About Attaboy Dog Training

About Attaboy Dog Training

Attaboy Dog Training is "a dedicated small business located in Pinckney, Michigan , specializing in

fostering stronger bonds between pet owners and their dogs." Training happens indoors year-round:

"Our facility is a heated 60 x 40 ft pole barn, perfect for comfortable and effective training

year-round."

Classes

The published class list is unusually detailed:

– **Puppy Kindergarten** — "focuses on socialization, and building confidence in young pups with a

little bit of Obedience commands." Puppies 5–20 weeks; sold per individual 45-minute class.

– **Obedience 1 & 2** — "Teach your dog essential commands like sit, stay, come, and loose-leash

walking", with Obedience 2 adding "difficulty and distraction". Dogs 4 months and older; 5 weeks,

one 45-minute session a week.

– **Just for Fun and Practice Classes** — "Classes such as Agility, Barn Hunt, Out on the Town and

Practice in the Park", dogs 5 months and older, 5 weeks, some sold drop-in with registration.

– **Barn Hunt and Urban Rat Hunting** — "It will build confidence and teach your dog to use his/her

nose", sold as private 30-minute appointments, one dog per session.

– **Reactive Rover** and **Puppy Confidence** programs are also named among the services.

– **Private / In-Home Training** has its own information page.

Classes run on the Pinckney calendar, and the site also flags "New Classes through Brighton Comm.

Ed".

The team

"Karen Vaden Owner/Trainer 30 plus years experience", with trainers Katrina Wilson ("8 years plus

experience"), Lizzie Branch ("3 plus years experience") and Emily Samar ("3 years plus

experience").

Method and safety

The site states its approach twice: "By using balanced training methods, we create a stress-free

and enjoyable learning experience for your pet", and "They use balanced training with lots of

positive reinforcement techniques". Safety is given its own section — "We ensure that all training

environments are secure and that all dogs are closely monitored during classes."

Community talks

Attaboy runs free informational talks; one has covered dog language —

"Learn all about what your dog is trying to say to you that you are missing."