One of the big concerns that owners and dogs run into throughout their lives is fear and anxiety related to the grooming process, sometimes so much so that drastic measures have to be taken to properly care for the pet. We know that the best way to avoid anxiety and fear in these situations is prevention. This class gives owners the tools to create happy and confident dogs at the groomer from a young age to prevent fearful and aggressive adult dogs. Each week covers a different topic. Registration each week is required.

Topics include:

• Understanding canine body language
• Preventing fear and aggression at the groomer
• Desensitization and counter-conditioning to things related to grooming
• Consent cues

This is offered 2 ways:

Daily Drop Off: $70 per day, includes 4 training sessions with the trainer and a 30-minute follow-up appointment with the client and dog at the end of the day. 

Every dog should be able to walk into the world with confidence and curiosity. Unfortunately, sometimes past experiences and even genetics can cause a dog to feel fearful, frustrated, or confused about things they encounter day to day.

Our 6-week-long Quirky K-9s class is built to instill confidence in both dog and owner when encountering things that cause their dogs anxiety or frustration. This class will leave owners with the tools and skills to work their dog through dog and human-directed reactivity.

Class: 1 hour per week for 6 weeks. Space is limited to 4 dogs per class, so call to reserve your spot.

Cost: $400 per dog (includes training leash, harness or head collar, treat pouch and clicker)

Required Vaccinations: Distemper, Rabies (4 months of age), Heartworm, Flu, Bordatella, Fecal (every 6 months), Lepto.

Upcoming Training: See our latest class schedule here

Location: Union Lake Pet Services, 6547 Cooley Lake Road, Waterford

To Register: Call 248-363-6262 to express interest, register or ask questions.

This 4-week course is for all dogs who have previously completed our Foundation QK9s course and who are looking to use their skills in new environments and with new triggers. In this class, we’ll practice all of our known skills and continue to gradually get our dogs comfortable with the things that would normally cause them to become reactive.

Class: 1 hour per week for 4 weeks.

Upcoming Training: See our latest class schedule here

Location: Union Lake Pet Services, 6547 Cooley Lake Road, Waterford

To Register: Call 248-363-6262 to express interest, register or ask questions.

We all want that companion who can go anywhere and do anything with us. Owning a dog that is uncomfortable around other people and dogs can make that hard to do. Our goal for this class is to give dogs and owners something fun to do with their normally reactive dog. This 4-week agility course will cover all the same equipment that is normally covered in our beginner’s agility course, but will have fewer dogs that we will rotate in and out of the agility yard.

Class: Class is 1 hour per week for 4 weeks.

Upcoming Classes: See our latest class schedule at here

Location: Union Lake Pet Services, 6547 Cooley Lake Road, Waterford

To Register: Call 248-363-6262 to express interest, register or ask questions.

This option is for reactive dogs that can appropriately handle a busy kennel environment or who are planning to board with us for an extended stay. Drop your dog off with us for the day, or for the week, and we’ll work on things like: Reactivity towards other dogs or people, resource guarding, and anything else you and the trainer decide upon together. Your dog will spend the entire day with us receiving 3-4 individualized training sessions with our certified trainers. With this program, you will meet with your behavior trainer. Each program is individualized for each dog’s behavior needs.

Price: $900 for 6 days. Includes 2 private 1-hour follow up appointments.

Location: Union Lake Pet Services, 6547 Cooley Lake Road, Waterford

To Schedule: Call 248-363-6262 to schedule your drop-off training or to ask questions.

One-on-one training for dogs that have behavioral issues. Things that can be covered are: mild reactivity towards people and dogs, fear of vet visits, fear of grooming visits, and many other issues.

Price: Initial Consultation (1 hour 30 minutes) $140
1 Single Session $115
4 Individual Sessions $400

Required Vaccinations: Distemper, Rabies (4 months of age), Heartworm, Lepto, Bordatella, Fecal (every 6 months)

This is available for dogs that have already taken behavioral training and whose skills need refreshing.

Price: $70 per day
5-day package $340 ($68 per day)
10-day package $640 ($64 per day)

Required Vaccinations: Distemper, Rabies (4 months of age), Heartworm, Lepto, Bordatella, Fecal (every 6 months)