| The Dogs’ Spot specializes in innovative, reward-based educational and recreational programs that are Friendly, Effective, and Fun! At The Dogs’ Spot, we go above basic dog obedience to teach life skills. Dogs are taught to make good choices by showing their human companions how to focus on reinforcing desirable behaviors, rather than inadvertently reinforcing undesirable ones. Small classes and private consultations are offered in puppy socialization, kitten socialization, family manners, dog agility, canine freestyle, therapy dog preparation, rally obedience, tracking, Canine Good Citizen training and testing, and preparing your pets for the arrival of your new baby. The Dogs’ Spot, located in Gladstone, MO, is a 1,200 square foot indoor facility that is fully air-conditioned and heated for year around comfort, and fully matted with ¾” Tenderfoot Dog Agility Flooring. Come see why The Dogs’ Spot is “the community spot for dogs and the people who love them!”
Meet the Trainer
Laura (Devine) Hills, BA, CPDT, KPA CTP
Laura and Tiger
Photograph courtesy
of Kevin Devine Photography |
Dudley, Sadie
and Gracie |
Laura and Rusty
a shelter dog
Photograph courtesy
of Elizabeth Stanney |
Laura and Tiger
Photograph courtesy
of Fran Mattox |
Dudley |
Laura and Tiger
Photograph courtesy
of Terri Tepper |
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- BA in Business Administration from Park College
- Karen Pryor Academy for Training and Animal Behavior Graduate and Certified Training Partner
- Dogs of Course Instructor's Training Course
- Certified Pet Dog Trainer
- Association of Animal Behavior Professionals Certified Professional Dog Trainer
- American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
- American Red Cross Pet First Aid and CPR
- Earned multiple titles in agility
- Trained a ten year-old shelter dog for the part of Sandy in the Gladstone Theatre in the Park musical presentation of Annie
- Professional Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers
- Endorsed, Professional Member of the International Institute for Applied Companion Animal Behavior
- Affiliate Member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants
- No More Homeless Pets - Kansas City
- Kansas City Dog Advocates
- Gladstone Area Chamber of Commerce
- Toastmasters International
- Trainer for Gladstone Parks and Recreation Department 2007
- Kansas City, Missouri, Off Leash Dog Park Advisory Task Force Committee Member 2007 -2008
- Association of Pet Dog Trainers Conference Staff Member 2007, 2008, and 2010
- Association of Pet Dog Trainers Conference Committee Member 2008 - 2009
- Walk N' Wag, Gladstone, MO 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010
- Dog N' Jog, Kansas City, MO 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010
- Paws in the Park, Parkville, MO 2006, 2007,2008, 2009, and 2010
- Friday Night Fright Night, Gladstone, MO 2006, 2008, 2009, and 2010
- Gladfest parade, Gladstone, MO 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010
- Gladfest entertainment, Gladstone, MO 2007
- Pre show for a Gladstone Movie in the Park, Gladstone, MO 2007
- Companion Animal Parasite Council entertainment, Kansas City, MO 2008
- Woofstock, Kansas City, MO 2008
- Salvation Army Children’s Shelter Picnic hosted by American Century, Kansas City, MO 2008
- Dippin’ Dogs, Kansas City, MO 2008
- Pampered Pets weekend at the Elms Resort & Spa, Excelsior Springs, MO 2008, 2009, and 2010
- Delivered welcome address at the 2006 Association of Pet Dog Trainers National Conference in Kansas City, MO
- Guest speaker at the Elms Resort & Spa Pampered Pets weekend, Excelsior Springs, MO, 2009
- Association of Pet Dog Trainers 2006 Kansas City, MO, 2007 Portland, OR, 2008 Louisville, KY, and 2009 Atlanta, GA
- Central State Veterinary Conference, 2005, 2006, ans 2008 Kansas City, MO
- Clicker Expo 2007 Cleveland, OH
- Clean Run Agility Instructor's Conference 2007 Hamden, CT
- Canine Legislation Conference 2007 Kansas City, MO
- SAZ/HAI International Conference on Human-Animal Interaction: Impacting Multiple Species 2009 Kansas City, MO
- Dr. Patricia McConnell, St. Louis, January 2004
- Dr. Dan Estep and Dr. Suzanne Hetts, Telecourse, March 2004
- Brenda Aloff, Ponca City, OK, March 2004
- Dr. Pamela Reid, Omaha, NE, July 2004
- Dr. Emily Weiss, Wichita, KS, August 2004
- Leslie Nelson, St. Louis, MO, January 2005
- Pat Hennessey, Belton, MO, February 2005
- Dr. Wayne Hunthausen, Westwood, KS, March 2005
- Dr. Emily Weiss, Mission, KS, November 2005
- Kathy Cascade, Belton, MO, September, 2005
- Pam Dennison, Blairstown, NJ, July 2005
- Turid Ruugas, Omaha, NE, June 2006
- Dr. Roger Abrantes, St. Louis, MO, July 2006
- Pat Miller, Omaha, NE, August 2006
- Nicole Wilde, St. Louis, MO, May 2007
- Kellie Snider, St. Louis, MO, July 2007
- Pat Hennessey, Gladstone, MO, August 2007
- Dr. J.C. Burcham, Merriam, KS, June 2008
- Emma Parsons, St. Louis, MO, July 2008
- Trish King, Overland Park, KS, September 2008
- Dr. Patricia McConnell, Des Moines, IA, December 2008
- Ken Ramirez, Des Moines, IA, March 2011
- Victoria Stillwell, St. Louis, MO, April 2011
- Pia Silvani, Kansas City, MO, April 2011
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Laura lives with five dogs: Tiger, Gracie, Dudley, Skeeter, and Guinness.
For fun, she competes in Agility with Tiger, is learning to Track with Gracie,
and is searching for inner peace with Dudley. She is still trying to discover the things Skeeter and Guinness
love to do as much as play with each other. Laura’s household also includes two cats, Misty and Leo, and her good natured husband, Kirby.
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