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My goal at Companion Canines is to help your dog become a happy, well-balanced and reliable companion. I work to find out what training methods work best along with giving you information to make you and your dog’s lives better. Scientific learning theories have proven dogs to be a social- and community-driven animal, each with their own specific language.

All of the training done with Companion Canines is built around positive reinforcement as well as non-physical punishment. Through mental and physical activity, the goal for your animal is to become a well-balanced family member. As a result, your dog will not be lonely or develop destructive behavior when left alone, and will be better behaved during human and social interactions.

Dogs won’t always be perfect, but they certainly deserve to be happy!

NEW PUPPY HANDBOOK

Follow the link below to access a free download of my New Puppy Handbook, a guide to everything you want to know after getting your new puppy!

New Puppy Handbook

Interview with Ron Jolly (WTCM 103.5 | 93.5), November 7, 2018.

Feel free to contact me@810-969-2956. Serving from Suttons Bay to Gaylord to Houghton Lake and beyond. I welcome dogs from other states too!!

About Janet

Certified Dog Trainer and AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Licensed Veterinary Technician, and Read More…

Classes & Training

Learn more about classes and training for a variety of skill levels and behavioral situations.

Contact

Schedule classes, set up private training, and/or contact Companion Canines

He was a completely different dog…

My name is Brian Henriksen and I own an 18 month male German Shepherd. I took him to Janet when he was 1 year old. I had done training work with him previously so he already knew and was pretty good at the basic commands, ie; sit, stay, down, come, heel, etc. I was going out of town for a week so asked Janet to work with him to enhance his current training and focus on off leash work and socialization with other dogs.

When I returned I was VERY impressed with the results. He was a completely different dog (for the better) when near other dogs. His off leash work was excellent. And, he learned at least another half dozen or so commands. Janet followed up with me a week or so after I picked him up to make sure he was doing well. She even sent me a two page email with a summary of what she had done and some recommendations for me to follow up on.

I would recommend Janet highly for any dog training or overnight boarding!

Brian Henriksen

My family and I have been taking our dogs to Janet for 5+ years now for training and boarding- she is truly the BEST. Janet is so spot on with her training and direction not only with dogs, but owners as well. Janet has extensive knowledge about dog training and health. I look to her for any advice related to my dogs. Janet is experienced, hard working and professional. My dog and I leave her home feeling comfortable and confident to conquer anything! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!