Lakeshore K9 Training

The 6-week obedience school meets weekly for 6 weeks, starting with low-distraction facility training and progressing to public environments. The board-and-train program involves full-time training at the facility for 6 weeks, followed by three owner education sessions. Puppy training is a 3-week weekly class covering socialization, nutrition, and basic commands. Protection dog training is customized and includes civil agitation and apprehension drills. All programs emphasize repetition, consistency, and owner involvement.

Pricing Summary

6-week obedience school: $1400 (includes E-collar); Board and train: $3000 (includes E-collar); Puppy training: $400 for 3 weeks; Dog evaluation: $250. All programs require payment upfront and include equipment and follow-up sessions.

Policies

Payment is required upfront for all programs. No cancellation or refund policy is explicitly stated. Follow-up sessions are included in board-and-train and obedience programs. Clients must attend scheduled sessions for optimal results.

Lakeshore K9 Training is a professional dog training business owned and operated by Jeff Somers, a trainer with over 25 years of experience, including 17 years training police K-9s for the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office. Jeff uses positive reinforcement methods to train dogs in obedience, puppy skills, scent work, tracking, and protection work—all while keeping training fun and engaging. Services include group obedience classes, board-and-train programs, puppy training, dog evaluations, and protection dog training. Jeff emphasizes foundational obedience, behavior shaping, and owner education, ensuring clients understand the training methods used so they can maintain progress at home. The facility is located in Grand Haven, MI, and training sessions are held on-site or in real-world environments with distractions. Jeff also assists clients in selecting the right breed or puppy for their lifestyle.

Lakeshore K9 offers a 6-week obedience school with weekly sessions, a board-and-train program where dogs are trained full-time at the facility, and a 3-week puppy class focused on socialization and basic commands. All programs include an E-collar. Jeff has trained with master trainers across North America and Europe, bringing international expertise to his methods. He specializes in transforming dogs with aggression, reactivity, or behavioral issues into well-mannered companions.

Additional services include in-home dog evaluations ($250) and personalized guidance for protection dogs, including training for “watch,” “guard,” “bite,” and “let go” behaviors. Training is tailored to dogs of all ages and sizes, with a focus on building confidence and control.

Jeff is highly recommended by clients for his patience, professionalism, and transformative results, particularly with rescue dogs and challenging behaviors.

Accomplishments

Jeff Somers has 17 years of experience training police K-9s for the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office and has trained hundreds of police teams. He has studied under master trainers from Europe, Canada, Alaska, and nationwide. He specializes in motivational obedience and protection work with proven results in transforming aggressive or untrained dogs.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to contact Lakeshore K9 to schedule a facility tour, canine demonstration, or dog evaluation. A dog evaluation ($250) is offered for those with specific behavioral concerns or to determine the best training path. Contact via phone, email, or the online form to begin.