Dan Morris Dog Training

On-leash training is a 6-week course meeting once weekly for one hour, focusing on 30+ voice and hand commands, leash control, and foundational behaviors like sit, stay, come, and boundary training. Off-leash training is a 16-week advanced course building on on-leash skills to achieve reliable off-leash obedience in distracting environments. Classes are held Tuesday–Thursday evenings, with separate sessions for basic and advanced levels. Owners are expected to practice daily between sessions. Free evaluations are held every Monday at 7:00 pm to determine readiness.

Pricing Summary

On-leash training is a 6-week program at $350, with one-hour weekly classes. Off-leash training is a 16-week advanced program at $400, with one-hour weekly classes. Free evaluations are available by appointment. Private classes are offered but pricing not specified.

Policies

Class size is limited to eight dogs to ensure quality instruction. Attendance is expected weekly; no specific cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated, but appointments are required for evaluations and private sessions. Owners are responsible for ensuring their dogs are up to date on vaccinations and are at least 3 months old.

Dan Morris Dog Training is a facility-based dog training school located in Livonia, Michigan, focused on teaching dog owners how to effectively train their dogs through structured, hands-on classes. The trainer, Dan Morris, brings over 40 years of experience training military and police dogs, including service with the U.S. Air Force in Europe, where he instructed handlers from multiple branches and allied forces. His method emphasizes owner education over dog manipulation, using clear commands, consistent structure, and a blend of traditional techniques to build respect and obedience. Classes are held in a controlled facility with a maximum of eight dogs per session to reduce stress and increase focus. Training includes both on-leash and off-leash programs, with an emphasis on real-world behavior such as recall, heel, boundary control, and stopping unwanted behaviors like jumping, barking, and digging. The program is designed for owners willing to commit daily practice between sessions, with results often visible within weeks.

Dan’s approach is not based on treat-based reward systems alone; he uses corrections and balanced methods to establish leadership, which many clients report as highly effective for stubborn or anxious dogs. He offers free evaluations every Monday evening to assess a dog’s readiness and match the owner with the appropriate class. Private lessons are also available for tailored support. The training is suitable for puppies as young as 3 months and extends to adult dogs, with a strong focus on foundational obedience and off-leash reliability.

Accomplishments

Dan Morris is a former U.S. Air Force K-9 instructor in Europe, trained military and police dog handlers from the Army, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Canadian Forces. He instructed in sentry, patrol, detection, and attack dog training, worked with German police on explosive detection, and was a member of the Air Force Instructors K-9 Drill Team. He founded the Dogmatics Drill Team, contributed to dog training media, and has been training dogs for over 40 years.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must schedule a free evaluation by calling 734-427-7940. Evaluations are held every Monday at 7:00 pm. After the evaluation, owners are placed into the appropriate on-leash or off-leash class based on their dog’s age and behavior.