Does your dog bark, lunge, or act fearful of other dogs or people? 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: $375 per dog (includes hands free leash, treat bag and clicker)

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

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.

Victory visits is a training program that helps dogs get more comfortable with procedures that happen here in the vet clinic. We start by teaching them to consent to what will happen, get them okay with the procedures, and then go with them to their vet visits. In the past, dogs have been forced to participate in vet visits but we believe in respecting animals’ feelings about their care.

Victory Visits: Overcoming A Dog’s Fear of Vet Visits
Victory Visits: Gimbal Learns to Love Vet Visits

Duration: Visits are 30 minutes per session.

Cost:

• Single $50
• 5 visit pack $225
• 10 visit pack $425

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.

Program #1 (Behavioral Modification) 6 days – This program will be individualized for each dog’s behavioral needs.

Price: $600 for 6 days. Also includes 2 private 1-hour follow up appointments that must be used within 3 weeks.

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) $120
1 Single Session $105
4 Individual Sessions $380
10 Individual Sessions $1250

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

This option is designed for dogs of all ages that suffer from fear and anxiety when socializing with new people, places, objects, and situations. Our certified trainer will spend the entire day gradually getting your dog comfortable with whatever it is that causes him discomfort and at the end of the day will meet with owners privately to give them a personalized plan on how to work on things at home.

Price: $65 per day

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.

Coming to the vet can be an incredibly stressful thing for most dogs. For some dogs just walking into the building can cause an onset of fear and apprehension, not to mention the stress that’s caused once the veterinarian starts to poke and prod in places that aren’t comfortable for the dog. Behavior modification is a wonderful way to teach your dog that not only do visits to the hospital and groomers not have to be so scary, it can actually be a lot of fun!

We use purely positive training techniques that gradually and comfortably get your dog used to the things that would normally cause signs of fear and possibly even aggression.

This program includes an entire day of training as well as a half hour of privatized time with our certified trainer to go over what needs to be worked on at home.

Price: $65 per day

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.

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

Price: $65 per day
5-day package $315 ($63 per day)
10-day package $620 ($62 per day)

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

This is designed for when you are not home and want a trainer to spend 45 minutes refreshing skills with your dog that they already know. We will also work on polite walking in the neighborhood to help get out extra energy.

Price: $70 per session

Call and talk to our trainer Rebecca about which option may be the best fit for you and your dog. 248-363-6262, rebecca@unionlakepets.com