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    Business ProfileforMichigan Dog Training, Inc

    Dog Training
    BBB accredited business

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    5/5stars

    Average of 9 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    1 complaints closed in last 3 years

    0 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 8/10/2022

    Years in Business: 12

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    Overview of BBB Rating

    Related Categories

    Overview

    Board and Train 

    Day Train 

    In-Home Lessons

    Private Lessons (at our facility)

    Group Classes

    Specialize in training high energy dogs, Aggression Rehab/Dog Reactivity and training Service Dogs and Therapy Dogs.

    Products & Services

    Leashes, Easy Walk Harness, Gentle Leader, E-Collars, Placeboards (dog bed)

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    1031 Cherry, Plymouth, MI 48170-4082
    BBB File Opened:
    2/11/2015
    Years in Business:
    12
    Business Started:
    8/2/2011
    Business Started Locally:
    8/2/2011
    Business Incorporated:
    8/1/2022
    Accredited Since:
    8/10/2022
    Type of Entity:
    Corporation
    Business Management
    • Michael Burkey, Owner
    Contact Information

    Customer Contact

    • Michael Burkey, Owner

    Customer Complaints

    1 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    12/21/2021

    Complaint Type:
    Order Issues
    Status:
    Answered
    I paid in full the invoiced amount to board and train my dog at the time I dropped off my dog. I provided all records requested, and gave a release to banfield to allow the *** ********************* to accquire more, and treat as needed for the purposes of boarding and training. Within hours of dropping my dog off, employees and the *** himself began asking me for feeding instructions (clearly written on his form, and on food bin, and food measuring cup), and telling me that, though we signed a contract, I paid in full, the business would not allow me to pick up my dog without paying them additional 25 dollar fees to bathe the dog. I have given this business every dollar, every form, and every medical record that I have the power to provide. I have been patient through a pandemic, and given the business a year from the expected completion date that I already paid for (Dec 2020 - 2021). Each time I question the obvious violations and breach of the contract and terms of service provided to me by the business, I am told how it is because of something I did/didnt do, or it's because of how I am. I have asked in many ways, and in good humor about this. I paid $7k for a service that didnt get completed, they came up two weeks short, got my dog sick (they screen all dogs in the facility strictly im sure). I was stuck with medical bills for the dog. The business will only communicate via text, which makes it impossible at best, and unprofessional most often. I never know who Im talking to. They gave me basically 0 documentation. I have a canceled check with the ***'s first and last name on it for the complete invoice amount, and the log of them returning my dog to me before the agreed term, and several text messages of the employees and management admitting that they did not complete the job, and that it's because Im harassing them.The *** is a former police officer. He did not comply with the instructions from the authorities in the matter, after filing complaint with the state.

    Customer Reviews

    9 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    Angela F

    5 stars

    01/29/2024

    I started with Michigan Dog Training in the puppy class with Fidget earning her Star Puppy and then the Basic class and was very impressed. Eventually, after training Fidget at home for a while and other training, I decided to train her as a service dog for my social anxiety which is recognized by the *** as a disability.Working privately with ******* has been amazing. I couldn't believe how much his knowledge about dogs has made such a huge difference in Fidget. The change after just one ****** was evident. I've learned that the e-collar isn't a punishment but rather just a tool to get her attention. Kind of like a tap on the shoulder.With my continuing the training at home and *******, she's mastered walking on a loose leash, focusing on me versus her surroundings, recall, disregarding other dogs, the necessary tasks to be a service dog and earned her CGC and CGCA. We will soon be starting Advanced Training.

    Michigan Dog Training, Inc Response

    01/30/2024

    Thank you so much for your wonderful 5 Star review. It's been a pleasure working with the both of you. You have done a wonderful job training her to be your Service Dog. It's a true joy watching the two of you work together. And, I look forward to working with you both again in the Advanced class.

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