Canton, MI,
48187
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(248) 430-8292
Canton's #1 dog training & boarding school
Step 1: watch the video to learn more about dogology
Step 2: join 1,000's of other dog parents in getting your dog the training it needs:
Book your dog's in-person evaluation Here, we can't wait to see you!
1. The Tour: Bring your dog down to meet the team here at Dogology and get to know the Canton campus and how we interact with your dog
2. The Interview: We'll diagnose your dog's challenges, and learn more about our training philosophy and plans for how we'll fix your pup's bad behaviour
3. The Evaluation: Our 36-point evaluation that gives you clarity on the tailored plan we will be working if you decide to move forwards with our 2, 4, or 6-week school.
just $125
The evaluation will be held at:
44125 Ford Road Canton, MI 48187
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Open the Door to Your Dog's Bright Future
It's time!.. You no longer have to put up with the anxiety of not being at comfort with the patterns your dog has.
Being able to freely go anywhere, anytime, and KNOW that your dog will listen to you is a feeling like no other.
Here at Dogology we officially invite you to experience your own furry friend's transformation.
With over a decade of military and home experience, our team of 12 expert trainers are on-hand to give your dog the tailored training it deserves.
So if you're still wanting help, here's what you can look forward to at your evaluation:
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Dear dog owner..
We are here to help. do you relate to the following?
You've been experiencing..
Frustration: You're tired of the constant frustration caused by your dog's destructive habits, non-stop barking, and disobedience.
Safety Concerns: You worry that your dog's unpredictable behavior might lead to accidents or conflicts with others.
Limited Time: Your hectic schedule leaves you with little time for effective dog training, and you're concerned that you can't address behavioral issues properly.
Stress: The emotional toll of having a misbehaving
dog is weighing you down, from the embarrassment when guests visit to the constant fear of your dog running off or getting into fights.
Your goals are the following:
Unbreakable bond: You dream of a harmonious companionship with your dog, where trust, respect, and genuine friendship define your relationship.
Ability to relax: You want the peace of mind that comes with having a well-behaved and dependable dog, whether at home or out and about.
Confident Handling: You're eager to feel confident and in control when handling your dog, no matter where you are, be it on walks, at social gatherings, or in public places.
Quality Moments: You want to cherish quality time with your dog, embarking on adventures and forming an unbreakable emotional bond, free from the stress of behavioral issues.
how Dogology's focus-based training can benefit both your life and your dog's life:
Are you tired of the constant struggle with your beloved but misbehaving canine? Does your dog's disobedience, barking, or destructive behavior leave you feeling overwhelmed? We understand.
Your journey starts here, and we're here to guide you to the following:
Peace of Mind
A well-behaved dog means less worry about destructive behavior or embarrassing situations.
Enhanced Bond
A harmonious relationship and deeper emotional connection with your furry companion.
Confidence
Greater confidence in handling your dog in various situations, from walks to social gatherings.
Safety
Ensured safety for your dog and others, reducing the risk of accidents or confrontations.
Social Life
The ability to take your dog anywhere, fostering new social interactions for both you and your pet.
Stress Reduction
Reduced stress levels as you enjoy a well-behaved and predictable companion.
Environment
A cleaner and more organized living space, free from dog-related messes.
Family
Enhanced family dynamics as your dog becomes a well-trained, beloved member of your household.
at dogology, we'll train your dog as if it was our own, so you can sit back and enjoy the next phase of your companionship
Here's what you get when you sign up for your dog's evaluation:
1. The Tour
Just like a college campus tour, you'll see where your dog will be training, playing and sleeping.
Learn more about how we'll keep your dog happy and comfortable.
2. The Interview
We'll diagnose your dog's challenges, and learn more about our training philosophy.
Discuss the various training program options, and determine which one is the best fit for you and your student.
3. The Evaluation
Our final diagnosis and evaluation will help us all understand the situation.
This includes our 36-point evaluation that gives us clarity on the challenges we will be working on.
Hear our Happy pup owner's stories
We've helped train over 1,600 dogs, here are just a handful of happy parents sharing their experience with us.
"What happens After the evaluation?"
Great question!
Once we've met your dog and got a clear understanding of their challenges, we will absolutely walk you through the different options and solutions so we can help your dog. This is the typical process:
Step 1. Meet with your Professor
After your initial phone consultation with us, we’ll schedule your evaluation where we get to know you and your student. We’ll discuss your training goals, and the best way to meet them.
Step 2. Get your dog ready for school
You’ll drop your student off with us on Monday morning, where we’ll review the training plan for that week with you.
Your student will then spend the week in climate-controlled comfort, with potty breaks, walks, playtime, and training sessions throughout the day.
Step 3. Pick your student up
At the end of the week, you and your student will get a private lesson with your dedicated professor.
During that lesson, we’ll review your student's progress, work with you, and teach you how to continue making forward progress with your student over the weekend so they retain their new training and obedience lessons.
Step 4. post graduation support
Learning doesn’t stop after you’ve completed the program.
We offer an Alumni group class and access to our Alumni Facebook group that's included so that you can continue to work on what your dog has learned at Dogology University!
What plans and options do you have?
Firstly we have our popular Group Classes full of interactive exercises and engaging activities that promote teamwork and cooperation between you and your dog.
(It’s important to note that our group classes are suitable for dogs aged 6 months and up.)
Secondly we have Puppy Classes for dogs aged 6 weeks to 8 months which teach your new addition life skills such as potty training, loose leash walking, and basic obedience commands.
Thirdly we have our signature Board & Train boarding school programs:
2 weeks:
associates of focus
In our Associate’s two-week program, your dog will learn commands such as “watch me”, “sit”, “down”, and come when called.
They will also learn how to recognize their own name, basic manners, and will be introduced to heeling with a lure.
4 weeks:
Bachelor's of partnership
In our Bachelor’s four-week program, your dog will learn hand signals for “come”, “heel”, “sit”, “stay”, and “down”, and will automatically sit while heeling.
They will also learn manners such as “out”, “leave it”, and how to politely greet people.
6 weeks:
Master's of commitment
In our Master’s six-week program your student will learn more advanced off-leash behaviors, including “sit”, “down”, “place”, “come”, and “heel”.
We also strongly recommend this program for dogs with behavioral issues such as separation anxiety, dog reactivity, etc.
here's a reminder of everything you can expect from your dog's in-person evaluation
We can't wait to meet you!
Your dog's evaluation includes:
1. The Tour: Bring your dog down to meet the team here at Dogology and get to know the Canton campus and how we interact with your dog
2. The Interview: We'll diagnose your dog's challenges, and learn more about our training philosophy and plans for how we'll fix your pup's bad behaviour
3. The Evaluation: Our 36-point evaluation that gives you clarity on the tailored plan we will be working if you decide to move forwards with our 2, 4, or 6-week school.
Total cost of the evaluation:
just $125
welcome to Dogology!
Dogology University is a professional canine training service located in Canton, MI that specializes in focused-based techniques. We have a variety of established Board and Train programs as well as group dog training classes for puppies and adult dogs.
Drawing on 10+ years of military working dog experience, we have the experience and knowledge to handle a variety of dog behavior issues such as separation anxiety, fearfulness, aggression and general disobedience.
1,600 trained dogs later..
Founder Matthew Lamarand is a former United States Air Force Explosive Detection Dog Handler Veteran and Secret Service K9 Handler for president Obama. While working with a local dog training company, he found that the dogs he worked with were obedient to the collars and treats, not the owners.
As a result, he started Dogology University to help people raise their perfect canine partners, and move away from reliance on collars and treats as training tools.
More customer stories
When DaVinci first came to us, he was extremely dog aggressive. In fact, he attacked a dog statue at the vet’s office! During his evaluation, Matt had him at one end of a football field, with another dog at the other end of the field, 300 yards away! Despite his small stature, DaVinci was letting the other dog know in no uncertain terms what he thought about them! By the end of his 6-week stay with us, DaVinci was participating in our group class with zero issues, and even passed his Canine Good Citizen test! Part of the test is greeting another dog; his response was to look away. In dog language, looking away and avoiding eye contact is a signal that says “I’m not a threat.” DaVinci’s owners put a lot of work in, and it shows! Great job!
Davinci's Story
When Oreo first came to us, she was terrified of anything outside of her house. She’d shut down and urinate submissively, which meant that her owner didn’t want to take her out. This led to a self-perpetuating cycle; we taught Oreo (and her owner) that things didn’t have to be this way! We taught Oreo how to be more confident, and gave her mom the tools to show Oreo that “hey, we’re a team, and we got this together.” By the end of the program, Oreo was happily working for food, performing drop-leash obedience, engaging with the trainers, and had transformed into an eager, willing participant!
Oreo's Story
When this pretty girl first came to us, she was herding her owner, jumping on him, scratching, and nipping at his pants to get him to go where she wanted him to. In fact, she bit Ash on the hand the first day she was here! To say that she was a firecracker was an understatement! She was also starting to become dog reactive due to the fact that she was overstimulated, and didn’t have an outlet for all of her puppy energy. She knew “sit” and “down,” but would bounce right out of the position. Within her first two weeks here, she was crate trained, beginning to focus on us, and was starting to hold “sit” and “down” for longer and longer durations. Nova is now more well-adjusted, and her owner has all of the tools he needs to help her succeed in life.
Nova's Story
We brought our reactive, stubborn beagle mix to help us overcome resource guarding. We cannot say enough good things about our overall experience.
Alexis was a phenomenal professor and support throughout our 6 week program. We now have a manageable situation and our dog has a focus on us and does not resource guard!!!
Ashley Brant
Duke's Mom
We sent our dog Frankie to their stay and train program. The staff at Dogology is phenomenal! Can’t say enough good things about this place. Our trainer Kevin was so knowledgeable and showed so much genuine love towards Frankie. He was so invested in his success and that really helped motivate us to stick with the program. Having such an amazing relationship with Dogology staff has been huge and we continue to partake in the alumni program to help Frankie stay on top of his training. Can’t say enough good thing about this place!
Alaine Burns
Frankie's Mom
My dog, Zeus, learned so much at Dogology. He went from a dog that was so terrible at walking that he put my fiancé in the hospital to a dog that loose leash walks!
The staff at Dogology really care about the dogs and gave us very frequent updates on Zeus! And best part is Zeus loves it here! He can’t wait to come back every week!
Kristen Giuffrida
Zeus' Mom
We are so grateful for everyone here! I couldn’t walk almost at all the last year because of a major knee surgery and accident and our 120lb baby girl (Newfoundland mix) missed out on me continuing to train her and walking everyday like we had been doing before my injury. With my knee mostly healed I was struggling to handle her since training went to the wayside for so long.
She did a 4 week program here and she has been doing AMAZING ever since she’s been home! I’m back to walking her every single day (when it isn’t icy lol) and she knows her “stay” commands and “leave it” which has been so helpful. Would recommend highly to anyone! Thank you to the entire team this has really helped our family!
Briahna Kaiser
Flower's Mom
Frequently asked questions.
Is the Location for Group Classes Easy to Find?
Absolutely! Our group classes are conveniently located and easy to find. We're situated right off the highway, making it a breeze to reach us. The address for our group classes is: 44125 Ford Road, Canton, MI 48187.
Will You Explain the Group Class Structure in More Detail When I Enroll?
Definitely! During your orientation, we'll provide a detailed overview of our group class structure. Our team will ensure you understand the curriculum, the training methods we use, and how these classes can address your dog's specific needs.
What If My Dog Isn’t Suited for Group Classes?
We carefully assess each dog to ensure they're a good fit for our group classes. If we find that your dog might not benefit from this environment, we won't hesitate to suggest alternative training options that would be more suitable for their needs.
Do You Offer Any Other Training Options Besides Group Classes?
Yes, we offer a variety of training programs, including individual sessions and boarding school options. These are ideal for dogs that might need more focused attention or for specific behavioral issues that require intensive training.
What Age Can My Dog Start Group Classes?
Dogs can start attending our group classes from the age of 6 months, provided they are up to date with their vaccinations. Required vaccinations include rabies, distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parainfluenza, and parvovirus. Proof of vaccinations is required.
Is Socialization a Part of Your Group Classes?
Yes, socialization is a key component of our group classes. While obedience training is crucial, we also focus on teaching dogs to interact in a well-mannered, calm, and positive way with other dogs and people.
our mission
About us
Our unique approach to canine and human education, coupled with transparency, and ongoing support put us at the leading edge of dog trainers in the greater Michigan area.
Our professors here at Dogology University must complete 160 hours of structured lectures, 160 hours of supervised training sessions, and are required to pass an oral exam covering all training materials learned. This is to ensure that your student gets the best education possible!
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44125 Ford Road
Canton, MI 48187
(248) 430-8292