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Innovative Training System

Welcome to a new era of dog training—where compassion, adaptability, and understanding are at the heart of every session.

Hello! I’m Jim Blau, founder of MMK9A Behavioral Blueprint and leader of what we call The Redemption Crew. My journey has been anything but ordinary, but at its heart lies one simple truth: just like people, every dog deserves a second chance and the right kind of guidance.

Over the years, I’ve lived and worked side by side with dogs facing deep behavioral challenges—aggression, anxiety, reactivity, low confidence—and I discovered that lasting transformation doesn’t come from rigid formulas or quick fixes. It comes from listening, adapting, and building trust.
That’s the foundation of our highly effective, real-time training system. Every session is designed around your dog’s unique personality and current state of mind. Whether your pup is confident and energetic or sensitive and cautious, we adjust in the moment to keep them motivated, engaged, and eager to succeed.

We treat training as a conversation, not a set of commands. The result? A dog who learns joyfully, a stronger bond between you and your best friend, and behaviors that stick because you’ll have the tools to reinforce them at home.

From leash manners and recall to overcoming reactivity or separation anxiety, we give you a proven pathway to lasting change—one that’s as rewarding for you as it is for your dog.

Our mission is simple: Redemption—for dogs, for families, and for the lives you share together.

Join us, and see what’s possible when training is built on trust, respect, and a system designed to bring out the very best in your dog.

training as a conversation

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.

Why Our approach works

  • Builds trust and makes learning fun.
  • Gentle corrections guide, never punish.
  • Empathetic, relationship-based for lasting results.
  • Opens the lines of communication between you and your dog for a lifetime of understanding

Behaviors that we address

  • Leash manners, basic commands.
  • Puppy basics, environmentals, socialization
  • Social Manners like mouthing, jumping.
  • Recall (“come when called”).
  • Reactivity, aggression, fear/anxiety and separation anxiety.
  • Confidence-building and impulse control.
Your goals guide our lessons, helping you reinforce good habits at home.

What differentiates Us Versus other companies?

Mid-Michigan K9 Academy

Our competitors

Training Techniques

Mid-Michigan K9 Academy

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.

Our competitors

Many facilities still rely on outdated methods that overuse prong collars, e-collars (shock collars), or aversive tools like water hoses—methods that may suppress behavior without addressing root causes.

Experience

Mid-Michigan K9 Academy

Family-owned and operated, with over 50 years of combined experience under the leadership of head trainer Jim Blau.

Our competitors

Many corporate franchise models employ trainers with limited hands-on experience or general certifications.

Training Frequency

Mid-Michigan K9 Academy

Dogs in our program receive 8–12 personalized training sessions per day with compassionate, well-trained staff.

Our competitors

Most facilities only offer 3–4 generic training sessions daily.

Kennel Size & Comfort

Mid-Michigan K9 Academy

Our kennels are spacious and on average twice the size of other training facilities. We also have kennels to fit all breeds and sizes of dogs, assuring maximum comfort for your furry friend, from the itty bitty pups to the great big ones! Did we mention our kennels are climate-controlled?

Our competitors

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?!

Cleanliness & Safety

Mid-Michigan K9 Academy

We use only pet-safe products effective against kennel-borne illnesses like Kennel Cough, E. coli, Staph, and Parvo.

Our competitors

Sanitation protocols vary widely; not all facilities prioritize high-grade, pet-safe cleaning products.

Therapeutic Enhancements

Mid-Michigan K9 Academy

Each kennel is outfitted with near-infrared light to reduce inflammation, improve skin health, and lower anxiety.

Our competitors

Few facilities offer therapeutic wellness features beyond basic care.

Calming Environment

Mid-Michigan K9 Academy

We play calming music in the 40 megahertz range—scientifically shown to ease anxiety in both dogs and humans.

Our competitors

Ambient noise or lack of calming elements can lead to increased stress in dogs.

Holistic Wellness

Mid-Michigan K9 Academy

We partner with a local CBD/CBN distributor to provide natural, holistic options that help reduce anxiety.

Our competitors

Many facilities rely on pharmaceutical interventions to manage behavior, often without exploring natural or individualized alternatives or training.

Our Happy Customers

Client Testimonials