Dog Training in Waterford Township, MI

Professional Dog Training in Waterford Township, MI

If your dog pulls hard on walks, jumps on guests, or becomes less responsive when distractions appear, professional dog training may help create clearer communication and more manageable everyday routines.

Waterford Township owners may seek better leash manners, improved household behavior, more consistent responses to known commands, or guidance for a new puppy. The appropriate training option depends on the dog’s age, behavior history, previous training, household needs, and owner goals.

Off Leash K9 Training of Detroit, Michigan serves Waterford Township with in-home Basic Obedience and Basic + Advanced Obedience, a Two-Week Board and Train, Basic Marker Mastery™, Puppy Training Consultation, Aggressive Dog Training, and Therapy Dog Preparation.

Why Waterford Township Dog Owners Consider Off Leash K9 Training

Find the Right Training Program for Your Dog

Basic Obedience Package

The Basic Obedience Package is an in-home training program consisting of four private lessons. Training takes place in or around your home, and direct owner participation is part of the program.

Commands covered include:

Come
Sit and extended sit
Down and extended down
Place and extended place
Loose-leash heel
Off, meaning to stop doing an unwanted action

An e-collar and 15-foot leash are included with the program. Owner participation is part of the in-home format, and continued practice between lessons can help reinforce the skills being taught.

Best for: Owners looking for foundational obedience and a hands-on training format.

Basic + Advanced Obedience Package

The Basic + Advanced Obedience Package includes eight private in-home lessons. The first four lessons cover the Basic Obedience curriculum. The final four move into advanced obedience, including:

Extended-distance obedience
Heel
Watch
Through
Front
Stand
Additional advanced commands

An e-collar and 15-foot leash are included.

Best for: Owners seeking both foundational and advanced obedience instruction with direct participation.

Two-Week Board and Train

The Two-Week Board and Train is a 14-day immersive training program. Your dog boards with a professional trainer and works on six commands:

Sit and extended sit
Place and extended place
Heel, including on- and off-leash walking
Down and extended down
Come
Off

Training includes work around multiple distractions in multiple environments. The program also covers greeting manners, door manners, and meal manners. An e-collar is included.

After completion, the owner receives a two-hour, one-on-one session reviewing what the dog learned and how to handle the dog properly. Continued practice at home remains important. The current program information also lists lifetime refreshers.

Best for: Owners considering immersive training who are committed to continued practice afterward.

Basic Marker Mastery™

Basic Marker Mastery™ is a four-week reward-based training program consisting of four one-hour sessions.

The curriculum introduces:

Come
Sit
Place
Introduction to the OLK9 slip lead
Loose-leash walking

A 15-foot leash, clicker, and slip lead are included.

Best for: Owners interested in a reward-based foundational training option.

Puppy Training Consultation

The Puppy Training Consultation is intended for puppies under five months old and provides guidance on:

Basic obedience foundations
House-training
Teaching the puppy to communicate when it needs to go outside
Crate training
Socialization
Household structure
Common puppy training questions

Best for: New puppy owners who want guidance on early routines and foundational skills.

Aggressive Dog Training

Aggressive Dog Training is an eight-week program consisting of eight private lessons. It focuses specifically on aggression or reactivity involving other dogs.

The program includes:

Basic Obedience Package curriculum
Additional lessons around other dogs in different scenarios
Training skills and tools
Desensitization work
Owner handling and improved control

Owners should provide complete information about their dog’s behavior and discuss the program with the training team before enrolling. Individual outcomes vary, so permanent elimination of aggression or reactivity should not be promised.

Best for: Owners who want to discuss dog-to-dog aggression or reactivity with the training team.

Therapy Dog Preparation

Therapy Dog Preparation is an eight-week program consisting of eight lessons. It prepares the dog and owner for therapy-dog testing.

Following successful completion, evaluation and certification are available through Therapy Pets Unlimited. Preparation does not guarantee certification or test passage.

Best for: Owners interested in preparing for therapy-dog testing.

If you are unsure which program fits your dog, use the contact form to request a free phone consultation.

Common Dog Training Concerns Owners Discuss

Every dog is different, and similar behaviors can occur for different reasons. During the free phone consultation, owners can describe their dog’s behavior, training history, and goals so the available options can be reviewed.

Leash Pulling and Difficult Walks

Consistent leash pulling can make everyday walks difficult. Loose-leash heel is included in the Basic Obedience and Basic + Advanced curricula, while Board and Train includes heel work on and off leash.

Continued owner practice can help reinforce the leash skills covered during training.

Jumping and Poor Household Manners

Jumping on guests, rushing doorways, and excitement around meals can make household routines more difficult. Basic Obedience includes off and place, while Board and Train specifically includes greeting manners, door manners, and meal manners.

The exact household skills covered depend on the selected program.

Ignoring Commands Around Distractions

A dog may respond consistently at home but become less responsive when the environment changes. The Two-Week Board and Train specifically includes training around multiple distractions in multiple environments.

Other programs follow their own curricula, so owners should confirm which option best matches their goals.

Aggression Toward Other Dogs

Aggression or reactivity involving other dogs should be discussed openly with the training team. Aggressive Dog Training combines the Basic Obedience curriculum with additional lessons around other dogs in different scenarios.

Owners should provide complete behavior history and discuss expectations before enrolling.

Puppy House-Training and Early Manners

House-training, crate routines, socialization, and early obedience are common concerns for new puppy owners. The Puppy Training Consultation provides guidance in these areas and helps owners establish routines they can continue practicing at home.

Our Dog Training Process

Meet Trainers

Meet the Off Leash K9 Detroit Team

Katie Cook, Head Trainer

With Off Leash K9 Training of Detroit since 2018. Holds a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from Michigan State University and grew up showing in 4-H. Has personally fostered and adopted out over 80 dogs through local rescues and shelters, and shares her home with a pack of five rescues of her own.

Josh Wilson, Owner

Based in Hampton Roads, VA, Josh has built a multi-location Off Leash K9 Training enterprise across several states since he started training in January 2014. He’s married to Devin, has two children, and shares his home with a Black Lab named Charlotte and a Rottweiler named Rocky.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dog Training in Waterford Township, MI

How long does dog training take?

Duration depends on the program. Basic Obedience includes four private lessons, Basic + Advanced includes eight private lessons, and Two-Week Board and Train lasts 14 days. Basic Marker Mastery™ includes four one-hour sessions over four weeks, while Aggressive Dog Training and Therapy Dog Preparation each run for eight weeks.

What methods and equipment do you use?

Methods and equipment vary by program. Basic Obedience and Basic + Advanced include an e-collar and 15-foot leash. Two-Week Board and Train includes an e-collar. Basic Marker Mastery™ uses a reward-based format and includes a 15-foot leash, clicker, and slip lead.

Will my dog listen to me after Board and Train?

The Two-Week Board and Train includes a two-hour, one-on-one owner session after completion. The session reviews what the dog learned and how to handle the dog properly. Continued owner practice remains important after the dog returns home. The current program information also lists lifetime refreshers.

Do you guarantee dog training results?

The current Plans & Pricing page advertises six guaranteed commands and lifetime refreshers for the Two-Week Board and Train. The Board and Train service page separately states that major behavior issues such as dog aggression or people-directed aggression cannot be guaranteed to be fixed during the two-week program. Ask the training team to explain the current guarantee, limitations, and refresher terms before enrollment.

Start Dog Training in Waterford Township, MI

Get Started with Professional Dog Training Today

If you are ready to discuss better leash manners, obedience, puppy foundations, dog-to-dog aggression or reactivity, or therapy-dog preparation, Off Leash K9 Training of Detroit serves Waterford Township with several training formats.

Tell the team what is happening with your dog and what you want to improve. During the free phone consultation, discuss your dog’s age, behavior, training history, daily routine, and goals before reviewing the available options.

Call us for a free consultation and sign up for the training program that will change your life—and your dog’s!

About Off Leash K9 Training

Dog Trainers Who Are Recognized Around The World!

Nick White is the Owner and Founder of Off Leash K9 Training. Nick is a former US Marine and former US Secret Service. He currently has over 130+ dog training locations throughout the United States.

Nick is globally recognized as being one of the top dog trainers in the world. He has 2 official world records in off leash obedience, named on Wikipedia as one of the top 20 dog trainers in the world, recently named top 10 trainer in the world by bestdogtrainers.org, has been featured in many magazines and shows, and he is regularly requested by the top celebrities and athletes! He has been called upon by people such as actor Ryan Reynolds, WWE’s John Cena, MLB All Star Max Scherzer, UFC World Champion Jon “Bones” Jones, and many more!

You can visit our YouTube Channel and watch over 1500+ before/after videos of Nick and his team’s work! Off Leash K9 Training has more documented videos than any dog training business in the entire world!