SHILOH K9 OBEDIENCE TRAINING & BOARDING CENTER, LLC

SHILOH K9 OBEDIENCE offers 1-on-1 personalized obedience training and socialization sessions, scheduled Monday through Friday from 11 am to 5 pm. These hour-long sessions are tailored to meet the specific needs of the owner and their dog, with the owner deciding how many sessions to schedule. They provide enough new material weekly for owners to work on with their dogs.

They also offer a Train & Board program where dogs stay at the facility for an average of 2 to 4 weeks. During this time, dogs are trained and socialized daily from 7 am to 8 pm, engaging in exercise, play, affection, and safe social interactions with other appropriate dogs. For every week a dog is in the Train & Board program, the owner receives a one-hour training session to learn the methods taught to their dog. The training focuses on basic obedience commands like “WATCH ME,” COME, SIT, DOWN, STAY, and HEEL, using verbal commands, hand signals, and positive reinforcement with treats and praise. They also address behavioral issues such as anxiety and aggression, aiming to help dogs become calm and confident around people and other dogs. The goal is to foster a strong, vital relationship between the human handler and their canine companion.

Pricing Summary

One-on-one hour appointments are $65 per session. The daily boarding fee is $30. Weekly boarding and training program fees are available in a downloadable PDF contract. There is a $60.00 per hour fee for dog training phone consultations, though general information calls are free. All services rendered have a no-refund policy.

Policies

SHILOH K9 OBEDIENCE TRAINING & BOARDING CENTER, LLC has a strict “NO REFUND POLICY for ALL SERVICES RENDERED to our clients.”

SHILOH K9 OBEDIENCE TRAINING & BOARDING CENTER, LLC is a dog training and boarding facility located in Linwood, Michigan. They are dedicated to making people happy dog owners by providing top-quality obedience training and boarding services. The business emphasizes a personalized approach, working one-on-one with owners and their dogs.

They aim to equip owners with engaging training methods that foster a strong bond between human and canine. Their philosophy centers on the idea that a well-trained and socialized dog is happier and healthier, potentially leading to a longer life. They believe in training both the dog and the human handler to achieve optimal results.

The facility is described as clean and well-organized, with 7 acres of surrounding woods and a fenced yard for dogs to run and play. They welcome all kinds and ages of dogs, from puppies as young as 14 weeks to older adult dogs, and work with various breeds, both pedigreed and mixed-breed. They pride themselves on being “A Dog’s Best Friend” and offer services to clients from all around Michigan and other states.

In addition to training, SHILOH K9 OBEDIENCE provides boarding services where dogs are engaged daily in exercise, play, affection, and safe social interactions. They emphasize that their services are affordable and aim to help people and their dogs become best friends and champion companions.

Accomplishments

David R. Dee is the owner and trainer at SHILOH K9 OBEDIENCE TRAINING & BOARDING CENTER, LLC, with over 50 years of experience with dogs. He has trained dogs for various roles including K9 Search & Rescue, Therapy, Mobility Service, and Personal Protection & Property Security. He has personally trained dogs like Shiloh (German Shepherd, Search & Rescue), Ginger (Therapy), Trooper (Mobility Service), and Kiko (Personal Protection & Property Security).

The business has been operating for 12 years and has worked with nearly 6,000 owners and their dogs. The LLC is registered and licensed at the federal, state, and local levels. David emphasizes his well-rounded education and experience, and his ability to communicate effectively with both humans and dogs, read dog behavior, and apply consistent, fair, and firm training methods tailored to each dog’s individual predisposition, temperament, and prey drive. Eva, a former United States Air Force Military Police Sergeant, is also a trainer and kennel worker at the facility.

How to Get Started!

To get started, prospective clients are encouraged to call or email SHILOH K9 OBEDIENCE TRAINING & BOARDING CENTER, LLC to find out more information and set up an appointment. They advise contacting them as soon as possible, even before acquiring a new dog or puppy, for assistance in evaluating potential canine choices and understanding how to provide the right home setting and training methods. They emphasize that they can answer questions and schedule appointments for clients to bring their canine companions to the facility.