Dog Trainer Serving Royal Oak, MI, & Surrounding Areas

We work with dogs experiencing a wide range of behavior issues, from minor disobedience to serious aggression. Common problems include leash pulling, excessive barking, jumping on guests, separation anxiety, chewing, digging, and poor recall. More advanced cases may involve reactivity toward people or other dogs, food guarding, or fear-based behaviors that make daily life challenging.

Rather than treating symptoms, we focus on uncovering the cause of the behavior—whether it’s a lack of structure, poor socialization, anxiety, or unclear leadership. Each training plan is personalized to your dog’s personality, environment, and learning pace, so we can build real, lasting results.

Choosing the right program depends on your dog’s behavior, your lifestyle, and how involved you want to be in the training process. Here’s a breakdown of what we offer:

• Private One-on-One Training: Great for owners who want to stay hands-on, especially with behaviors like reactivity, anxiety, or poor obedience in everyday environments
• Board-&-Train: Best for dogs needing more structure or a behavioral reset; your dog stays with us for immersive daily training

We’ll evaluate your dog’s needs and help you choose the path that builds the best long-term outcome for your dog—and for you.

training begins.

Training timelines vary based on your dog’s age, temperament, consistency at home, and the severity of the behaviors we’re addressing. Some dogs make rapid progress after just a few private sessions, while others may require several weeks of reinforcement and structure to see meaningful changes. Younger dogs with minor issues tend to learn faster, while older dogs or those with deeply ingrained habits might take more time and repetition.

Our private training sessions move at your pace, with flexibility to adjust as needed. For faster results, our board-and-train program offers intensive daily training that can lead to noticeable improvements within two to four weeks. No matter the timeline, we always focus on long-term success, not shortcuts, and we’re here to support you through every step of the journey.

A successful board-and-train doesn’t end when your dog comes home—it’s just the beginning of a new chapter. We start by conducting a detailed go-home session to show you everything your dog has learned, including their new commands, structure, and behavior expectations. We’ll walk you through each command and explain how to reinforce them consistently.

You’ll also have the option to receive ongoing private training, where we coach you on maintaining leadership, correcting bad habits early, and adapting routines to support your dog’s progress. We remain available for questions, tune-ups, or additional private training if needed. Our goal is to empower you with the tools and confidence to keep your dog on the right path long after their stay is over.

Yes—we can help dogs that struggle with aggression, fear, or reactivity. These behaviors often stem from insecurity, past trauma, or unclear boundaries, and they require a calm, structured approach. We use proven techniques like desensitization and counter-conditioning to change your dog’s emotional response to triggers, whether it’s other dogs, strangers, or unfamiliar environments.

In our private one-on-one sessions, we coach you on how to provide steady leadership and guide your dog through difficult moments without reinforcing fear or frustration. For more severe cases, our board-and-train program provides a calm, distraction-free environment to rebuild behavior from the ground up. 

Over time, we teach your dog how to trust, listen, and respond with confidence, setting the stage for a safer, happier life at home and in public.