Our Promise

At Pawsonal Training, our name means something. Our training is fully personalized because every dog is unique, meaning we can confidently address your dog’s specific behavioral needs. We often talk with families who have tried “everything”. They’ve read the books, watched the videos, attended some classes, worked with trainers in lessons, and nothing seems to help. To that we say, you haven’t tried everything if you haven’t tried us. Sometimes it’s best to leave it to the professionals, and our expert trainers specialize in helping dogs with major behavioral issues like anxiety, fear, reactivity, and aggression, but most importantly, we specialize in human education. We know how important it is for humans to be trained just as much as (okay, maybe even more than) their dogs. Every program includes consistent picture and video updates, keeping you informed about your pup’s progress so you will always know how your dog is doing, but more importantly, they’re educational goldmines! Our videos will help you for years to come, whether you need a reminder for your current pup or you add to your furry family down the road. During training, your dog will live and train in a loving home, not a commercial facility. Our trainers create a calm, natural environment where your dog can thrive. At the end, we spend time with you in person to ensure you feel confident continuing their training, and follow-up help is always available after graduation. Your dog becomes our family during their stay, and we will always help our family. Expect remarkable changes in your dog’s behavior, turning them into a more easy-going companion, and increasing your bond even more. Join us at Pawsonal Training, where we transform dogs from wild to free!

What Should I Send Along?

The main requirement for training is food. Please pack more than your pup will need. Any surplus will be returned with you at the end. PLEASE avoid changing your pup’s food shortly before training.

Bowls, toys, chews, treats, and blankets are accepted but not required.

Crates are not needed.

 

Temperament Requirements

No human aggression outside of the 6 week program (reactivity is okay).

You must own the dog for at least 30 days prior to training.

If your dog goes into heat during training, training will be rescheduled until the heat cycle has ended.

Age Requirements

Young puppies have short attention spans, so we want to make sure that your dog is old enough to retain the information! Dogs under the age of 5 months should be enrolled in one of our “puppy” programs.

Vaccination Requirements

Please provide digital or hard copies of vaccination records including bordetella (kennel cough) prior to training.

Please have pet up to date on flea/tick preventative when seasonally appropriate. We can administer medications during training if provided.

Get To Know Us

Free Phone Consultation

We are always available to schedule a time to discuss your dog and your goals prior to training. We’re educators, so we LOVE answering questions!

Free Meet & Greet

We welcome anyone to meet with us at our Chesaning facility. We encourage you to bring your dog along so they can meet us as well!

Hear From Other Families

We have over 100 5-star reviews across all platforms from families whose lives were positively impacted by working with us. Read through their testimonials to see what your experience will be like!

Obedience Programs

Beginner

$1,200-$1,400

7 Days

  • Introduces basic commands like name recognition, recall, sit, down, and place all with an implied “stay”
  • Addresses basic manners to curb unwanted behaviors like jumping, mouthing, and stealing items
  • Includes essential puppy raising advice on topics such as crate training, potty training, and proper socialization
  • This program helps to build a foundation for obedience that can be built on at home and as the dog ages
  • Pricing depends on the dog’s age and is split into 2 levels: Puppy Beginner for dogs 5 months and under or Adult Beginner for dogs 6+ months old
  • Includes unlimited virtual assistance after graduation
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Basic

$2,800

14 Days

  • Teaches the core commands of come, sit, place, down, and heel with implied “stay”, as well as basic manners (no jumping, no mouthing, no counter surfing, etc.)
  • A large amount of training is spent improving impulse control and confidence by working around varying types of distractions
  • Half of the training takes place in and around the trainer’s home, and half is spent in public spaces learning to be obedient around distractions
  • This program is ideal for dogs 5+ months in age that need help with basic obedience and manners, and for owners with busy lives who struggle to find time for consistent training for their dogs
  • Includes unlimited virtual assistance after graduation
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Advanced

$4,200

21 Days

  • Achieves all of the same obedience as the Basic Obedience program with less reliance on the leash, and more practice around distractions to make the transition back home even easier on the humans
  • A large amount of training is spent improving impulse control and confidence to ensure your pup is obedient and responsive enough to reliably behave around varying types of distractions
  • The majority of training is spent in public spaces and working around whatever is most challenging for your dog
  • This program is recommended for owners who want their dogs to have a high level of obedience, or for dogs with some fear or anxiety
  • Includes one in-person refresher lesson after graduation, plus unlimited virtual assistance
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Elite

Starting at $5,600

28+ Days

  • Achieves all of the same obedience as the Advanced Obedience program, with the additional option of off leash reliability upon request for programs 5+ weeks in length
  • A large amount of training is spent improving impulse control and confidence to ensure your pup is obedient enough to reliably behave around varying types of distractions and triggers
  • The majority of training is spent in public spaces and training around whatever is most challenging for your dog
  • This program is recommended for owners who want to have the highest level of obedience, off leash reliability, for multi-dog households, or for dogs with significant fear or anxiety
  • Includes two in-person refresher lessons after graduation, plus unlimited virtual assistance
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Behavior Modification Programs

Reactivity

Starting at $4,950

21+ days

  • Achieves all of the same obedience as the Elite Obedience program, with a significant focus on your dog’s reactive outbursts and changing their perspective on the world
  • A large amount of training is spent improving impulse control and building confidence to ensure your pup is obedient and responsive enough to reliably behave around varying types of distractions and triggers
  • The majority of training is spent in public spaces and working in close quarters around whatever may be most challenging for your dog, as well as focusing on creating a calmer, more neutral mental state
  • This program is recommended for owners who want to have more control over their dogs on walks and around triggers, and for dogs who struggle with reactive outbursts like barking, lunging, and growling around triggers like people and other dogs
  • Includes 2 in-person refresher lessons after graduation, plus unlimited virtual assistance
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Aggression

$9,150

42 Days

  • Achieves all of the same obedience as the Elite Obedience program, with a significant focus on your dog’s major behavioral issues, including addressing the core issue (aggression, conflict, low confidence, etc.), and not just treating the symptoms (biting, growling, etc.)
  • A large amount of training is spent improving impulse control and confidence to ensure your pup is obedient and responsive enough to reliably behave around their major triggers while choosing to make better choices
  • The majority of training is spent working directly with the triggers that challenge your dog to build their confidence, impulse control, and obedience
  • This program is recommended for dogs who struggle with major behavioral issues such as anxiety, reactivity, fear, aggression, and multi-dog households with behavioral or relationship issues
  • Includes three in-person refresher lessons after graduation, plus unlimited virtual assistance
  • Muzzle conditioning prior to training is required for all human aggressive dogs
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Testimonials

★★★★★

“I contacted Shannon for a consult call after reading about her work with anxious, reactive dogs – which our 4 year old Labradoodle, Oliver definitely had become. He did well in early obedience training as a puppy, and we had some success with later training, but it was inconsistent at best, and his anxiety and unwanted behaviors increased. Shannon was patient in answering all my questions about her training methods, as it was important to me that the training was positive, not negative/punishment based, which I feared would only increase his anxiety. Her rationale for the use of the e-collar system (not electric shock), and how it is used as a “tap on the shoulder” to get the dog to focus on you only to reinforce commands he may struggle with when distractions and/or anxiety are present, put me at ease. We signed Oliver up for the 4 week Elite Obedience program for reactive/anxious dogs. While it was hard to send him away for so long, Shannon was again reassuring about how he would be busy enough with training that separation anxiety would be unlikely, and would definitely remember us and “home.” She again took time to share helpful information at pickup about what he would be doing, and answer additional questions. We were impressed when the videos with her assessment and explanations started the next day – she very quickly identified his issues and explained how she would be working with him on impulse control and building confidence. The videos of both her working with him, as well as the e-collar system were thorough and taught us a lot. They are helpful to have as a resource to look back on. Oliver’s progression over the 4 weeks was amazing! His ability to be focused in many situations that normally would be anxiety inducting is truly remarkable. He even had a chance to participate in scent work (which he already had some positive experience with) in a Barn Hunt setting, and did very well. I was reassured seeing that Oliver was getting plenty of praise and belly rubs/pets during the training as well. At turnover, Shannon again was very informative, and walked us through practice with the e-collar system and all the commands Oliver had mastered. Her direction for transferring what he had learned during training to how he behaves back at home was thorough and so encouraging. We’ve been practicing consistently for the past week he’s been home, and already are noticing a big difference in his overall demeanor and behavior. We would highly recommend Shannon to anyone looking for an excellent training option for their dog.”

-Janet S., Oliver’s Mom

★★★★★

“We have now had 3 dogs go through this program! We could not be more pleased. The first two dogs were good dogs with no manners and an owner (me) with no patience or time to do their training justice…enter Shannon…she changed our lives. The girls were great after spending two very short weeks with Shannon. Following their training even my young child could walk a 100 lb dog with no issues. Fast forward…we foster failed with a third dog who was terrified of everyone, everything, and we were scared she was going to hurt someone out of fear. We reached out to Shannon who took Zuma for four weeks and worked with a dog that we really thought was beyond hope. Zuma came home a changed dog …not cured, that was never the intention, but a dog that had confidence and tools for her and us to help her be successful. Fast forward again to 3 months after Zuma’s return. We are all better dog owners. We have all learned new technique’s and how to work with all of the dogs in a different way. I have to be honest and say that we were near surrendering this dog before Shannon’s help. I’m grateful for her help, knowledge, compassion and friendship on this dog journey. You won’t regret this investment in your family.”

-Gretchen P., Stella, Sugar. & Zuma’s Mom

★★★★★

“I don’t say this lightly, and I wouldn’t say it if it wasn’t true, but Shannon changed our dog’s life! Prior to board and train, our dog, Zoey, had A LOT of anxiety while on walks. We dreaded taking her with us on walks and adventures because she was terrible about pulling and barking on the leash. After completing the four week reactivity program, Zoey is able to go on our nightly walks with us and is quickly learning that the world doesn’t end 100 yards from our front door! Zoey was a rehomed dog. Before becoming a part of our family, Zoey spent a lot of time outside or kenneled, which resulted in a lot of poor indoor manners. Shannon worked very well with us to identify areas where we wanted Zoey to improve around the house. For example, Zoey is now very proficient with the place command and we can confidently bring the stroller in and out of the house without worrying she will run out, which has happened in the past. We have also noticed a huge decrease in the amount that she is barking inside and outside. Prior to boarding, Zoey would bark at pretty much anything and everything. Now she seems so relaxed while in her yard and doesn’t feel the need to stare out the window at all hours. I wasn’t expecting to see such a shift in her anxiety, but I’m so grateful for it and I can tell that she is, too! I would recommend Shannon to anyone looking for some extra help with their dog’s training. She is very thorough with answering questions, provides a lot of educational material during training, and makes the turnover very smooth! We also loved seeing the photos of Zoey on her field trips with Shannon. Overall, it was a great experience and we will definitely work with Shannon again!”
-Jessica D., Zoey’s Mom

★★★★★

“We are so grateful for Shannon and Pawsonal Training! We brought our two dogs to her as a last resort and we couldn’t be more thrilled with the results. Our pups needed to address some serious aggression and reactivity issues towards people, other dogs, and each other. Their relationship drastically changed after we brought our home our baby, and despite some prior training, their reactions and behavior towards each other. We sent them to Pawsonal’s board and train program and the difference in our pups had been night and day. Their anxiety and nerves have drastically decreased while their obedience and confidence have skyrocketed. We couldn’t be more thrilled with the work Shannon put in with them, and the personal care and attention she showed our dogs. Even though 6 weeks away from our dogs felt like a long time, we received detailed updates on what the dogs were working on, video tutorials to get us ready for life back at home, and plenty of videos and pictures. Shannon left us with the tools to keep their training going in home, and remains extremely accessible to answer any questions we still have!”

-Pat A., Papi & Tessie’s Dad

Let’s Chat!

Contact

(989) 277-3139

Trainer@ThePawsonalTrainer.com

15820 Oakley Rd., Chesaning, MI 48616

Hours

By Appointment Only

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