dogsbyjanet

Training is offered in four progressive levels: Puppy Training (10 weeks–5 months), Beginner (over 5 months), Intermediate (requires completion of Beginner/Puppy), and Advanced (requires completion of Intermediate). Each class is one hour per week for five weeks, with hands-on instruction for both dog and owner. Advanced class prepares dogs for the AKC Canine Good Citizen test. All classes require current vaccination records and a pre-class consultation.

Pricing Summary

Group classes cost $285 for a five-week session, with pre-payment required. Payment methods include check, Venmo, and PayPal. Private classes are available by appointment, with pricing not specified.

Policies

Participants must complete a participation form and provide current veterinary records including Distemper and Rabies vaccinations. Children over age ten may attend if they can sit cooperatively for 15 minutes. Pre-payment is required to reserve a spot in class. No cancellation or rescheduling policy is explicitly stated.

dogsbyjanet is a dog training business led by Janet Deaton, who uses force-free, positive reinforcement methods grounded in scientific research and LIMA (Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive) principles. She offers group training classes for puppies, beginners, intermediates, and advanced dogs, with each class meeting once a week for five weeks. Janet focuses on building trust between dogs and their owners, emphasizing behavior, nutrition, and enrichment. She specializes in adopted dogs and therapy dog preparation, helping dogs earn Canine Good Citizen certification. Her classes are held at a facility (Pirate Puppies Grooming Salon in Belleville, MI), and she provides personalized attention in small class sizes. Janet also offers private training by appointment and encourages ongoing learning through progressive levels of instruction.

Janet has over 15 years of experience working with client and shelter dogs, and she is certified by Michigan Humane in force-free animal handling, is an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, and holds a graduate degree in Communications. She actively volunteers with Michigan Humane and brings her therapy dog, Ted, to libraries and hospitals. Her approach includes verbal commands and hand signals, and she educates owners on dog body language and enrichment strategies to prevent behavioral issues and keep dogs in their forever homes.

Accomplishments

Janet Deaton is a Certified AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, Force-Free Certified through Michigan Humane, and holds a graduate degree in Communications from Eastern Michigan University. She has over 15 years of experience training client and shelter dogs and actively volunteers with Michigan Humane and therapy dog visits.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must contact Janet directly to schedule a free phone consultation, complete a participation form, and provide up-to-date vaccination records before registering for a class.