☰
Find a TrainerHow We VerifyGuidesBrowse trainersContact

Dog Trainers in Lawrence, KS — Reviews, Classes & Dog Schools

Dog Trainers in Lawrence, KS

By the GetDogSchool Editorial Team
Dog trainers in Lawrence, KS

Lawrence is the seat of Douglas County in northeastern Kansas, on the Kansas River along Interstate 70, and home to the University of Kansas. The city has 5 dog trainers of its own, with 1 each in nearby Pomona, McLouth and Eudora. The local field leans toward reward-based puppy and everyday obedience work: a training center with a class schedule, a trainer focused on foundational commands and household habits, an in-home trainer who starts with a free consultation, and a company that combines private lessons, a day school and board and train. Puppy training and obedience are each offered by three trainers, so the main choice is between group classes, private lessons and having someone train your dog for you.

On this page

Top-Rated Dog Trainers in Lawrence

Compare Lawrence’s top-rated dog trainers below — each listing shows real Google reviews and, where we’ve checked them, verified credentials.

All Dog Trainers in Lawrence, KS (5)

Every Lawrence-based trainer listed on GetDogSchool, top-reviewed first:

Dog Training Schools & Classes in Lawrence

Looking for a dog training school or group obedience classes in Lawrence? Several local trainers run weekly group classes — an affordable, structured way to cover socialization and basic obedience. Browse every dog school and trainer in Lawrence by specialty, reviews and price.

Puppy Training in Lawrence

Puppy training in Lawrence is offered by three trainers. A training center runs classes for owners who need to calm puppy exuberance, a reward-based trainer covers socialization, potty training, crate training and puppy biting, and a Lawrence-based company runs an AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy class among its group classes in Ottawa. Ask what age a puppy can start, how socialization is handled and how much homework comes with each session.

Dog Obedience Classes in Lawrence

Obedience in Lawrence comes from three trainers. A training center offers classes for practicing obedience skills with positive methods, a reward-based trainer teaches sit, come, heel, recall, down and place along with loose-leash walking, and a Lawrence-based company runs group classes that take dogs from basic to more advanced skills, with sessions held in Ottawa. Ask whether lessons are in a group or one-on-one and where they meet.

In-Home Dog Training in Lawrence

In-home training in Lawrence comes from a trainer who serves Lawrence, Topeka and the surrounding part of Northeast Kansas. It starts with a free demonstration and consultation at your home and uses balanced, non-confrontational techniques aimed at calm greetings, enjoyable walks and focus around distractions. Ask about its training packages, how many visits are included and how you will be coached to keep your dog's attention between sessions.

Other Training Types — Nearest Overland Park Specialists

No Lawrence-based trainer currently specializes in aggressive dog training, off-leash dog training, protection & k9 training. For those needs, Lawrence dog owners typically head into the Overland Park metro — nearest options: aggressive dog training, off-leash dog training.

Dog training in Lawrence

An enrichment business founded in 2009 holds its classes at a dedicated training center in town and runs daycare and boarding from a separate office. Its classes help with puppy exuberance, obedience practice and problem behaviors such as digging, jumping and barking, using positive, humane methods, and it also offers online training. Its owner describes herself as holding the CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA and KPA-CTP credentials, with more than 13 years as a professional trainer there. A second trainer takes a reward-based approach built on lure training. It teaches foundational commands such as sit, come, heel, recall, down and place, along with loose-leash walking and socialization, and works on jumping, barking, potty training, crate training and puppy biting. Dog walking is available too.Two more trainers work in very different formats. An in-home trainer uses balanced, non-confrontational techniques, starts with a free demonstration and consultation at your home, and aims for goals like no jumping on company, enjoyable walks and attention around distractions. It serves Lawrence, Topeka and the surrounding part of Northeast Kansas. A Lawrence-based company offers private lessons, a dog day school, board and train and service dog help, plus pet sitting and dog walking. Its group classes, including an AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy class, meet in Ottawa, and it describes its head trainer as certified by the Animal Behavioral College. The fifth trainer publishes little online, so call to ask what it offers.Nearby, Pomona, McLouth and Eudora have 1 trainer each. For specialties not offered in Lawrence, the Overland Park page is the next place to look.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find puppy training in Lawrence, Kansas?

Three trainers work with puppies. A training center runs classes that help with puppy exuberance and early manners using positive methods. A reward-based trainer covers socialization, potty training, crate training and puppy biting. A Lawrence-based company holds an AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy class among its group classes in Ottawa and also offers private lessons. Ask what age a puppy can start and which vaccinations are required.

Can a dog trainer come to my home in Lawrence?

Yes. One trainer works in clients' homes across Lawrence, Topeka and the surrounding part of Northeast Kansas, and starts with a free demonstration and consultation at your home before you choose a training package. Its goals include no jumping on company, enjoyable walks and focus around distractions. A company that offers private lessons may also be an option, so ask whether its lessons come to you.

Is board and train available in Lawrence?

One Lawrence company offers board and train, where the dog spends an extended period with the trainer, along with a dog day school, private lessons and group classes. It tailors its approach to each dog. Ask how long a stay lasts, what skills it targets, how you will be updated during the stay and how the trainer will show you how to keep the results going at home.

Where can I get help with jumping, barking or pulling in Lawrence?

Several trainers cover everyday problem behaviors. A training center works on digging, jumping and barking with positive, humane methods. A reward-based trainer handles jumping, barking and puppy biting and teaches loose-leash walking. An in-home trainer uses balanced, non-confrontational techniques aimed at calm greetings, enjoyable walks and attention around distractions. Ask each trainer how they would start with your dog and how much practice is expected between sessions.

What drives the cost of dog training in Lawrence?

Format and length matter most. A group class, a single private lesson, an in-home package, a day school program and a board and train stay are very different purchases. When comparing quotes, ask how many sessions or days are included, whether a consultation is free, whether classes are held in town or farther away, and what support continues once the program ends.

See more Overland Park-area trainers

Browsing the wider Overland Park metro, or want every nearby option? You can also filter the full directory by Lawrence.

See all Overland Park dog trainers →