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2026 - Goal - Write my book! Celebrating 45 years of "Results" and 30 years of "Pawformance" Sports!
Welcome! There is much content here, if you have questions, please inquire!
Shy Pet? Getting Sass? Bored Pet? In need of a 'brush up'? It's time for class!
New Group Sessions Start April 11th and July 11th! See Puppy Class and Obedience & Manners One below.
Please read my Program Information page, a link is at the top of this page to help ensure a good fit.
Location: North Howell area private residence.
Thank you for your interest in training. My small group lessons are based on decades of experience!
Warning! Training here may be addicting, most people and pets have a lot of fun!
My Office Bark Line is (517) 548-4536
My email accounts at both gmail, Results and Pawformance (!) are all having issues, please call instead.
Receive a referral? Curious? New pet? Schedule a M&G - $40 cash for a 1/2 hour.
If we both agree your pet may be a good fit here, you may add +$30 to the M&G fee to get a
To reserve a spot in a Puppy or Obedience & Manners Level One class, a non-refundable $60 deposit
Reserve a M&G: Call 517 - 548 - 4536 and for additional information.
Health Record: Please bring a current paper copy health record for my file noting your pet's health is good and
Trainer Information Form with your new pet's information.
NEW? Print the following form and complete both pages at home.
ALUMNI with a returning (not new) pet: If your pet's form is on file with the same returning trainer, you only have
BRING Forms Link Here: Trainer Information Form, Hold Harmless Agreement & Rules.
All pets must be leashed, no visiting with pets that are not yours unless directed.
Great for pets that need a refresher or practice! Especially nice when the weather is yucky!
Saturday Dates: Currently at 12:30. April 11th, the time changes to 1:00-1:45/2:00p.
Register! New to Floor time? Advise that you are attending floor time before noon the
Regular Trainer Fee: $30 per with same trainer. Second dog fee: +$20 for a total of $50 for two.
Occasional Drop In Trainer Fee: $40 cash per pet with same trainer. Second dog - add $20/Total $60
I will be available for quick Q's. Semi structured. Note, this offering is not a private lesson. I may be
Attending? Reminder, if new, advise me before noon the Friday before, thank you!
Pre-requisite for all: A Meet & Greet (M&G) must be attended first unless
See the Meet & Greet information above for forms needed and separate M&G fee(s).
First Class Time: 2:30 - 4:00/4:30p No Pets! Trainer Orientation
To Register - Hold a Spot: See below
Current January Session with pets are at 11:40a on Saturdays: 1/17, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/21 (last**).
April Classes #2 - #6 With Pets: Saturdays at 2:30 - 3:30p 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16 (last**).
**Makeups if I cancel due to weather will be the same day and time following original end date (rare).
Household Member(s) that can sit quietly during the entire class may attend and observe.
Total Session Fee for Puppy or O&M One is $180 for six classes as scheduled.
Deposit to hold a spot in a designated class is $120 cash and may be paid at your Meet & Greet.
Cash payment will be collected at the beginning of each class, please bring correct amount, thank you.
Next level training is encouraged soon after graduating to keep progressive training happening.
See below for Obedience & Manners Level Two and more!
Note jump obstacles are started low and safe in Puppy and O&M One classers #5 anf #6!
Prerequisite: Results O&M One graduate trainer and pet ready for next level.
Classes #1 - #5 with your pet are structured, the fee is $30 each.
New sessions start on Saturdays and/or Wednesdays following the March start O&M One Class graduation.
Prerequisite: Results O&M One graduate trainer and pet ready for next level.
Classes with your pet are $30 each and meet at 12:30pm. Note! March 7th the time changes to 1:00p.
Currently meeting on Saturdays. On going classes. No class dates will be posted here.
Prerequisite: Results O&M Two.
Four classes to introduce basic Rally cards. A great pre-Agility class to emphasize body language and
New March Session begins Wednesdays at 1:30 March 4, 11, 18 and 25 (last).
Graduates may move into the Wed., AKC R-O class at 12:30 (see next below) and/or the
Prerequisite: Intro to AKC Rally-O above.
Similiar to a rally course, teams do various obedience manuvers per cards set at stations.
$30 per class. Pets attend all classes.
On going most Wednesdays at 12:30p.
Prerequisite: Results O&M Two for recreation only-not competition.
A variety of jumps, tunnel, hoop (tire) and weave poles based on AKC obstacles.
$30 per class Pets attend all classes!
New April Session: Saturdays at 11:40a begins April 4th or 11th. Date TBD depending on trainers
Pre-requisite: Results - Pawformance Agility One
Saturdays at 10:30a.
Next CGC Practice Test Run Through: Spring 2026
Guest Evaluators - TBD
Referral and Group Class Information and Schedule
Results & Pawformance Puppy & Dog Training Classes and Lessons
Below are class start dates and information regarding attending.
Results and Pawformance Sports!
Mainly based doing hands on training and praise rewards - not based on treats, clickers or electronics!
Different in a VERY positive way! My program gives pets a nice outlet for their energy along with training and exercise!
Interested? If after reading information here, you have Q's, call me! Thanks, Mary T.
A MEET & GREET (M&G) Consult with your pet at my training building is first.
Jump Start Lesson and stay an hour, if time is available. Do advise if you may be
hoping to do an hour visit instead of the half hour Meet & Greet only when scheduling.
is required prior to the first class. This may be paid at your M&G or with notice when I am open for
classes. Note: No transfers or refunds will be given, no exceptions.
Attending a M&G? BRING (if your pet is not on file):
vaccinations are current on professional letterhead. This is required. Please provide updates as they occur, thank you!
A link is below, be sure to read the forms and if you agree with the terms,
print this two page form and bring completed to the first class.
If you do not have a printer, arrive ten minutes early to complete a form at your first lesson or class.
If earlier than ten minutes, please do not enter if there is another vehicle parked by
the training building until the 'open' sign or I appear as a lesson may be in progress, thank you.
to refresh your pertinent information. Do read, sign and date the waiver (again) and I will
add it to your current forms. Thank you.
Results - Pawformance 'Dog House' Rules:
No retractable leashes or head halters on pets.
NO smoking or vaping on grounds. Sorry, NO restroom. Our home is n/a. To keep fees down,
no porta potty. Please stop at a gas station (or?) in the area.
Pick up poo or risk being excused. Do not walk the property, stay in the training area as shown.
Only open by appointment and as advertised. Thank you!
Saturdays Semi-Structured Obedience Floor Time for Results Pets in classes during 2026.
Offering is flexible, will include group heeling/walking and stays. Individual or group recalls/comes.
May include different training levels. I will be available for quick questions. Inquire!
New pets to the program in Puppy or O&M One are welcome to attend with instructor permission.
Friday before the day you
are attending. Following, advise at class for the next offering.
for two pets. Second pet must have a person to hold while you are training with the other.
working with others, cleaning, maintenance, etc.
ENTRY LEVEL GROUP CLASSES:
Puppy Class! +/- 10 weeks old
Obedience & Manners (O&M) One 6 months +/-
you are a recent trainer with the same pet that participated in a class or lesson(s).
April Session*: First Class April 11th, 2026 at 2:30 - 4:30p (no pets).
July Session*: First Class Saturday July 11th, 2026 at 2:30 - 4:30p (No pets)
July Classes #2 - #6 With Pets: Saturdays at 2:30 - 3:30p 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15 (last**).
*Wednesday at 2:30p? Will be offered for classes #2 - #6 if minimums are met for both days.
As some trainers have chosen to do in the past, you may attend a second class at $30 for extra practice. Inquire!
No phone use. No visiting with other pets without instructor permission.
The fee may be paid in installments per below.
The $120 class deposit is for Classes #1 (Trainer Orientation no pets) and #2, #3 and #4 with pets.
Classes #5 and #6 also with pets - $30 cash due at the start of each class.
Note: No refunds or transfers for classes not attended.
Results Puppy Grads entering O&M One should be a mature six +/- months OR attending with instructor permission.
If the same trainer from Puppy class is doing O&M One, the first class (no pets) may be optional, inquire.
What Comes Next:
Pets not ready for the next level are welcome to repeat classes as desired or consider Floor Time.
Floor time on Saturdays may be available for practice. See the top of my offerings on this page.
A Special - Having Fun? Consider PreAgility Intro!
With interest, I will schedule this special, one, inquire!
Obedience & Manners (O&M) Two
Please check back or inquire at Floor Time if attending.
Obedience & Manners (O&M) Two Plus! / Floor Time
If you have been on break more than a month, please advise when returning, thanks!
O&M Alum Floor Time Brush Up!
Prerequisite: Recent Results O&M One or Two Grad If your pet has not attended recently. If your
last class was before 2025, first a Meet & Greet to determine which group class will be best to start.
Intro to AKC Rally-Obedience (Rally-O)
team moving with your pup!
Recreational AKC JWW Agility One - see Agility Class information below the Rally-O class.
AKC Rally-Obedience (Rally-O)
Every course is different! You may talk to your pet while you move through the course.
For recreation or show! A nice pre class for Agility!
Pawformance Recreational Agility One - Based on AKC Jumpers With Weaves (JWW)
Note: Rally-Obedience is helpful if you may compete.
as this is Easter weekend. Please check back in March.
Pawformance Agility Two - Recreational and Competition Based on AKC JWW
AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
Training and test practice. There are many venues in MI that offer testing! More info provided at class.
New? Private or semi-private lesson(s) if a group class is not offered. Practice is available in O&M
Classes. A separate class will be offered with interest.
New - Silver Paws!* Help keep your beloved, geriatric pet engaged! A rename for my past 'Golden Oldies' class.
A mix of obedience, very low agility jumps, a few Rally-O cards, etc.
If it's been awhile, a 'Meet & Greet' may be suggested before attending as pets must be comfortable!
Sorry - "Silver Sneakers" passes are not accepted - haha!
*Thanks to Lisa & "Ginger" - Golden & Poodle mix - for the class rename!
Retrieve!
For sporting dogs and pets with a natural retrieve instinct! Singles, doubles, triples, blinds.
A nice base (as started in my Puppy classes!) for companion hunting dogs that will be flushing and retrieving!
Not for pets that refuse to pick up items. Electronic, buzz & shock collars are *not* used to force holds and pickups.
Private lesson $80 for 1-1/2 hours. Semi-private $60.
Tracking Intro
For pets that enjoy using their nose tracking trails outdoors to find items and people.
This class does not require advanced obedience. Great for dogs with a lot of energy!
Note: This is not 'nose work' for pets to locate sources of planted indoor scents
placed under and around props, furniture, walls, etc.
Private lesson $80. Semi-private $60.
