Civility Dog Training

Adventure Awaits

Balanced Training Techniques

Each dog and human is different, and each dog and human deserves respect. Whether your dog is a soft soul or a vibrant spirit, they can find success with fair guidance and enthusiastic encouragement.

Real World Practice

Gain trust in your own abilities and those of your dog, and feel confident taking your best friend everywhere with you. Guided field trips are the perfect way to test your readiness for facing new challenges.

Personalized Planning

Tight schedule? Difficult working hours? Mobility troubles? Not a problem. Civility Dog Training is willing to work with you to figure out an efficient and well-paced training plan at a location that works for you!

Frequently Asked Questions

Please contact us if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Where are you located?

Civility Dog Training offers in-home services, meaning we come to you! Our primary working area is Grand Rapids, but our range is dynamic and wide, covering much of the West and Central Michigan area. Contact us to find out when our trainer will be in your area for a starting point assessment.

Do you guarantee your training?

The training we provide has an excellent success rate, but effective dog training relies on consistency. Our goal is to give you and your pooch all the skills and knowledge needed for a smooth coexistence, but we can't move in with you to make sure you're using those skills. Long-term reliability depends upon the handler, but we're here to offer support and guidance every step of the way.

Do you work with aggressive dogs?

Minor forms of aggression such as leash reactivity and resource guarding are within our skillset; but major forms of aggression such as dog-human or off-leash dog-dog aggression are still outside our area of expertise, and will be referred on to more specialized trainers. Please contact us for this information if you have concerns about aggressive behaviors.

Graduate Testimonies

A lovely brown waterdog tilts his head adorably.

Chaga the Lagotto Romagnolo

"Working with Jaxson has been a game changer for our dog, myself, and my family. He demonstrates a balanced and knowledgeable approach to meeting a dog’s (and human's) individual needs for training. I know what we learned from Jaxson will continue to reap benefits throughout my dog's lifetime and I am way less stressed when handling my pup in public thanks to Jaxson. I recommend his services to all dog owners I know!" -Tabitha, Chaga's handler and dog mom