Qualified Training Professionals
K9 Turbo Training
www.k9turbotraining.com
248-733-5738
Fido Personal Dog Training LLC
www.fidodogtraining.com
23440 Woodward Ferndale, MI 48220
248-607-9350
Trainers Academy LLC
(also provides structured daycare)
www.woofology.com
575 E. Elmwood Troy, Michigan 48083
248-588-3222
Good Wolff Training
In-home private training and remote training
(specialize in separation anxiety)
734-292-0844
Low Stress Grooming
The Groom Lab
www.groomlabdetroit.com
248-854-5540
Internet Sources
Websites:
www.positively.com
www.patriciamcconnell.com
www.drsophiayin.com
www.dogmantics.com
www.fearfreepets.com
Specifically for Children and Pets
www.doggonesafe.com
www.familypaws.com
Muzzle Conditioning
www.muzzleupproject.com -- Baskerville Basket Muzzles
Nail Trimming and Scratch Boards to File Train
Search online for "conditioning your dog to nail trims" and/or "training your dog to use a scratch board"
https://youtu.be/G3MFEbkcvYg
https://youtu.be/f1ex8zu0tlI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsWaXu7Q8Go
https://youtu.be/MKDb_M0YktI
Books
How to Behave So Your Dog Behaves by Dr. Sophia Yin
The Other End of the Leash by Patricia McConnell
The Culture Clash by Jean Donaldson
Reaching the Animal Mind by Karen Pryor
Decoding Your Dog (multiple authors)
Food Dispensing Products for Mental and Physical Stimulation (under supervision, to avoid destruction!)
- Appropriate sized classic kongs (a lot of great recipes to stuff found online)
- Kong products : Wobbler, Quest and Genius varieties
- StarMark products : Treat Dispensing & Everlasting varieties (Bob-a-Lot, etc.)
- Busy Buddy products : Ultra Chew variety, Kibble Nibble, Twist’n’Treat
- Tricky Treat Ball from Omega Paw and Tux from West Paw
- Nina Ottosson puzzles and Slow-Feed Bowls
- Benebones and Nylabone varieties
- The Foobler (time released dispenser)
- The Treat and Train Remote Dog Training System (aka Manners Minder)
Equipment to help deter pulling on walks, best used with training techniques:
Front Clip Harnesses
• Freedom Harness - www.freedomnopullharness.com
• Balance Harness - www.blue-9.com
• Perfect Fit Harness
Head Collars (when necessary, allow for ample adjustment period) : Gentle Leader, Halti and Canny Collar