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2025 - Goal - Write my book! Celebrating 44 years of "Results" and 29 years of "Pawformance" Sports!
Please read my Program and Class Information page, a link is at the top of this page to help
Location: North Howell area private residence.
Thank you for your interest in training. My small group lessons are based on decades of
Warning! Training here may be addicting, people and pets usually have a lot of fun!
Health Record: Please bring a current paper copy health record for my file noting your pet's health is good
Trainer Information Form for NEW trainers and returning trainers with a new PET.
NEW? Print the following form and complete both pages at home.
ALUMNI WITH A RETURNING PET? If your pet's form is on file with the same returning trainer, you only have
Form Link Here: Trainer Information Form, Hold Harmless Agreement & Rules.
All pets must be leashed, no visiting with pets that are not yours unless directed.
Or email - scroll to bottom of this page for a link and more info. Note your phone # for a return call!
Private Lessons* Prerequisite: M&G and/or Jump Start
Saturday, September 20 1:00 - 3:30p with time for Qs following.
FEE: $50 cash due at start of this 'training for people' class. No pets.
Puppy Class participants, if you are attending the upcoming group class, this is your first class, see below.
Attending? Bring the above forms needed for my file at the first class (if not on file).
Register: Call 517 - 548 - 4536 to register and for additional information. : )
See above for information on the first Trainer Orientation class. After this first class:
Classes #2 - #6 with your puppy are $20 each and meet:
July session start - Mondays at 6:30p. 7-14, 7-21, 7-28, 8-4 and 8-11 (last).
September session start - Tuesdays at 6:30p 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21 (last).
October session start - Tuesdays at 5:15 OR/TBD 6:30p 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25 (last).
What Comes Next: Obedience & Manners (O&M) One, see below. Pups not ready for O&M One
2026 New class sessions will be offered when the weather stabilizes, March? Inquire!
Mondays at 6:30p. Two Classes August 18 and 25 $20 each
All obstacles are low and safe for puppies! Attend one or both! Advise if coming, thanks!
This will be offered again Fall 2025 with interest!
Prerequisite: Results Puppy Class Grads that are a mature six +/- months. New? If your
Classes #2 - #6 with your pet are $30 each and meet:
September session start - Mondays at 6:30p 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 1027 (last)
October session start - Tuesdays at 6:30p 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 11/25 (last).
What Comes Next: Obedience & Manners (O&M) Two, see below. Petss not ready for O&M Two
Prerequisite Results O&M One For Results pets - a Pawformance Special!
Try a variety of low jumps, a mini tunnel and weave poles based on AKC obstacles.
This will be offered again Fall 2025 with interest!
2026 New class sessions will be offered when the weather stabilizes, March? Inquire!
Prerequisite: Results O&M One graduate trainer and pet ready for next level.
Classes #1 - #5 with your pet are $30 each and meet:
July session start - Tuesdays at 6:30p 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19 (last).
October session start - Mondays at 6:30p 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17 11/24*. Time: 6:30p
*Two Plus only will be offered on Mondays at 6:30p with interest until the weather turns yucky.
Prerequisite Results O&M One For Results pets - a Pawformance Special!
Try a variety of low jumps, a mini tunnel and weave poles based on AKC obstacles.
One class only August 26th - 6:30p Fee: $30
This will be offered again Fall 2025 with interest!
Prerequisite: Results O&M Two. Note: Rally-Obedience is helpful if you may compete.
A variety of jumps, tunnel, hoop and weave poles based on AKC obstacles.
$30 per class Pets attend all classes!
Note: A second Agility Two will be added Saturdays as Agility One trainers are ready for same.
Pre-requisite: Results - Pawformance Agility One
On going most Saturdays - 10:30a Inquire! FULL
A second Saturday class will be added with interest!
2026 ALL Agility classes will be offered as the weather allows!
Prerequisite: Results O&M Two.
Similiar to a rally course, teams do various obedience manuvers per cards set at stations. Every course is
$30 per class Pets attend all classes.
On going most Wednesdays - 6:30p Inquire!
2026 Rally-O classes will be offered with interest as the weather allows!
Floor Time will resume in October and be offered until the weather turns yucky!
Great for pets in need of a refresher or extra practice! Offering may include different training levels.
Fee: $30 per with same trainer if this is your pet is not attending any other classes.
Or $20 per for Results pet with same trainer that is currently attending another offering on a regular weekly basis.
No Floor Time Dates: September 20 - New Trainer Orientation
Referral and Group Class Information and Schedule
Results & Pawformance Puppy & Dog Training Classes and Lessons
Welcome! There is much content here, if you have questions, please inquire!
Shy Pet? Getting Sass? Bored Pet? In need of a 'brush up'? It's time for class!
NEW to Results - Pawformance? Veternarian or Trainer Referral?
ensure a good fit.
Results and Pawformance Sports!
experience! All are based on hands on training and praise reward - not treats, clickers or electronics!
Different in a positive way! My program gives pets a nice outlet for their energy along with exercise!
Prerequisite for returning Results - Pawformance alum pets that have been on break six months or
more is a Meet & Greet. If less than six months, take a look below, then give me a call!
ATTENDING? BRING to your first meeting or class (if your pet is not on file):
(nothing that may be a concern for other pets) and vaccinations are current on professional letterhead.
This is required. Please provide updates as they occur, thank you!
A link is below, be sure to read the forms and if you agree with the terms,
print this two page form and bring completed to the first class.
If you do not have a printer, arrive ten minutes early to complete a form at your first lesson or class.
If earlier than ten minutes, please do not enter if there is another vehicle parked by
the training building until the 'open' sign or I appear. A lesson may be in progress, thank you.
to refresh your pertinent information. Do read, sign and date the waiver (again) and I will
add it to your current forms. Thank you.
Results - Pawformance 'Dog House' Rules:
No retractable leashes or head halters on pets.
NO smoking or vaping on grounds. Sorry, NO restroom. Our home is n/a. To keep fees down,
no porta potty. Please stop at a gas station in the area.
Only open by appointment and as advertised. Thank you!
Interested? Questions? Call my Bark Line (517) 548-4536
CURRENTLY OFFERING Small group classes on a limited basis:
Puppy Class is entry level. If desired, a Meet
& Greet and perhaps a Jump Start lesson (see next below) if you want to get started before the next
new session begins.
Older Puppy or Dog? A Meet & Greet (M&G) Consult is first...
Receive a referral? Curious? Schedule a Meet & Greet (M&G) - $40 for a 1/2 Hour
If we both agree your pet may be a good fit here, you may add Jump Start +$20 to the M&G fee to
stay an hour, total for the hour $60. Training options will be discussed at your M&G.
or $60 for One hour.
*Privates are limited as most pets benefit from distractions a group class offers.
What comes next: New Trainer Orientation and then Obedience & Manners (O&M) One.
NEW? NEW PET? The next TRAINER ORIENTATIONS:
Saturday, October 25 1:00 - 3:30p with time for Qs following.
Saturday, March (?) 2026 when the weather is stable.
Note! Mature household guest that can sit during the class may attend. No phone use.
Form Link Here: Trainer Information Form, Hold Harmless Agreement & Rules.
New Puppy Classes! The #1 Class is Training for You! No pets at this first class.
This July session only, for additional training or if you cannot do Mondays, class #2 on Tuesday 7-15, then
Wednesdays at 5:15 to 6:00p for classes #3 - #6 on 7-23, 7-30, 8-6 and 8-13 (last).
are welcome to repeat puppy classes as desired. Consider Puppy PreAgility, it's fun!! See below.
A Special for Puppy Trainers - Having Fun? Consider PreAgility!
Obedience & Manners (O&M) One
pet is too old for Puppy class: First a Meet & Greet, maybe a Jump Start lesson
then a Private Lesson or two (?) to get you and your pet started.
Next is your Trainer Orientation, see above. After Trainer Orientation Basics:
are welcome to attend additional O&M One classes as desired. Suggestion #3, 4, 5 and 6, inquire!
Special!! Consider Intro Agility!! See next below.
Special! PreAgility Intro
One class only August 26th - 6:30p Fee: $30
Obedience & Manners (O&M) Two & Two Plus!
2026 New O&M Two sessions will be offered when the weather stabilizes, March? Inquire!
O&M Two Plus will be offered as the weather allows!
O&M Alum Floor Time Brush Up!
Prerequisite: Recent Results O&M One or Two Grad If your pet has not attended recently,
first a Meet & Greet, perhaps a private lesson(s) then join O&M One or Two per evaluation.
Special! PreAgility Intro
Pawformance Agility One - Recreational Based on AKC Jumpers With Weaves (JWW)
Pawformance Agility Two - Recreational and Competition Based on AKC JWW
AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
Training and test practice. There are many venues in MI that offer testing! More info provided at class.
New? Private or semi-private lesson(s) if a group class is not offered. Class will be offered with interest.
AKC Rally-Obedience (Rally-O)
different! For recreation or show! A nice pre class for Agility Two which is off leash.
New - Silver Paws!* Help keep your beloved, geriatric pet engaged! A rename for my past 'Golden Oldies' class.
A mix of obedience, very low agility jumps, a few Rally-O cards, etc.
If it's been awhile, a 'Meet & Greet' may be suggested before attending as pets must be comfortable!
Sorry - "Silver Sneakers" passes are not accepted - haha!
*Thanks to Lisa & "Ginger" - Golden & Poodle mix - for the class rename!
Retrieve!
For sporting dogs and pets with a natural retrieve instinct! Singles, doubles, triples, blinds.
A nice base (as started in my Puppy classes!) for companion hunting dogs that will be flushing and retrieving!
Not for pets that refuse to pick up items. Electronic, buzz & shock collars are *not* used to force holds and pickups.
Private lesson $60 per hour/$80 for 1-1/2 hours. Training may require multiple lessons.
Tracking Intro
For pets that enjoy using their nose tracking trails outdoors to find items and people.
This class does not require advanced obedience. Great for dogs with a lot of energy!
Note: This is not 'nose work' for pets to locate sources of planted indoor scents
placed under and around props, furniture, walls, etc.
Private lesson $60 per hour/$80 for 1-1/2 hours.
Saturdays Time TBD - Semi-Structured Obedience Floor Time for Results Pets
I will be available for quick questions. A structured polite walking-heel and stay sessions will be
planned for pets ready for same. Inquire!
New pets to the program in Puppy or O&M One are welcome to attend with instructor permission.
Note this is not a private lesson. I may be working on dog house maintenance, etc.
