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Dog Training in Whitehall, MI

Private, in-home dog training for Whitehall families using positive reinforcement. Whether you're raising a new puppy or working through leash pulling, reactivity, or everyday manners, we'll create a training plan that fits your home and lifestyle.

CPDT-KA  -  Fear Free Certified  -  AKC CGC Evaluator  -  In-Home Training

Dog Training Designed for Everyday Life in Whitehall

From quiet neighborhood walks to visits to White Lake and local parks, every dog faces unique distractions. In-home training helps your dog succeed in the places you visit every day, making good behavior practical instead of something that only happens during training sessions.

Leash Manners

Help with pulling, barking, lunging, and distracted walks.

Puppy Foundations

Support for biting, potty training, crate comfort, jumping, and basic skills.

Better Home Manners

Help with door greetings, counter surfing, recall, settling, and listening around distractions.

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Puppy Training

Start your puppy off with confidence through positive reinforcement, good social skills, house manners, and healthy lifelong habits.

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Basic Obedience

Teach reliable skills like loose-leash walking, recall, polite greetings, stay, impulse control, and everyday listening.

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Reactive Dog Training

Help your dog become calmer around people, dogs, vehicles, and other everyday triggers using science-based training methods.

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Advanced Training & Canine Good Citizen

Strengthen reliability around distractions while preparing for the AKC Canine Good Citizen test.

Why In-Home Dog Training Gets Better Results

Dogs learn best where they actually live. Instead of asking your dog to behave differently only during class, we work together in your home and neighborhood so new skills become part of everyday life.

Practice where the behavior matters most

Every lesson is tailored to your dogs needs

Build confidence through reward-based training

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Meet Your Whitehall Dog Trainer

Stephen Dube is a CPDT-KA Certified Dog Trainer, Fear Free Certified Professional, and AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. Every training plan is built around your dog's personality, your family's goals, and humane, science-based training methods that create lasting results.

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Jen P.

"I dreaded hooking up his leash. After training, we are walking past dogs, people, and deer with no issues."

Jennifer C.

"He helped us understand our anxious dog and what she needs to feel safe, confident, and able to learn."

Tiffany P.

"Knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely caring. My dog made huge progress in a short amount of time."

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you travel to Whitehall for training? Yes. Port City Dog Training provides private, in-home dog training throughout Whitehall and nearby communities.

Can you help with leash pulling? Yes. Loose-leash walking is one of the most common goals we help owners achieve.

Do you only train puppies? No. We work with puppies, adolescent dogs, and adult dogs of all breeds.

What methods do you use? All training is based on positive reinforcement and fear-free techniques that strengthen your relationship with your dog.

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Ready to Enjoy Life With Your Dog?

Whether you're starting with a new puppy or working through challenging behaviors, we're here to help you build a calmer, happier relationship with your dog.

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