Pawsonal Training

Pawsonal Training offers customized programs: Private lessons focus on basic obedience and manners; Day Training provides full-day training with updates and turnover lessons; Board and Train places dogs in the trainer’s home for 2-4 weeks with behavior modification and enrichment; Virtual lessons offer 30-minute consultations; AKC/Therapy programs prepare dogs for certification exams. All programs include educational materials, treats, and a long leash. E-collars are included in pricing for reinforcement training.

Pricing Summary

Day Training packages range from $650 (4 visits/month) to $2,600 (16 visits/month). Private lessons: Puppy Package $400 (4 sessions), Adult Package $600 (5 sessions). Virtual lessons: $75 for 30 minutes. Board and train pricing not listed but includes e-collar and lifetime support. AKC/Therapy lessons start at $800 (6 sessions). Drop-in day visits are $200. Packages expire 6 months after purchase and do not auto-renew.

Policies

Day Training packages do not auto-renew and expire 6 months after purchase. Unused visits are not transferable. Board and train and lesson packages require advance scheduling. Drop-in visits are subject to availability. Training hours for day training are 8-9 AM drop-off and 5-6 PM pick-up, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. All programs require a free consultation before starting.

Pawsonal Training is a personalized dog training business based in Chesaning, MI, offering private lessons, day training, board and train programs, and virtual sessions. They specialize in behavior modification for dogs with anxiety, fear, reactivity, and aggression, while also providing basic obedience training for puppies and adult dogs. What sets them apart is their science-based, positive reinforcement methods and the fact that dogs in board and train programs live in the trainer’s home as part of the family, not in a kennel. They provide daily photo and video updates, turnover lessons, and lifetime support after training. They also offer enrichment activities like scent work and barn hunt, and certify AKC titles including CGC and Trick Dog, as well as evaluate therapy dog teams through Therapy Dogs United.

Their day training program allows owners to drop off their dogs in the morning and pick them up in the evening, with structured training, field trips, and educational updates. All training is fully customized to the dog’s needs, and trainers travel across Michigan upon request. Shannon, the owner and head trainer, holds a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science with a concentration in Companion Animal Biology and Behavior, and is an AKC-approved trainer and evaluator, as well as certified by Therapy Dogs United and a member of the International Association of Canine Professionals.

Accomplishments

Shannon, the owner and head trainer, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science with a concentration in Companion Animal Biology and Behavior from Michigan State University. She is an AKC-approved trainer and evaluator, a certified trainer and evaluator for Therapy Dogs United, and a long-standing member of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP). She has over 5 years of professional training experience and founded Pawsonal Training after working for a larger corporation.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a free training consultation via phone, email, or online form. After the consultation, clients select a program and schedule their first session or drop-off. A detailed email with what to bring is sent prior to the first day of training.