PRO K-9

Our in-home training programs address behavioral issues directly in your dog's environment. A Behavior Consultant conducts an evaluation to pinpoint problems and develop customized solutions. Owners learn leadership techniques and training methods to create lasting improvements in obedience and confidence.

Designed for puppies 8 weeks to 5 months old, this program focuses on early socialization and foundational obedience. Trainers guide owners through crucial developmental stages, preventing future behavioral issues while building a strong human-canine bond through positive reinforcement techniques.

We address issues like aggression, anxiety, and reactivity through tailored behavior modification plans. Our consultants identify root causes and implement strategies to redirect unwanted behaviors while teaching owners how to maintain consistency and prevent relapses in everyday situations.

Weekly socialization sessions help dogs build confidence around distractions and other dogs. Trainers guide owners through real-world applications of obedience commands, reinforcing training in dynamic environments while fostering positive interactions with people and animals.

We prepare dogs for AKC Canine Good Citizen certification through in-home or class-based training. This program teaches essential skills for well-mannered dogs, including obedience in public settings and appropriate behavior around strangers and other animals.

Tina Guthrie has dedicated her career to understanding canine behavior through rescue work and apprenticeships. She specializes in transforming reactive dogs through patient, love-based training methods while supporting owners in building strong, confident relationships with their pets.

Dawn Patterson combines formal training with hands-on experience rehabilitating fearful dogs. Her expertise in canine behavior helps owners develop meaningful connections with their pets through positive training techniques and dog sports activities.

Jen Guthrie has led PRO K-9 since 2011, expanding its services to include rescue dog rehabilitation and advanced training programs. With extensive experience in behavior modification, she focuses on educating owners to become effective pack leaders while supporting local animal rescue initiatives.

We use positive reinforcement techniques without shock collars or clickers, focusing on building trust and leadership between owners and dogs.

Yes, we provide in-home evaluations and training sessions tailored to your dog's specific needs and environment.

We serve Southeast Michigan, including Ann Arbor, Metro Detroit, Romulus, Ypsilanti, and surrounding communities.

Yes, we offer weekly socialization groups to help dogs build confidence and learn appropriate behavior around distractions.

Our team specializes in rehabilitating dogs with aggression, anxiety, and reactivity through customized behavior modification programs.

Yes, the PRO K-9 Pack Alumni Club provides advanced training, activity clinics, and private use of facilities for continued development.

We had an amazing experience with Jen from pro k9! She was extremely professional, patient, and knowledgeable. We participated in the puppy training class and had a home training session-both were great!

They've been great for me and my dog who presented challenges from a young age. I had a tough time finding trainers that didn't immediately jump to aversives for every problem. Pro-K9 is different and they genuinely want to help you and your dog. We are very grateful. If you've got a training concern I recommend reaching out to them!

Had an incredible experience with Jen specifically but also with the business as a whole. Pro K-9 staff are kind, passionate, educated, and caring dog lovers who care for pets and families.

I highly recommend PRO K-9. My rescue dog has improved tremendously after working with Jen, starting in-home and then moving to group settings. During the first year I had with my rescue, he was having behavioral issues due to anxiety, but I thought I'd figure out how to deal with him on my own because I'd grown up with dogs all my life. But he simply wasn't improving. Eventually I reached a point where I knew I needed professional help. Jen has a very methodological approach for working with dogs.

She guides you on the very fine details that you might be missing but which make a big difference to your dog. The improvement in my dog's behavior from where he started to now is undeniable. It's not just that he listens to me more when I say "sit" and "down"; more importantly, I feel like he's happier and that the training has relieved some of his anxiety by giving him more confidence in himself and in me.