West Michigan K9 is a premier dog training company serving Grand Rapids and surrounding areas, specializing in real-world obedience, behavior modification, and advanced training. We work with dogs of all breeds and ages, from puppy training to off-leash control and behavior issues.
Our background in training working dogs for law enforcement and service applications sets us apart. We bring that same level of discipline and reliability into every program, ensuring your dog performs in real-life situations.
We offer stay-and-train programs, private lessons, and customized plans tailored to your goals. At West Michigan K9, we don’t believe in quick fixes, we deliver lasting results for both dogs and owners.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultation
Leash training
Obedience training
Puppy training
Behavior support
Reactivity trainingCustomer-reported
How training happens
Board and train
Day training
In-home trainingCustomer-reported
Online or virtual training
Owner coachingCustomer-reported
Private training
Dog age
Puppies
Training level
Advanced obedience
Advanced training
Support between sessions
Follow-up supportCustomer-reported
Personalized training plans
Progress reports
Assistance and working dogs
Police K9 training
Protection training
Additional services
Boarding
Daycare
Grooming
Other listed services
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Canine Program
Day Program
Day Stay
Detector Dog
Dog Handler
Dog Purchase
Dog Schedule
Dog Training Programs
Maintenance Training
Marker Training
Narcotics Searches
Private Appointments
Stay & Train Program
Teaching Your Dog
Training Schedule
Training Your Dog
Video Training
Week Program
Working Dog
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Do you take a good registered German Shepherd dog 1 1/2 yes old to train to be a working dog.
4/5We took my dog Sicario to west Michigan k9 around thanksgiving time. And got him back around Christmas time. But when I went to pick him up from the facility they kinda failed to tell me had a hot spot on his leg until I picked him up. Also the website states “Off Leash Reliabili…Read full reviewClose full review
We took my dog Sicario to west Michigan k9 around thanksgiving time. And got him back around Christmas time. But when I went to pick him up from the facility they kinda failed to tell me had a hot spot on his leg until I picked him up. Also the website states “Off Leash Reliability” for the 4 week training.. But when the trainer was trying to catch me up on his training. Sicario got loose and I actually tried to call him back but we ended up chasing after him back to the facility. He still pulled even with his prong collar on I’m not sure I had high hopes for his training. But the staff member were nice.
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Emma Reddy
1/5We sent our dog away, and we called many times to reiterate it was her recall that we wanted to work with. She came back the same dog, and today my dog passed away because of lack of recall. They also have to use shock collars and prong collars to train, when 90% of other places …Read full reviewClose full review
We sent our dog away, and we called many times to reiterate it was her recall that we wanted to work with. She came back the same dog, and today my dog passed away because of lack of recall. They also have to use shock collars and prong collars to train, when 90% of other places have told us they do not train this way and can do without. Our family is broken and we are devastated. When I called complaining all they did was offer to have her sent away longer and ask for more money. They have 4 after sessions you are supposed to go to when the trainer couldn’t even get her to come at their training site. It cost us 4K for our dog to cross the bridge for exactly what we asked them to help with. Do yourself a favor and find another place. They claim they back up their training when all they do is ask for more money. You should be ashamed of yourselves. I tried reaching out before I left this, and all you did was tell me to pay more.
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Robert Bell
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Chris Leblang
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Carol Decker
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