Dogology University
Service area: Southeast Michigan, including Canton, Plymouth, Northville, and Ann Arbor.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Service Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Fearfulness
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Board and Train
- Day Training
- Group Classes
- Private Lessons
- In-Home
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Terriers
- Sporting
- Working
- Doodles
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
Dogology University offers personalized, e-collar-free training methods to build trust and foster lasting behavior changes. Their Boarding School program provides intensive, hands-on training over several weeks, focusing on obedience, focus, and manners, with weekly private lessons for families.
The Mobile Day School offers daily training in real-world environments, with the dog returning home each day more confident and better behaved. Group Classes are available to build social skills and manners in a controlled environment, focusing on obedience and confidence in real-world situations.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
A free consultation and evaluation, valued at $125, is offered. No other pricing details are provided.
Testimonials
“Dogology University took our pup Jerry from out-of-control to calm and confident in just four weeks—truly life-changing results!”
– Lisa J
“Dogology’s expert training and genuine care for Freddy transformed his behavior and gave me the confidence to manage any challenges moving forward!”
– J. Lewis
“I didn’t think a training program would make such a difference. It did. I wasn’t sure if we’d see real results with our anxious pup. We are. I didn’t expect such a confident, well-socialized dog. But now, we have one.”
– Kathy
About the Trainer
Dogology University is a veteran-owned, family-run dog training business located in Canton, Michigan, founded by Matthew Lamarand. Matthew, a former United States Air Force Explosive Detection Dog Handler Veteran and Secret Service K9 Handler for President Obama, started the business in 2008.
He developed a focus-based dog training curriculum to help owners raise well-behaved canine partners without reliance on collars and treats as primary training tools, emphasizing real-world training and building lasting relationships. The business aims to transform dog behavior, offering personalized, e-collar-free methods to build trust and foster lasting changes.
They also dedicate themselves to training dogs for service work and rehoming them for children with diabetes or behavior disorders, and veterans battling PTSD symptoms. Their team, including Matthew Lamarand (Dean of Schools), Ashaleena Lamarand (Vice Principal), Kevin Fetter (Department Head), and Cat Holmes (Tenured Professor), undergoes 160 hours of lectures, hands-on training, and oral exams.
They offer Boarding School, Mobile Day School, and Group Classes. They believe in creating calm, confident dogs and prioritize trust, structure, and clear communication to help families and their dogs overcome challenges.
Accomplishments
Matthew Lamarand is the founder of Dogology University and a veteran K9 handler. He served as a United States Air Force Explosive Detection Dog Handler Veteran and a Secret Service K9 Handler for President Obama.
He conducted hundreds of hours of research and worked with numerous trainers, including Randy Hare, to formulate his focus-based dog training curriculum. Matthew has written two books that have helped thousands of owners train their dogs. The business is described as “nationally accredited.”
How to Get Started!
To begin, clients can fill out a form to provide background on their dog’s situation and needs, and then set up an initial consultation call. Following the consultation, a comprehensive practical evaluation is scheduled to assess the dog and provide a tailored training program. After the evaluation, a customized plan is built to tackle the dog’s specific challenges.
Contact Information
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- is owned by veterans
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Pet boarding service
Location
44125 Ford Rd, Canton, MI 48187Listing Tools for Trainers
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