“Explore life together.”
Everything gets better when our dogs can join. Whether it’s sitting on a brewery patio, strolling through the city, going for a paddle, or taking off in the backcountry - we’ll get your pup ready to tagalong too!
Kate is a Training Without Conflict™ Certified Professional Trainer based in the Greater Grand Rapids, MI area.
The TWC methodology respects the dog as a sentient being and values their mindset above all else - cultivating happy, engaged dogs. It does this by practicing clear communication during training and rewarding the dog with play. TWC trainers believe that honoring and fulfilling the unique genetic needs of your dog is crucial to the success of any training program.
Using a balanced training approach, Kate understands the value of tools in their specific appropriate situations; such as prong collars for on-leash directional communication and e-collars for off-leash connection. These tools are fairly introduced and contextually used.
Kate takes her dog, Frankie, wherever she is legally allowed and has a passion to see more people do the same. As an avid outdoors-woman, she and Frankie have backpacked 500+ miles together, spent at least a month in the canoe, have driven across the country, and more. They’ve seen bear, moose, and even a wolf in the wild. From the everyday to the extraordinary, their experiences with one another are what inspire the heart and mission of Cahoots Dog Training:
To help you and your dog “Explore life together.”
About
Custom training programs that prioritize your needs.
Training Programs
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A stay and train program where your dog truly becomes part of our family. In addition to teaching your dog general obedience commands (sit, down, place/stay, out, leave it, come, loose-leash walking), this package is great for laying the foundation of structure expected within a home environment.
Scared to miss your pup? Don’t worry! This program is scheduled as a ‘Monday through Friday,’ which means you get to catch up with your best friend on the weekends.
Duration: 4 weeks (20 days). Only available for dogs that are cat and dog friendly, no exceptions (day training and in-home sessions are open to all dogs).
Price: $1,500-
*10% off for all military, fire, and police. Thank you for your service.
Prerequisites
All dogs must be crate-acclimated (enters willingly and isn’t destructive). Let us know if you need help with crate training, we’d be happy to schedule an in-home session!
All dogs must be free of contagious diseases and parasites, and up-to-date on the following:
-Rabies Vaccine
-Bordetella Vaccine
-Distemper Vaccine
-Flea and Tick Medications
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This day training program is great if you live locally. Your dog will spend their days with us learning general obedience commands (sit, down, place/stay, out, leave it, come, loose-leash walking), but enjoy the comfort of their own home in the evenings.
Scheduled as a ‘Monday through Friday,’ with morning drop off and evening pick up.
Duration: 4 weeks (20 days) in total.
Price: $1,000-
*10% off for all military, fire, and police. Thank you for your service.
Prerequisites
All dogs must be crate-acclimated (enters willingly and isn’t destructive). Let us know if you need help with crate training, we’d be happy to schedule an in-home session!
All dogs must be free of contagious diseases and parasites, and up-to-date on the following:
-Rabies Vaccine
-Bordetella Vaccine
-Distemper Vaccine
-Flea and Tick Medications
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Individual sessions are typically held at your home.
This option is great for the go-getters who are willing to do the heavy lifting of establishing a training foundation, but are looking for guidance and direction to aid them through it.
This is also a good option for addressing behavioral issues specific to your household.
Duration: Scheduled in 1 hour increments (as individual sessions OR can be designed into a program) at however often the client prefers. While we create a training plan and overall itinerary, you get to choose when you are ready for the next visit.
Price: $100- /session*
*10% off for all military, fire, and police. Thank you for your service.
**Travel outside of a 30 mile radius may be subject to additional fees.
Prerequisites
All dogs must be free of contagious diseases and parasites, and up-to-date on the following:
-Rabies Vaccine
-Bordetella Vaccine
-Distemper Vaccine
-Flea and Tick Medications
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This program is the one we are most excited to offer!
Focusing on adventure-specific training and prep, this option gives you the confidence to fully embrace your favorite outdoor recreation by including your best friend.
Have you always dreamed of paddle boarding with your pup? Do you want off-leash reliability for hiking or mountain biking? Does your dog need better boat manners so you both stay dry?
Just like your interests are unique to you, this training program is entirely customized to your specific activity needs and goals.
But to reach the peak of a mountain, you have to start at the bottom. All dogs MUST exhibit a reliable general obedience foundation (sit, down, place/stay, out, leave it, come, heel).
Duration: Scheduled as individual sessions OR can be designed into a program based on your needs.
Price: Consistent with our pricing structure. However, due to the custom nature of this program, please contact us for a quote.
*10% off for all military, fire, and police. Thank you for your service.
**Travel outside of a 30 mile radius may be subject to additional fees.
Prerequisites
General obedience foundation (sit, down, place/stay, out, leave it, come, heel).
All dogs must be free of contagious diseases and parasites, and up-to-date on the following:
-Rabies Vaccine
-Bordetella Vaccine
-Distemper Vaccine
-Flea and Tick Medications
*If staying with us* Crate-acclimated (enters willingly and isn’t destructive). Let us know if you need help with crate training, we’d be happy to schedule an in-home session!
Contact Us
Office Hours
Monday — Friday
8:00am — 5:00pm
