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Elevate Your Dog's Training


Transform your dog's behavior with our personalized training programs tailored for all skill levels.

Proven dog obedience training that works!

Our goal is to assist both dogs and their owners in mastering essential skills, from basic manners to competition training. Join us to strengthen your bond with your pet through customized programs tailored to meet your needs.

Training Philosophy

Our relationship based training philosophy centers on positive reinforcement, ensuring your dog learns in a supportive environment. We cater to all breeds and temperaments, using personalized training methods that enhance the bond between dogs and their owners, ensuring effective communication and trust.

Quality Instruction

PRACTICAL TRAINING. LASTING RESULTS. Carole Field brings a depth of knowledge few trainers can match. She is an accomplished canine professional with 40+ years of involvement in canine obedience training and competitive dog sports, and well-versed at teaching owners proven techniques to train their dog practical skills and lasting behaviors.
  • Proven success in training and competition
  • Clear, practical training methods
  • Focus placed on relationship and communication
  • Results that last beyond the training session
What We Offer
Family Companion Training
Achieve a Well-Behaved Dog You Can Enjoy Every Day

This group class focuses on practical, real-world obedience. You will learn to build a dog that listens, responds, and behaves reliably at home and in public.
  • Loose leash walking
  • Sit, down, stay
  • Recall (come when called)
  • Calm behavior in everyday situations
  • Eliminating nuisance behaviors
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Puppy Foundations
Start Your Puppy The Right Way

Early training shapes everything that follows. This group class builds confidence, engagement and structure from the beginning.
  • Socialization and exposure
  • Early obedience foundations
  • Confidence building
  • Preventing problems before they start
  • Set your puppy up for lifelong success
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Competition Foundations
Designed for those who want to take training to the next level.

Sport training, engagement and ring-ready skills. This program builds the foundation for you and your dog to succeed in the ring.
  • Skill and precicion work
  • Focus and engagement
  • Ring readiness and teamwork
  • Preparing for performance events
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Private Lessons
Training designed specifically for you

Private coaching instuction allows for fully customized approach. Ideal for specific challenges and faster progress.
  • One-on-One Instruction
  • Customized training plans
  • Solutions tailored to your dog

Please note: Private lessons do not cover reactivity or aggression issues, and may require a specialized program. If you have questions about suitability, please contact us.
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Initial Training Evaluation Session



Not sure where to begin?

Start with a Professional Training Evaluation with First Lesson

Every successful training program starts with understanding your own dog. In this private 60 minute session, we evaluate behavior, begin training, and recommend a clear path moving forward.

  • Evaluation of dog and handler
  • Immediate training instruction
  • Clear explanation of issues
  • Suggested training plan
$100 PER EVALUATION
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Expert Trainer at Your Service

Allow a Professional to train your dog by the week

Sometimes life gets in the way with busy work and school schedules... and all the chores that must be done at home too! This immersive training program allows your dog to live and train with our experienced professional instructor for a period of one to four weeks. Each program is customized to your dog’s needs and focuses on building a solid foundation in manners, obedience, and reliable behavior.

  • Starts with Evaluation of dog and handler
  • Clear explanation of issues
  • Suggested training plan
$1000 PER WEEK
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CONTACT: (989) 640-5217
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CaroleField@DogSportsTrainer.com
St. Johns, Michigan USA

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