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2026 - Goal - Write my book! Celebrating 45 years of "Results" and 30 years of "Pawformance" Sports!
Welcome! Shy Pet? Getting Sass? Bored Pet? In need of a 'brush up'? It's time for class!
Receive a referral? Curious? Read my Program Information if you are new or have been on break a long time.
Training here may be addicting! Many trainers discover a new hobby to do with their pet - we have fun!
If scheduling time does not allow and you have a younger pet without any major issues and are sure you
New Puppy? While you are waiting for your group class, you may do a Jump Start Lesson(s) per your needs.
Offerings are explained at your Meet & Greet prior to your New Trainer Orientation or group class.
Jump Start Lesson? If we both agree your pet may be a good fit here, you may add $30 to the M&G $40 fee
Questions? Or to Reserve a Meet & Greet ($40 1/2 hour): Call my Office Bark Line: 517 - 548 - 4536
Health Record: Please bring a current paper copy health record for my file noting your pet's health is
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,
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.
Tip! Layer dress, the building is heated but can be cool at times.
Perfect while you are waiting for a structured session to begin to practice your Jump Start lesson(s).
Saturdays: 1:00-1:45/2:00p.
Regular Trainer Fee: $30 per with same trainer. Second dog fee: Add $20 for a total of $50.
Occasional Drop In Trainer Fee: $40 cash per pet with same trainer. Second dog - add $20/Total $60
Note, this offering is not a private lesson. I am available to answer Q's coinciding with your pet's current class.
Private Lesson Fees: Occasional trainers - One Hour - $80 or $40 a half hour prior to a group class.
Note: No shows or cancellations within three business days prior to lesson date will have to pay ahead for
No Pets at this first class.
Fee for Puppy OR Obedience & Manners Level One Six Week Session: $210 Total
Following classes #4, #5 and #6 with your pet are $30 each with payment due at the start of each class.
Makeups if I cancel due to weather will follow the original end date (rare) as needed.
Household Member(s) that can sit quietly during the entire class may attend and observe all classes.
First Class Only on April 11 is 2:30 - 4:00/4:30p (NO PETS)
Pending First Class Only 6:30 - 8:30p (NO PETS)
Call if you wish to do a Meet & Greet and be put on the Wait List for this session.
Office Bark Line: 517 - 548 - 4536
#1 Class Only 6:30 - 8:30p (NO PETS)
Next level training is encouraged soon after graduating to keep progressive training happening.
See below for Obedience & Manners Level Two and more!
Prerequisite: Results O&M One graduate trainer and pet ready for next level.
Classes #1 - #5 with your pet are structured, training continues following O&M One. Fee: $30 per class.
New sessions start on Saturdays and/or Wednesdays following O&M One Class graduations.
Prerequisite: Results O&M One graduate trainer and pet ready for next level.
Classes with your pet are $30 each and meet at 1:00p.
Currently meeting on Saturdays with Floor Time. No class dates will be posted here.
Prerequisite: Intro to AKC Rally-O as done in O&M Two Plus with Floor Time.
Similiar to a rally course, teams do various obedience manuvers per cards set at stations.
A great pre-Agility class to emphasize body language and
Currently on Wednesdays at 12:30 - Ongoing.
What comes next:
Pre-requisite: Results trainer and pet with Instructor permission.
Currently bar jumps are introduced in most Puppy and O&M One classes, weeks #5 and/or
If you wish to attend as a separate offering: One hour - $70 private lesson. Call 517 - 548 - 4536 to schedule.
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 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
Results and Pawformance Sports!
A link is at the top of this page that explains how this common sense training approach is different.
A MEET & GREET (M&G) Consult with your pet at my training building is suggested before doing a group class.
want to attend, this may be waived.
Older pet? Please do a M&G evaluation to help ensure your pet may be a good fit.
and stay an hour, if time is available.
Do advise if you may be interested in an hour instead of a half hour M&G when you schedule.
Puppy Class or Obedience & Manners (O&M) Level One Group Classes:
To reserve a spot in a group class, a non-refundable $120 deposit is required.
This may be paid at your M&G or prior to the first class. Walkins may be taken at the first
class (Trainer Orientation) only if room is available. See the Puppy and O&M classes info below.
BRING to your M&G or First Class (if your pet is not on file):
good 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 as a lesson may be in progress, thank you.
you only have to refresh your pertinent information.
Do read, sign and date the waiver (again) and I will add it to your pet(s) current form(s). 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!
More information on ALL Classes are below! Feel free to call if you have Q's after reading, thanks!
FLOOR TIME Structured Obedience Practice for Results Pets
Great for pets that need a refresher or practice! Especially nice when the weather is yucky!
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.
for two pets. Second pet must have a person to hold while you are training with the other.
Questions? Attending? Call my Office Bark Line: 517 - 548 - 4536.
Private Lessons (P.L.) may be available
at the center for occasional trainers that have atended a M&G and Trainer Orientation (T.O.).
$60 of the $120 T.O. Fee: will be applied to a P.L. credit within one month of attending your T.O.
P.L.s are currently available on Saturdays or Wednesdays by reservation.
Regular trainers - One Hour - $70 OR $35 a half hour prior to a group class.
future appointments. Sorry, my new protocol is due to many late cancellations and no shows.
ENTRY LEVEL GROUP CLASSES:
Puppy Class! +/- 10 weeks old 6 Weeks
Obedience & Manners (O&M) One Six months and older.
Puppy Class and Obedience & Manners One Sessions:
Mature household member(s) are welcome to attend classes at no extra charge.
Payable as follows:
$120 Cash Deposit due to hold a spot. Walk-ins may be accepted at the first class for returning trainers.
The deposit of $120 covers your first class (no pets) and classes #2 and #3 with your pet.
Please bring correct amount, thank you. No refunds or transfers to a following session.
Limited room, please inquire before bringing several observers, thank you.
No phone use. Note: NO visiting with other pets without instructor permission.
Current Spring Session April 11 - Ends May 16
Class dates: 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16 (last)
Puppy Classes #2 - #6 with pets is 1:50 - 2:50p
Obedience & Manners One Classes #2 - #6 with pets is 2:30 - 3:30p
Mid/Late Spring Session? A Wait List is Started for Wednesday Evenings.
Minimum of six needed to offer Meet & Greets for this session. As of 4/14 we have 1/6.
Pending Following classes #2 - #6 with pets 6:30 - 7:30p
Summer Session Starts Wednesday Evenings, July 8 - Ends August 12.
Class dates: 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5 and 8/6 (last).
Following classes #2 - #6 with pets Pending 6:00 or 6:30 - 7:30p. TBD at the first class.
Questions? Want to reserve a Meet & Greet? Call my Office Bark Line: 517 - 548 - 4536.
Results Puppy Grads entering O&M One should be a mature six +/- months OR attending with
instructor permission.
If Puppy Class has been attended without absences, most Puppy graduates with the same trainer may
continue into O&M One with the first class (no pets) optional and continue to pay by the class. Fee: $30 per class.
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.
Obedience & Manners (O&M) Two
While waiting, please attend semi-structured Floor Time to keep training and manners progressing.
On break? Please check back for an O&M Two start date, or inquire at Floor Time when 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.
Novice 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!
team moving with your pup!
Recreational AKC JWW Agility One - see Agility Class information below the Rally-O class.
Special - PreAgility Intro!
#6. Floor Time and/or O&M Two add more low and safe jumps.
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 Prep Based on AKC JWW
Results and Pawformance Specials!
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.