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Dog & Puppy Training in Fairway, KS

If you live in Fairway, KS and want dog or puppy training that actually works at home, Sit Now Stay provides structured programs built on clear communication and reliable routines. You get a practical plan, professional coaching, and a proven training path designed for long term success with your dog in real life.


From leash pulling and guest chaos to puppy energy that never shuts off, we help you build calm, predictable behavior you can trust day to day.

A Smarter Way to Train Your Dog

Sit Now Stay operates like a professional training academy, with defined progressions, consistent handling, and a system that makes expectations clear for both dogs and owners. Instead of chasing one-off tips, you build skills in the correct order so your dog learns how to make better choices, even around distractions.


The goal is not obedience that only works in a training room. The goal is a safer, more predictable daily routine with a dog who feels confident and responsive, plus guidance that helps you maintain progress long after the initial program ends.

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Dog Training

Adult dog training focuses on calm manners, leash communication, and reliability around distractions. Dogs learn how to settle at home, walk politely, and greet visitors without chaos, creating a more predictable and enjoyable household.

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Puppy Training

Puppy training builds the foundation for lifelong behavior. Programs emphasize routines, crate training, leash skills, socialization, and clear communication so your puppy grows into a confident, well-mannered adult dog with strong habits.

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Dog Sports

Fitness and swimming services support confidence, conditioning, and safe movement. Structured pool sessions and fitness work help dogs build strength, coordination, and comfort in new environments while supporting physical wellness.

Meet the Sit Now Stay Dog Training Team

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Brianne Durham

LVT, VTS(ECC), CDPT-KA - Owner

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Sara Swanson

Senior trainer

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Senior trainer

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Kat McClain

Senior trainer

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Sammy Hellums

associate trainer

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Jacob Dunlop

apprentice trainer

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Denise Maley

Canine handler

Reliable Behavior That Works With You

Training works best when it is clear, consistent, and practical. Sit Now Stay follows a structured progression that starts with understanding your daily routine, your priorities, and what success needs to look like in your home. From there, we recommend a program that fits your dog and your goals, whether that means immersive training, a structured day format, or a puppy focused approach. Engagement and communication come first so your dog learns how to check in, understand feedback, and stay mentally present even around distractions.


We then focus on transferring those skills into real life. Handling, home structure, and reinforcement are built around your actual routine so training does not live only at the facility. The goal is a dog who responds reliably with you, not just with a trainer. When you work with Sit Now Stay, you partner with experienced professionals who value safety, and long term success, with coaching designed to help you feel confident every step of the way.

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Training should make daily life calmer, not more complicated. Clear structure, consistent communication, and real world practice create behavior you can trust at home and on walks.

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Communication that stays simple under pressure

Our marker-based system delivers clear, consistent feedback so your dog understands exactly what earns reinforcement in the moment. This clarity speeds up learning and helps you confidently reward and repeat the right behaviors in real-life situations at home.

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A plan that keeps your household steady

Training follows a predictable, step-by-step progression that reduces stress for dogs and removes guesswork for owners. Your household has clear priorities to follow each week, making routines easier to maintain and progress easier to see.

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A focused setting built for learning

We train in a clean, controlled environment with calm, structured routines that limit distractions. This allows dogs to stay mentally present, build confidence, and develop reliable skills without the chaos that slows learning.

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Coaching that carries into real life

Owner coaching is built into every program so skills transfer beyond the facility. You gain the handling tools and confidence needed to manage walks, guests, distractions, and everyday routines with consistency and control.

A Proven Training Path Forward

Choosing the right training path is easier when guidance is calm, experienced, and grounded in a proven process. Sit Now Stay evaluates your dog, your household routines, and real life challenges, then recommends a clear plan designed to hold up beyond the training facility. With a structured progression and professional coaching backed by experience with thousands of dogs, we help you set priorities, understand your options, and move forward with confidence.

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Understanding the Root of Behavior Issues

Most frustrating behavior is rarely about a bad dog or a lack of effort from the owner. It usually comes from unclear communication, inconsistent boundaries, or daily routines that unintentionally reward the wrong choices. When expectations or feedback change, dogs fall back on what works in the moment. Our training creates clarity, structure, and consistency so dogs understand expectations and owners can guide behavior calmly and effectively.


Common challenges we hear from Fairway owners include:

  • Pulling on leash and stressful walks
  • Jumping on guests and door chaos
  • Barking for attention or reacting to movement
  • Ignoring cues around distractions
  • Door rushing or slipping outside
  • Counter surfing and food stealing
  • Puppy biting, chewing, and nonstop energy
  • Trouble settling or relaxing
  • Nervous behavior in new environments
  • Frustration around other dogs on walks

With clear communication, predictable structure, and consistent handling, dogs can make better choices without constant correction or tension. We focus on lifestyle integration so training fits naturally into your daily rhythm, supports calmer routines at home and in public, and creates long term behavior change you can rely on as distractions and real life demands increase.

FAQs

  • How long does it take for training to feel consistent at home?

    Timelines vary based on your dog’s history, the behaviors being addressed, and household consistency. The focus is building reliability that improves over time, not short-term compliance.

  • How involved do I need to be if my dog is in a structured program?

    Owner involvement is essential. Even when dogs learn quickly, skills must transfer to your timing, routines, and expectations at home, which is why coaching is part of the process.

  • Is a board and train program right for everyone?

    Not always. Board and train can be effective for some goals, but the best fit depends on the dog, the household, and how skills will be maintained afterward.

  • What does puppy training focus on first?

    Puppies benefit most from routines, handling skills, social exposure, and early manners. Potty training success depends heavily on schedule and consistency, so we help you build a realistic plan.

  • Can training help with reactivity or anxiety on walks?

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A Clear Path to Calmer Behavior

Ready for calmer behavior that fits your life in Fairway? Sit Now Stay combines clear structure, professional coaching, and a proven training system built from years of hands on experience working with dogs of all ages and challenges. We focus on practical routines, consistent handling, and clear communication so training holds up beyond the facility. The result is a reliable plan that supports calmer behavior at home, and confidence as your dog and lifestyle continue to change.