Brilliant Dogs at Borderhauss Kennels, LLC

Brilliant Borderhauss Dog Training offers a structured approach starting with an Introductory Consultation to assess your dog’s behavior and discuss goals, providing take-home lessons. This is followed by personalized Private Lessons conducted at their Howell facility, which include customized training plans and video tutorials for at-home practice.

They also provide Group Classes for all skill levels, focusing on essential behaviors, socialization, and manners around others in a positive, reward-based environment. Classes range from puppy through adult, including agility and enrichment. Additionally, they offer online courses, such as the Foundations series.

Pricing Summary

Online courses are priced at $27.00 each for Foundations 1, 2, and 3. Private lesson packages include full video tutorials.

Brilliant Borderhauss Dog Training, operating under Borderhauss Kennels, LLC, views dog training as a lifestyle rather than just a class. Their philosophy centers on helping dogs integrate into the human world without the use of force, coercion, or intimidation, instead relying on reinforcement, shaping, and a deep understanding of individual dog behavior to foster stronger relationships.

They offer a comprehensive range of services, including personalized introductory consultations, one-on-one private lessons conducted at their Howell facility, and engaging group classes. All training methods are positive reinforcement-based and science-backed, ensuring a positive and enjoyable learning experience for dogs and their owners across all skill levels.

The business is owned by Laura Maulbetsch, CPDT-KA, who brings over 20 years of experience to her compassionate teaching methods, which emphasize choice and positive reinforcement. Laura also specializes in assisting families with children and dogs through TAGteach. Additionally, Brilliant Borderhauss Dog Training provides online courses, such as their Foundations series, for remote learning.

Accomplishments

Laura Maulbetsch, owner of Brilliant Borderhauss Dog Training, has over 20 years of experience training dogs and owners. She holds the CPDT-KA certification and is working on her CBCC-KA. Laura is an AKC-CGC evaluator and a Certified Trick Dog Instructor-CTDI.

She is a member of TAGteach and has attended numerous advanced courses and workshops with renowned trainers like Susan Garrett, Bob Bailey, and Simon Prins. Laura holds degrees from Ball State University and The University of Michigan with a Masters of Music.

How to Get Started!

To begin, clients can schedule an Introductory Consultation. During this one-on-one session, an expert trainer assesses the dog’s behavior, discusses the owner’s goals, and suggests next steps. Clients receive valuable insights into positive reinforcement techniques and take-home lessons with step-by-step guidance.