Unmatched Quality, Unbeatable Value
Mid-Michigan K9 Academy is entering an exciting new chapter under new ownership by a family-owned organization with deep roots in animal care, client service, and community-focused business. While our leadership has evolved, our commitment remains the same: helping dogs and their families build stronger, healthier relationships through thoughtful, effective training.
Our approach is built on the belief that every dog deserves patience, structure, and the right kind of guidance. We work with dogs facing a wide range of challenges, including leash manners, recall, anxiety, reactivity, confidence-building, and separation-related behaviors. Rather than relying on rigid formulas or quick fixes, we focus on listening, adapting, and building trust.
We treat training as a conversation, not just a set of commands. Every session is designed around your dog’s unique personality, current state of mind, and learning style. Whether your dog is confident and energetic or sensitive and cautious, our goal is to keep them motivated, engaged, and set up for long-term success.
With renewed leadership, a fresh focus, and a continued dedication to compassionate dog training, Mid-Michigan K9 Academy is committed to providing families with practical tools, clear communication, and a proven pathway toward lasting change. We are excited for this next chapter and look forward to helping you bring out the very best in your dog.
We view training as a two-way street: your dog “tells” us what they need through body language and engagement. This is why we focus on communication and relationship-building rather than discipline and punishment.
We adjust exercises and rewards to support your dog’s confidence and happiness, and to building their newly learned manners into lifetime habits.
We rely on the latest science-based training techniques and modern tools to create a personalized training program tailored to your pet’s unique personality and behavioral needs.
Family-owned and operated, with over 50 years of combined experience under the leadership of head trainer Jim Blau.
Many corporate franchise models employ trainers with limited hands-on experience or general certifications.
Dogs in our program receive 8–12 personalized training sessions per day with compassionate, well-trained staff.
Most training facilities use “one-size-fits-all” kennels that are not specific to the breed or the size of the dog. Did we mention some of the training “facilities” are in garages?!
We use only pet-safe products effective against kennel-borne illnesses like Kennel Cough, E. coli, Staph, and Parvo.
Sanitation protocols vary widely; not all facilities prioritize high-grade, pet-safe cleaning products.
Few facilities offer therapeutic wellness features beyond basic care.
We play calming music in the 40 megahertz range—scientifically shown to ease anxiety in both dogs and humans.
Ambient noise or lack of calming elements can lead to increased stress in dogs.
