Dog Obedience Training Clubs in Michigan

While training your dog can make it behave and obey your commands, it also helps to establish a bond between you and your dog that can be invaluable. It is important for your dog to respect you--the leader of its pack--to prevent unfavorable, dominant behaviors that can put you and your family at risk. Obedience-training clubs are great places for you to learn how to gain respect from your dog and prepare it for dog shows and competitions.

  1. Southern Michigan Obedience Training Club

    • Established in 1948, the Southern Michigan Obedience Training Club (SMOTC) has been training dogs, conducting training classes and hosting American Kennel Club (AKC) trials for approximately 60 years. According to the SMOTC website, it is the only AKC member obedience-training club in southeastern Michigan, and it trains both mixed and full breeds. The trainers teach general puppy socialization to establish good manners; novice AKC obedience training to prepare your dog to compete in the AKC novice obedience ring; rally training for AKC obstacle course competitions and therapy-dog training for dogs that will provide therapeutic service visits at nursing homes, children's centers and hospitals.

      Southern Michigan Obedience Training Club
      105 University Place Dr.
      Pontiac, MI 48342
      248-546-2727
      smotc.org

    Ann Arbor Dog Training Club

    • The Ann Arbor Dog Training Club (AADTC) was founded in 1967. The instructors offer classes in puppy socialization, indoor house manners, agility, tracking and AKC obedience and rally training. You can visit and observe any of the classes at its six-acre facility, without your dog, to determine if the training techniques match your and your dog's needs. In addition to its training classes, AADTC offers seminars, such as canine problem solving and coaching the canine athlete.

      Ann Arbor Dog Training Club
      1575 E. North Territorial Road
      Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
      734-995-2801
      aadtc.org

    Companion Dog Training Club of Flint

    • The Companion Dog Training Club is a member of the AKC and has trained dog owners for more than 40 years. The instructors provide basic companion and household training, as well as AKC training for tracking, obedience, agility and rally competitions. The club also teaches children under the age of 16 how to prepare their dogs to perform in 4-H competitions. The Companion Dog Training Club hosts obedience trials, sanctioned matches and titling matches in accordance with AKC rules and regulations.

      Companion dog Training Club of Flint
      4126 Holiday Dr.
      Flint, MI 48507
      810-631-6024
      companiondogtrainingclub.com