We just finished the loose-leash walking class with Courtney and are super happy with the results!! We learned so many great exercises to practice with our dog. He no longer needs to wear his gentle lead on walks! We will definitely be signing up for another class in the future! Bonus points because Courtney is so funny and real.

TipTopTails Dog Training
Kalamazoo, Michigan
About TipTopTails Dog Training
Dog training classes and individual lessons for puppy training and socialization, adult good manners, agility, nosework, dog sports, and behavior issues. Effective, gentle, dog-friendly positive reinforcement training methods.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Canine Good Citizen preparation
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
- Socialization
How training happens
- Day training
- Group classes
- Online or virtual training
- Private training
Dog age
- Puppies
Training level
- Advanced training
- Beginner training
- Intermediate training
Class options
- Drop-in classes
- Small classes
Assistance and working dogs
- Therapy dog training
Dog sports
- Agility
- Rally obedience
- Scent work
- Trick training
Training approach
- Positive reinforcement
Other listed services
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- Animal Behavior Consultants
- Basic Manners Class
- Canine First Aid
- Dental Care
- Dock Jumping
- Dog Barks
- Dog Behavior Consultant
- Dog Manners
- Dog Sports Classes
- Dog Sports Lessons
- Dog Sports Train
- Family Dog
- Good Manners Classes
- Group Play
- Manners Lesson
- Mini Class
- One Hour Lesson
- Personalized Coaching
- Pet Cpr
- Pet Portraits
- Pet Taxi
- Pet Therapy Visits
- Potty Breaks
- Reactive Rover Classes
- Sport Dog Trainers
- Teaching Classes
- Tricks Classes
- Vet Care
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Customer reviews
Google listingMentioned in reviews
- Learning 8
- Staff 4
- Golden retriever 2
- Human 2
- Patience 2
- Puppy class 2
All 10 topics
- Skills 2
- Socializing 2
- Training facility 2
- Welcoming place 2
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Holly is amazing. I have a golden retriever and she was resource guarding bad. With one session of an hour and a half Holly was able to help us start a new routine in the house and within days changes started happening. As of now it has been a month and our dog is changed so much…Read full reviewClose full review
Holly is amazing. I have a golden retriever and she was resource guarding bad. With one session of an hour and a half Holly was able to help us start a new routine in the house and within days changes started happening. As of now it has been a month and our dog is changed so much. she even dropped what she considered a high value item on command. normally she would have growled and ran from me, but because of Holly and her suggestions that did not happen. our dog dropped it and laid down by it waiting for my command. I love the help they have provided and will continue to use them always.
A colleague referred us to Holly when we adopted an adult weimaraner who showed big signs of reactivity. Holly is extremely good at reading our dog’s comfort level and knows when to push him and when he is at his limits. She also did a fantastic job training us so we better under…Read full reviewClose full review
A colleague referred us to Holly when we adopted an adult weimaraner who showed big signs of reactivity. Holly is extremely good at reading our dog’s comfort level and knows when to push him and when he is at his limits. She also did a fantastic job training us so we better understand our new dog’s communication style. He is now all wags for each training session and we are so grateful to Holly and TipTopTails for improving our relationship with our dog and our dog’s relationship with his new world.
Holly O'Brian is the best!!! I started implementing the things I learn in just the consultation and I have a totally different dog!! I actually learned things about my dog. These people know their stuff!!!
We are so glad our rescue husky mix puppy Lola was introduced to Tip Top Tails! Kelly and Matt are amazing and so was Puppy Day School! Our pup learned early manners and commands but the socializing portion was huge for us!! Our previous beloved dog that passed away had tons of p…Read full reviewClose full review
We are so glad our rescue husky mix puppy Lola was introduced to Tip Top Tails! Kelly and Matt are amazing and so was Puppy Day School! Our pup learned early manners and commands but the socializing portion was huge for us!! Our previous beloved dog that passed away had tons of people anxiety so it was crucial our next pup be the opposite. Kelly and Matt included so many opportunities for the puppies to engage with other dogs and humans and to do so appropriately while attending Puppy School. They were so supportive whenever I have reached out with questions. Lola also completed a puppy group class with Trainer Kat who is also amazing. All in all, these compassionate leaders have made a big difference in our lives and we look forward to continued learning as we move into more advanced training. Highly recommend Tip Top Tails to everyone, no matter what kind of dog you have!
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