Wolverine Dog Training Club

4.5 Stars,60 Reviews

20770 Orchard Lake Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48336

Service area: Serves Farmington Hills, MI and surrounding areas in Oakland County, within approximately 15 miles of 20770 Orchard Lake Rd.

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

Family Dog
Competition / Agility
Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

Basic Obedience
Puppy Training
Leash Pulling
Barking Excessively
Recall
Separation Anxiety
Reactivity / Aggression

Training Formats Offered

Group Classes
Private Facility

Program Formats

Sessions Package
Ongoing Weekly

Types of Dogs

Small
Medium
Large
Giant
Herding
Sporting
Working
Hounds
Terriers
Doodles
Brachycephalic

Age of Dogs Trained

Puppy (<1 year)
Adolescent (1-2 years)
Adult (2-8 years)
Senior (8+ years)

Dog Training Methodology

Methods:

✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
✓ Positive with Some Corrections

Equipment:

✓ Clickers
✓ Food Rewards
✓ Harnesses
✓ Flat Collars
✓ Martingale Collars
✓ Pinch Collars
✓ Obstacle Courses

Classes are 6-week sessions offered year-round with seven sessions annually. Classes are grouped by skill level: Puppy/Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. Obedience classes include levels from Puppy to Advanced Obedience 2. Rally classes range from Beginner to Advanced. Agility classes are divided into Beginner 1, Beginner 2, Intermediate, and Advanced. Nosework/scent classes are offered at beginner and intermediate levels. Entry into intermediate and advanced classes requires a prerequisite evaluation. Classes meet once per week for 45–60 minutes. Training is group-based and emphasizes owner education and consistent home practice.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

New students pay $115 per 6-week session for obedience, agility, or rally classes ($125 starting January 2026). Returning students pay $90 ($100 starting January 2026). Club members pay $80 (Associate) or $50 (Senior) per session ($85 and $55 starting January 2026). All credit card payments have a $5 fee, except for new students. Payment is required upfront before class starts. Vet records and negative fecal test required for enrollment.

Policies

Classes require pre-registration and fill up weeks in advance. If an application is received after a class fills, the student is waitlisted or refunded. All dogs must be vaccinated with current records and a negative fecal test. Non-participating family members may observe. Only one person per household may train the dog in the ring. No prong collars or e-collars are mentioned as required, but one review notes a trainer suggested a prong collar. No explicit cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated.

Testimonials

We have been bringing our Brittany to WDTC for over a year for obedience and he loves it. He has learned a lot and I can tell he really enjoys the mental stimulation from training. We moved and tried to find a new spot but ended up making the extra drive to keep coming to WDTC. I find the skills taught to ME are very valuable — the 45 min class is teaching the humans how to teach their dogs, and you have to continue the work at home. They do a good job of trying to match up different “energies” of dogs so classes can stay calm and effective. I also think the $ value is unmatched in the area.
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I can’t be more thankful for the trainers and community I have found within Wolverine Dog Training. All of the trainers here have help me learn and grow in so many ways with my dogs.

After getting my first dog (a high drive working dog-I didn’t know at that time what that even meant) in the midst of the pandemic, I learned quickly that I needed help. After being at a variety of different places, I am so thankful I found Wolverine. With time and patience, they helped me grow into a confident dog owner. My dog is now thriving in many ways. We didn’t know all of the doors this club would open for us or the potential we had until exposed to it.

In the beginning of taking classes, I was very overwhelmed with not knowing how to help my dog and I felt like quite the failure as we were struggling. I was encouraged to stick with the classes even when it’s hard and with time, we started to fly! I am beyond thankful for what they were/are able to provide for my family as we have a relationship with our dog that wouldn’t have exsisted without.

No matter what you are looking for, I highly recommend Wolverine. They will work with you in anyway you desire but you have to remember, you have to put in the work too. Dog training isn’t a 1 class solves all problems type of thing. It takes lots of consistency but pays off in more ways than imaginable. Thank you to all of the trainers and other class members for contributing to our success.
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Wish I had read the reviews before Signing up. We won’t be coming back. Place is a JOKE to say the least. My dog gets over excited and has pulled me down. I told the lady on the phone I use a halti. She said yes they use those. But when I went to class they frowned upon it so I took it off in the result of getting pulled down at once but twice in front of everyone and the trainer just watched me struggle to pick up all the treats I dropped and Control my dog and then told me that she couldn’t have me in the ring with my dog acting that way? Aren’t you a Dog Trainer? Didn’t get any help from anybody. She told me next week if I come back to bring a PRONG collar and she’ll do me how to walk my dog ( who actually does great with the halti) NO THANK YOU! Won’t be returning ever again !

About the Trainer

Wolverine Dog Training Club has been providing dog training services since 1956, offering group classes in obedience, agility, rally, and nosework/scent work for dogs of all ages and skill levels. Classes are held in a spacious, climate-controlled, rubber-matted facility in Farmington Hills, MI, and are designed to build a stronger bond between dogs and their owners through consistent, team-based training. The club emphasizes structured, progressive learning with classes ranging from puppy beginner to advanced competition levels, and requires all dogs to be vaccinated and non-aggressive. Training focuses on teaching owners how to effectively communicate with and manage their dogs, with an emphasis on home practice. The club also hosts annual scent trials and obedience competitions, fostering a community-oriented training environment.

New students must complete an online enrollment application and submit vet records before joining. Class sizes are limited, and placement in advanced classes requires a prior evaluation. The club welcomes observers to watch classes before enrolling, but dogs are not permitted during observations. Family members may attend classes, though only one person per household may train the dog during each session.

The club offers discounted rates for returning students and club members, with pricing structured per 6-week session. All credit card payments incur a $5 fee, except for new students. Vaccination requirements include rabies, DHLPP, negative heartworm test, and negative fecal test. The club does not offer private, in-home, board-and-train, or video training services.

Accomplishments

Wolverine Dog Training Club has been operating since 1956 and hosts the annual Nosey Dogs of MI Scent Trial and UKC WDTC Nosework Trial. The club is affiliated with the United Kennel Club (UKC) for nosework trials.

How to Get Started!

New students must complete the online enrollment application via the Enroll Now page and submit their dog’s vaccination records and negative fecal test. For agility, rally, or advanced obedience classes, an evaluation appointment must be scheduled by calling or emailing the club. Observing a class is permitted with prior arrangement, but dogs are not allowed. Payment is required before the class begins.

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Availability

Weekdays
Weekends
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Associations

AKC
Accredited

Languages

English

wheelchair accessible entrance
wheelchair accessible parking

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