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Begin your dog’s transformation today!

Schedule an appointment now using our online scheduling so Michael and his personally trained team can help you achieve your dreams.

Michigan Dog Training provides dog obedience and behavior solutions for pet families.

if you want your dog to:

Go to fun places with you.
Become more confident and less fearful.
Walk nicely on a loose leash.
Greet people and other dogs politely
Come when called
Respond to off leash commands
Greet guests at the front door appropriately
Stay in a sit or down until verbally released
Learn to self impose a state of calmness
Relax in the presence of other dogs
Give or drop an item on cue
Pay more attention to you despite distractions
Become a Therapy or Service Dog and more

Give us a call now at

734-892-1447

Success Stories

The best! I have been bringing my Belgian Malinois to MDT for over a year. She has completed two private training packages, an array of nose work training, multiple group classes and she currently attends daycare with Mike & his staff. They are incredibly professional as well as always reliable and responsive, getting back to me almost immediately, no matter the time of day. Staff communicates with me throughout each day my dog is at daycare, sending updates and even photos of my dog having a ton of fun. It is a huge relief to me to know that my dog is safe, happy and genuinely loved while I am at work. Not having to worry about her takes a huge weight off of my shoulders. I simply will never trust or send my dog to any other dog training/care facility, ever - MDT is unmatched.

Sarah Johnson & Calypso

Michael and Michigan Dog Training helped us with our 4 year old German Shepherd rescue we had for 2 months. Prior to entering the private lessons, at Michael’s recommendation, our dog walked poorly on leash and had a very high prey drive including towards other dogs. He tailored our private lessons to work on basic leash walking and working with exposure to other dogs. Within the 6 private lessons, he has been walking with nearly no pulling on leash and much improved in his response to not only dogs but also other animals. The training and information provided have certainly changed our rescue dog for the better and each step with Michigan Dog Training was easy and yielded great results.

Kevin Respondek & Kodiak

Dog training in Michigan

Dogs are social animals by instinct, learning acceptable behaviors from their dog pack as they grow. However, when raised in a human family, they must learn unfamiliar behaviors that do not come naturally to them. Fortunately, they desire to be part of the family, learning proper etiquette that meets human expectations.

Negative behaviors like dog aggression, anxiety, or biting can be replaced with positive behavior through effective and compassionate dog training. Michael Burkey, a professional dog trainer and behaviorist, offers positive results through a variety of services, including quick solutions for your dog’s behavioral problems, Board and Train options, and customized services such as private lessons or group classes and boarding.

As a former Police K9 Officer and Social Worker and now a Dog Behaviorist; Michael offers expert training to all breeds, big or small. His professional services are guaranteed. Veterinarians rely on Michael to train their own dogs, making him their preferred dog trainer and behaviorist.

You can trust Michael’s experience, integrity, and professionalism to help you develop a new appreciation and love for your dog.