Training Classes

AnnaBelle's lead trainer, Carol Hein-Creger, is the owner and director of the Canine Training Center, has trained professionally since 1979, and is a recognized master at her craft. Carol's training method focuses on operant conditioning and positive reinforcement and her philosophy is grounded in consistency, fairness, and building a relationship with your dog.

Dawn E. Archer, ABCDT uses scientifically proven clicker training and free shaping to teach your dog all the basics plus other fun, useful behaviors. She uses operant conditioning and positive reinforcement, without correction, to help you and your dog build a bond of trust and respect. Dawn, an experienced Nose Work Instructor, also offers her popular Your Dog Nose Fun! series of Nose Work classes, Click to Calm reactive dog classes, CGC preparation and testing, AKC Trick Dog training and testing, along with walking and crate training classes.

Karen initially started training and competing in formal obedience, but she has competed successfully in a wide variety of canine sports. Karen currently has 70 titles on 9 different dogs in Obedience, Rally Obedience, Agility, Weight Pull, Lure Coursing, Drafting, and Freestyle.

Maegan is a Certified Control Unleashed Instructor (CCUI), a Professional Dog Trainer listed with the Pet Professional Guild (PPG), and an Associate Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (ACDBC) with the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). She also holds a certificate as a Puppy Start Right Instructor, and is listed as an AKC evaluator for the branches of Canine Good Citizen (CGC) testing as well as AKC Trick Dog testing.

Dagny Kaspar fell in love with dog training at a young age and has worked with dogs throughout her life. She learned the ropes of effective training through assisting Carol Hein-Creger and uses operant conditioning to create a positive, fun training environment for you and your dog. Her #1 goal is for you to learn to effectively communicate with your canine so training makes sense to both of you.

Amanda Ferris of R.E.S.C.U.E. Dog Training is a protege of Carol Hein-Creger of the Canine Training Center and has been training with her for two years, preceded by her lifelong journey learning about dog behavior and communication. Amanda can help you find the joy in improving your dog's behavior and show you how your dog can live in harmony with your family.

Kimberly Mayhew is a graduate of Eastern Michigan University with a BBA in CIS and Animal Behavior College Dog Obedience Instructor program and a professional member of APDT and PPG. Committed to building strong relationships between her clients and their dogs through the use of LIMA techniques.. Kimberly strongly values current research, education, training and certification in this evolving field, and she continues to add to her own body of knowledge and experience through continuing education. Owner of Hidden Potential Farm and Kennels in Laingsburg, MI she offers daycare, boarding and board and train. When not helping out clients to enjoy easier lives with their canine companions, she enjoys spending time on her farm with her husband and 4 kids and three dogs, mini horses, goats and many other animals.

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