Midas Touch Dog Obedience School

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About

I provide the information and expertise to get the best results from your canine. I have over 20-years of experience training dogs and helping people with extreme cases. I love canines and believe that they are a perfect example of mindfulness. I volunteer as a foster for the Humane Society - when they have a difficult case. I also volunteer for MOGS and am on their training team.

Overview

Hired 85 times

Serves Kearney, MO

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3 employees

7 years in business

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Services offered

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Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs)

Small (16 - 25 lbs)

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Large (41 - 70 lbs)

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Private lessons

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Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, work quality, and professionalism.

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Marissa K.

May 26, 2020

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Details: 2 - 10 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Private lessons • Aggressive behavior modification • Leash pulling • Biting • Destructive behavior • My home, venue, etc.

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Jeanne A.

Jun 28, 2023

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Details: 2 - 10 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • I'm flexible • Aggressive behavior modification • Barking • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Cari H.

Apr 13, 2020

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My husband and I had recently brought home our very first dog. We were so excited but soon became frustrated with our dogs extreme anxiety and lack of socialization. This wasn’t how we pictured us getting a dog going. To be honest, even contemplated if we were a good fit for him. After only one session with James we came back home amazed. It was almost like we had a different dog! Can’t wait to see what the rest of training has in store for us. Thank you so much, James!

Details: 6 - 12 months old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Private lessons • Puppy training • House training • Digging • Destructive behavior • Crate training • Leash pulling • My home, venue, etc.

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Larissa S.

Jul 14, 2023

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I found James on thumbtack I was desperate and searching for a solution for my untrainable pup. I watched thousands of trainings videos and nothing I ever did worked. My pup is an 8 month of Rottweiler, who is 85 pounds. I wanted a solution now while he was small enough for me to handle him. I expressed a fear to James that when he was an adult dog I wouldn’t be able to control him, because these dogs can be massive (thick) dogs. He suggested we do the 5 week leadership program, and after 1 lesson I noticed a huge improvement. He no longer walked me, I could walk him. I will be honest it’s not magic you have to be dedicated and get rid of your old habits. If their isn’t an improvement it’s because you’re not putting in the effort needed. James told me several times my baby is spoiled which is absolutely true, I had to break bad habits. You can do that and still love your dog and dog will still love you, I promise! Even my “untrainable” pup who was causing chaos could be trained!

Details: 6 - 12 months old • Extra large (70+ lbs) • Private lessons • Aggressive behavior modification • House training • Destructive behavior • Biting • Leash pulling • Crate training • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location

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Deb B.

Jul 14, 2021

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Very helpful with training when I was struggling with some bad habits and explained everything so I’d understand what to do and how to correct my FurBaby. 👍🏻

Details: 1 - 2 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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James Stokes

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Group rates are available. Sessions held at Oak Grove park are at a discounted rate.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Leadership Based Training - Meet customer, listen to their needs, wants and concerns. Provide information on training steps. Meet their canine.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
The man who trained me, trained canines in the United States Army for 20 years. He also worked for the New York City Police department training canines for 10 years.