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    Stonington Kennels

    5.0 (2 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 11:00 AM, 3:00 pm - 6:00 PM

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    Private dog training

    Pet boarding

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    Common Scents Canine Resort

    Common Scents Canine Resort

    1.8
    (6 reviews)

    We took our 9 month old pup there for puppy classes, the first class our pup was very calm and…read moreseemed to be adjusting to social behavior in my eyes. She literally was calm enough to lay down during class......The second class was a little different as she was acting like all she wanted to do was leave, jumping on the door. So the instructor asked my wife and my granddaughter to leave class with our dog, so she did. As she wouldn't learn anything acting like that anyway. So my wife got an e mail regarding "private classes", a 1on 1 sort of training with a proposed schedule that my wife couldn't commit to, so my wife e mailed back to relay that and ask for a prorated refund of the remainder of the $175 we paid and were told there will be no refund! So we paid $175 for 1 hour and 20 minutes of puppy class! Not the 6 hours we should have gotten. I think our pup had a rough couple of days prior to the last 20 minute class so in my eyes she should have been allowed to attend another group class to see how she would react but nope she was "kicked out" of puppy class. And for the private lessons we were asked not to bring our granddaughter. It seems that most dog trainers are bossy know it all types of people! So before spending good money for training classes her beware as you could loose a good amount of money of your pup has a bad day or two before class!

    My pup stayed for nine days. When I took my pup home from boarding, he was expressing bloody feces…read more Now, two days later, still having bloody feces and diarrhea. I don't know what happened, but I bagged his meals daily for the worker's convenience. I don't think they fed him his food. Before checking out, I saw the worker going through his food bag. My pup also appeared poorly cared for during his stay; he was sticky and stinky. My dog will not be coming back to this place again.

    Tri Canine Campus

    Tri Canine Campus

    4.6
    (9 reviews)

    Strongly recommend!…read more To say staff at Tri Canine Campus are wonderful, loving, passionate and patient isn't what sets them apart. Most people who work with animals are that way. They don't follow a step-by-step guide written by corporate on how to train a dog. They understand each individual dog AND owner need to learn in a way that works for them, on their path, and at their speed. A technique that works for one dog doesn't mean it's going to work on all dogs - even if they are in the same household. Same applies to the owners. TCC has an arsenal of techniques to quickly apply to make training for both dog and owner click. Since they don't follow a step-by-step guide, you only pass and move on when you successfully pass the goals of the course, not because the guide says in 6 weeks you pass regardless of goal success score. The staff know each other's strengths and weaknesses and work in a very collaborative environment. They are all familiar with my dog and me. Not only does this help them continuously grow to stay the best of the best, I am not hesitant to ask any of them for help and they are not hesitant to help me. But wait, there's more! They also offer reactivity classes. We are exposed to different behaviors, sounds, equipment, and actions that happen in the real world so when we are outside the comfort of our home and the Campus, it's not startling. Such as the child running by dragging a toy, it's not for us to chase. Or the people using a walker or crutches are not aliens to protect the family from. Or the music thumping from the car passing by is nothing to be scared of. I'm not done yet!! Pack walks. Brilliant!! It's like the reactivity class but actually in the real world. Locations are mixed up between parks and businesses so you get a variety of the unexpected distractions and interruptions. I honestly don't know how to praise Tri Canine Campus enough.

    I can't recommend Tri Canine Campus enough! After working with two other dog training companies and…read morespending over 12 weeks (& hundreds of dollars) trying to help my Frenchton, Yoda's reactivity toward other dogs, I was at my wit's end. Within five minutes of our very first lesson, Yoda pretty much stopped barking at other dogs -- something I never thought would happen. Tri Canine's behavior modification program truly works, and they take the time to understand the "why" behind each behavior. The trainers (Mike, Jule & Ashley) are so knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely care about helping both the dogs and their owners succeed. Now Yoda can even play with other dogs under supervision, which still amazes me (pictures for proof). If you're looking for reactive dog training, behavior modification, or obedience training, Tri Canine Campus is hands down the best place to go. I drive 35-40 mins each way just to take him there because it is 1000% worth every minute in the car! They've completely transformed our lives!

    Mid-Michigan K9 Academy

    Mid-Michigan K9 Academy

    3.0
    (2 reviews)

    I have been taking my Pup to MMK9A for over 3 years.. From Grooming to Boarding and even the Board…read more& Train, I have received great service. Friendly, Knowledgeable, professional staff have always made me feel welcome. When I brought my Bella to them, she was a mess. I enrolled her in their 4-week doggy bootcamp and can not believe the transformation. I would give them more 10 stars if there was that option.

    In March 2023, we chose Mid-Michigan K9 Academy to establish a solid training foundation for our…read morehigh-energy boxer, Whiskey, who was just five months old. What I initially believed to be a trustworthy partnership quickly unraveled into a nightmare. Over time, I endured verbal abuse, harassment, and manipulation at the hands of James (Jim) and his significant other, Darcy (Dee). Whiskey completed a 14-day board-and-train program at Mid-Michigan K9 Academy. However, soon after, I noticed a behavioral issue and reached out for guidance. Instead of receiving support and education, I was met with immediate dismissal. I later discovered that the responses I believed were from James were actually from Darcy impersonating him. A few months later, I faced health challenges that required routine medical treatment in Saginaw, which allowed me to drop Whiskey off for daycare on a regular schedule. When my treatment schedule changed, I informed the staff--both two weeks in advance and again on the day of my last pickup. However, when I arrived at the facility on the revised day, I was met with an unsettling experience. I waited for 20 minutes with no staff in sight, despite hearing them in the back room. When I finally called out, Darcy stormed out, yelling that I had no appointment. James followed, demanding I leave. I stood my ground, insisting they check the cameras to confirm my scheduled visit. After reviewing the footage, James admitted their mistake and offered a half-hearted apology. Unfortunately, this was just the beginning of months of continued mistreatment. Eventually, I stopped bringing Whiskey to daycare. A year later, once my health improved, I decided to give Mid-Michigan K9 Academy another chance. It didn't take long for the same pattern of abuse to resume. While trying to arrange an exit bath for Whiskey before a vacation, I encountered endless delays, vague responses from staff, and outright hostility from Darcy and James. After a week of back-and-forth messages, James told me his bath would be taken care of, only for his staff to later claim they no longer offered the service --despite recent emails outlining new pricing. The abuse continued. By then, I had lost all trust in their business and felt deeply uneasy about Whiskey's treatment in my absence. After two days without any updates on Whiskey, I reached out to Darcy. Instead of a simple response about my dog, I was met with further mistreatment and bullying, resulting in James repeatedly calling and messaging me, accusing me of being rude and saying, "If you don't like it, you can come pick up your dog"--three days before my vacation was set to end. When I chose not to engage while on vacation, James terminated the relationship. When I requested a refund on the remaining credits from my prepaid October 2023 daycare visits, James responded with hostility, aggression, and harassment, ultimately physically forcing my husband and me off his property. His behavior prompted us to dig deeper into his background. I was beyond disturbed to learn that James is a convicted murderer, recently released from a life sentence due to a gubernatorial decision. Given his history and his treatment of me, I no longer feel safe anywhere near him. I encourage everyone to look further into his disturbing past. (his version of the story is NOT the story.) This entire experience has been nothing short of abusive. From impersonating staff members to financial exploitation, bullying, and verbal harassment, Mid-Michigan K9 Academy operates with blatant disregard for basic human respect and integrity. Their actions not only reflect poor business ethics but also raise serious concerns about the safety and well-being of both clients and their pets. I took the legal steps to fight for my credit owed and won my case. I will continue warning others about the dangers of engaging with this business. No one should have to endure the mistreatment I faced. James is not fit for society--he continues to manipulate, silence, and exploit others while refusing to take accountability for his actions. I hope my story serves as a cautionary tale for anyone seeking pet training services. Proceed with extreme caution.

    Stonington Kennels - pet_training - Updated August 2026

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