  • Leash training
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    Transform your daily walks from a chore into a joy. We teach your dog to walk politely by your side without pulling, lunging, or dragging you down the street, ensuring a relaxed and fun experience for you both.

  • Obedience training
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    Take your dog's obedience to the next level with Midas Touch Dog Obedience School. Our Advanced Obedience program focuses on reliable off-leash control, advanced distraction training, & precise responsiveness, giving you total peace of mind with your pet in any setting.

    We are Kansas City's premier dog obedience school. From basic manners to advanced commands, our expert-led programs teach dogs effective communication, structure, and real-world compliance.

    Build a foundation of respect and clear communication with help from Midas Touch Dog Obedience School. Our focused obedience lessons teach your dog essential manners and reliable commands, helping them become more well-behaved.

    Build a strong foundation for a well-behaved dog. We teach your pet essential commands like sit, stay, and come, while correcting common bad habits like pulling on the leash or jumping. Perfect for dogs of all ages, sizes and breeds.

    Establish the core manners that every dog needs with our Basic Obedience program. This program focuses on household manners, proper leash walking, & responding to foundational commands, helping you build a stress-free and peaceful bond with your pet.

    We're Kansas City's trusted choice for comprehensive dog obedience training. Our structured programs focus on instilling manners, developing clear handler communication, and ensuring your dog listens reliably in real-world situations.

    We'll help your dog master vital skills they need for day-to-day life. We focus on building a rock-solid responsiveness to foundational cues such as sit, down, stay, place, and coming when called among other essential skills.

    Our Expert Obedience Program will allow the owner to use voice or hand signal commands for many different obedience skills such as heel, sit & stay, down, and recall while your pet is off leash.

    This program is the perfect starting point for any dog. Master the essential commands & household manners needed to stop nuisance behaviors like jumping or running away while building a happy & cooperative relationship with your pet.

    Reshape stubborn or unwanted habits with training from Midas Touch Dog Obedience School. This specialized service focuses on troubleshooting specific behavioral gaps, replacing bad manners with reliable obedience, & restoring structure to your home.

  • Puppy training
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    Start your pup on the right paw! Our early-development puppy classes focus on vital socialization, basic manners, housebreaking tips, & preventing bad habits before they start.

    Give your puppy a head start with structured early obedience training. We focus on vital socialization, basic boundaries, crate routine, & nipping bad habits in the bud during their critical learning window.

  • Recall training
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  • Socialization
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    This is a fun package where our expert dog trainers meets with the owner and canine at 4 different venues that welcome dogs. During these sessions, your pet will learn the skills to be a polite and courteous dog in public.

Behavior support

  • Aggression training
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    Specialized, safety-focused rehabilitation for dogs exhibiting aggressive behavior towards humans or other animals. We identify root causes and implement careful protocols to restore peace & control.

    Specialized rehabilitation for dogs exhibiting reactive or aggressive behaviors. We safely identify the root triggers and implement strategic protocols to restore control, safety, & peace of mind for you and your pet.

    We offer a dedicated Aggression Training program designed to safely manage & reduce severe behaviors like growling, lunching and biting. We use balanced, proven methods to help your dog make calmer choices & lower their stress. Session quantity is based on trainer's assessment.

  • Fear and confidence
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  • Reactivity training
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How training happens

  • Board and train
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    Maximize your dog's stay with us with our comprehensive board-and-train program. While boarding with us, your dog receives intensive, daily professional training to fast-track obedience and good manners.

    Our premier immersive training program. Your dog stays with us and receives professional daily training from our experts, fast-tracking their obedience and transforming their behavior by eliminating bad habits and encouraging good ones.

    This package teaches basic obedience or help with behavior modification or off-leash training. Board & Stay packages last for 2 weeks for the canine and 3 for the owner. First session is day of pickup and then moves to one session per week for the following 2 weeks of applying.

    Let our professionals do the heavy lifting. Your dog stays with us for full-time immersive schooling, receiving multiple daily training sessions to fast-track their obedience & transform their behavior. Whether it's overnight or extended 3 week stay, we'll be happy to have them!

  • Group classes
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    Let your dog socialize and train in a real-world environment with Midas Touch. Our expert-led group classes help your dog master obedience and focus while learning to ignore other dogs and other heavy distractions.

  • In-home training
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    We proud to offer convenient, professional training in your dog's natural environment with personalized at home virtual training. Through FaceTime we will address behavioral issues and help give you practical tools to manage your dog's obedience in your home with confidence.

  • Online or virtual training
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    We're proud to offer expert coaching from the comfort of your home. Perfect for busy schedules, our live virtual sessions through FaceTime provide step-by-step guidance to help you successfully train your dog.

  • Owner coaching Customer-reported
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  • Private training
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    Get dedicated 1 on 1 attention with customized coaching tailored to your dog's specific needs with one of our private sessions. We focus on your goals, moving at you and your dog's pace to solve your unique challenges & accelerate obedience progress.

Dog age

  • Puppies
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Training level

  • Advanced obedience
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  • Advanced training
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    Our advanced training course is designed for graduates of our basic training program. Your pet will master advanced commands, off-leash reliability, & sharp focus around heavy distractions using a 20-25 ft leash. The owner will also begin to use voice or hand signal commands as well.

  • Beginner training
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Support between sessions

  • Follow-up support
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  • Homework and practice
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  • Personalized training plans
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Assistance and working dogs

  • Therapy dog training
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    This package is 10 weeks long and includes 1 session a week for 10 weeks. These sessions are designed to teach the skills that will allow your dog to accompany you almost anywhere.

Your dog’s background

  • Rescue dogs
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Additional services

  • Boarding
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    We provide a safe, clean & comfortable home away from home for your dog. Our boarding service ensures your pet receives personalized attention, care, and a stress-free environment while you are away.

    We provide a premium, climate-controlled & secure environment designed with your dog's safety & comfort in mind. Our facility provides clean accommodations, structured routines, and a dedicated care team to ensure a relaxing and stimulating stay for your pet.

  • Daycare
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    We provide the perfect balance of structure, socialization, and supervised fun for your dog! Our daycare keeps your dog active and engaged in a safe environment, helping them burn energy and practice positive behavior with other dogs & people.

Other listed services

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  • Dog training
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    Professional, results-driven dog training tailored to your specific pet's needs. We build clear communication, reliable manners, & a strong bond between you and your dog using over 20 years of expert experience.

    Unlock your dog's full potential with our professional training programs. From behavioral fixes to advanced skills, we use proven techniques to help your canine companion become a polite, reliable, and confident member of the family.

    Explore a full suite of expert dog training solutions tailored to you and your pet's needs. Whether you need help with a new puppy, basic manners, or advanced behavioral issues, we have custom programs to help fit your specific goals.

  • Off Leash Trained
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    This advanced program teaches your dog absolute focus and reliable command compliance without a leash, even around heavy outdoor distractions.

  • Akc Certification
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    Earn the prestigious AKC Canine Good Citizen title. Open to all breeds, our prep and testing program evaluates your dog's manners, focus, & obedience in public settings, proving they are a polite, welcomed, and well-behaved member of the community.

  • Leadership Training
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    Our leadership package helps establish owners as calm, and confident pack leaders. This program teaches you how to implement structure, boundaries, and clear communication at home, ensuring your dog looks to you for guidance and respects your rules.

  • Overnight Stay
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    We're proud to offer a safe, structured, and comfortable overnight boarding experience for your pet. Your dog enjoys a stress-free environment, personalized care, and a cozy place to rest while you are away, fully supervised by our expert team.

  • Training Activities
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    Fun, engaging, and structured exercises designed to sharpen your dog's mind and physical skills. These activities prevent boredom, channel excess energy productively, and reinforce their overall obedience training.

  • Weekly Lessons
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    Stay on track with consistent, once-a-week coaching. These recurring sessions provide steady progress, giving you actionable homework to practice at home while keeping your dog's training momentum going strong.

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Questions & answers

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At what age should a puppy be trained ?

You can start as young as 8 weeks. Breed maturity and behavior stipulate what type of training you need. Please feel free to call us at 816 621 0333

Community answer · Midas Touch Dog Obedience School · 2026-01-21

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Customer reviews

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4.9
out of 5508 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • leadership skills 103
  • confidence building 71
  • basic obedience 61
  • leadership training 54
  • leash pulling 34
  • reactive dog training 17
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  • communication with dogs 15
  • rescue dog 9
  • patient trainer 7
  • obedient pup 6

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100 collected reviews

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Riley Holzmeier
5/5
1000% recommend - James is amazing!! River was all energy and very little focus before we began training with James. River has learned so many commands and is so much better on walks now. Both River and I have grown and learned so much through the leadership training and we will …Read full reviewClose full review

1000% recommend - James is amazing!! River was all energy and very little focus before we began training with James. River has learned so many commands and is so much better on walks now. Both River and I have grown and learned so much through the leadership training and we will definitely be going back to Midas Touch for more! Edit — River & I have now done 4 trainings with James and all I can say is, if you’re thinking about doing training with MTDOS, do it. It makes all the difference when you have a trainer who is not only invested in your dog’s learning & growth, but also the bond between you & your dog! James is quite literally a miracle worker - I never thought River would be such a well behaved, chill dog but here he is thanks to James & the personalized lessons! Also highly recommend boarding with MTDOS, River LOVES it out there and has made so many friends! He loves the staff & the staff love him as well! (Pic is River post MTDOS boarding - he sleeps for like 5 days after he comes home because he plays so much!)

Barb Shatto
1/5

Training was ineffective.

Noah
1/5
Did the 3 week board and train. I’ve had 3 other dogs board and trained in my life and this one was the only one I’ve had a bad experience with. My dog learned how to sit, and to awfully walk on “heel” . 3000 dollars basically for that. She was a scared wreck when we dropped her …Read full reviewClose full review

Did the 3 week board and train. I’ve had 3 other dogs board and trained in my life and this one was the only one I’ve had a bad experience with. My dog learned how to sit, and to awfully walk on “heel” . 3000 dollars basically for that. She was a scared wreck when we dropped her off and she was a scared wreck when we got her. Her confidence level didn’t change, her training barely changed definitely not for the money. He could offer me his service again for free and I wouldn’t take it.

Mo Schmidt
5/5

James was wonderful to work with. I appreciated his directness and ability to work with dogs in a no nonsense manner.

Madison Auten
5/5

This is totally worth it!!!! I have an anxious dog, who was really struggling on walks, and within the first 30min he showed incredible improvement, and it only got better as sessions went on. James is super friendly and knowledgeable and a great teacher for both my dog and myself. Absolutely, would recommend them for literally anything!!!!

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