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Puppy & new-owner mentoring
I start owners with clear communication foundations before small habits become big problems. I guide you before and after you bring a puppy home.
Kansas City owner coaching · 45+ years
Your personal dog training coach in Kansas City
I teach you to train your own dog. I solve behavior problems, mentor new owners and puppies, and specialize in rescue dogs and dogs deemed dangerous. I do not board and train. I do not train your dog for you.
Available to clients 24/7/365. One call starts a clear plan for you and your dog.
I follow a working dog philosophy
Coach model
You are the student. You become your dog's trainer. Dogs do better with one trainer — you! This is a scientific fact.
45+
years experience
Working with dogs in the KC metro
200+
Thumbtack hires
Booked more than 200 times in four years
Top Pro
Multi-year status
Earned Top Pro recognition for several years
24/7
Client access
Ongoing support after your consultation
How I help
Practical coaching for real dog problems
From first-time puppy owners to people managing difficult behavior, I focus on teaching you the skills that stick at home, on walks, and in daily life.
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Behavior consulting
I teach you how to correct unwanted behaviors, establish pack structure, and use marker training for clearer communication and leadership.
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Rescue, reactive & dangerous dogs
I specialize in rescue dogs, leash reactivity, biting concerns, and dogs others have written off — serious cases get my careful, practical approach.
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Obedience & communication
I help you build reliable everyday manners through hands-on coaching. You learn the cues, timing, and structure your dog needs from you.
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Advanced skills & protection evaluation
I cover tracking, scent work, hiking etiquette, e-collar guidance, muzzle training, and protection evaluation when the dog's drive supports it.
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Lifetime client backup
I stay available after our consultation — just call or text when real situations test the plan so you keep moving forward.
Coach, not board-and-train
You learn the methods. Your dog learns from you.
I don't take your dog away and hand back a finished product. I evaluate what's going on, build a roadmap with you, and teach the skills so progress continues in your home long after our session ends.
What I do
- I teach you to become your dog's trainer
- I mentor new dog owners, trainers, and puppies
- I solve behavior problems through owner coaching
- I specialize in rescue and high-risk dogs
- I provide expert instruction and training guides
- I demonstrate the methods you will need to use
- I charge a one time flat rate of $300 after 1st appointment
- I stay available 24/7/365 for client support
What I don't do
- Board-and-train programs
- Training your dog without you
- Drop-off rehabilitation with no owner role
- One-size-fits-all class packages
"I am your coach. I teach. Dogs do better with one trainer: you."
Earl Newland
Consultation & process
A clear path from first call to daily progress
Consultation packages run approximately two hours and are currently listed at $300, including unlimited follow-up support. Confirm current details when you call or text.
- Step 01
Evaluation
I review your dog, your goals, and the problems showing up at home or on leash. You get my honest read on what needs to change first.
- Step 02
Training roadmap
Together we map the next steps: communication foundation, behavior priorities, and the skills that will create the biggest change.
- Step 03
One-on-one instruction
You practice with my guidance. I teach marker training, pack structure, and the specific techniques matched to your dog and situation.
- Step 04
Ongoing support
After our session, follow-up stays open. Call or text when real life tests the plan so you keep moving forward.
Ready to talk it through
Call or text Earl to discuss your dog and confirm package details.
Owner & coach
Earl Newland
I solve dog problems
Known across Kansas City for hands-on owner instruction, serious behavior work, and long-term client support.
About Earl
Kansas City roots. Decades in the field.
I've spent more than 45 years helping dog owners in the Kansas City area solve real problems and build stronger relationships with their dogs. Friends and clients know me as the Kansas City Dog Whisperer.
I mentor new owners, new trainers, and puppies. I work with rescue dogs, reactive dogs, and dogs deemed dangerous. My approach is direct: I coach you, supply expert training resources, and stay reachable so you can keep improving at home.
Follow my day-to-day work with my Beauceron, Jimmy, on Instagram for a look at how I train and communicate in real settings.
Social proof
Read the reviews before you hire
I invite you to check out my many verified five-star client reviews to help you make your hiring decision.
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100+ five-star Thumbtack reviews
Earl points new clients to a large body of five-star Thumbtack feedback collected over years of local work.
Hired 200+ times in four years
Repeat demand on Thumbtack reflects owners seeking practical help with real behavior and training goals.
Top Pro for several years
Multi-year Top Pro status is one more signal of consistent client demand and professional standing.
Owner's app
mypittypass
I built mypittypass to help responsible pit bull owners document excellent temperament.
Document your pit bull's excellent temperament
mypittypass is my app for owners who want a clear way to record and present a pit bull's excellent temperament. It is a practical tool for responsible owners, separate from in-person coaching.
Visit the mypittypass site to learn what it covers and whether it fits your dog. It is not a veterinary license, legal certification, or substitute for training.
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Ready for a coach who stays in your corner?
Whether you have a new puppy, a rescue settling in, or a serious behavior concern, call or text me. I answer as soon as I can and will help you figure out the right next step.
Serving the De Soto, KS · Johnson County & surrounding areas · Client support 24/7/365