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2025 - Goal - Write my book! Celebrating 44 years of "Results" and 29 years of "Pawformance" Sports!
New Puppy? See class information below. Others with a pet too old for Puppy Class, call me to arrange a Meet & Greet".
Please read my Program and Class Information page, a link is at the top of this page.
Note! You must be able to physically handle your new pet as due to past knee issues,
To keep class sizes small, offerings below are available on a imited basis.
Location: North Howell area private residence.
Offerings are scheduled with interest, weather and season permitting.
Health Record: Please bring a current paper copy health record for my file noting your pet's health is good
Trainer Information Form for NEW trainers and returning trainers with a new PET.
NEW? Print the following form and complete both pages at home.
ALUMNI WITH A RETURNING PET? If your pet's form is on file with the same returning trainer, you only have
Form Link Here: Trainer Information Form, Hold Harmless Agreement & Rules.
All pets must be leashed, no visiting with pets that are not yours unless directed.
If you don't get a return call within 48 hours, please call again as my internet goes out on occasion,
Or email - scroll to bottom of this page for a link and more info. Note your phone # for a return call!
Private Lessons* After a M&G, - Consults and Lessons are $60 Hour
New to Results? New Pet? $50 due at start of this 'training for people' class. No pets.
Attending? Bring the above forms needed for my file at the first class (if not on file).
Next Orientation Late Fall 2025 and/or Winter 2026 with interest, inquire.
Attending? Call 517 - 548 - 4536 to register and for additional information. : )
Classes #2 - #6 with puppies will begin the following Tuesday at 6:30p.
No pets at this first class, trainer orientation only to get the most out of the program.
Classes #2 - #6 are on Tuesdays at 6:30p with pets. Dates will be posted when confirmed.
Next Group Puppy Class: Late fall 2025 or late winter/early spring 2026.
Classes #2 - #6 are Mondays at 6:30p. 7-14, 7-21, 7-28, 8-4 and 8-11 (last).
AND/OR for additional training or if you cannot do Mondays:
Classes #3 - #6 will be repeated Wednesdays at 5:30 - 6:15p on 7-23, 7-30, 8-6 and 8-13 (last).
Puppy Fee: $20 per each class due at start of class.
After Private Lesson(s), Group Practice with same trainer is available:
O&M Group Practice - $30 per each class:
New to my program? Pre-requisite: September 13 - New Trainer Orientation
Level One - Saturdays 12:30 when minimum is met, inquire!
All Agility Classes are $30 per class. Pets attend all classes.
Referral and Group Class Information and Schedule
Results & Pawformance Puppy & Dog Training Classes and Lessons
Welcome and a warning! Training here may be addicting, we have fun!
Shy Pet? Getting Sass? Bored Pet? In need of a 'brush up'? It's time for class!
Reach out before little issues (example - puppy sass nipping) becomes a major problem. Most issues do not go away as a pet ages...
We can meet each other here and discuss possible training options here at my training center.
NEW to Results - Pawformance? Veternarian or Trainer Referral?
Then read below then call me! Contact information is at bottom of this page. : )
I am no longer able to handle very large, strong dogs that are constantly pulling.
As always, no biting pets. Puppy sass is ok... ; )
If your pet has serious behavioral issues or is aggressive, please be considerate
and get your pet help by another. Thank you.
Past O&M Two Grad Trainer Alum With a Returning Pet
Email and include your phone number for a return call. Please note your pet's name and
last class completed with year if it has been awhile since you have been in class, thank you.
A 'Meet & Greet' may be suggested. Pets must be comfortable to attend.
Results and Pawformance Sports!
Saturday and early evening classes! Private, semi private and small group lessons -
all based on hands on training and praise reward, not treats, clickers or electronics!
These offerings give pets a nice outlet for their energy along with exercise!
Prerequisite for pets that have been on break six months or more is a Meet & Greet.
Advanced Specials are for recent Alumni.
ATTENDING? BRING to your first meeting or class:
(nothing that may be a concern for other pets) and 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. 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 in the area.
Only open by appointment and as advertised. Thank you!
Interested? Questions? Call my Bark Line (517) 548-4536
Early morning or evening hours are best as AT&T internet is intermittent in my area.
especially on hot & muggy days. A new service provider should be installed in our area by summer's end.
CURRENTLY OFFERING Small group classes on a limited basis:
Jump Start - Meet & Greet (M&G) Consults
Receive a referral? Curious? Schedule a Meet & Greet (M&G) - $40 1/2 Hour
If we both agree your pet may be a good fit here, you may add $20 to the M&G fee to stay an hour.
or $80 for One and a half hours.
*Privates are limited as most pets benefit from distractions a group class offers.
NEW? NEXT TRAINER ORIENTATION Pending Saturday, September 13th - 1-3:30pm
Puppy Class participants, if you are attending my group class, this is your first class, see below.
Mature household guest that can sit during the class may attend. No phone use.
New Puppy Class! Starts Saturday, September 13
Bring forms, see above!Orientation fee *$50 due at start of this first class.
Mature household members are welcome to attend - no extra charge.
Fee *$20 due at the start of each class.
Current July 12 Start Puppy Class
Obedience & Manners (O&M) One
New pet? Meet & Greet, Trainer Orientation and Private Lesson(s) to get basics started.
Private Lesson Fee depends on time & needs. $60 hr. or $80 for one & a half hours.
Summer - Tuesdays 6:30p Structured six week class for O&M Level One pets.
Returning Results Trainers, may join Mid-August/September - Mondays 6:30p Inquire!
Obedience & Manners (O&M) Two & Two Plus!
Prerequisite: Results O&M One graduate trainer and pet. Inquire at class.
Summer Semi-structured Session Starts August 5 - Tuesdays 6:30p
Fall Structured Session will be on Mondays 6:30p
$30 per class. Pets attend all classes.
O&M Alum Floor Time Brush Up!
Prerequisite Results O&M One or Two Grad
Brush up needed? Meet & Greet, perhaps a private lesson(s) then
Obedience floor time drop in. Currently Tuesdays 6:30p
$30 per class.
Agility - Recreational
Prerequisite Results O&M Two and Agility One
A variety of jumps, tunnel, hoop and weave poles based on AKC obstacles.
Level Two Saturdays 11:00a Full
A second Agility Two will be added as trainers are ready for same.
Pre-requisite: Well mannered Results O&M One grad, this class is done on leash.
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. Class will be offered with interest.
AKC Rally-Obedience (Rally-O)
Prerequisite Results O&M. Similiar to a rally course, teams do various obedience manuvers per cards
posted at each station. For recreation or show!
Wednesdays - 6:30p after a private to get you and your pet started!
$30 per class
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 $60 per hour/$80 for 1-1/2 hours. Training may require multiple lessons.
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 $60 per hour/$80 for 1-1/2 hours.