Certified Dog Trainers in Grand Rapids, Michigan

We train your dog using force free methods and solutions that are effective, useful, and provide your dog the skills necessary to be a successful member of your household. This results in a well behaved and happy dog! Develop a well-mannered dog: using effective, positive training methods to establish communication, and eliminate unwanted behaviors. Create consistent proper behavior from your dog: understanding training is about communication between people and their dogs; thereby making “training” a way of life. Accomplish client’s goals: listen, acknowledge, and create a living environment that is peaceful, loving, and happy for all family members. Enhance relationships with clients and their dogs: we are constantly continuing our education – there is always more to learn via books, webinars, conferences, and seminars on the newest research and training improvements. Real life experience: a constant teacher, life brings many exciting challenges in each dog trained. Learning from our own dogs and client’s dogs alike, techniques and approaches used need to be fine-tuned, adjusted, and improved to ensure long-term success. We offer: group classes for puppies and adult dogs, private training, and behavior modification, specializing in dog/dog reactivity.

Wild & Free Pet Services caters to pet owners in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding areas. We provide services that include walking, drop in visits, walk'n'trains, private training consultations, and board'n'trains

Providing a tactful approach to pet care and dog walking in Grand Rapids, MI. Where your pets physical and emotional needs are treated as one.

I am an AKC Canine Good Citizen and Trick Dog evaluator. I love to help people achieve their training goals. I also help breeders implement early socialization and training programs to help their puppies become the best dogs they can be.

Lindsay Carlson, BS, CDBC, CPDT-KA, FPPE, CCUI graduated from Central Michigan University in 2009 with her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Biology. In her degree program, Lindsay studied animal learning and worked in a rat and pigeon behavior laboratory, deepening her interest and knowledge in animal learning and behavior. After graduation, Lindsay worked in the veterinary field for 2 years before leaving to pursue human learners, working as a foster care case manager and as an elementary paraprofessional and teacher. Lindsay obtained her CPTD-KA and Certified Dog Behavior Consultant certifications as well as her Family Paws license and loves working with families and their children to help integrate dogs and kids successfully. Other areas of interest include separation anxiety, fearful and anxious dogs, and therapy dog work. Lindsay is the only Control Unleashed Certified Instructor in West Michigan, and loves using pattern games and other strategies with reactive dogs. Lindsay and her dog Grover are a therapy dog team through and volunteer in a variety of settings in Grand Rapids.

I am a recent graduate of ABC with a lot of love for dogs and all animals. I have a huge love for obstacle course training I find it helps dogs not only bond with their owner but in general, relaxes them giving them pride in their behavior.