Certified Michigan Dog Trainer

Home visits include 70–80 minute obedience or behavior modification sessions tailored to individual needs. Board and train programs range from 15 to 32 days, with daily 4–7 training sessions, public outings, and playtime on a 6-acre property with a lake. Programs are customized by goal: basic manners, fear reduction, or reactivity. All board and train clients receive 2–4 free follow-up private lessons at the trainer’s home. Weight loss program focuses on diet and fitness for overweight dogs. Puppy package includes four weekly in-home sessions covering potty training, socialization, and food aggression prevention.

Pricing Summary

Home visits: Puppy Essentials Package (4 visits) $450; Breeder consultation $200; Phone breeder research $150. Board and train: 15 days $2500, 22 days $3500, 32 days $5300. Boarding: $40/day per dog, $30/day for second dog from same household. Weight loss program details incomplete. Payment required in full at booking; no refunds. Second dog in same household receives 15% discount on board and train.

Policies

No monetary refunds are offered for any program. Clients who withdraw during a program forfeit their spot and payment, as it prevents another client from enrolling. Board and train programs require full payment at booking. Dogs must be at least 12 weeks old, vaccinated, dewormed, and on flea/tick prevention. Check-in/out time for boarding is noon; staying past noon incurs an extra day’s charge.

Katerina Rekowski is the owner and certified dog behaviorist of Certified Michigan Dog Trainer, offering personalized dog training services in Macomb County, Michigan. She provides in-home training sessions, board and train programs, dog boarding, and a specialized weight loss and fitness program for overweight dogs. With over twenty years of experience, Katerina specializes in aggression management, obedience, puppy training, and behavior modification using individualized, proven methods. She avoids shock collars and focuses on building trust and communication between dogs and their owners. She also offers breeder consultation services to help clients avoid puppy mills and select ethical breeders. Her facility includes a 6-acre property with a 55-acre lake for board and train clients, and she provides heated, spacious kennels for boarding. Katerina offers lifetime guarantees for dogs completing her board and train program, provided owners follow her recommendations.

She trains dogs of all ages, from puppies as young as eight weeks to senior dogs, and works with all sizes and breeds, including brachycephalic, doodles, terriers, and large working breeds. Her services include AKC Canine Good Citizen preparation, service dog training, and socialization support. Clients receive homework and ongoing guidance to maintain progress after sessions.

Katerina also helps with specific issues like leash pulling, barking, separation anxiety, potty training, fearfulness, resource guarding, and jumping. She provides virtual training sessions and has helped clients with dogs exhibiting extreme fear, such as refusing to walk on hard floors, achieving dramatic improvements in single sessions.

Accomplishments

Katerina Rekowski is a certified dog trainer with over twenty years of specialized experience in aggression management and obedience. She is a breeder with knowledge of ethical breeding practices and helps clients avoid puppy mills. She offers AKC Canine Good Citizen training and lifetime guarantees for board and train graduates who follow her guidance.

How to Get Started!

Interested clients must call to schedule an initial in-home evaluation to assess the dog’s needs and recommend the appropriate program. A deposit is required after the consultation to secure a spot in board and train or other programs. Home visits and boarding require direct phone contact to arrange.