About Earl | Kansas City Dog Whisperer & Behavior Coach

My consultation/evaluation cost is a flat rate of $200. I teach 21st

century methods and techniques. I offer in-person consultations.

913-490-8512

This is not a class. It's an education. My training philosophy and

instruction is based on 'Inducement' also known as 'Reward Based'.

The focus of all my instruction is on Pack structure, Engagement,

Management, and Marker Training for puppies and adults.

In addition to what I do, I can set you up with online courses in

everything from training dogs to be around horses to hiking etiquette

and much more.

All instruction is tailored to you and your dogs individual needs.

Training plans are not standardized like in the old crank and yank

days. It's fun and easy when you take some time to learn modern Marker

Training methods.

Many if not most of my clients are unsure what it is their dog

training needs are. They just know they have a problem and do not know

what to do to fix it. This is where I come in. They want to do the

training themselves but don't know where to find the proper

information as there are so many resources out there with conflicting

information. To put it bluntly...there is a lot of bad information out

there.

I will diagnose your situation and direct you to what you need to

learn from the most authoritative dog training instructors in the

world.

All protocols are age and dog dependent and always tailored to the

individual dog.

At this time I will begin developing a protocol for your training

needs. Our first topic is Marker Training and how it applies to

virtually everything you want to teach your dog.

As we progress I will be sending you more recommendations and free

training videos for you to accomplish your goals or if problems arise

in training.

I will coach you through the training process.This coaching is

ongoing. Not one and done.Do you want to train a laid back happy go

lucky dog or a high energy, high drive dog? The difference can be

dramatic.

Any comprehensive proprietary full length streaming videos will need

to be purchased online at your expense.

I do not make money from these but most videos you will use are totally free!!

Learning to train your dog has evolved. Online or computer learning,

video streaming, interactive instruction and one on one personal

instruction is the future of dog training.

BTW If you want to teach your puppy courage confidence and skills so

he can potentially protect you I can help you learn to do that the new

modern way to do it yourself. Your dog just needs some basic drives to

get started.

Ask me about the power of tug training .

My job is not only to educate you but to facilitate you in 21st

century dog training or dealing with behavior issues while coaching

you to success. A dog or puppy is not a machine that you can program

and forget about. Dogs learn through repetition! It requires your

ongoing consistency to shape or change behavior. Repetition means

practice what you learn with your dog and DAILY until it is second

nature. Your daily walks can become fun training sessions. If you have

a high energy-high drive puppy, you have a lot of work on your hands.

Most people are not prepared for that kind of dog. So care must be

taken in selecting your new puppy so you know what type of personality

you are getting. Your breeder should help with this. If you have kids,

you will want the laziest puppy in the litter.

'ENGAGEMENT' means your dog is totally 100% focused on you and wants

what you have. Engagement is not only a prerequisite to obedience

training; it is the key to how you interact with your dog on a daily

basis. We want our dogs engaged on walks, in our home, or anywhere we

take the dog. Engagement should become a habit with the dog, even if

it is only partially engaged so you can get the dogs attention and

instantly get control of the dog.

Weekly obedience classes for behavior issues are helpful in correcting

minor behavior problems and socialization but are limited in scope and

effectiveness . In most cases classes are rather parochial.

To be effective, you must be able to consume a greater quantity of

information with greater nuance than can be delivered to you by an

oral briefing. Which is all a class really is.

Classes and strict schedules or board and train are severely outdated,

stressful and bad detrimental to your relationship with your dog when

you are not prepared 1st. Not to mention inconvenient. You should

train and prepare your dog in a stress free, distraction free

environment and teach your puppy some basic commands before taking

your puppy to a class. I will help you with this.

Puppies and adult dogs do better with ONE trainer...YOU! This is a

scientific fact.

8 weeks to 12 months is the most important time in a puppies life. Be

prepared from the start!

Getting your puppy off to a good start can shape his whole life so you

don't want to let him learn or practice unwanted behaviors in the

first place. It's more stressful to correct these problems than it is

to prevent them in the first place. Don't let your puppy learn things

that will make you mad. If you do, it's not his fault.

I use the latest cutting edge instructional DVD's and streaming

services for you to learn more complicated training techniques. They

are meant to be studied! They are proprietary and produced by

professionals for professionals. I want you to be a professional too!

You won't find them in pet stores or on Amazon. They are produced and

narrated by the most highly respected dog trainers in the world that

you've probably never heard of unless you have been involved in

competition dog sports.

Streaming service is available for all study courses!! Many are free!

A good foundation will prepare you and your puppy for more advanced

training if you have further ambitions for your dog or for yourself as

a dog trainer. All online instruction is through the largest most

authoritative dog training website in the world. I don't make a dime

off them.

TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE when raising a new puppy. You may contact me

anytime during this period to clarify any topics you may be unsure of.

Your advantage is that you can study/view them on your own schedule

from wherever you are. These materials are yours to keep and review as

often as you may need them. I will help you set up your account and

arrange streaming video instruction.

REMEMBER...it's easier when you start learning how to raise your puppy

before you bring it home. It's all down hill when you know what you're

doing and I will always be available to coach you for the life of your

dog.

A Word about BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION...To modify your dogs behavior will

require that you modify your behavior toward your dog.

*CALL ME *TO DISCUSS YOUR PROBLEMS AND MY FEES.

913-490-8512

Dog Aggression, Fear Aggression, Leash Reactivity, Dominant dogs, Pack

Structure and Management are typical issues I work with almost daily.

You have a lot to learn if you want to keep a dog that is a potential

liability. Learning good Management and Pack Structure is imperative

in this process and for all dogs.

Again, this instruction is adjusted to you dogs particular needs.

Some dogs grow up in your home to have these problems but many I see

are rescues. These are dogs that are seemingly fine at home but have

meltdowns on the street over other dogs or strange people aka leash

reactivity.

I specialize in getting rescues dogs acclimated to your home. There is

a link to my course titled Know How to Rehabilitate Your Rescue Dog on

this page.LINK Many of these dogs can be a challenge. They usually

require a decompression period and need your leadership and

understanding. Your dog may love you but he must respect you as well.

This doesn't happen overnight. You can't afford to be too permissive

with a new rescue dog. Remember...not only are you building a

relationship, you are rehabilitating the dog as well. They don't teach

that in classes or board and train situations. It's imperative that

you can do both simultaneously. You can't change your rescue dogs

personality anymore than you can change your own personality but you

can teach him new behaviors and make him calmer by relieving anxiety

and stress. These dogs need rules to feel safe. I will teach you to

manage behavior issues and rehabilitate your dog at

www.rehabforrescuedogs.com.

I'm always flexible and will always try to schedule at your convenience.

DOMINANT AND AGGRESSIVE DOGS: These are dogs that are threatening

you the owner. Growling, showing teeth and biting. I have extensive

experience with these dogs

Thankfully, truly dangerous 'dominant' dogs are rare these days but

there are a lot of fearful dogs that display their fear as aggression.

Most Kansas City dog trainers don't know the difference or how to deal

with dominant dogs or aggression issues at all.

You will frequently hear the term Alpha thrown about.

Alpha rolls can be the most dangerous thing you can do to a dominant

dog. Don't ever attempt it on a dog with aggression issues.

A few words about rescue organizations. Many of the dogs I see coming

from well known rescue organizations have severe fear aggression

toward people and or dog aggression issues. Be sure you have a return

contract in case these behaviors are not apparent at the time of

placing in your home so you can return the dog if necessary. No one

wants to give up on these animals but they are too dangerous to be in

a family with children.

Many behavior issues will not become apparent until a rescue has been

in a new home for several weeks. This is called Decompression. All

rescue dogs go through a decompression period when they arrive in a

new home. Some take longer than others. Be prepared to take however

long it requires to rehab your dog. You may have to alter your

lifestyle to compensate for these issues depending on severity.

I am available days, evenings and weekends. Your

consultation/evaluation and instruction will be in your home and will

take about 2 hours. Best of all, the weather doesn't matter. If you

need further hands on instruction, I will return at your convenience.

When you have scheduled your appointment I will send you an email with

links to some short articles and videos to prepare for our appointment

with information that I want my clients to learn before hand. This

information will update you and give you insight into my methods and

philosophy. If my services do not seem to be a good fit for you this

is the time to cancel your appointment.

I do not offer refunds.

My initial instruction by email is an important part of the process

and takes less than 2 hours to complete and is required prior to your

appointment. When you have studied this up to date information you

will have more basic dog Management and Pack Structure knowledge than

99% of pet dog trainers. There is a lot of bad information out there.

I take this process very seriously and it is important that you have

perused the study material so you will understand what I am teaching

you. I would rather you call me, cancel and re-schedule than arrive to

find you have not had time to learn the study material. This is why I

usually book at least 3 days out to give you time to get through it.

It is very important that everyone concerned are all on the same page.

When I see you we will review this information. At this time I will

address all your concerns. At your consultation I will evaluate your

dog and your training needs in order to design a custom protocol for

you to follow.

I adhere to a strict, no compromise, 'working dog philosophy' as I

have always had working/herding breeds with 'hard', spirited

personalities.

Most of the dogs I see these days have much softer personalities that

do not require such strict methods but if you stick with good pack

structure and management with your puppy the resulting adult dog will

be a joy.

Pet dogs do not require such a strict philosophy but you have to start

with a common sense approach and scale it for the individual dogs

personality and or problems.

A word about ecollars...Personally, I feel e collars are unnecessary

when working with pet dogs. Improper use can backfire making

aggression issues much worse and/or ruining your relationship

altogether. If you want to use them I'll line you up with an online

course to learn how.

Every situation requires a thorough evaluation. I've been doing

evaluations for over 40 years now. The consultation and instruction is

a 2 hour evaluation in the clients home where I can ask questions,

observe the dynamics of the relationships and recommend protocols to

solve the problems you have whether it's puppy training or rescue

rehabilitation.

I charge a flat rate of $200.00. My one time fee is paid at the end of

our appointment and includes *unlimited coaching and for the life of

your dog* so I can assure your success.

During my consultation I will customize a protocol for the individual

needs of the client and dog.

The training process doesn't happen over night. Remember, dogs learn

through repetition. You can program your dog but it's going to take

time and dedication on your part.

Building your relationship is important too. You must be fair! I know

your dog loves you but he/she must also respect you as well

IMPORTANT!! Not all dogs are alike and some require more effort to

help than others.

Essentially, I will be available for coaching or consultations for the

*LIFE OF YOUR DOG* AT *NO EXTRA CHARGE*. AND NO UP SALES!

If you ever have a problem with your dog, I want you to call me any

time, 24/7, so I can help.

Crate training is a must for any dog. I recommend PetMate brand. I

prefer an enclosed plastic crate as opposed to wire. Dogs don't feel

safe in wire crates and can hurt themselves trying to brake out.

Sincerely

Earl Newland

At Earls K9 Services, the training process begins with one powerful belief: you are the key to your dog’s success. Founded by Earl Newland, also known as The Original Kansas City Dog Whisperer, this business has helped countless dog owners create better relationships with their pets by changing how they lead, communicate, and respond.

Earl does not believe in shortcuts, obedience drills that don’t transfer into the real world, or removing dogs from their homes to train them in isolation. Instead, he works with dog owners in real time, in real situations, to solve behavior problems at the root. Through direct coaching, demonstration, and education, Earl helps humans understand how dogs think, so they can lead with calmness and confidence.

If you are struggling with your dog and feel like you’ve tried everything, Earl offers a different perspective — one that emphasizes respect, clarity, and behavior-based learning that lasts.

Earl is more than a trainer. He is a behavior coach, mentor, and guide for dog owners who are ready to do the work. With decades of experience helping dogs of all breeds, ages, and histories, Earl has developed a reputation for getting results where others fall short. His straightforward, no-nonsense approach focuses on leadership and communication — not gimmicks or trend-based training tactics.

His methods have proven especially successful with:

First-time dog owners
Rescue dog adopters
Families dealing with aggression or reactivity
Dogs with anxiety or mistrust
Owners who have tried other trainers without success

Earl does not train your dog for you. He coaches you to train your dog — the way it should be.

Earl’s Philosophy, in His Own Words

Who Is Earl? I am your coach. I solve dog problems and mentor new dog owners, trainers, and puppies. I teach you to train your dog — I do not board and train your dog for you — but I will always explain and demonstrate my methods.

This philosophy has helped build Earl’s K9 Services into one of Kansas City’s most respected dog behavior consulting practices. When I work with a client, I am fully invested — not just in fixing a behavior, but in helping owners grow into calm, confident leaders.

Serving Kansas City, Missouri and surrounding areas, Earl serves dog owners across the surrounding region with flexible scheduling, personal attention, and 24/7 availability. Every client receives direct support from Earl himself — no assistants, no call centers, and no pre-recorded advice.

If you're tired of watching your dog struggle — or struggling to communicate clearly with your dog — it's time to take a different approach. Earl will meet you where you are, show you what to do, and support you until you get there.

Meet Earl –Trusted Dog Behavior Coach in Kansas City, Missouri and Surrounding Areas

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Who Is Earl Newland?

Earl’s Philosophy, in His Own Words

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