Canine Resolution

Canine Resolution offers three main programs: private lessons for non-aggressive dogs, group classes for puppies under 24 weeks, and boarding with training for intensive behavior modification. Private lessons involve weekly sessions at their facility with hands-on instruction and practice. Puppy classes focus on socialization, motor skills, foundation obedience, and behavior modification. Boarding programs last 6 weeks and include full-time training with owner follow-up sessions. All programs are individually tailored and emphasize play-based, relationship-driven training.

Pricing Summary

Private lessons are offered à la carte or in discounted packages. Puppy group classes cost $250 for a six-week course. Boarding with training is available as an intensive program. All deposits are non-refundable. Senior, military, and first responder discounts are offered.

Policies

All deposits to reserve a spot in group classes are non-refundable. Private lesson sessions must be scheduled weekly and take place at the facility. Cancellation and rescheduling policies are managed through individual instructor scheduling calendars; clients are advised to contact the business directly for assistance.

Canine Resolution is a dog training business based in Waterford, Michigan, offering private lessons, group classes, and boarding with training programs. They specialize in building strong, positive relationships between dogs and their owners through play-based training methods rooted in the TWC™ (Training Without Conflict) philosophy, which emphasizes intrinsic motivation and social interaction over food-based rewards or dominance techniques. Their team includes certified trainers with over 30 years of combined experience, including Marc, Carrie, and Howard, who are certified in Ivan Balabanov’s TWC™ method—among only five such certified trainers in Michigan. They serve dogs of all breeds and ages, with a dedicated puppy program for dogs 10–24 weeks old and private lessons recommended for dogs over six months. Canine Resolution also offers discounts for seniors, military, and first responders, and has been recognized as Detroit’s #1 dog training school and Metro Detroit’s Best Dog Training by the Detroit A-List.

They focus on behavior modification for issues like aggression, fearfulness, reactivity, biting, leash pulling, barking, and separation anxiety. Their training is conducted at their facility, and they provide personalized programs tailored to each dog’s needs. They also partner with local celebrities and have been featured on Fox 2 News, ABC News, and The Oakland Press.

In addition to training, they support local animal rescues, police departments, and 4H clubs, and maintain active Google and Facebook review pages with numerous testimonials from satisfied clients.

Accomplishments

Canine Resolution has been voted Detroit’s #1 dog training school and Metro Detroit’s Best Dog Training by the Detroit A-List. They have been featured on Fox 2 News, ABC News, The Oakland Press, and other media outlets. Trainers Marc and Carrie are among only five TWC™ (Training Without Conflict) certified trainers in Michigan. The team has over 30 years of combined experience and has trained competition and working dogs, including those owned by local celebrities.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to schedule an initial consultation to determine the best service for their dog. Consultations can be booked through the instructor’s individual scheduling pages or by calling the business. After the consultation, clients choose between private lessons, group classes, or boarding with training based on their dog’s age and behavior needs.