Wilos Wish Dog Training Fowler, Lansing, Dewitt, Portland Michigan

Wilos Wish offers intensive board and train programs (2–4 weeks), day training (structured daytime sessions), puppy university (10-week program for 10-week to 5-month puppies), private lessons (in-home or public), group classes (flexible methods allowed), virtual coaching, and overnight boarding. Adventure hiking programs are available for dogs to build confidence in natural settings. Custom training plans are created for each dog, with owner coaching integrated throughout. The board and train program includes weekend reinforcement visits for owners.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed; clients are encouraged to schedule a consultation to receive customized pricing based on program selection and dog needs.

Policies

Policy details on cancellations and rescheduling are not specified on the website. Clients are encouraged to contact directly for specific policies.

Wilos Wish Dog Training is a dog training business based in Fowler, Michigan, serving dog owners across Mid-Michigan including Lansing, Dewitt, Portland, Ionia, St. Johns, Greenville, Grand Rapids, and surrounding areas. Founded by Lynzie Bacchus, the business offers personalized, balanced, relationship-based training programs designed to help dogs and owners build stronger bonds and achieve real-world behavior results. Services include board and train, private lessons, day training, puppy university, group classes, virtual coaching, and overnight boarding. They also offer unique adventure hiking programs for dogs to build focus and confidence in natural environments. A key advantage is their lifetime support for clients after training, ensuring long-term success. The trainer draws on over 20 years of experience with sled dogs, including competing in the Jr. Iditarod, and applies individualized methods tailored to each dog’s learning style.

They specialize in solving common behavior issues like leash pulling, reactivity, separation anxiety, jumping, barking, and poor recall. Their programs are designed for puppies, adolescents, and adult dogs, with a focus on high-drive and working breeds. The business also includes a K9 wounded deer tracking team, indicating advanced training capabilities. Owners are actively coached to understand and communicate with their dogs, making the training sustainable at home.

Accomplishments

Lynzie Bacchus competed in the Jr. Iditarod in Alaska in 2003, pulling a sled team 172 miles, and named the business after her lead dog, Wilo. She has over 20 years of hands-on experience with sled dogs and has helped numerous dogs overcome severe behavioral challenges, including aggression and reactivity.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to schedule a free consultation by phone to discuss their dog’s needs and develop a customized training plan. The consultation helps determine the best program—board and train, private lessons, day training, or group classes—based on the dog’s behavior and the owner’s lifestyle.