Obedience is communication and communication is obedience...we are here to simply create a mutual language between you and your four-legged family member.
We work hand-in-hand with many of the Veterinarians here in NWA, so do not hesitate to reach out to us for any veterinarian references based on our work.
*Veterinarian references available upon request*
"There is peace in our home now..."
We are so grateful!
Our year old Australian shepherd (Oak) was unmanageable and pretty frustrating. We tried a couple obedience classes where Oak learned some basic commands...sit and down. He would rarely come when called, if he even came at all. Oak is so very playful and full of puppy energy still, we had difficulty controlling it and channeling it into something that wouldn’t make us go crazy! I needed sanity during the time I was home with Oak but my husband was worried about losing his playful personality with too much training.
So we met with Spencer for a free consultation, he was so helpful in explaining his methods behind training, examples of training sessions they will have, and showing us where his training takes place.
When we picked Oak up we were in complete shock! I really thought he found a dog that looked just like Oak and swapped them! He comes when called, lays down and stays where we put him, and is incredible off leash in high distraction areas! There isn’t a place we feel uncomfortable taking him without a leash! How crazy is that?! He’s just that good at staying right by our side when he’s off a leash. I really can’t emphasize enough how good he is off a leash. On top of all that, the commands are simple.
Oak is also still his playful self when not in a command. My husband does a lot of work in the garage with the door open and Oak has been doing great by just laying in the garage - even when there are dogs, cats, and people that pass by.
There is peace in our home now and he’s still the playful puppy he’s always been!
- Ainsley + Garrett
"We were so impressed and thankful..."
Spencer Kass is an exceptional and professional trainer. We left our 5-month old German Shepherd with him in July and although 2-weeks is a long time to be away from her, it was well worth the separation and cost. It is an investment and so we researched the cost with other trainers and he is very reasonable and competitive in his pricing. We knew right away when we had the meet & greet with Spencer a couple months before she went into the program that we wanted him to work with her. He was professional from the beginning, answering all our questions, offering suggestions on what we could do before she came, etc., but the best thing is seeing how he treated her with sincere affection and care. We felt confident we were leaving her with trusting, caring, knowledgeable hands. When we picked her up after the 2 weeks, she seemed like a very different dog. She was still the active, affectionate puppy, but when he started to show us how she listened intently, stopped pulling on the leash, followed well at our side, and could stay off-leash on a down at a distance, we were so impressed and thankful. He also allows us to continue to communicate with him with questions. I highly recommend his service and we are personally going to continue having him train our Izzy with other programs.
- Suzanne
"Thank you Spencer, we couldn't have done this ourselves!"
We used Kass Kennels for our 7 month old Shichon puppy in March. Daisy was a bit wild and had a habit of guarding her toys and bones from our other, older dog. Spencer welcomed Daisy and our family, listened to our concerns, and trained her in basic commands and impulse control. She came back to us as the same sunny, sweet puppy, but able to slow down and listen to our commands. We loved our experience so much, we brought Daisy back for another course in July while we were out of country on vacation in order to expand beyond basic commands . I am happy to say that Daisy is settled back into our family and is very well behaved. Thank you Spencer, we couldn't have done this ourselves!
- Jodi
"It was worth every single penny."
I recently sent my pup off for the 2 week program. It was worth every single penny. Spencer took extra time to listen to my concerns from the start and was patient with both me and my dog. Since picking him up, he has remained his loyal and playful self, with new found respect for others and staying close by. Spencer catered our experience to us to make sure that my boy was happy and healthy. He has continued to provide support after pick up as needed. 10/10 would recommend to anyone!
- Taylor
"Now our walks are amazing and he is so much calmer."
Lui is 9 months old and has lots of energy. Walking him was a challenge. He pulled me in the direction HE wanted to go and went crazy if he saw a bird, squirrel, dog or person. I actually began to dread our walks.
Lui also went wild when someone entered our home . Spencer took Lui home with him and worked with him. I was amazed at the change in Lui when I got him back. I can now walk Lui without a leash and he stays at my side no matter what distraction occur. Now our walks are amazing and he is so much calmer. Spencer is very knowledgeable and has been a pleasure to work with. Lui also loves him. I highly recommend Spencer as a trainer if you need to gain control of your dog.
- David Battisto
"The supreme dog whisperer!"
Alex, the four month old, black miniature labradoodle puppy, and I enthusiastically recommend Spencer Kass of Kass Kennels, as a dog trainer. Spencer has been training Alex for over two months now, and Alex has improved remarkably in that time. Spencer teaches Alex basic commands, but more importantly, he trains me as Alex’s owner. Spencer “translates” to me what Alex is thinking, what the dog wants and needs, and why to dog is doing what he is doing. And, if I don’t understand what Spencer is saying, he patiently tells me again, using different words, gestures and emotions, until I finally do understand. Spencer is “the supreme dog whisperer ”! Spencer comes to our home, and tailors the training to our lives and circumstances. When I invite him in to the home, to ask questions related to spaces where Alex should be taught to avoid, or where he is allowed to play, he immediately responds with suggestions and examples. He answers all of my questions, without judgment or critique, no matter how foolish he may think the question may have been. He teaches the dog to have manners and boundaries. He is prompt, responsive, flexible and respectful to my time and needs. (e.g. when he had an emergency in his life, he called me to cancel our appointment, and apologized for the inconvenience). The charges for Spencer’s services are extremely reasonable, and worth every penny. Through our process so far, I have realized how much work it is to have a puppy. I had forgotten that fact. And, several times I have said that I would never again get a puppy. But, just in the two months Spencer has been working with us, the stress of having a puppy has lessened so considerably, that I now say “the next time I get a puppy, I want Spencer to help train him, and me”.
JJ
8/18/17
"Thank you so much, Spencer!!!!!"
We adopted Birdie about two months ago from the Springdale Animal Shelter. She seemed to adjust well the first few days we had her home, but one day, she attacked and bit our Beagle mix, Murphy, out of no where. After that, she continued to target Murphy and we had to keep them completely separated. She was fine with our other two dogs. We were so desperate for help, and we got lucky and found Spencer, and contacted him. He assured us that he would be able to help, and he has done just that. He squeezed us in and Birdie did the two week board and train. Spencer was able to target exactly what was triggering Birdie's aggression. While Birdie was away, Spencer would ask to see Murphy as well so he could work with the both of them. Since coming home, Birdie is doing extremely well. She and Murphy are able walk around each other, sit on the couch together, and simply live together peacefully. Birdie no longer targets Murphy or even looks at him funny. All, in all, Spencer has been a lifesaver. He has been able to change Birdie's mindset without changing her personality, and helped us ease our minds.
Thanks so much, Spencer!!!!!
- Morgan
"Spencer knows his stuff, has a good professional attitude, and has a true love for animals."
Our boy, Ruckus, has always been a good, lovable dog with a lot of personality and character. He has always wanted to be his best, and after his time spent with Spencer, he actually knows how. He now has a desire to perform and please us without having altered that quirky personality that we adore so much.
We took advantage of our first consultation with Spencer, as anyone who is interested in training should. Spencer will meet with you and your dog, and you can bring to his attention any issues and/or requests, and he can also offer suggestions and recommendations. We didn’t come out of that initial meeting feeling pressured, at all.
Since we have a high energy dog (GSP), and we have an active lifestyle, we really wanted Ruckus to be able to go on our adventures with us off leash. We also wanted him to come back to us when called, regardless of the situation and/or distraction.
In addition, we requested having Ruckus run next to the bikes, and Spencer sure delivered. Whether we're on a city trail or off-road, Ruckus is right by our sides.
Spencer kept it simple with commands that are easy to remember. And he made a few behavioral modifications to make our lives run that much smoother... such as jumping up, and mouthing. Overall, Ruckus is just a better behaved, more well-balanced dog.
We've already recommended Kass Kennels & Training to multiple people, and would recommend to anyone who asked. Spencer knows his stuff, has a good professional attitude, and has a true love for animals. When he took Ruckus into his home, it felt like he made him part of his family, and we certainly appreciated that.
Spencer also encourages communication throughout training, and after, if needed. So don’t feel like you’re abandoned once you’re home and don’t know what to do.
Donny and Chrissy
"They are different pups since spending 2 weeks with Spencer!"
My rescue dogs though loving had several behavioral problems. Excessive barking, pulling on the leash, and not responsive to commands. They are different pups since spending 2 weeks with Spencer! I would recommend him to anyone without reservation. Well worth the money.
- Martha
"Essentially saved my dogs."
Spencer essentially saved my dogs. There was a lot of aggressive behavior and stress, which created a less than ideal environment for everyone involved. Kodiak was always strong-willed, but he finally got through to her. Since she's been home, she's been capable of things I never expected. She can even walk off leash! There have been no more problems. In fact, she seems happier, too. I am very impressed and very very thankful. Spencer deserves every ounce of credit he can get. If you and your dog(s) need help, Kass Kennels is where you should turn first.
- Grace
"i highly recommend Kass Kennels & Training and it seriously is worth every penny!"
We decided to send our wild and crazy 2-year old lab, Duke, to be trained by Spencer Kass, owner of Kass Kennels & Training, for 2 weeks after our other dog tore it’s ACL. Duke is a very protective dog of our family, which made me very nervous living next to several young children, as he would furiously bark at them while they were outside. He also was a wild young lab that jumped on everyone he met and would run away when let outside. After our other dog was injured, we knew we needed to take action as soon as possible as she had immediate surgery and was forced to be secluded for 3 months for healing purposes. I was referred to trainer and owner, Spencer Kass, by a friend who had their puppy trained with him a few months previously with great results! After researching and talking with him personally about his training program, I knew this would be exactly what we all needed! We boarded Duke with Spencer for 14 days at his home, where Duke was trained and cared for 24/7 during his stay! My family lives a busy lifestyle so dropping him off and then going to pick him back up trained seemed impossible, but he did it! I was shocked what he was able to do in those 2 weeks and we received extensive training when we picked him up! Spencer trained us on all the commands Duke was taught and how to use his new e-collar for training. He has also followed up with us to check on us how things were going and has been so helpful when I had questions! I highly recommend Kass Kennels & Training and it seriously has been worth every penny!
- Monica
"I would have never dreamed this was possible, but it was and we ow it all to Spencer."
We are so grateful and beyond thankful to Spencer Kass for working miracles with our 5.5 month old Argentino Dogo named Zeus. When we got him he was a very large puppy and with two young children it was an adjustment. Having Zeus being trained by Kass Kennels, has made a world of difference. Our puppy is listening to commands such as; sit, down, stay, relax and now come at only 5.5 months old! I would have never dreamed this was possible, but it was and we owe it all to Spencer. I believe 100% that after having our full training with Kass Kennels, we will have the “best” behaved dog! We look forward to more training once Zeus gets older, and continue on a road of having a very well trained dog. Thanks a million and we will let everyone know to go to Kass Kennels for their doggie training.
- Jerrad & Ana
"I would recommend Kass Kennels and Training to any new dog owner in the area."
I started Duo training of Dixie with our puppy friend Lambo at five months. Spencer did an awesome job of balancing specialized attention to each dog and catering the training to best suit each puppy. Dixie has learned to walk properly on a leash and listen to commands in high distraction scenarios.
Spencer is always willing to answer any questions that I may have with Dixie. He is super knowledgeable about all aspects related to dogs health and well being. I would recommend Kass Kennels and Training to any new dog owner in the area.
- Tracee
"We love that he will just hang with our family and not try to jump..."
What a difference Spencer and his team made with our 1 1/2 year old German Shepherd, Sampson. He listens so much better and will follow orders. Our guest are amazed at how well behaved he is. We love that he will just “hang” with our family and not try to jump all over our guest to get their attention We definitely recommend Kass Kennels for your dog training. Spencer has been great to answer all of our follow up questions and help with all of Sampson’s transitioning to home
- Donna
'It is SO worth the time and money to have Spencer work with your dog."
We had never had a dog and got a shelter puppy very young. We had Spencer work with her for over 2 weeks and the difference and support has been amazing. Gizmo is a really sweet dog but we have never had a dog and did not know where to begin with training. Spencer worked with her and us to give her basic commands and direction and when we got her back from camp we could see a tremendous difference. It is SO worth the time and money to have Spencer work with your dog. He is like the dog whisperer! He has a really kind and gentle way about him and it is clear dogs adore him - Gizmo went right into his arms the minute we walked in. Do yourself a favor and save yourself lots of stress - let Spencer work his magic with your fur baby!
"We love Spencer Kass"
If you're looking for a trainer who knows how to meet the individual needs of your dog, this is the place. I've never been so comfortable knowing that I'm doing the right thing for my dog. Can't say enough good things. We love Spencer Kass!
- Chrissy
"Oakley has been AMAZING."
"Dude Oakley has been AMAZING. He went the entire parade off leash with a million people and a million dogs and millions of cars. He didn't leave my side once. He walked with me all the way from DSP to Grubbs and didn't leave my side once. Its amazing. I could cry tears of joy. He's laying with us at Grubbs on the patio with no leash. There are dogs and tons of people on the patio and he doesn't even care."
"Kass Kennels is the trainer for you!"
Took my puppy Nina to see Spencer at Kass Kennels for a 1 on 1 session and knew right away Spencer really knew his stuff. After the 5 day board and train program, Nina had all the obedience foundation needed to confidently take her anywhere and I had the knowledge to continue training her myself. If you want a trainer that listens to what you want your dog to accomplish, helps you understand your dog and how to work with him or her, and genuinely cares about his clients, then Kass Kennels is the trainer for you!
- Garrett
"After Spencer I could walk him beside me OFF-LEASH..."
"We want to thank Spencer Kass for the amazing job he has done with our 2yr old Belgian Malinois. We left "Fury" (and believe me, his name suits him) with Spencer and he did wonders! When we would go the the vet, they would immediately put us in an exam room & skip the waiting room because he was WILD! After Spencer I could walk him beside me OFF LEASH, and he will not get distracted with other dogs or animals. Being so impressed, we took the next step to family protection and that is going great! The ability and knowledge Spencer displays to teach you and your canine the highest control and technique is simply amazing. We would never have thought this would be possible! Looking forward to any new ideas Spencer may have for Fury! Highly satisfied!"
Stefanie & Tommy Guraedy (Fayetteville, Arkansas)
"10/10 would recommend..."
"Spencer did such a great job with my puppy, Mitzi! We worked on various techniques and he would also give me exercises to practice with her at home. 10/10 would recommend him to anyone in the NWA area looking for an experienced trainer at a reasonable price!"
Kaitlin
"The price you pay for his training is nothing in comparison to the gift that you receive..."
"Training with Spencer has bridged the gap between human and animal. It has helped Bodhi to listen to me and me to understand Bodhi. Rather than being pulled, we walk side-by-side like true companions. This is my first time having a dog on my own and Spencer has taught me so much about Bodhi's nature and behavior. The price you pay for his training is nothing in comparison to the gift that you receive of a lifetime bond with your canine companion. Thank you, Spencer!"
Sincerely,
Julie Wilson and Bodhisattva
"You are a miracle worker."
"Spencer, Blue is doing Fantastic! You are a miracle worker. Thank you SO MUCH!...Blue is doing great! Off-leash not chasing chickens or cats."
"She is being SO GREAT!"
"Just wanted to let you know how Nym is doing! She is being SO GREAT! Like I'm so happy thank you so much of working with us...Again that you so much I'm so impressed!"
"Serious and fun dog trainer!"
Romeo is one lucky dog (literally!) to have Spencer as his trainer! And so are we! Romeo goes to training wagging his tail and comes back as happy, along with extraordinary results. We are beyond appreciative for Spencer's dedication to his job. His knowledge regarding the canine family is just incredible.
We would recommend Spencer to anyone who is looking for a serious and fun dog trainer!
Sheila and Laurent Bellaiche
"Best companion dog I have ever had."
I have owned several dogs and never used a professional trainer until a smart, energetic Aussie Doodle came into my life. Spencer's customized training techniques helped mold Lucy into the best companion dog I have ever had. I do believe our bond is much closer because of the time and energy he put into turning her into a well behaved dog that I can take anywhere, and he did it without changing her sassy personality. My family was even fortunate enough to take her on vacation with us, and she was the perfect traveling companion at only 10 months old!
Tracee
"One in a million!"
We started training for our 6 year old pit bull Tialo to help with his separation anxiety, and off leash training. Spencer was very nice and very understanding about our schedule. He worked very well with Tialo and found out new ways he could be trained! Tialo's anxiety started to change after two sessions, the love and care Spencer puts into his training is one in a million!
Joe and Tamatha
"We look forward to working again with you in the future!"
I cannot say enough great things about our experience with Spencer. When I met Spencer, I had one uncontrollable blue heeler and a 4 month old German Shepherd with a short attention span. After both of them completing a board and train, the heeler is completely off leash with much more control, and listens when he is called. I can actually take him to the farmer’s market now. My German Shepherd was introduced to basic commands and now does well on a leash. I cannot wait to take her back to Spencer for her off leash and advanced obedience when she is older. Spencer is a great resource after your training is over. He is always helpful to answer any questions and any problems you may have.
Thank you so much for all you have done. We look forward to working again with you in the future!
Cortney
"We are extremely pleased..."
We are extremely pleased with the job that Spencer and his team did with our Tank. They did an excellent job of teaching our sweet, hardheaded goofball to mind his manners. We would highly recommend Kass Kennels to all of our friends and family.
Tanya and J.C. Dobbs
"I can't believe it!!"
Hi Spencer I just wanted to give you an update on birdie. She is doing amazingly well!!! I can't believe it!! She comes when called...sits and stays and she is under our complete control. Yesterday we had to let a guy in from the gas company and she stayed by my side the whole time. She was chasing after a cat when my daughter accidentally let her out the garage door and she came instantly when we said come. Thanks so much we are so happy and relieved with all she has learned. Thank you so much!!
- Cathy
"We cannot even begin to express how incredible this training is!"
We got Goose when he was 2 months old. He is the sweetest dog you’ll ever meet, but for the first five months that we had him, he just didn’t feel like listening to us! We tried clicker training, we tried training with treats, we even took him to puppy obedience school at Petsmart. The things he learned in that obedience school lasted for about two weeks. After those two weeks ended, it was back to pulling on the leash, chasing after anything that moved, and being an all around insanely hyperactive 7 month old puppy. While we realized he was still a puppy, we knew he needed good, long lasting training. We began searching for serious training programs, but because of our crazy schedules, we were unable to attend training classes due to the fact that most met on the same day every week. We began speaking to our friends about our situation, and that’s when someone recommended Spencer Kass and his personalized training program. We (Goose included) met Spencer for our free consultation, and to our relief, he told us that Goose was a great dog, and that he could easily be trained using Spencer's board and train program. So, we sent Goose off to his training weekend (which was TREMENDOUSLY cheaper than comparable board and train programs), and waited patiently to get our crazy dog back. When we finally got him back, we were amazed at how well behaved he was! Not only was he well behaved, but he also still had his sweet, loving, goofy personality. Goose now walks right beside us when we go outside, maintains composure when he sees other animals, and comes to us when we call him! Even when we tell him to “relax” and go sniff around and do dog stuff, he always stays pretty close, and comes right back to us when we call him. He even maintains his training when we walk him without a leash! I can walk him around a park or out on trails without a leash, and I don’t worry about him running off to chase after a rabbit anymore! Spencer not only did a wonderful job training Goose, he was also EXTREMELY helpful after we got Goose back. He explained how the training worked, and how we should continue the training at home with ease. He did 2 sessions with us after returning Goose, just to watch us interact with him and to make sure we were comfortable with all of the commands and gestures that Goose had learned. We cannot even begin to express how incredible this training is. We plan on pursuing more in depth training with Spencer in the future, and we will be recommending Spencer’s training program to every dog owner we know!
"Abbott has become the most perfect dog"
Our dog Abbott has been working with Spencer since March 2017 and since then we have seen a complete transformation in him. Before the training Abbott was very unresponsive to commands and was very dominant over other dogs making it almost impossible to bring him around other dogs.
We started his training with a board and train program while we went to Kansas City and when we returned we could already see the transformation in Abbott. We were very impressed and continued the training program working one-on-one with Spencer once a week. Currently Abbott is at the highest level of obedience and can be registered as a service dog and it couldn't have been possible without Spencer's help. We are constantly recommending friends to him and he is always there whenever we need someone to watch Abbott.
The experience has been great for us and we cannot thank Spencer enough for all he's done for us. Abbott has become the most perfect dog, we are able to walk him without a collar, come to us whenever call upon and lots of other cool tricks.
Thank you once again
-Matt and Sydney
'I have been incredibly pleased with Spencer's training methods and results."
I have been incredibly pleased with Spencer's training methods and results. I have a 7 month old goldendoodle who is close to 100% off-lead because of the excellent training protocol provided by Spencer. He is very generous with his time, always willing to explain the training to me and also spending the time training me on what I need to do in order to make my dog successful!
"Dude, took her out to the creek today. She did awesome! I had to recall her a couple of times from playing crazy with the girls and she came right away! Then when we got home, I was hosing her off in the front yard and the neighbor dog was out and started barking. She bolted but I recalled her and she stopped and came right away! She's doing great!"
- David
"He really is a dog whisperer and the training is worth every cent."
We have a rescue boxer who is deaf and suffered from severe separation anxiety, food aggression , and didn't know how to behave with small dogs and we had zero experience in how to train or correct her. We sent Ani to Spencer for a 2 week board and train and she came back a new, behaved, and confident dog. We have 3 little dogs as well that we're always quarreling and at one point Ani had bit our chihuahua and caused him some damage to his eye. She was jumping on doors when we'd go outside and destroy metal crates. Spencer was able to teach her how to act in a pack, ignore food temptations, stay off closed doors, heel, come when we pressed the button on the e-collar and so much more. He responded to every question I'd text him or phone call I made. He even drove over an hour to come check on her and help with a few minor things after training was over. He really is a dog whisperer and the training is worth every cent. We are so impressed that we plan to send Ani back in the spring with her best friend (an 18 month rescue shitzu) for advanced training and therapy dog training. The best part was that Ani adored him and you could see that he truly cares about the dogs he trains.
- Bobbie
"Overcame her anxieties and became calmer around others"
We have a Great Dane/Black lab rescue dog that was about a year old when she came to us. She was house-trained and could sit on command, but was quite anxious and hyper around new people. She became comfortable with us after several days, but she barked seriously at anyone else she hadn’t seen before, including Spencer.
We thought we’d either have to give her away or do something to make her better. Spencer took her for two weeks and worked with her to help her overcome her anxieties and become calmer around others.
She’s been home for a few weeks and we have noticed some significant behavior changes. On walks, she is calmer, doesn’t lunge ahead, and comes back beside me consistently when I call her, making walking with her much easier.
Before her training, whenever people would be outside where she could see or hear them, she would try to climb the fence and cry desperately to get to them. It was hard for us to work outside where she could see us for the same reason. However, last weekend there were several people in the backyard near where she was, and she came over nearby and lay down by the fence and patiently watched us. That was a big improvement.
And for some reason she used to always bark at one of my sons when he came around. He was here last weekend also and she only wagged her tail at him this time.
She has been calmer around other people and comes better on command. Spencer has made a big difference in our dog’s behavior and demeaner. He genuinely likes and understands dogs, and is able to identify and effectively work on their specific needs.
- Mike & Beth Cooper
"Thank you again for loving Sansa like we do."
Caesar who?? The real dog whisperer lives in NWA! I simply do not have enough great things to say about Spencer Kass. He’s absolutely phenomenal!
My Sansa is a fun loving, high-energy Aussie… but she was also getting hard to control. Especially around other people. Spencer gave her an on and off switch, without taking anything away from her awesome personality. He was not only great with Sansa, he was great with us too! Trust me, we missed her and he was so sweet to provide updates and put up this crazy doggy-mommy checking in all the time.
I can’t tell you how many people have commented on how amazing she is after her board and train program. Sansa is still her goofy-little self but now, everyone else has a chance to see why we love her so much. Our dog loves Spencer, our family loves him and he really is just awesome. The Kelly family will not even consider any other trainer. Sorry Spencer, you are stuck with us! Thank you again for loving Sansa like we do.
You can’t go wrong with Kass Kennels!
For Reals,
Jamie Kelly
“100% off-leash and so well behaved”
Sent our 1 year old Doberman Zeus to Spencer with Kass Kennels and Training. Our dog had zero formal training he came back 100% off leash and so well behaved. Spencer laid an amazing base line for our dog that opened up a level of happiness and enjoyment for both us and him. Zeus continues to excel daily and picks up new training with ease. We went to a festival with our dog about a month after training it was heavily crowded with many many other dogs. His behavior with people and animals was amazing. Lots of strangers took notice and many even approached and asked about his training. Well worth the money and we look forward to advanced training in the near future.
- Thank you Spencer and Team from Carl and Misty
“Totally worth the price and the time away.”
We brought our 8 month puppy to Kass for his two week program. Our puppy was jumping on people, mouthing, and pulled while going for a walk. After the two week training our puppy came back to us a different dog! He stays right by my side when walking and no longer pulls. He listens to my husband and I almost always on the first command. I would recommend this training to anyone and everyone! Totally worth the price and the time away.
Elisabeth
“Boss continues to go on walks with us off leash”
Spencer and staff did an amazing job with our 1 year old corgi/heeler mix, Boss. Boss did it all... chewed, barked, jumped, harassed kids, you name it, until spending 2-3 weeks with Spencer. Following an hour and a half switchover session with Spencer, Boss' return home was an immediate success both inside and outside the house. Within 24 hours, our 6 year old was leading Boss on walks, following her every comment to come, sit, and stay. Over two weeks later, Boss continues to go on walks with us off leash, off collar through our busy neighborhood. We are so thankful to have met Spencer and will be sending any future pets his way.
Chris
“Thank you Spencer for the wonderful guy you gave back to us!”
Our dog Harley adopted us early this spring at about four months old. He was such a sweet and loving guy, we could not turn him away. He was big, full of life and energy. When he was in play mode though he was impossible to handle, and I constantly had scabs on my hands and arms, and my wife had to have my protection from him to safely get out of the car. It got to the point I told my wife we could not keep him.
She went online and found Spencer's name, so I scheduled a training session for Harley and me. After two lessons, he was MUCH easier to handle in terms of stopping when we commanded him to. It was amazing. Even better, because Spencer takes the time to explain the reasoning behind what he is doing, I also got training in how work with Harley.
We then decided to do the two week board and train with Spencer.
What we got back was all the sweet loving part, but a boy with manners! It is amazing what Spencer did for him. He minds us when commanded to sit, go to his place, and to stop when we tell him he is doing something wrong. When we walk, he will even ignore other dogs and wild life.
Thank you Spencer for the wonderful guy you gave back to us!
Dan
“And I'm able to go on walks with the baby in the stroller and Bailey at my side.”
We had a very positive experience with Kass Kennels! Spencer is a great trainer. He did an excellent job with our pit, Bailey. We had tried to train her ourselves by reading the leading books, but couldn't quite get a grasp. Bailey was a rescue dog and had some behavioral issues that were getting out of hand. It was impossible to walk her, she had aggression towards other dogs, and her energy was through the roof! With a new baby in our house, we decided it was imperative to get her to a more manageable state. Though we were hesitant to spend the money, we are SOOO glad we did! In retrospect, it was worth every penny. Bailey was with Spencer for 3 weeks, and when she came back she could walk OFF LEASH without lunging at other dogs, or squirrels, or any kind of distraction. Not only did Spencer train Bailey, he trained us. He showed us how to use the E-collar, how to execute commands, and gave us more of an insight into how dogs think. He's very easy to talk to and explains things in a way anyone can understand. We're no longer worried about having Bailey in the house with the baby, and I'm able to go on walks with the baby in the stroller and Bailey at my side. It's wonderful!
Candy
“Switchover was a breeze.”
Took our 7 month old GSP puppy to Spencer for the 14 day success program. He is great off-leash and excellent with commands. He still has his same goofy personality, but with much better manners. Switchover was a breeze. Spencer is great with dogs and quick to answer questions.
- Omar
“We now enjoy off leash walking without the fear of him running off or being distracted by others.”
We took our 7 month old black lab, Bo to Spencer and the Kass kennels team. Bo was a very entergetic dog that ate everything in sight, jumped on everyone and ran the household. Seeing Bo after training was training was amazing. He was a NEW dog. In that quick two weeks of training, he went from a dog that didn’t listen to a dog that we knew he could be. It was absolutely amazing seeing him listen to commands and act on those commands with focus. We now enjoy off leash walking without the fear of him running off or being distracted by others. My family and Bo would and have recommended Kass kennels to anyone.
Bucky
“Will now mind her commands the first time and is an excellent dog with great manners!”
Great training at an even better price! My German Shepherd Sam was a very independent and smart dog who would mind only when she wanted to. She came back after training and will now mind her commands the first time and is an excellent dog with great manners!
Jack
“Thank you so much Spencer!!!”
Our experience with Spencer and Kass Kennels & Training was absolutely fantastic. The price is very reasonable and the time investment is totally worth it. Spencer has a genuine gift for working with animals - it is truly embedded in his soul. He and his family have generations of experience with training and it is so evident in his interaction with your pet. He spent two weeks with Bella and during our transition time, you could tell how absolutely tell how invested he was in her progress (even though it was FREEZING outside :-). Training a puppy is a work in progress, but I know that we are on a good path with Bella now that we have the foundation in place. Thank you so much Spencer!!!
Deb
“Kept us informed while she was in his care.”
Our dog Kahla was very independent puppy, we enrolled her in the puppy program with Kass Kennel, I was skeptical, because I had never had a professional train a dog for me. Let me tell you it was well worth every penny, the level of training that our dog received was phenomenal. The professionalism from Spencer was outstanding. He made sure we understood how to continue the training and kept us informed while she was in his care. Highly recommend Kass Kennel.
Erin
“They are so much more of a joy”
I have two Doberman puppies that just recently spent 3 weeks with Spencer at Kass Kennels and they made remarkable behavioral improvements! My dogs are only 6/7 months old and the ability to now walk them on a leash, have them stay in “place” on their dog cot, for long periods of time, go to their beds and join not disrupt our family time or guests, are just a few of the new behavior traits they now exhibit. Their behavior is calmer, they listen & respond to their commands, and they are so much more of a joy - very impressed and pleased, with Kass Kennels!
Thank you Kass Kennels!
Brandi Adams
Bergy & Sax thank you, too!
“This training was worth every penny!”
Highly recommend Spencer at Kass Kennels! We took our 5.5 month old chocolate lab to him for the full puppy program. Typical puppy behavior of biting, not good on the leash etc. Our boy was with Spencer for 17 days and he was always so good to give me updates as I was nervous about him being gone so long! He’s home now and doing amazing!! Biting is very minimal and different, leash is a no problem now-Perfect in fact. Does well with all the commands Spencer taught him. This training was worth every penny! Thanks Spencer for taking such great care of our lil guy!!!
• Janell
“Spencer was the best insurance money could buy”
The decision to go to Spencer with my 1-year old German Shepard Nedda was the best advice I’ve ever gotten and the best decision I’ve ever made. As an active duty military member, I knew I would not have enough time to train my dog the way I wanted to however I naively still purchased her. The goal was to have her act as a service dog for my wife, an active duty veteran, to help with anxiety/PTSD in public. A year and a bunch of headaches later I had made no progress and was beginning to lose hope I would ever be able to utilize my dog as a working animal. It was at this time I was on leave back in NWA for the Christmas holiday when a family member recommended me take her to Spencer for the 14-day board and train program. After talking to Spencer and having him meet Nedda I was immediately convinced he was the right person for the job. Within the first seconds of Spencer interacting with Nedda she was listening, calm, and ready to cooperate (Which she had never done for my wife or I!). After the 14-day program the results spoke for themselves. My rambunctious destructive Shepard was now an attentive and calm pup we could actually handle! With the leash work and energy control training Spencer had done she was a completely different dog! Both my wife and I were speechless and only wished we could have her stay longer to receive more training even though I had to return to my boat in Washington. This is where Spencer went above and beyond where I would have ever expected a trainer to go. Spencer offered to board Nedda upwards of two months, train her in his complete service dog program, and then personally fly her to Washington to return her and train my wife and I how to handle her when she was finished with his program. Needless to say, I accepted immediately and couldn’t be happier I did. Nedda is now the perfect service dog! She is now perfect on leash or off leash in public or private. 100% reliable in even the most strenuous environments (airports, Walmart, Costco, hospitals, etc.). Reactive to nothing when working. Dogs, people, cars, bikes, motorcycles, carts, kids, you name it and she won’t even acknowledge them. Even the several times unruly children have run from their parents and effectively tackled her she didn’t react at all and lays down calmly while the parent collects their wild child. Before Spencer’s training I can only imagine she would have bitten the child if presented with the same scenario before. He truly orchestrated a complete 180 in her behavior from start to finish and I couldn’t ever thank Spencer enough for it. As someone who purchased my dog as an investment for my family Spencer was the best insurance money could buy. Whether I’m in the same state or even the same country I will ALWAYS send my dogs to Spencer in the future.
• Matt & Bree
“I am beyond grateful”
Kass Kennels worked wonders for my crazy, little man. A week prior to training, he was chewing up all of my socks, hardly listened, and chewed a hole into my dry wall. I was constantly worried about what he might tear up next and what I’d have to replace. Post training, he is the most well behaved puppy. He is so eager to please and so beyond excited to train. He is still his playful self but a lot more behaved while doing so. I fully intend on bringing him back for the adult training when he’s old enough to further his skills and continue his training. I recommend Kass Kennels to anyone I hear discussing training options now and I am beyond grateful for the love and attention they gave to my little guy.
• Joslin
“It was worth the 10 hour drive”
Spencer worked with our Sophie (1 year old female German Shepherd) for the last two weeks. We picked her up Saturday and the dog my wife thought was possessed is all of a sudden calm and deliberate. Using the commands Spencer provided she is now predictable and calm. What a blessing to have found someone that could turned her around in such a short time and do so while having such care for her well being.
We would recommend Spencer and his team to anyone. We trusted his team and are so blessed for it (Sophie & us) . It was worth the 10 (5 hour up and back) hour drive from Dallas. She is a totally different dog and love the new Sophie! Thank you, thank you, for your tireless care of Sophie and all the time on Saturday to make sure we both know what to do once home.
• Scott
“Overall calmer and more enjoyable place for everyone.”
I cannot say enough good things about Kass Kennels and what they have done for our sweet pup! We sent Archer, our 10 month old puppy to the 2 week puppy training and it is a night and day difference ever since he came home. Before his training, he would jump up and bite your clothes to get your attention, he pulled on the leash and would lunge at every dog or human that walked by, he would rarely listen when told to come, and would get incredibly aggressive at our other dog over food. After the training, Archer has the same goofy personality, but is very eager to listen and do what he's told. He comes immediately, doesn't jump up when he's excited, walks right by our side on walks even if there are distractions, and hasn't been aggressive with our other dog. Spencer did a great job of going over everything we needed to know in regard to post training, and has checked up regularly to make sure everything is going well at home. I cannot recommend Kass Kennels enough. I'm no longer anxious to take Archer in public because of his behavior and our home is an overall calmer and more enjoyable place for everyone.
- Emma
“Able to tone it down with a simple command.”
Spencer did an incredible job training my 1 year old golden retriever Maggie. I was always so worried about her running away if she got away from me while she pulled my arm off walking...and now that is not an issue at all! Not only does she not pull on the leash, but most of the time I don't even use the leash. Also, she is now much more calm and knows when it is time to play and when it is time to settle down. Best part is that Maggie still has her fun and loving personality while still being able to tone it down with a simple command.
- Jacob
“Quality dog training from a trainer who truly loves what he does.”
Spencer Kass is a phenomenal trainer! He was extremely helpful not only with training, but other questions regarding the best practices for our dog. Your training with Kass Kennels does not end when you pick up your dog, Spencer has excellent follow up and is always willing to give tips as questions/issues arise. We would recommend Kass Kennels to anyone in search of quality dog training from a trainer who truly loves what he does.
- Justin & Jennifer
“Well worth the wait to get training here.”
I have two rescue dogs, Max and Luna, that are about two years old and were in desperate need of basic training. Max had a lot of aggression issues with food and other dogs (including Luna). Luna is a big girl that was just too difficult to control. Because of our desire for training that lasted, we sent both dogs to Spencer's 2 Week Board and Train and it was one of the best decisions I've ever made. We dropped off our dogs to Spencer and were able to ask every single question we wanted to. Spencer gave thorough answers and made us feel incredibly comfortable with leaving our dogs there. It was immediately clear to me that Spencer knew what he was talking about and was the best person for our dogs. We opted to have a meet and greet with our dogs about 1 1/2 weeks into the training just to make sure Max and Luna didn't forget us. They didn't. :) Spencer said everything was going well and it really put our mind at ease! Spencer ended up keeping our dogs for an extra day to really ensure that their training was successful. This is an amazing testament to the dedication Spencer has to the dogs that he trains. I was very impressed. I was even more impressed when we picked up our dogs and had our first switch-over session. Spencer spent three hours with us teaching us everything Max and Luna learned and how to communicate with them now. I cannot stress the importance of these switch-over sessions! Spencer did all of the hard work and now as long as you implement everything at home, the relationship you have with your dogs will be AMAZING! I attached some cute pictures of Max and Luna using their new commands and exploring new places with us! Remember how I said Max was food aggressive and aggressive toward Luna? Check out the picture of Max and Luna eating within close proximity! We still monitor them very closely, but this was unimaginable before! There's also a picture of Max and Luna snuggling - crazy! Enjoy! TL;DR Kass Kennels is phenomenal. Spencer gives you all the tools you need to have an amazing relationship with your pups. Well worth the wait to get training here.
- Carly
“Has become the dog we always wanted.”
We chose Kass Kennels to help us with our puppy, Grizzly. Grizzly was 9 months old when we took him to Kass. Before his obedience training, Grizzly was a very sweet dog who also was a complete lunatic. We kept him enclosed in a certain area with no access to the rest of the house. When loose, he would jump on all furniture, knock our three year old over, and chew. Also outside if he got out of the yard or off his leash, he would tear towards any neighbor who happened to be outside. Our son loved his dog but was terrified at the same time. Grizzly was always very affectionate and friendly so we wanted to work with him before looking to re-home.
After the 3 week training program, we had a completely new dog. Grizzly is well adjusted, behaved, and eager to please now. After the techniques that Kass Kennels taught us, Grizzly has become the dog we always wanted. He now has run of the house, is completely house broken, he is off leash trained in the front yard and doesn't take off towards neighbors, and most importantly, he's become my 3 year old son's best friend. He is gentle with him, listens to him, and even sleeps outside his room during nap time. We could not be happier with the service we got from Kass Kennels and would suggest them to anyone.
- Matt
“Still had all their personality.”
Spencer is top notch. He had my puppies (2 labs) for 2.5 weeks. They left wild and came back disciplined and they still had all their personality. Both girls walk on leads, sit, stay, come 100% of the time. He also helped traim me out of my bad habits. Answers text and email with great detail.
- Roger
“Both of them were joyous”
I have a corgi/German Shepard rescue puppy - I was walking her and didn’t notice the person coming down the street - but she did!! And shot out like a bullet so quickly I had no time to drop the leash and went down breaking my elbow - ouch!! I heard about Kass Kennels from someone in Fort Smith, where I live, called her, and got such a positive review of her experience with Spencer and his results that I called him immediately.
I brought Stella to him the last of November for what was described as a 2-3 week puppy training - and picked her up a little over 4 weeks later - for the same rate. Spenser said Stella was a bit stubborn and had impulse control issues - I told him that she’d gotten some of that from me.
When I picked Stella up, she bounced out to me with the jubilance and personality that she had the first day I picked her up - Spenser walked me through the commands he teaches - only 3 one syllable commands - place/come/break and the only correction (unuh) - a 2 syllable request. He walked me through all the commands until I was comfortable with them - and throughout this training session, I was amazed by his patience with me and his love for and remarkable knowledge of dogs.
I am home now with Stella placing in the back yard when I go up to the patio and sit until I say come and break; in the front yard when a bicyclist speeds by, and this afternoon for a walk with no leash and no collar reminder - and I just picked her up less than 2 weeks ago. Pet owners could make no better decision if they need a trainer than the one-on-one training that Spenser and his staff give. As I was getting instructions from his assistant on some details - Spenser called for Stella to jump in his lap - and both of them were joyous.
- Ann
“INCREDIBLE group of people”
Spencer Kass and his team were a real game changer for my dog, Penny! She was almost 2, Shepherd mix, and though we had a good foundation of training she had rescue-dog baggage around people and a bad habit of running away. After 12 days with Spencer and his team, I have my good girl back with all of her personality but much more trust in me and my commands. She's got an off-leash heel that would make any pet owner proud, and her recall is perfect! Everyone who knew her prior to training is SHOCKED. People other than me can pet her now without her trying to run away! She trusts me enough to keep a strict heel while we shop around Home Depot, no matter how close people are! We can go hiking and she can run around sniffing and playing without me worrying that she won't come back! INCREDIBLE group of people at Kass Kennels who will be seeing all future dogs of mine!
- Amanda