Class Notes:
"It was worth the 63 mile drive (one way) to Trainers Academy."

- Karen Dawson & Birdie
Intermediate Class Graduates

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If Animals Could Vote
A compilation of how the candidates score on animal rights issues as well as how they treat their own pets, on Horsebytes. Click here.

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Trainers Academy, LLC, is a positive-reinforcement, pet dog training facility owned and operated by Lisa (Laney) Patrona, Dip. DTBC, CPDT, CBC, based in Troy, Michigan.

We are committed to bringing you the most up-to-date research and scientifically proven positive reinforcement-based training techniques available. This commitment means that our staff never stops learning, and stays active among some of the most prestigious professional organizations in the dog care industry.

We offer a wide variety of services including:

  • Positive reinforcement clicker training
  • Pet dog training: puppy, intermediate & advanced classes
  • Doggie daycare
  • Behavioral counseling
  • Private in-home training
  • Puppy socialization
  • CGC Certification (Canine Good Citizen)
  • Greyhound-only classes

     


What are we reading? These articles are located on the site of a fellow dog behavior professional, and we think they are worth a read:

The Dog Whisperer Controversy

Q&A from Cesar's Fans


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Trainers Academy, LLC in the Community
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MAAN Bark and Bowl

Trainers Academy, LLC sent two teams to Michigan Animal Adoption Network's Bark N Bowl. We may not have been the best bowlers, but we were the loudest bowlers! To invite Team WOOF to your bowling event please e-mail us and let us know when it is.

Click here for more pictures of our fun night with MAAN.

Trainers Academy, LLC Announces our New Canine Good Citizens!

Congrats to our newest Canine Good Citizens teams who passed their CGC exam March 10, 2008... read more. Would you like your dog to be a Canine Good Citizen? Check out our classes page to get more info on our CGC Proofing Class and upcoming test dates.

Dressed Up Doggies
Don't miss our day care doggies all dressed up for the holidays!  Click here to see more adorable dogs!

The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior weighs in on the use of Punishment in training animals
Click here to read their article on the use of punishment for dealing with behavior problems in animals.
Click here to read about their official statement regarding punishment as reported by the AVMA

Trainers Academy, LLC Grad Passes the Canine Good Citizen Test

 Congratulations to our newest Canine Good Citizen:

Sher Walker with Molly, a Sheltie... read more.

 

Trainers Academy, LLC in the News
Trainers Academy, LLC trainer Liz Buchheister and her dogs Lucy (pictured at let) and Annabelle hosted a Therapy Dog Seminar at our Troy location in October 2007, and Fox-2 News was there. Click on Lucy's picture to watch the clip and e-mail us if you would like to be notified when we schedule our next Therapy Dog Seminar


Read our new feature on Famous Dogs!
Ever wanted a dog just like Eddie from Frasier? Or the Taco Bell dog? Read this to find out if the dogs you see on TV are right for you!

 

Congrats to Lisa!
 Our president, Lisa Laney (now Patrona!) got married... READ MORE

 

What is Dog Friendly Training... Find Out Here

Buyer Beware
Don't miss our article about the trends in dog training and how to decipher the science from the marketing.... READ MORE