Whiskers University

WHISKERS DOG TRAINING

For the Puppies!
Welcome to our training program tailored just for puppies 6 months old and under! As cute as puppies are, it is important to get a head start on training to help when they aren't so little anymore! These skills are used in everyday life and help set your puppy up for success in their adulthood! In the program, your puppy will learn good manners and be introduced to basic obedience skills. Choose 2-3 skills below.
-Introduction to grooming tools
-Walking on leash
-Recall
-Place
-Handler engagement
-Leave it
-Crate training
-Impulse control
-Basic Obedience commands (sit, down, stay, stand, etc.)

For the Dogs!
Welcome to our training program that is tailored for dogs 6 months or older! Old dogs can learn new tricks, and it's never too late to start training! In this program, your dog will learn the basics of obedience that are used in everyday life, both at home and in public. This program is also available to those who have previously taken our "For the Puppies" program to further obedience skills. Choose to work on 2-3 skills below.
-Loose leash walking
-Recall
-Place
-Handler engagement
-Leave it
-Impulse control
-Politeness when petting
-Entering Doorways
-Basic obedience commands (sit, down, stay, stand, etc.)

Advanced Obedience
Welcome to our advanced obedience program! This program is offered to dogs that have completed our "For the Dogs" training program. This can be used as a great refresher and those who want to further their dogs obedience skills. This program is tailored specifically to your dogs needs.
-Training refreshers and advancement
-Positional and distance stays
-Off leash heeling and obedience commands
-Walking and obedience with distractions
-Advanced impulse control

Ally Pawloski

Dogs have always been a huge part of Ally's life! In 2018, she found a passion for dog training while seriously training her Golden Retriever, Fynn. After completing three learning certifications and working with several trainers, Ally began offering her services to dog owners. She has been training dogs since 2021 and has also been working at Whiskers at the front desk! She utilizes balanced training methods and tailors each session to the individual dog's needs. Dog training isn't "one size fits all" as each dog is uniquely different. In her spare, Ally enjoys her hobby of pet photography, as well as spending time with her dogs, Fynn and Kenai, and her family.

Evaluation Appointment

New to us? Contact us today to schedule a training evaluation to see what training option is right for your dog!

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Private Sessions

Looking for a hands-on training option with your dog? Look no further! Our private training sessions are the perfect option for owners that want a hands-on experience while focusing on goals that you are specifically hoping to accomplish with your dog! Our private sessions are tailored to help with foundational, basic, and advanced obedience skills that are used in every day life scenarios.

Private Sessions are offered Monday-Thursday.

Package of four, one hour sessions - $340 ($85/session)

One Hour Session - $95/session

1/2 Hour Session - $55/session

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Training Programs

Each of our training programs include 8 training sessions. Choose between the scheduling options below:

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Half-Day Programs:

Two week half day program: Monday-Thursday
Four week half-day program: Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday

*Half-day programs include one half hour session each day, and can be added on to a boarding or daycare visit.*

Price: $600/program

Drop Off: 6am-8am

Pick Up: 12pm-1pm

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Full-Day Programs:

Two week full-day program: Monday-Thursday
Four week full-day program: Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday

*Full-day programs include two half hour sessions each day.*

Price: $1,200/program

Drop Off: 6am-8am

Pick Up: 5pm-6pm

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For the Puppies!

Welcome to our training program tailored just for puppies 6 months old and under! As cute as puppies are, it is important to get a head start on training to help when they aren't so little anymore! These skills are used in everyday life and help set your puppy up for success in their adulthood! In the program, your puppy will learn good manners, be introduced to basic obedience skills, and experience various forms of socialization.

Skills Taught:

Introduction to Recall
Introduction to Handler Engagement
Introduction to Grooming Environment
Introduction to Leash Pressure
Introduction to Loose Leash Walking
Introduction to Place
Introduction to Leave It
Introduction to Sit, Down, and Stand
Introduction to Stay
Introduction to Impulse Control
Environmental Socialization
learning to Settle in New Environments

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For the Dogs!

Welcome to our training program that is tailored for dogs 6 months or older! Old dogs can learn new tricks, and it's never too late to start training! In this program, your dog will learn the basics of obedience that are used in everyday life, both at home and in public. This program is also available to those who have previously taken our "For the Puppies" program to further obedience skills.

Skills Taught:

Sit, Down, and Stand
Handler Engagement
Loose Leash Walking with Distractions
Recall with Distractions
Place with Distractions
Leave It
Politeness when Petting
Impulse Control
Entering Doorways
Stay with Distractions
Environmental Socialization
Learning to Settle in New Environments

Advanced Obedience

Welcome to our advanced obedience program! This program is offered to dogs that have completed our "For the Dogs" training program. This program is tailored for dogs who want to further their obedience skills and is customizable based on the dog's needs. The skills that are offered in this program are as follows:

Skills Taught:

Training Refreshers and Advancement
Positional and Distance Stays
Introduction to Off-Leah Heeling
Obedience Commands with Distance
Emergency Downs
Heeling with Heavy Distractions
Advanced Impulse Control
Further Environmental Socialization
Settling in Busy Environments

Refresher Training Days

Our training refresher days are offered to any dogs that have completed any of the Whiskers University training programs! These Refresher Days are an excellent way to ensure that your dog's training stays in tip top shape. These sessions help to keep training consistent, to find any holes in your dogs training, and how to fix them.

Skills Taught:

Review of previously learned skills
Pinpointing skills that need extra attention or help
Providing consistency for owners and their dogs

Refresher Day Options

-$75 half day add-on

-$150 full day add-on

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For the Puppies

Foundational Obedience Program

The perfect training option to put your puppy a step ahead in life! For puppies 5 months and under.

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For the Dogs

Basic Obedience Program

Who says old dogs can’t learn new tricks? It’s never too late to start training! For adult dogs 6 months and older.

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Advanced Obedience Program

Advanced Obedience Program

Wanting to further your dog’s current training? Look no further than our Advanced Obedience Program!

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Custom Training Program

No dog is the same, so why should the training be? With our custom training options, we are able to tailor training to fit your dog’s needs!

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Refresher Training Days

Going on vacation? Want to ensure your dog’s training remains consistent? Our refresher days are the perfect option to make sure your dog’s training remains in tip-top shape!

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Private Sessions

Want to meet with our trainer? One-on-One appointments are available to all of our current and past training clients!

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Five-Star Reviews

What Our Clients Are Saying

"Whiskers is the hands down the best boarding facility in Grand Rapids! The customer service is epic, I travel for a living and can't tell you how many times they've came through for me in the clutch. I know they love my dog Zoe and treat her like their own. I really appreciate their customer service and would highly recommend to anyone looking for boarding!"

Ezekiel F.

Tampa, FL

"We absolutely love sending our Old English Sheepdog, Hazy River, to Whiskers! She has been going every week for the last 6 months and we absolutely love it! She gets to socialize and play with other dogs and gets groomed by Megan each week! We have her get a bath and blowout each week and a haircut about once a month. We are always happy with how she looks each week and our dog is always happy when she comes home. We are so happy that we are able to send our dog to Whiskers!"

Kyle P.

Tampa, FL

"Whiskers is a great place that I have entrusted to take care of my puppy while I’m at work! I use their daycare system and have been very impressed! Their hours fit my schedule, they are very informative on how his day goes and they treat him like he was one of their own. I am greatly appreciative to have a place as nice as this to bring my dog to!"

Elli N.

Tampa, FL

"We used Whisker’s boarding services for the first time and will definitely back! They took great care of our dog while we were moving, answered all of our questions and were very friendly. We had complete confidence they’d take great care of our dog and they absolutely did!"

Isabella K.

Tampa, FL

"We LOVE taking our dogs to Whiskers! They are so well taken care of & the constant photo updates really make a dog mom feel good. Each time we pick them up they are so happy & most importantly, tired from a day full of play!"

McKayla E.

Tampa, FL

"Everyone was very friendly when I dropped Luna off the morning. I loved the pictures they sent me during her day! She was certainly happy when I picked her up. Her paws were wet from playing in the pool. I know she was having a great time because she loves the water play! The person handing her back to me took the time and sat down to give me a summary of her day and answered my questions."

Nancy T.

Tampa, FL

"Our dogs loved their vacation at Whiskers. The staff treated them with such love. We will definitely board our dogs there again!"

Susan B.

Tampa, FL

"Pet loving and friendly facility with great staff. Multiple fence layers, so even an escapee will still be safe behind fencing. All toys dishwasher cleansed for protection vs Covid-19. Evaluations for similar size and personality playgroups for daycare and boarding. Grooming, daycare, training and boarding available. Boarding and daycare include playtime twice daily in supervised and cleaned settings. Your pet will be well loved at Whiskers."

Shelley P.

Tampa, FL

"We’ve had nothing but great experiences here. Our dog Maverick has been boarded there 4 or 5 times now and has been treated like a king. He is anxious, reactive, and takes daily medication and the staff always says how much of a sweetheart he is and keeps up with his needs. They are great at responding, communicating, and treating your animals well. I would recommend Whiskers to anyone!"

Lauren P.

Tampa, FL

"The customer service is truly incredible. Staff were always kind, knowledgeable, and responsive. I never had to worry about Odin while we were away. He enjoyed his Penthouse Suite, (spoiled!) and all the extra group play time he received. We received daily updates with a picture attached, which we looked forward to every day. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for daycare or boarding. We won't go anywhere else."

Kimberly V.

Tampa, FL