About Dogology University

About Dogology University

"Dogology University is a veteran-owned dog training company serving Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Holland,

Norton Shores, Muskegon, and the surrounding West Michigan area. We specialize in private in-home

training and mobile day school." The published number is 616-935-6815, and the site states it has been

"Trusted by 2,000+ dogs and families across West Michigan since 2017."

The trainer

"I'm Matthew Lamarand. Before I trained family dogs, I trained military working dogs for the United

States Air Force. That background shaped everything about how I work. I believe in structure, clear

communication, and building a relationship between you and your dog that's based on trust — not fear,

not just treats, not shortcuts."

His stated credentials: "I'm a certified AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator, a member of the

International Association of Canine Professionals, and I've helped over 2,000 dogs and families across

West Michigan since 2017."

Programs

– **Puppy Training** — "We help your puppy develop good habits, socialization skills, and a strong

foundation before bad patterns set in."

– **Private Dog Training** — "One-on-one sessions with a professional trainer, built around your dog's

specific challenges and your goals."

– **In-Home Dog Training** — "We train your dog inside your home and on your daily routes — where

behavior actually plays out. No facility. No hoping it transfers."

– **Mobile Day Training** — the distinguishing program: "Our mobile day school picks up your dog in our

branded training van and takes them to real locations across Grand Haven – the Boardwalk, Hofma

Preserve, downtown, local parks – for structured, hands-on training every day. At the end of each

week, you get a private coaching session with a workbook so you know exactly how to maintain

everything."

– **Behavior Training** — "Reactivity, aggression, anxiety, barking — the deeper issues that don't go

away with basic obedience."

– **Obedience Training** — "Sit, stay, come, heel — trained with real-world reliability".

– **Off-Leash Dog Training** — "Reliable recall, focus at distance".

– **Board & Train** — "An immersive training experience where your dog stays with us in our home for an

extended period."

There are no group classes: "We don't run group classes because your dog's problems are specific — and

the solutions should be too."

Tools

The FAQ answers the question directly. "Do you use e-collars or shock collars? No. We use

reward-based, focus-driven methods that build trust and clear communication between you and your dog.

We believe relationship-based training produces better, longer-lasting results than any tool-dependent

approach."

Getting started

A published three-step path: "Start With a Conversation", then an "In-Home Evaluation" ("We come to

your home, meet your dog, and see their behavior firsthand"), then "Training That Fits Your Life". The

consultation is free: "We offer a free initial consultation call where we learn about your situation

and recommend the right approach — with transparent pricing before you commit to anything."

Service area

"Grand Haven — our home base", "Spring Lake — just minutes away", "Holland — full service coverage",

"Muskegon — and surrounding areas", plus "Norton Shores, Allendale, Zeeland, Ferrysburg, and more".

What clients say

Maria Curtis: "My dog, Zeus, learned so much at Dogology. He went from a dog that was so terrible at

walking that he put my fiancé in the hospital to a dog that loose leash walks!" Kristen Piduru: "We

couldn't have kept our stray pitbull, Ice Cube, without Dogology's help. He graduated from their 6-week

program and now gets along well with our other dog."