Mid-Michigan K9 Academy – Troy
Service area: Serves Troy, Saginaw, and surrounding areas throughout Michigan, with in-home and virtual training available statewide.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
- Service Dog
- Working Dog
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Separation Anxiety
- Recall
- Biting / Nipping
- Fearfulness
Training Formats Offered
- In-Home
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Working
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
Programs include a 2-Week Foundational Obedience Doggy Boot Camp, a 4-Week Intermediate Doggy Boot Camp, a 4-Week Super Puppy Program, and a 5-Week Transform Together In-Home/Virtual Training. Behavior Modification and One-On-One Training are available for specific issues. All boarding programs include 8–12 daily training sessions, therapeutic wellness features, and daily video updates. Owners receive hands-on coaching upon pickup to ensure behavior retention at home. Protection and Service Dog Training are offered as specialized programs.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Offers tiered programs including a 1-Week Basic Manners Crash Course for $1,250, a 2-Week Foundational Boot Camp, a 4-Week Intermediate Boot Camp, a 4-Week Super Puppy Program, and a 5-Week Transform Together In-Home/Virtual Training. Past clients receive a $999 1-Week Refresher Course. Pricing reflects intensive, daily training with daily video updates and owner coaching. No public pricing listed beyond these packages.
Testimonials
Mid-Michigan Academy Troy has been more than we have expected!! We brought our one year old pitbull terrier here for 2 weeks, and he is coming home with us as the dog we dreamed of training skills! We brought him for confidence training, social training, and basic training!! The entire staff and trainers were amazing, helpful, and very knowledgeable when telling them our wants and needs and what we wanted to change with our dog’s behavior and learning skills!! I definitely recommend this training academy for anyone looking for extra help to get their puppy/dogs the training that they need!! Thank you so much Mid-Michigan Academy Troy for all that you do with our loving companions!!
– Client
Mid-Michigan was the fourth dog trainer we worked with for our reactive, aggressive 4 pound pup Klaus. They were the first to really understand Klaus the way we do and love him as their own through training. He was becoming too much for us to manage and none of our previous trainers had been able to give us tools that actually worked. Two weeks of boarding and training with Jim, Casey, and team and we finally feel like we can give Klaus the life he deserves! He went from being too reactive to bring around my in-laws to laying on the floor calmly while they eat!! (See pics and videos for evidence of how far he’s come!!)
We also had them train our less troublesome pup, Primrose, who mostly struggles with lunging for everyone’s food and barking non-stop. She’s also come so far! She’s walking on a leash way better than she used to and responding to commands to disrupt her barking and begging very well!
Overall we feel far better equipped to care for our dogs than we ever have! We tried so many other trainers and programs and wish we had found them sooner. Yes, it is a costly investment, but worth every penny.
– Client
Incredible redemption story! I highly recommend, if you want to hear more let’s dive in:
My rescue Doberman was highly reactive towards other dogs and struggled with severe separation anxiety. These traits nearly caused us to separate. So grateful for the trainers and 14 day bootcamp, Coco learned obedience and manners! I loved the updates via videos, sent twice each day. Upon pick up we did a training for me, how to hold the least, importance of treats, as well as commands she learned while at training ‘place’ ‘break’ ‘site’ ‘down’. We now walk together, rather than me versus her. She does not bark or snarl at other dogs. Thank you Jim for leading such an awesome program, 11/10.
– Client
About the Trainer
Mid-Michigan K9 Academy is a dog training facility with locations in Troy and Saginaw, Michigan, offering personalized training programs based on a balanced approach combining positive reinforcement and gentle corrections. Founded by Jim Blau, the academy specializes in behavior modification for issues like reactivity, aggression, separation anxiety, and impulse control, while also providing puppy training, leash manners, recall, and obedience. Their unique system includes 8–12 personalized training sessions per day, climate-controlled spacious kennels, therapeutic near-infrared lighting, calming 40 MHz music, and holistic CBD/CBN options to reduce anxiety. They emphasize building trust and communication between dog and owner, and provide hands-on coaching so owners can reinforce behaviors at home. Additional services include dog boarding, in-home and virtual training, protection dog training, service dog training, and puppy breeding through Puppies with Purpose.
The academy distinguishes itself by avoiding aversive tools like shock collars or prong collars, focusing instead on science-based, individualized methods. Clients receive daily video updates during boarding programs, and all staff are experienced under Jim Blau’s leadership, with over 50 years of combined training experience.
They serve dog owners across Michigan with both facility-based intensive programs and in-home/virtual options, ensuring accessibility and long-term success.
They also offer dog day care, pet boarding, and a 1-week Basic Manners Crash Course and Refresher Course for past clients.
Accomplishments
Founded by Jim Blau, who has over 50 years of combined training experience with his team. The academy has successfully transformed dogs with severe aggression, reactivity, and anxiety into calm, well-behaved companions, as evidenced by numerous client testimonials. Their facility features unique therapeutic enhancements not commonly found in other training centers.
How to Get Started!
Prospective clients can schedule a free consultation to discuss their dog’s needs and determine the best training program. After the consultation, they can enroll in a program such as the 2-Week Boot Camp, 5-Week Transform Together, or a one-on-one session.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Evening
Hours
Monday: 8:30am-8pm
Tuesday: 8:30am-8pm
Wednesday: 8:30am-8pm
Thursday: 8:30am-8pm
Friday: 8:30am-8pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Languages
- English
Other Services Offered
- Dog day care center
- Kennel
- Pet boarding service
- Dog breeder
Location
1705 Austin Dr, Troy, MI 48083Listing Tools for Trainers
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