We're open for behavioral clients again! See our classes and scheduling page

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Be Your Dog's Superhero

Unleash your potential to be an amazing team

Serving Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, and Washtenaw counties

Be Your Dog's Superhero

Unleash your potential to be an amazing team

Serving Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, and Washtenaw counties

Classes are now live!

Classes are available on our scheduling page now! Classes are located at the training building at The Doghouse in Whitmore Lake. The Doghouse is located at 2420 E North Territorial Rd. To get to the training building, pull into the Doghouse driveway and take a left before you get to the building. There's a small sign that's difficult to see pointing to the training building, and it's the only turn you can take before the Doghouse.

What 3 words for the training building: backer.calm.groans

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Sport Search and Rescue

Choose Area, Tracking, or Trailing

Sport search and rescue is a fun scent-based game to play with your dog! Using real search and rescue training methods based on Adrienne's 20+ years as a search and rescue dog handler, you and your pup will enjoy fun games while learning new skills. Sport SAR classes are held weekend mornings. Check our scheduling page for the next class!

In area search, dogs are taught to find any human that may be in the area. This is also called wilderness airscent training, as it is used to find people lost in wilderness settings.

For tracking or trailing, dogs are taught to find a specific person based on presentation of a scent article. This is "bloodhound" searching just like you've seen on television and in movies!

You don't have to pick just one, you can try out different types each week. Adrienne can also offer suggestions based on your dog's personality and working style.

Weekly Classes

Classes are taught outdoors each week, so come prepared for weather conditions please. Check our scheduling page for the next class.

Packages and Pricing

Pricing below for classes as well as individual sessions. For dogs with behavior challenges (reactivity/aggression/etc.) please start with the consultation. Email Adrienne if you have questions about anything or if you're unsure where to start.

Consultation

250

This 1.5 to 2-hour session is how we get started for dogs with behavioral challenges. We'll go over everything that's been going on with your dog, goals, and strategies to manage behavior while we're working on it. and get you started on the way to becoming a superhero for your dog. Each initial consultation comes with a free clicker and a customized one-month training calendar. In-person and virtual appointments available.

6 session behavioral package

720

Get a little more of a discount by purchasing 6 sessions ahead of time.

These 45-minute sessions are typically once a week in your home or a training location we decide upon, depending on our goals for your pooch.

10 session behavioral package

1150

The most discounted package, this is great for dogs that need a lot of help.

These 45-minute sessions are typically once a week in your home or a training location we decide upon, depending on our goals for your pooch.

Private Scent Training (per half hour)

Get started or continue your scent journey with your dog! Those new to scent work will receive a scent tin for practice at home.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at adrienne@animalintuition.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.

What vaccines does my puppy need for a group class?

Puppy socialization is important! In general, puppies can start classes as early as 7-8 weeks of age. Puppies should receive a minimum of one set of vaccines at least 7 days prior to the first class and a first deworming. They should be kept up-to-date on vaccines throughout the class. For more information, see https://avsab.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Puppy_Socialization_Position_Statement_Download_-_10-3-14.pdf

What vaccines does my dog need for a group class?

All dogs attending a group class should be up to date on age-appropriate vaccines, including rabies and distemper. Bordetella and canine flu vaccines are recommended but not required. If you have a special situation we are happy to work with families with dogs with special needs or considerations, on an as-needed basis.

What is your cancellation policy?

We require a 24-hour notice for cancellations. If you cancel within 24 hours of your scheduled appointment, you may be charged a cancellation fee.

Will training be done in my home or at another location?

Classes are all at the training building at The Doghouse in Whitmore Lake. Private sessions will be either in your home or at the training building, whichever you arrange and is appropriate for your dog and family.

What is the location for classes?

Classes are taught at the training building on the property of The Doghouse in Whitmore Lake. The address is 2420 E. North Territorial Rd in Whitmore Lake. What 3 words for this location is backer.calm.groans

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