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.

Absolutely the BEST dog training!! I have been attending for all of my dogs for the past 25 years…read more Great trainers and assistants. Can't give enough positive reviews!

This training facility is great- for beginners. If you are already in competitions, come here if…read moreyou want to only work on basic skills (which I did advanced beginner). They do not run the games. The trainers I had have not participated in CPE events, which is one of the more common agility trials in Michigan. Also, the behavior of one dog and how the owner handled that dog made me not want to return. I got to the point at one class I almost excused myself and my dog due to the treatment of the owner. As it is not the facility's fault or responsibility to control the dog, they should have excuses him and had him join another class such as an obedience class. To have him continue to come each week when the dog is over-active, disobedient, and the owner has to force the dog to the floor is unacceptable. The dog was screamed at, grabbed, and forced down to the ground. We al discipline our dogs differently, but this made me very uncomfortable. They were very nice trainers, but for me, I choose to go elsewhere.

Steve and Liz at Bloomfield Dog Training did a phenomenal job leading us in the A.K.C Puppy S.T.A.R…read moreclass. The class has provided with a number of tactics that we continually use with our dog to reinforce his training. We are excited to continue taking our dog through the additional classes they offer. Their love for dogs is contagious!

Steve is great! He worked with us with our new puppy, Charlie, for 4 weeks for personal training…read more The improvements in our pup are outstanding! Steve is so great to work with and knowledgeable. We would recommend Bloomfield Dog Training to anyone!

Julie was here for her second time August 21st. Our 7 m.o. female Minature American Shepherd "Evie"…read moreturned angelic when Julie came into the house. Julie knew just how to start lifting Evie's Halo and understand what was going on underneath it. My wife and I learned more ways to correct her devilish behavior and we did some walking outside and learned more ways to correct Evie's walking issues. It was another great hour or so of training and learning for Evie and myself.

We have a 1 year old dog and just got another puppy not too long ago. They were ruling my house! My…read moreneighbor insisted I call Julie and I could not be happier I did. We just had our first hour session and I can already see a huge difference in behavior. Julie is so genuine and easy to talk to, not only was she amazing with our dogs but it ended up being a little therapy session too!

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 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.

I feel like it's always hard to find a good obedience trainer/class. But Judy is the real deal. She…read moreloves animals, her technique is positive reinforcement and she's a good trainer to the humans too! Her agility classes are so fun for the dogs and humans! Her space is comfortable, safe for the dogs and perfectly located downtown Ply. Judy also does 1-1 and home trainings too. She helped get us started with our rescue pup who was afraid of the sound of her own breathing. Judy taught us some key skills which included changing some of our habits in our house. With any animal that had an unknown or came from an abusive previous home, it takes time to help build trust and change some of the behaviors of the animal. With Judy's guidance and our diligence over the last few years to creating a safe and learning environment for our pup, she's a happy, loving, brave and mostly non-reactive dog. There's always skills we need to bring back into our rotation but it's all thanks to Judy to help us along the way. We've recommended her to many people and my mom is active in classes with her new puppy.

I wanted to find a class for my 4 month old puppy and was thrilled to find Judi and her basic…read moreobedience class! I loved that she fit the class to be be pups 4 months and under. I have been in other dog training classes and nothing beat Judi's classes. I also appreciate the time she takes if you have questions or concerns. You can tell Judi really cares for the dogs she's works with! I will definitely be doing another class with her!

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.

Cheddar and I had a great experience with Bonny and the class. We learned many new skills and…read moresocialized with the other doggie students. It was a fun thing to learn how to channel all her energy into being well mannered!

Another INCREDIBLE grooming appointment! It had been a LONG time since he last was there, and this…read morewas hands down the best grooming I've ever seen. He smelled amazing, and every part of his grooming was SO good-down to his little toes. I arrived with my 2.5 year old as well and she was SO excited to see all the creatures throughout the store, and made sure to talk to every employee there who greeted her with warmth and kindness. We also walked out with a couple sale toys (our boy is a highly aggressive player who will shred any indestructible toy in seconds, so the cheapie section is ALWAYS highly appreciated).

Took my dogs to see Easter bunny , we enjoyed it n friendly people n staff was nice !!!read more

We recently adopted our puppy (Nubz) and VCA has been incredible! They have incredible staff…read moremembers who are extremely knowledgeable, and they have an app that is super helpful for a new dog mom like myself. Very thankful for them and how great they've been to my baby.

So, on July 28th I called VCA and asked if I could bring in my fur-baby because she was…read moreexperiencing diarrhea that was bloody and full of mucus. First, I was kept on hold for an extended period of time by the person who answered the phone, who eventually informed me that they could not see Nova, but that I could bring in a stool sample and she could be seen on Saturday pending the results of the sample. The next day came and I waited and no-one called me and gave me the results of the specimen. I called them. This person was very nonchalant about giving me the results, I waited until a doctor could tell me that the results were negative, and that other test needed to be done to see what was the cause? But, they could not see her until Monday afternoon. I made the appointment, and proceeded to seek out an urgent care. The person on the phone told me " I hope that Nova will be okay." I found an urgent care who did diagnose my fur-baby, they put her on flagyl, probiotics, and special food. Nova is doing great. I was embarrassed to even tell the other vet what was said to me by Nova's vet...... The one that has been seeing her since birth. I forgot to call and cancel her appointment with VCA. However, no one even bothered to call and remind me or to even ask about how she was even doing! I had no problem bring her to this clinic until now. I don't even know if I believe if the sample was even sent out based on the findings at the other clinical. The ladies that were there when I dropped off the stool sample seemed just as unconcerned as the person that I spoke with on Saturday. Having been oil health care for more than 35 years..... I do know a little something about bedside care and concern...... And with this experience unfortunately, it was lacking. The vets that I have seen in the past have been amazing...... from office visits to her spayed surgery. I'm not sure what's going on? But this experience was definitely different.