About Dog Star Ranch

Overview

Dog Star Ranch is a 48-acre canine care facility in Muskegon, MI, in operation since 2004. Alongside boarding, daycare, grooming, and a dog park, it hosts a range of group dog training classes.

Training Classes

Stated classes include Puppy, Elementary, High School, College, and Masters levels, plus Trick, Anything Goes, Leash Walking, Pack Walk, and AKC Canine Good Citizen prep and testing. The site says it believes in building relationships between people and their dogs, focusing on confidence, manners, and life skills.

Trainers

Classes are run by independent trainers working with the ranch, including Lauren Ritter, Lindsey Kooistra (CPDT-KA), Arisha Coffee, and Geneva Austin, whose stated approaches range from balanced, science-based methods to one-on-one customized training. Contact the ranch for schedules, availability, and pricing.