This is a list of the top dog trainers in Detroit, MI, based on votes from the Sniffspot community and the general public.
ABCDT
Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, In home training, Off leash training, Puppy training
Sterling Heights, Rochester Hills, Auburn Hills, Shelby Twp, Macomb, St. Clair Shores, Chesterfield, New Balitmore, Warren, Roseville, Madison Heights, Clawson, Maybee, Cadillac, Grosse Pointe Woods, Detroit, West Bloomfield, Bloomfield Hills, Farmington, Berkley, etc...
Since becoming a certified dog trainer in 2012, I have worked with many types of dogs, different breeds, temperaments and lifestyles.
I can relate to dog owners who have behavioral issues in their home. I have a Beagle/Spaniel mix that loves to challenge me every day. I believe that all dogs and their owners are individual, and your training should be tailored to fit you and your dog.
Licensed Veterinary Technician, Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner, Certified Fear Free-Veterinary, Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed.
Board and train, In home training, Puppy training
Oakland County, West Bloomfield, Commerce Twp, White Lake
I am a licensed veterinary technician with a passion for dog training. I have been training dogs in some form for over 20 years. I compete in IGP/schutzhund, agility, and rally. I love incorporating enrichment into the daily lives of dogs I am working with. I believe it is important to address the overall well-being of the dog when addressing problem behaviors.
BSW, CPDT-KA
Aggressive dog training, Deaf dog training, Reactive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Off leash training
Washtenaw County, Southwest Detroit, Virtual training worldwide
We offer a holistic approach to dog training that will help owners and their dogs reach their full potential.
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Protection/guard dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training
Dog training is essential to ensure a happy and healthy relationship between a dog and its owner.
Mike Beckett is widely known as The 21st Century Dogman. He has been Professionally Training working dogs and family companion dogs for over 16 years. Mike Beckett's extraordinary communication with dogs began when he was a young child. His Lifetime of Experiences with Dogs offers canine o...
In home training, Puppy training, Agility training
I started with Attaboy Dog Training in 2008 with my first Great Dane Diesel. We took many classes andwere very happy with our results when I started helping with classes. Since then I strive to minimally geta Canine Good Citizen title on my dogs and am now a tester for the line of AKC Canine Good Citizen andTrick dog tests. Currently I run the classes held in Brighton at the Bock's Big acre sto...
In home training, Puppy training
Rachel started working in animal welfare in 2020, where she began volunteering at a local shelter and fell in love. Within the shelter setting, Rachel provides enrichment to shelter dogs and helps to set every dog up for success both in the shelter and as they transition into their forever homes. Aside from working with dogs, Rachel spent 8 years as a special education teacher, where she create...
Aggressive dog training, Agility training, Herding training, In home training
Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CCPDT)
Fear-free Shelter Certified (Fear Free Pets)
Special Areas of Interest:
Shelter and rescue behavior
Providing training and building programs for shelter and rescue dogs
Helping people work through issues with aggression, fear, and reactivity
Training deaf and/or blind dogs
Cooperative care...
In home training, Puppy training
I've provided professional dog training services in southeastern Michigan since 2006. I love working with all types of dogs and enjoy helping develop stronger human/dog relationships.
I earned my dog training certification through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT). This life-long journey into the soul of understanding and shaping the human-dog connection i...
Puppy training
Fifteen plus years working with both client and shelter dogs has given me a unique understanding of why dogs are given up for adoption.According to studies 96% of dogs surrendered to shelters have never received any formal obedience training. Many dogs were simply given up for behavior problems that could easily be remedied.I'm committed to teaching clients how to better understand and train th...
In home training, Puppy training, Agility training
I started with Attaboy Dog Training in 2015 when I got my Border Collie/Aussie mix Nova. We really
enjoyed the classes and enjoyed learning more about training so I started working with Karen and Katie
in 2016. I now run some of the Pinckney classes.
Aggressive dog training, Board and train, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training
Stephanie is a loving mother and wife with a huge heart for her fluffy German Shepherds: Diesel, Dani, Drogon, and Arya. She began her journey with At Whits End as a client with Diesel, followed by Dani. Stephanie's passion, love, and eagerness to learn and teach have been truly unmatched.Her dedication to her dogs and to helping others is evident in the videos we share on our social media. If ...
Aggressive dog training, Agility training, Herding training, In home training
Special Areas of Interest:
Fearful dogs
Confidence and relationship building
Reactivity
Education around force-free training
Dissecting myths around dog training and behavior
In home training, Agility training
Certified obedience dog trainer, Michelle Jackson has over 16 years of dog obedience training experience, specializing in reactive dogs. Certified by Animal Behavior College and by PetSmart whose certified obedience training program was developed by leading animal behaviorists including Suzanne Hetts, Pamela J. Reid, PHD, & Terry Ryan.To provide clients with the best possible obedience dog tra...
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training, Agility training
Jayden, DipCBST, CBCC-KA is our current trainer for most of our reactivity, obedience, puppy and minor aggression concerns. She always knew she loved animals even though her life experiences lead to learning more about current issues, training and careers within the companion animal industry. That experience helped develop Jayden's interest for Canine Behaviour, Positive Reinforcement and Anima...
Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training
Jill Mast is a Certified Training Partner through Karen Pryor Academy, one of the most rigorous training programs available to dog trainers. She is also a Fear Free Certified Professional.Jill holds a BA from the University of Michigan, it was during her time at U of M that she spent a summer living with a dog (named Jack) for the first time ever. Her time with him led her to understand how ama...
Aggressive dog training, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training, Agility training
Kelly French-Mitrevski, BSc, MSc, received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Guelph and her Master's in Companion Animal Behaviour Counselling from the American College of Applied Science; the first Canadian to graduate from their college. Kelly is one of the only animal behaviourists with this level of education in the Windsor-Essex County area. She is also a supporting me...
Off leash training
Sentry Dog Training School instructor, in Wiesbaden, Germany. Instructor (United States Air Force in Europe) taught a six-week training program for Army, Marine, Canadian and Air Force Handlers. Taught history of the military dog, safety procedures, kennel and equipment, aided in veterinary classes on prevention of diseases and first aid for dogs.Trainer Dan at work in 1966
Also taught...
Aggressive dog training, Agility training, Herding training, In home training
Special Areas of Interest:
Aggression
Fear
Reactivity
Confidence building
Community education
Creating safe, low-stress boarding and training opportunities for fearful, reactive, and aggressive dogs
Helping people better understand and work with their dogs.
Board and train, Puppy training
We weren't kidding when we said we're family owned and operated! Anthony Pape plays a key part at GLDT by being our lead trainer and managing our Ferndale location.
Anthony grew up with dogs and has highly trained dogs of his own. Anthony has excelled at every role here at GLDT and continues to excel with experience and continued training through seminars.
Board and train, Puppy training
Jacob started his journey into the dog industry with Liz by his side in 2016 after adopting their first dog together. Bones was in dire need of training and we were out of options. Jacob apprenticed for a local dog training that ignited a passion and dream to work with dogs and helping families with misunderstood pups. After having success with Bones, Jacob continued his venture by starting his...
In home training, Puppy training
Tori's career in animal welfare started in 2018 - she started fostering dogs through a local rescue and was hooked. Foster-based rescues and shelter work gave Tori most of her early experience with dogs. It was in the shelter setting that she was first introduced to the concept of positive-reinforcement based dog training. Working with shelter dogs continues to be one of Tori's passions - durin...
Puppy training, Agility training
Sandy is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, a member of the Association for Force-Free Professionals, an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator, an AKC Fit Dog Level 1 instructor, and also is certified through Pro Pet Hero in Dog and Cat First Aid and CPR.
Along with her love of teaching humans how to train their d...
Board and train, Puppy training
Zoe has been with us since 2022 and continues to be a huge part of our training day to day. She has a background in dog daycares and management. After searching for that next step into the dog industry, Zoe found GLDT and loved seeing the progress that training offered. She even used our training system with her 3 dogs, one being reactive and previously having little success with strangers and ...
Puppy training
Laura Rescoe instructs group obedience classes at Gone to the Dogs in Novi. She also does in-home private lessons in Wayne & Oakland counties. She is the owner of Positive Way Dog Training.
Laura started training dogs as a child. She began with a Springer Spaniel, Pepsi, competing in 4-H as well as AKC obedience competitions where she gained her dogs' CD (Companion Dog title). At a you...
Aggressive dog training, Board and train, In home training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training
Dog Rescue and Foster, Various Organizations, Detroit 2011-2014, 2017-presentFounder of Puppin' Around - Detroit Dog Walkers and Trainers Collective, Detroit 2012-2020Dog Training Apprenticeship, On the Wings of Angels Rescue, Odessa FL 2014Dog Trainer, On the Wings of Angels Rescue, Odessa FL 2014-2017Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA), Certification Council for ...
Aggressive dog training, Agility training, Herding training, In home training
Dana is a highly skilled and passionate Certified Professional Dog Trainer with a dual major in Biology and Psychology. Dana's passion for behavior started early on in her college career when she had an opportunity to take an animal training and behavior class, where she worked with a guard llama and several sheep. After graduating college, Dana started working at an animal shelter, where she w...
In home training, Puppy training
Kat began studying dog training in 2007 after adopting a well loved, but sometimes challenging dog named, LOLA. Kat is recognized as a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, as well as a graduate of Animal Behavior College (ABCDT, 2011).
Kat is also a licensed educator with Family Paws Parent Education (FPPE, 2013...
In home training, Puppy training
Megan started her career in animal welfare in 2018 serving in various capacities: foster/adoption counselor, volunteer coordinator, behavior board member, shelter technician, and R+ trainer, to name a few. Megan has been dedicated to helping dogs and their caregivers build a mutually beneficial relationship with a foundation of love, respect, and communicative understanding. Megan's passion for...
Aggressive dog training, Agility training, Herding training, In home training, Board and train
Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (IAABC)
Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CCPDT)
Fear-free Shelter Certified (Fear Free Pets)
Special Areas of Interest:
Cooperative vet care & consent training
Rescue and shelter behavior
Behavior analysis
Reactivity
Aggression
Agility and trick training
In home training, Puppy training, Agility training
I am the owner of Attaboy Dog Training and I served as the Behavioral Advisor to both the HumaneSociety of Livingston County and Adopt a Pet of Fenton, MI., I currently serve as a 4H resource leader fortheir dog training program and I'm dog trainer/advisor to many pet owners. Here is how it allstarted..I have always loved dogs, so when I moved to Livingston County Michigan in 1985, I started re...
Aggressive dog training, Reactive dog training, Puppy training
I am an experienced and certified trainer, having gone through the mentorship program and trained professionally for Petco for two years before starting my own business, and now Certified through the Victoria Stilwell Academy for professional dog trainers (VSA-CDT). I am an AKC Certified Evaluator, a sponsored trainer of the Detroit Animal Care and Control, and partner with the Humane Society o...
Aggressive dog training, Board and train, Reactive dog training, Off leash training, Puppy training
Matt is a family man, married for 9 years to Candice, they have 3 kids, Xander, Aedyn and Freya and four fur kids Nala, Bacon, Toast and Francine.
Matt has been active in the dog training industry for over a decade, with experience working with all breeds, temperaments and behavior issues. He decided to open his own business so that he could utilize all the tools and methods he has lea...
Welcome to Detroit’s list of top dog trainers. The Detroit, Michigan list is based on 73 votes from the Michigan Sniffspot community. Only the Detroit dog trainers with the top number of votes made this list. Trainers are ordered by number of votes, with Becky Kamp at the top of this list with 69 votes. We also counted 1096 votes for Michigan, with the remaining trainers listed outside of Detroit.
Our rankings include trainers certified by CPDT-KA and ABCDT. They also specialize in Puppy training, In home training amongst other training programs.
Detroit dog trainer services include:
Behind every successful Detroit training session lies a passionate professional. Becky Kamp shares why they chose this path: I had a jack Russell growing up and I always wanted to understand his behaviors and see what I could of done to improve him. I want to teach people about dogs needs and behaviors so they can understand what is not being meant with their dog. I aim to keep each dog I work with out of the shelter. All 32 trainers on this Detroit list are committed to positive reinforcement. Trusted Detroit trainer, Dianna Heverly, uses the following methods: .
Explore the top dog trainers in Detroit as voted by our community:
Ordered alphabetically, only included cities where there is enough data to compile a list
I had a jack Russell growing up and I always wanted to understand his behaviors and see what I could of done to improve him. I want to teach people about dogs needs and behaviors so they can understand what is not being meant with their dog. I aim to keep each dog I work with out of the shelter.
Meet your dogs needs. Practice and have patience. This advice is particularly relevant for dog owners in Detroit looking to improve their dog’s behavior.
Does your dog ever growl when you walk by their food dish? Maybe they get possessive of treats, carrying them far away and giving you side-eye when you start to approach — or snarling at your other pets or children if they get too close.
As almost every dog owner is aware, the nose of a dog is an amazing thing. Just as they can pick up sounds we can’t hear, their sense of smell and ability to pick up scents is well beyond ours. In fact, dogs have 40 times the number of olfactory receptors as humans.
More than 80 million Americans rely on their service dogs to help them navigate the world. Task-trained assistance animals perform a huge range of life-changing—in many cases, life-saving—services: These dogs act as eyes for visually impaired handlers, provide mobility support, alert to seizures and blood sugar crashes, interrupt anxiety attacks, remind their people to take medications, and so much more.
You thought your dog was house trained. Your home was clean from puddles of pee, those dreaded middle-of-the-night bathroom breaks were behind you, and you loved every minute of dog ownership… until your four-legged best friend started using the bathroom inside again. What’s going on?
Ah, poop. We humans think it’s disgusting… but many of our dogs seem to love the stuff. If you’re wondering why your canine companion tries to eat feces (either their own or that of other animals) you’re not alone!
Do you have a water-loving dog looking to burn some energy? There are countless dog parks to visit throughout our country — but some of them become far too hot in the midday sun to be safe for your pets to play. That’s why we’ve put together a list of some of the best dog water parks throughout the United States! At these locations, your pup can frolic, splash, and swim to their heart’s content.
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Does your dog destroy every toy you give them? Is your house littered with remnants of fabric and stuffing of all different sizes? Are you tired of investing in “indestructible” toys only for your pup to still dismantle—or worse, get bored of—them in just a few days?
You’ve been told your dog needs regular exercise. There’s a reason “walking the dog” is a classic daily activity: Frequent excursions give your pup a chance to experience the world, maintain a healthy weight, and — most importantly — spend time with you! Consistent physical activity can also improve their strength, muscle tone, coordination, and mental ability over time.
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Many dogs have gotten a bad reputation over the years for being "dangerous breeds." Rottweilers are among them. Like pit bulls and other large, blocky-headed types of dogs, these powerful and beautiful animals are often assumed to be aggressive.
Your dog is reactive. They’ll see another dog, person, or other stimulus in the environment (like a car or bike) while out on a walk and suddenly go crazy at the end of their leash. The barking, lunging, and growling feels embarrassing for you — and it’s clear that your pup isn’t having a great time either.
Does your dog display reactivity to other pets or people? Maybe they’re a new rescue pup and are still settling into your home. Or they were sick growing up, so you missed their critical socialization period. Possibly they’ve had a bad experience after being raised as a normal puppy.
Do you have a reactive dog or suspect you may have one? You’re not alone!
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From 2009 to 2020, there was a 40 percent increase in the development of public dog parks. Designated spots for canine exercise have become commonplace in every major city in North America — many pet owners won’t even consider renting an apartment that doesn’t have its own fenced-in pet area for their canine companions.
Thousand Oaks, California has been a safe haven for Sniffspot host, Jen, since childhood. Having grown up in busy Santa Barbara, Jen, an introvert from an early age, would seek out solitude and serenity away from tourists attractions and droves of people visiting from elsewhere. “My grandparents own 60 acres about a 30 minute drive from here, and I grew up spending every summer and every holiday visiting them on the ranch,” Jen explained. “In Santa Barbara, we wouldn't go to the beach on the weekend because that's where everybody was, so you'd find places off the beaten path where the tourists weren't. For me, the ranch was just my happy place.”
Ellen is the host of Country Pasture Getaway, one of Sniffspot's most popular sniff spots. She has taken the time to write up the lessons she has learned about how to be a great sniff spot host.
Just 20 minutes outside of the busy city of Portland, Oregon, and settled right on the banks of the Columbia River, you’ll find what countless visitors have flocked to the area in search of – mountain views, crisp, clean air, and running water for miles. What you might not expect to find, however, is a hidden oasis designed just for dogs and their people, owned and operated by a farming couple and enjoyed by visitors on two legs, and four.
Fran is the host of Ranch Setting, one of Sniffspot's most popular spots. She has taken the time to write up the lessons she has learned about how to be a great Sniffspot host.
Looking for a space to play with your dog no matter what the weather’s like outside? Look no further than our list of the best indoor dog parks in the United States! These climate-controlled spaces are growing in popularity as pet ownership increases throughout the country. As a bonus, many of them also offer dog training, boarding, grooming, or daycare services on the premises.
Looking for the perfect place to play with your dog? We’ve got you covered! It’s hard to narrow down, but we’ve put together some of the best off-leash dog parks throughout the country so you can plan your next adventure — along with a checklist of what to bring, what to know beforehand, and some frequently asked questions.
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Discover the German Shepherd Dog, a breed celebrated for its intelligence, loyalty, and versatility. Known for its impressive size and smooth, graceful movements, German Shepherds excel in various roles, including as guide, therapy, bomb detection, and police dogs, while being a devoted family companion.
Discover the Labrador Retriever, a breed celebrated for its playful nature, affectionate temperament, and trainability. Labradors are known for their friendly demeanor and adaptability, making them perfect family companions and versatile working dogs. As one of the most popular types of retrievers, Labs are ideal companions for various lifestyles and are recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC) as an excellent breed for families.
Discover the Golden Retriever, a popular breed celebrated for its affectionate, playful, and trainable nature. Considered a large dog, Golden Retrievers were originally bred in Scotland for hunting and retrieving game beginning in the 1860s. Today, they're recognized by the Kennel Club and the American Kennel Club (AKC) as one of the most beloved companion dog breeds.
Discover the American Staffordshire Terrier, a distinct breed celebrated for its playful, friendly, and loyal nature. Often confused with the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, a separate breed of British origin, the American Staffordshire Terrier (AmStaff) is considered a medium-sized dog. While both breeds share some similarities, the AmStaff is generally larger and has been developed as a distinct breed in the United States.
Discover the Australian Shepherd, an AKC breed celebrated for its trainable, playful, and affectionate nature. Despite its name, the Australian Shepherd is actually a native breed to the United States, originally developed to breed on farms and ranches. Considered a medium dog, Australian Shepherds were bred for herding beginning in the 1950s. As one of the high-energy breeds, Aussies are known for their boundless energy and need for regular exercise, including aerobic exercise.