Metro-Detroit, Michigan Dog Training and Day Care



We've Moved!! Thank you for your support! Click here for more details Happy New Year 2012! Click on Chillie above to see all the daycare dogs who celebrated the new year with us! WOOF's Bookshelf Interested in learning more about training and behavior? Check out what is on our bookshelf. . The Association of Pet Dog Trainers Top Tips from Top Trainers features tips from our own Lisa Patrona, Dip. DTBC, CPDT-KA, PDT and Devene Godau, CPDT-KA Alpha Dog/Dominance? The truth revealed! Click here Breaking News: Mount Clemens passes a dangerous animal ordinance that will affect resident pit bulls and pit bull crosses. Click here for more info Why Clicker Train? Click here for a Clicker Q&A Class Notes: "It was worth the 63 mile drive (one way) to Trainers Academy." - Karen Dawson & Birdie Intermediate Class Graduates NEW: If You're Aggressive, Your Dog Will Be Too, Says Veterinary Study Platinum Member. Think your dog may be aggressive! Click here. NEED HELP? Click here to e-mail us. (Please note: If you suspect aggression, please see above - click on the Stop sign). Our employees have been trained in first aid! Don't buy into the "Alpha" Myth Want to know why? Click here What are we watching? We recommend "It's Me or the Dog" on Animal Planet Looking for a breeder? Read this first!	meet the instructors \| meet the staff \| news \| links \| testimonials \| our graduate brags \| community Need help now? Click here to access our library of training tips and articles on a large variety of topics! Trainers Academy, LLC is proud to announce their partnership with world-renowned dog trainer, author and television personality Victoria Stilwell. Read more... Trainers Academy, LLC, is a positive-reinforcement, pet dog training facility owned and operated by Lisa (Laney) Patrona, Dip. DTBC, CPDT-KA, PDT based in Troy, Michigan. We are committed to bringing you the most up-to-date research and scientifically proven positive reinforcement-based training techniques available. This commitment means that our staff never stops learning, and stays active among some of the most prestigious professional organizations in the dog care industry. We offer a wide variety of services including: Positive reinforcement clicker training Pet dog training: Puppy, Intermediate & Advanced classes Dog Daycare Behavioral counseling Private in-home training Puppy socialization CGC Certification (Canine Good Citizen) Greyhound-only classes Click on Riley's picture above for some Clicker Training Q&A NEW: Warning! Flea/tick preventives that can kill your dog or cat!!! Click here to see a video AVSAB Sends letter to Merial regarding the use of Cesar Millan as a spokesperson Read the letter here Why all the fuss? Here is some further reading to help you understands why so many professionals in the animal world take issue with the Dog Whisperer: The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior's Position Statement on Dominance Theory in Behavior Modification of Animals Click here Talk Softly and Carry a Big Carrot or a Big Stick? The Dog Whisperer Controversy Q&A from Cesar's Fans Beyond Cesar Is Class Right For your Dog? Is your dog shy? Does he bark at dogs or people? If you're not sure class is right for your dog, read this. The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior's Position Statement on Dominance Theory in Behavior Modification of Animals Click here The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior's Position Statement on Puppy Socialization Click here The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior weighs in on the use of Punishment in training animals Click here to read their article on the use of punishment for dealing with behavior problems in animals. Click here to read about their official statement regarding punishment as reported by the AVMA What is Dog Friendly Training... Find Out Here Buyer Beware Don't miss our article about the trends in dog training and how to decipher the science from the marketing.... READ MORE Please Don't Let This Happen To Your Dog Electric containment system causes neck injury... read more. For more on e-fences and reasons NOT to consider them safe click here Clicker Training is featured on Good Morning America....Read More Click on the icons above to learn more about these groups. Click on the icon above and take a look at the video - There are some people who were brave enough to try their dogs shock collars on their own necks to feel the shock. Their reactions, "even on level 1", say it all. Meet our Daycare Ambassadors: Visit our Daycare page for more info Thursday Mark Katie LaFave Lexie Schrier July 1996 - May 2011 Lexxie DuBois Scout Stewart Napa Fitzgerald

Happy New Year 2012! Click on Chillie above to see all the daycare dogs who celebrated the new year with us!

Happy New Year 2012!

Click on Chillie above to see all the daycare dogs who celebrated the new year with us!