Expert In-Home Dog Training

Whether you're raising a new puppy or struggling with behavior challenges, we're here to help. Our personalized, reward-based dog training programs are designed to create lasting results. We make training effective, enjoyable, and tailored to your family's goals, so you can enjoy life together with confidence.

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Our Services

We believe the best training happens when both dogs and their humans learn together. Our personalized training programs provide expert coaching, practical solutions, and ongoing support to help you build confidence, strengthen your bond, and create a happier life with your dog.

  • Enjoy the puppy stage with confidence. Our personalized puppy training helps you understand your puppy’s needs, build good habits from the start, and create a strong foundation for a lifetime of success together.

  • Stop feeling frustrated and overwhelmed by your dog’s behavior. We’ll help you understand why your dog is struggling and give you practical tools to create calmer routines, better communication, and a happier relationship with your dog.

  • Get personalized guidance tailored to your real-life challenges. Our in-home dog training allows us to work with you and your dog in the environment where behaviors happen, giving you practical solutions you can confidently use every day.

  • Get expert support from anywhere with flexible, personalized virtual dog training. Learn how to better understand your dog, troubleshoot challenges, and build lasting skills with guidance you can apply from the comfort of home.

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what our clients are saying

  • "Em’s positive reinforcement techniques were easy to follow and highly effective. What really stood out was how she not only trained our puppy but also taught us how to reinforce these behaviors consistently at home."

    —Stephanie Curry & Sunny

  • "We cannot recommend Em enough!... Em has made us feel so much more comfortable and confident navigating Bruno's big personality."

    —Emily Wybo & Bruno

  • "Spending 6 weeks with Em was everything and more! She made learning basic commands fun, and Radar has learned so much. She is like extended family. You will not be disappointed. "

    —Amber Matthews & Radar

  • "Not only did Em teach our puppy good manners, she taught us how to properly shape and cue behaviors so we can continue to train our dogs after our puppy graduated from the program. The in-person lessons and online resources provided exactly the support we needed."

    —Carla Valdes & Toph

  • "In just one month, our dogs have made incredible progress with walking, manners, and confidence. We are so grateful and can't thank them enough!"

    —Gillian Henderson, Mac, & Chili

  • "Em set us up for success from the very beginning. She is patient, kind, and positive, and Obi LOVES her. We definitely saw a transformation from when we started working with her, and we feel equipped with the tools now to face any new challenges that may come our way."

    —Karen Schelberg & Obi

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Interested in working together? Tell us about your dog and we will be in touch shortly. We can’t wait to hear from you!

FAQs

    • Berkley

    • Huntington Woods

    • Royal Oak

    • Pleasant Ridge

    • Lathrup Village

    • Southfield

    • Clawson

    • Ferndale

    • Oak Park

    • Troy

    • Rochester Hills

    • Rochester

    • Sterling Heights

    • Birmingham

    • Beverly Hills

    • Bloomfield Hills

    • and surrounding areas

  • At Barkology Dog Training, we offer customized dog training programs to meet your dog’s unique needs. Our services include:

    • Puppy Training – Start your puppy off right with potty training, socialization, crate training, and basic obedience.

    • Dog Training – We help adult dogs learn new skills or improve existing ones with personalized training for manners, leash walking, confidence building, and behavior challenges like reactivity, barking, or anxiety.

    • Basic Manners & Obedience Training – Teach essential skills like sit, stay, come, and polite greetings.

    • Leash Manners & Loose Leash Walking – Put an end to pulling and enjoy more relaxed walks.

    • Advanced Obedience & Skills – Build on your dog’s training with reliable off-leash control and focus in distracting environments.

    • Behavior Modification – We address common behavior issues such as reactivity, anxiety, barking, and jumping.

    • Scent Work Training – Whether just for fun or to prepare for scent work trials, this engaging activity taps into your dog’s natural sniffing instincts while building focus, confidence, and enrichment.

    Whether you're working with a brand-new puppy or an adult dog struggling with behavior challenges, we offer several flexible training options:

    • In-Home Private Dog Training

    • Day Training Programs

    • Private Lessons

    • Online Virtual Dog Training

    We’re here to help you and your dog build real-life skills, confidence, and a stronger bond—right from the comfort of your home or anywhere you need support.

  • At Barkology, we specialize in positive reinforcement dog training that builds trust, strengthens your bond, and makes learning fun for your dog. We use reward-based methods that are humane, effective, and tailored to your dog’s individual personality, breed, and learning style.

    We follow a fear-free approach, prioritizing your dog’s emotional wellbeing every step of the way. This means we do not use aversive tools such as prong collars, choke chains, or shock collars. Instead, we focus on clear communication, consistency, and positive motivation—helping your dog feel safe, confident, and eager to participate in training.

    By creating a safe, supportive environment, we not only address unwanted behaviors but also teach your dog skills that last a lifetime—resulting in a happy, well-mannered companion.

  • I’m a certified professional dog trainer (CPDT-KA), which means I’ve passed a rigorous exam and met industry standards for knowledge, skills, and ethics in dog training. But certification is just the beginning—I also complete ongoing continuing education to stay up to date with the latest in science-based, humane training methods.

    I’m committed to using positive reinforcement and force-free techniques that build trust, communication, and real-world skills. My goal is to not only help you train your dog but also to help you understand them better—so you can build a strong, lasting bond.

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