In-Home Training

K9 Home Schooling will help you prepare your dog for family life. We can help you teach your dog basic manners, advanced obedience skills or prepare for Therapy Dog Testing. If you have a new puppy we can help you get off to a good start with our Pup Start Program. Private lessons are also a great way to help prepare your shy or exuberant dog for group classes. We use humane training methods based on positive reinforcement and a sound understanding of animal behavior and learning theory. We work with you to develop a training program that will help you achieve positive results. We use the clicker as our training tool. The Clicker is a small plastic box that makes a "click" sound when pressed. The clicker is a valuable tool because it allows us to mark good behaviors the exact moment they occur. It's like taking a snapshot of the perfect behavior. The clicker instantly tells the dog that he is doing a good job and that a reward is coming. Good timing and clear communication allow the dog to learn quickly. Along with teaching your dog obedience skills, we will help you develop an exercise and management program for your dog to keep him healthy and happy. WHAT WILL YOUR PRIVATE LESSON INCLUDE: 1) A review of your Student Application to better understand your training needs 2) A customized program to meet your training needs. 3) Email follow up for 30 days for presented problems. 4) Access to our online library of training and behavior modification handouts for 30 days. Appointments are 1.5 hours in duration. In most cases, you can obtain the information you need to carry out the training program for your dog in just one session! But, if you deisre follow-up appointments, Michelle will be happy to arrange those for you too. If you would like to schedule Private In-Home Training, please return to the homepage and fill out a "New Student Enrollment Form". You can do this by clicking on the "Apply" link. Michelle will advise you of the appointment fee which is determined by how far she has to drive to meet with you. Payment is due at the conclusion of the appointment and can be made by check, cash or prepaid by major credit card. On-Site Training

k9 Home Schooling is pleased to offer On-Site Training at Wags to Wiskers Pet Supplies in Ann Arbor. You will work one-on-one with our experienced trainer in the store. We address these top client concerns, and many others: Basic Obedience Training New Puppy Training and Socialization Elimination issues and housebreaking Household issues such as counter top cruising or jumping up on people Excessive barking Destructive chewing or digging Pulling on leash Selection of appropriate training equipment, crates, beds, food and toys ** WE DO NOT OFFER THIS SERVICE TO DOGS THAT HAVE ANY AGGRESSION ISSUES** Fees: $75 - 1 hour session $45 - 1/2 hour session To schedule an appointment contact michelle@k9homeschooling.com or 734-395-2608.