So I have to add an update to this review…read more I can now walk around outside with my dog off-leash, call her back, and I am generally not worried about her listening to me. I truly believed that a trained dog is a happy dog, and now I have the practical real-world experience to put behind that theory.

We started taking our dog, Bailey, to Hannah at Red Lantern because we wanted to be able to walk…read moreher on a leash with no pulling and to learn basic commands. Once training was over we decided to bring Bailey once a week or so just to play with the other dogs. I cannot stress enough now much she LOVES this place! When we are walking her up the stairs to go inside it's all I can do to hold her back bc she's so excited to go play! Hannah and the rest of her staff love on her like she is theirs and I feel totally comfortable, knowing she is well taken care of!!

I cannot say enough great things about Josh and Cassie! They've been working with my German…read moreShepherd, Dally, and the transformation has been incredible. From day one, their balance of patience and firm guidance has made all the difference--not just for Dally, but for me as an owner. They truly understand the breed and know exactly when to be gentle and when to be direct. Dally responds so well to their training style, and for the first time, I feel like my dog is not just learning commands--He's thriving. His confidence, focus, and behavior have improved beyond what I hoped for. What I appreciate most is that Josh and Cassie don't just train the dog--they involve and educate the owner every step of the way. I feel empowered, not overwhelmed. If you're looking for dog trainers who are knowledgeable, supportive, and truly passionate about what they do, I can't recommend Josh and Cassie enough. They've helped bring out the best in Dally, and I'm so grateful.

I came to LoyalK9 in distress with a rottie that I could not handle. Within months I had a…read moredifferent dog. 1 year into the program I have my rottie trained to be a certified therapy dog, canine good citizen, and protection dog trained.

We came to Bonnie as a last hope. Our Springer Spaniel had just turned one and was showing some…read moreaggressive tendencies toward me and on a smaller level to my husband. We had worked with another trainer and had no luck. We had some very difficult discussions about rehoming him or worse. We called Bonnie and after her assessing him for about an hour, she felt very hopeful. She left us with some knowledge and tools...and we saw improvement within a week. He is a totally different dog after four training sessions with Bonnie. She was literally a life saver. Her calm demeanor, her knowledge and ability to teach are unmatched. We will now work on intermediate classes with her to get him socialized. Something we could not do before. We are so thankful to Bonnie each and every day.

Bonny has been extremely helpful in training our beagle puppy, Eve. After just one session of…read moreworking with us, Eve quickly caught on to "leave it." Bonny has a wealth of knowledge! I like that she works with the dog/us at the same time, and then works just with us to make sure that we understood the lesson. I would definitely recommend Alternative Canine Training to anyone looking for in-home training.

Wow! This place is amazing. We had a loose leash class with instructor Maddy today. She was very…read moreaccommodating, professional, and nonjudgmental. There was a lot to learn but she presented it in a way that was not intimidating. The entire staff made us feel welcome. I couldn't believe everything that was included in the $35 one time/drop in class, how clean the facility was, and how much fun our dog had. A great place to learn!

I found this place to be a complete waste of time. I was told there would be a introductory class…read moreonly to arrive being the only one there. As a further waste of my time, I was given one price for training only to be upsold once I was in person. It's great they have these favorable reviews but my experience was completely negative. It's probably worth noting these reviews seem to be rather dated. Perhaps the management changed or ownership changed. The staff needs to take more copious notes when initially speaking with potential clients. In my experience if the manager had a modicum of common sense she would have offered a discount on a class for the inconvenience they caused.

I have always trained my own dogs, and they were all off-leash trained, responding to anything I…read moreasked. Back when I lived on a 40-acre ranch in Northern California, I had plenty of space and other dogs around to help with the process. When my wife and I were fostering dogs in Michigan, she fell in love with a Miniature Pinscher mix named Obi. He was different from any dog I'd trained before, and without other dogs to help with training, it was a challenge. We needed Obi to be able to travel the world with us and assist my wife with her PTSD. Within six weeks, Fred from The Dog Wizard trained us on how to make Obi an incredible companion. The transformation was night and day. Now, Obi walks calmly by our side unless given the 'free' command. He accompanies us to stores, ignoring everything and everyone around him. One of his biggest issues was reacting to other dogs on leash--no longer a problem! Recently, we visited a crowded cider mill with hundreds of kids running around. Obi stayed calmly by my feet, unaffected by the chaos. Kids asked to pet him, and I explained he was working. I can't say enough good things about Fred; he's like family now. What he did for us truly means the world to me."

From the owner: Here at The Dog Wizard Farmington Hills, we service Farmington Hills, Bloomfield Hills and the…read moresurrounding area with dog training programs that are as effective as they are fun! Whether you have a puppy or an older dog, The Dog Wizard can help. Our experienced dog trainers are committed to transforming your canine companion into a well-behaved, obedient friend. Whether you're looking for foundational training for your new puppy or advanced techniques for your seasoned companion, The Dog Wizard is here to guide you every step of the way. Discover the difference professional dog training can make. Contact us today in Farmington Hills, MI.