Inspired
Dog Training
Why Be Inspired
We Go Above & Beyond For The Best Home Away From Home Experience In All Of Kansas City
Boarding
Here your dogs will receive supervised care 24/7 and stay with us as if they were our own. This allows you to enjoy your time away with total peace of mind. Each dog gets the full experience of acres to run and lots of space to play with friends! Old or young, big or small- Doesn’t matter because we care for them all! Come let your dog be Inspired with us!
Training
We specialize in training which promotes learning in a natural and comfortable setting. Board & Train dogs stay for 10 days to get essentials or 20 days for more advanced learning. Custom packages are available as needed. We use a system that taps into 3 phases of learning and gives each dog lifelong skills to be Inspired out into the real world with you!
Additional
Free transportation is offered everyday from 10 am-2 pm for all our Inspired Dogs. Owners can upgrade to luxury kennels for that extra touch of home or request an exit bath to send them back fresh and relaxed! Videos and pictures are sent out Tuesdays & Fridays so you can keep up with their time here and if you need more updates just make the request!
About Inspired
Our Philosophy
When They’re Here, They’re Family
Our Goal
We believe in providing a safe, comfortable, and loving environment for every dog in our care. Our mission is to ensure each pet feels like family, offering personalized attention, regular exercise, and plenty of play or training. With a focus on the well-being and happiness of your furry companion, we strive to give you peace of mind while they’re away.
Dog training Program
We create an unbreakable bond through a consistent communication system. It's not that you don't love your dog enough or are a bad owner, it is simply two different species having long term communication issues. So let's fix that!
We target learning in three phases. First is acquisition where we pair a behavior with a verbal cue. The second phase aims to broaden that behavior to be reflexive and automatic. The last phase is confirmation where distractions, distance, and duration is added.
Having a dog means you're always in training, whether you're aware of it or not. Our goal is to equip handlers with the tools they need to continuously inspire both themselves and their pets each day.
Choose How You Want Us to Care for Your Pet!
Some of our other services are specialized puppy sessions, vacation boarding, and group classes. If you're going on a special trip and need more unique dates, not a problem! Have siblings and want one trained but both to board, can do! Don't see exactly what you are looking for, maybe specific commands, or need some advice.
Just reach out to (816) 766-5656 or contact us and let us see what we can do for you. Free assessments are 30 minutes at an agreed upon local area.
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Our Goal Is To Leave You And Your Dog Inspired: Which Means Giving You The Help, Tools, And Services You Need To Succeed. Call And Let’s Make It Happen!
Testimonials
Happy Tails!
The Stories Of Our Inspired Dogs
Stella
Her family has trusted us to care for this big goofy love bug during all their big family moments. She did her original board & train during their wedding and has come back to board for their trips out of the country, as well as the new addition to their family! She is bouncy, loving, and a great Inspired pup!
Nora
This goofy pup is toy obsessed and can often care about little else, including anners. She enjoyed herding the kids in the home and running them over or nipping while they played. Her mom works hard to work through reactive moments on walks and Inspire her dog with fun games and clear expectations!
Ginger & Tigger
These siblings are sweet and full of love. One had over suspicion with greeting new guests in the home and the other had over excitement. The goal was to create a new expectation with manners and be able to go on walks together. These two Inspired pups can now join their dad on enjoyable walks and handle their emotions with new guests!
Norman
It was such a fun experience watching this little boy come home to a loving family and grow to be a well adjusted grown up that the family takes anywhere they go! He has ventured far and wide and accompanies them any chance he gets! He loves anyone he meets and has always been a great Inspired pup!
Jazzy
She came to us with a good foundation in training already from elsewhere and just needed help making friends and gaining social skills. We focused on group classes, Play & Train, and outings to put the last touches on an already amazing listener. She’s often an Inspired boarding pup and loves frisbee and ball time!
Lucky
A big family that was new to dogs started off day one with Puppy lessons and now he comes every week to Play & Train. He is sweet, gentle, and full of laughs! This boy helps us with a lot of new dogs who are shy because he has a clear understanding of dog communication and a strong response to obedience. He is an absolute joy to have in our Inspired pack!
Sadie
This beautiful girl comes for the month of January every year as her family takes their pre planned vacation. We work on outings and confidence work. Anywhere she goes she is quickly the center of attention and sometimes that can be overwhelming for her. There was a lot of work done to gain confidence around people and we look forward to everytime we get to see this wonderful Inspired pup!
Maizie
No one loves being the center of attention more than this sweet girl! She has love to give and a lot of it which resulted in a ton of mouthing, jumping, and pulling wherever she was. With a household that needed clearer expectations as grandkids visited frequently, she worked hard to become an Inspired dog with better impulse control!
Moose & Stitch
These housemates loved each other but when it came to feeding time there were a lot of fights and dominance. The family was quickly seeking training before their newborn arrived and also needed help with recall to come inside when called, and doorbell eactivity. They frequently come for boarding and are wonderful Inspired pack members!
Beau & Luna Belle
Walking was always a problem when they were together as they would become very reactive at any dog in the neighborhood. Doorbells and guests were a challenge as one hated them and the other would jump on them with love. These Inspired duo have become frequent fliers and we always enjoy having them!
Axel
He has a heart of gold and the strength of a lion. His mom struggled walking him with random excitement outbursts that resembled reactivity. We often see him in Group class and Play & Train stays after his one month board and train package. He is a very loved Inspired member and a favorite in play group!
Max
He came to us with severe kennel aversion and struggled walking. Parents wanted to be able to take him to their children's sporting games and know when they left he wouldn't destroy things around the house. We worked with the family in 1:1 sessions and a board & train program to help him achieve his Inspired potential!
Vesper
A big personality in a little body! She comes every week after her one month board & train to play with friends and continue her journey of confidence. We are mindful of which dogs she plays with so it is always an enjoyable experience. There are many dogs she now looks forward to engaging with and calls her Inspired friends!
Poppy
This girl comes over a few nights every month and has improved in her ability to handle pressure, make friends, and self soothe. There is more progress to make on her journey but we keep adding to her capabilities to boost her confidence. She is a long term Inspired pup that we can never get enough of!
Maize
There was a good foundation of obedience where parents had put a lot of effort into her training and just needed some help with walks, doorbell reactivity and people greetings. We also work on social skills with appropriate play in big groups. She is a fun Inspired member who is always coming back for fun boarding play time!
Rowdy
This big pup is rightly named, as he is a pushy loving doof with poor people manners. We have worked on outings to promote strong impulse control and create expectations around meeting others. He struggled with counter surfing and digging outside as well as stealing socks to gain attention. After his board & train program he now regularly attends play & train dates as a more mature Inspired member!
Nero
We enjoyed a month with this big loving boy who just didn't know his size. He worked hard on gaining self control to be better with the small children in his household. Now he comes back to board on occasion and we always love seeing this Inspired boy!
Benny
Every squirrel or bike was a big temptation and pulling could not be an option with owners who have young grandkids over often. Impulse control over meeting people in the home and some puppy mouthing were worked on during his 2 week board & train. Now he comes over every couple of months as a regular Inspired member!
Harley
The biggest goal for this young pup was recall. He would refuse to come inside after playing outside and would always rather be chased or dig around in the grass. He was a little reactive on walks due to lack of confidence and overstimulation. Any new object felt out of place was a cause for concern and panic. After his board & train we did some 1:1 lessons to help parents feel confident and now see this Inspired pup in group class often!
Drogo
With a previous bite record we worked really hard on getting him confident with new environments and trusting in his owners as well as himself. Walks were a struggle as his brother Lincoln would encourage reactivity as well as pulling. He spent a few nights before his board & train to get comfortable with being in our home and has come back for more boarding nights long after. This Inspired pup has come a long way and is actually a big lover when he is ready to let you in his space!
Lincoln
Ball is always life with this pup and we used that motivation in play to disengage with stimuli he would often get overwhelmed with. His brother Drogo did not find guests enjoyable but Lincoln would like to give them all the love and jump. He always pulled hard on walks and barked at anything he found excitable. We worked everyday on gaining impulse control and neutrality with these Inspired brothers!
Finn
This boy was a rescue who needed help adjusting to his new home. He loved his family but had bad habits that needed to be addressed to be able to stay in his new home. There was some resource guarding and fear or control nipping that he displayed on random occasions. He boards as an Inspired member anytime his family is out of town and is right at home whenever he comes over!
Lucy
This dog traveled often with their owner who was a truck driver and needed help with vocal control. Anytime they passed cows, or small towns, or want to play, or hear specific commercials, she would become very reactive with a bark that just never stopped. It was one of her favorite things to do. We also worked hard on getting a very solid recall and a wait in the car even if the door was open for the most safety focused Inspired pup on the road!
Doug & Cheddar
These corgi brothers love to play with each other but can get into big fights over food and attention. We worked on turn taking and food sharing and now have a focus on transferring that skill over to parents in their home. These Inspired boys have progress to make but their owners keep working at it!
Chloe
Walks were always a challenge for a fear of the unknown and quick reaction to enter fight or flight mode. She struggled making new friends in play and sometimes showed resource guarding that we addressed quickly. We worked on people greetings, dog social skills, and neutrality around moments of high stimulation to round off this Inspired pups capabilities!
Theo
It was a busy household with two other brothers, also Aussies, and he was a young pushy boy who needed some manners. The parents worked hard with all their dogs but when it came to competing for attention or wildlife on a walk, he had a hard time listening. We worked on outings and visited both parks and indoors to really slow down reactivity and gain engagement. He is a fun Inspired pup to work with and loved showing off for his mom after his training!
Thor & Odin
These young boys had puppy training elsewhere but without consistency and follow ups they quickly reverted to old habits and pushy behaviors. With two young children in the home we worked hard on individual releasing and calm behaviors especially through thresholds and inside the house. Both didn’t understand their size and loved to jump for face kisses. Although these Inspired boys have moved out of state now, we miss them dearly!
Ruth
This big girl knows what she wants and knows what she doesn’t. She first started with puppy lessons to help gain a better relationship with the young boys in the home. She often growled or even snapped at them with attitude if they disrupted her sleep or came into her space when she didn’t want it. She has come back for refresh training and Play & Train sessions to build social skills with peers. We have seen big progress on this big Inspired girl!
Harper
This girl is as sweet as can be. Her owners did a short board & train while they moved into their new house to focus on doorbell reactivity and jumping on guests. We now see this Inspired pup a few times a year and always love having her!
Ace
This family was new to owning a dog and set up their puppy lessons the first day he came home to make sure he was on track to be a wonderful pup. They worked hard and made it through his puppy crazies to now have a super sweet and affectionate young dog. I rarely see a family as obsessed with their pup so I always feel honored when they allow us to care for him throughout the year as they go on trips. We love seeing his big Inspired smile and kind personality!
Marley
His mom worked so hard with him and his obedience was almost perfect. She struggled with duration in behaviors and competing with instincts. This showed the most on walks and in play with her daughter. He wanted to herd, nip, and do what felt most natural. There was also some doorbell reactivity and window alerting. After his board & train we still get to spend time with this Inspired pup anytime they are out of town and it is always a pleasure!
Felix
Since he does not have a fenced yard, this boy goes on a ton of walks, which he really enjoys but parents did not. There was a lot of reactivity and pulling that quickly happened with little warning. He enjoyed barking out the window at anything and everything and needed a solid recall to be trusted with his no fence life. We worked on socialization and neutrality to get better consistency with the expectations presented to him. We now see him for holiday vacations and enjoy his Inspired energy in play group
Motley
We have done puppy private lessons and refresh training with this family who is puppy obsessed. He is easy to love and quick to learn, although he can be stubborn when he sets his mind to something. He’s always been great with social skills and has an adventurous spirit. We love anytime we get to have this sweet and crazy Inspired boy over!
Ontari
This great dane is strong willed and always mischievous. She loves to be loved and play with her friends. This family has taken advantage of puppy sessions and refresh training to build better habits around her daily routine, excessive barking, and leash skills. This Inspired girl comes to group and play & train class to get some energy out and meetup with friends! It has been such a joy to watch her grow up!
Goose
Thai family has two waterdogs who love to fight for attention and rough house in play that sometimes got a little out of hand. Him and his sister would have actual fights on walks when reactivity over another dog happened and did a one month Board & Train program to learn how to listen, come when called, and walk off leash around any distractions. Now these Inspired kids come over a couple times a month to play with friends and burn some energy!
LuLu
Before goose came into the picture, she was a wonderful solo sibling. But bad habits got shared and competing attention became a daily event. While they are two peas in a pod and have so much love for eachother, they also got on eachother nerves on would sometimes be too much for this busy household. Both Inspired pups excelled in their one month program and are a joy to have often!
Theo & Rudy
We first started with some training for young baby Rudy when he first came home and then addressed some reactivity Theo displayed on walks. They now come to group class and play & trains and always do fantastic. Their mom knows different techniques to build engagement and set them up for success. We love having these Inspired boys as a regular part of the pack!
Chief
His parents spend a lot of time hiking the Colorado Mountains and wanted to get enough trust in Chief and themselves to take him on their adventures. He spent two weeks learning impulse control, emotional regulation, and basic obedience. The dedication and love his parents give to their Inspired boy is evident in his growth, their smiles, and his hiking adventures!
Cooper
This GSP has turned into a well rounded, even tempered, and handsome young man. His owner puts in work during the week to create engagement and reliability in behaviors. Cooper is a joy to have during play day class and it’s been awesome to watch his Inspired journey.
Crusoe
Someday this young pup is going to wear his service vest with confidence and focus. We got to spend two weeks Inspiring this boy to be his best self. Walks have better impulse control and he chooses to engage even when his friends are near. His owner continues to work with him daily and seeks play day sessions, group, and 1:1 for specific task work.
Duke
Watching this young gentle pup grow into a massive but sweet and obedient young adult has been a joy. His owner signed up for puppy classes to get off on the right paw even though he had owned dogs throughout his life. There is still more you can learn and be Inspired by. We worked on potty training, handfeeding, recall, and other basic obedience for every day needs.
Gable
When you’re a young doodle life is just a bouncing game of joy and everything is an option. Sometimes all we need is guidance to help achieve that balance of fun and focus. This sweet teddybear spent 14 days learning how to walk in heel anywhere he goes and to come over when called! He is Inspired to keep on learning with engagement and patience.
Kane
Crate training and potty training often go hand in hand for young pups and Kane participated in the 2 Week Program to help him grow his bladder control. We also worked on recall, social skills, and learned how to walk on a leash. Kane is Inspired to now show engagement and impulse control in his daily routines. He can also hold his bladder overnight and goes into his kennel to nap by choice during the day.
Kora
We get the privilege of watching Kora grow and helping her along that journey! She began training at the age of 4 months and comes back for boarding when her family goes out of town. Kora is also a favorite in play day class! She is Inspiring to all!
Lacy
This AussieDoodle loves to work as hard as she plays. Unfortunately she had a hard time controlling and focusing her energy which resulted in nipping behavior and eventually a more serious bite. We worked on structure, switching between drives, and appropriately play. Her owners had put a lot of time and effort into her foundational skills but needed a little guidance in building a consistent communication system to create reliability in her behaviors. They are now Inspired to help her calm her mind, work off leash, and have more enjoyment from life!
Molly
The inability for emotional regulation led this young shepherd to have a lack in her overall confidence. She had severe nipping, jumping, and would bark or whine when anyone came around her. Molly had love to give but was often too anxious & excited to express it correctly. After her 20 day program she had more confidence from proper socialized play, exposure outings, and her parents are now Inspired to show her the world!
Rocky
It was his first day in his new home when we picked up Rocky and he didn’t even have a name yet. Getting to start this baby off on the right foot was such a reward. He got to learn all about the world and even did some foundational obedience. We worked on proper social skills, potty training, and house manners. He is an Inspired boy ready to go conquer anything!
Ryder
A month program allowed this handsome man to make a transition to towards a more balanced life. He could control himself around guests ad didn’t push to get everything he wanted. His owner was Inspired to be his leader and his best friend. With a consistent communication system they can now travel more places and enjoy adventures together!
Timber
She didn’t know that after her month board and train program she would have a new little pup in the house. Her family wanted to spend the first two weeks alone with the new addition to the household and to make sure Timber had reliable communication system when they met eachother. She also needed to work on her resource guarding with bones, leash reactivity, and prey drive. She is now Inspired and in love with her young new friend!
Buddy
This happy young Shih Tzu is full of personality. He needed some help with potty training, jumping, and mouthing. His puppy private sessions helped Buddy with impulse control and the ability to focus around distractions. Now his owner is Inspired to travel around the country with him!
Bandit
Sometimes owners just don’t know where to start. The two week board and train program is perfect for creating that solid foundation for any dog. Bandit is as sweet as can be and has great house manners. However the owners needed structure to help overcome leash reactivity from over excitement. They became Inspired to make themselves exciting and motivating while using obedience to everyone’s advantage.
Apollo
This husky has the best smile and a love to see the world. His strong independent nature resulted in obedience inconsistency, leash reactivity, and going wherever he wanted. With a mixture of play and obedience we showed him how fun learning can be, Now he is Inspired to walk with his family, even next to the stroller, with engagement and self control!
Kezzi
This smart girl had a set of commands she knew well and could go out anywhere but not without chasing everything that moved. We worked on engagement and alternative behaviors that Inspired her to focus on her family and find neutrality.
Nico
This boy was a rescue with severe nipping from fear and anxiety when in any new situation. He rarely left his new home after biting a friend over and couldn't go to the groomer for too many incidents. He joined us for a custom 6 week training program to create a whole new outlook on life. We built an Inspired dog who could meet new strangers and navigate around uncomfortable situations.
Finn
This goofy Goldendoodle had huge success with their owners in our jump-starter private sessions. There was a need for focus in public places, confidence, and a strong foundation in manners. Life still is fun and bouncy but now we’re Inspired to find guidance and think through choices.
Elvis
This family used most of their planned vacation and did a special 18 day Board & Train. He quickly picked up all new commands and was able to go home Inspired with a strong skillset of behaviors, balanced boundaries, and overall confidence.
Tigger
This handsome little tank lived free roam on a farm for the first part of life and therefore had little understanding of proper home manners, zero leash skills, and a deep need for exposure to the new environments he would be encountering. His month Board & Train left him Inspired to conquer anything with confidence from a communication toolbox he previous lacked.
Mavis & Lucy
These sisters are two peas in a pod who couldn’t love each other more. This family has become more confident in their handling skills, communication system, and overall lifestyle balance. Both girls have done work individually and together in a custom frequency program leaving them always feeling Inspired.
Bailey Rose
This 7mo spitball of fire comes from a long line of successful sporting dogs, which means the Lab in her really goes! Her owner needed guidance to start off on the right foot and build the tools necessary for this particular drive level. She did the 15 Comprehensive 1:1 Private Sessions, which helped with severe leash pulling, reactivity, and lack of social skills meeting new strangers: human or dog. Every outing Inspired more confidence, understanding, and skills necessary to deal with all that life could throw her way!
Smoke
This handsome PitBull rescue did a month long program to focus on creating a new set of lifeskills to take home to his first time owner. After being bounced around homes he had zero communication skills, incomplete foundation work, severe separation anxiety, no confidence, and just a general state of anxiety. As the weeks progressed he started to be Inspired to look for more guidance, thrive in his new communication skill toolset, and understand the boundaries placed in life around him!
