Michael is a member of
1. International Association of Canine Professionals
2. Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT)
3. American Kennel Club, Certified Evaluator for the Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Community Canine Advanced CGC, Urban CGC & Puppy S.T.A.R. programs.
4. Chamber of Commerce of Canton and Plymouth, Michigan
Michael is a former member of
1. International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, Founding Member and Ethics Committee Chair
2. Association of Humane Dog Training, former Board Member
3. Animal Behavior Management Alliance
4. United Schutzhund Clubs of America
5. Therapy Dog International, Inc. (TDI®). Michael’s dogs Police K9 Simone and Willow (rainbow bridge) were registered therapy dogs.