About Dog Training Elite West Michigan

A franchise location covering Grand Rapids, Muskegon and Holland

Dog Training Elite West Michigan publishes that it serves "Grand Rapids, Muskegon, Holland and Surrounding Areas" on 616-600-1393, and describes itself as "a woman-owned, professional dog training company with over 45 years of experience specializing in helping dogs and people. We offer in-home dog training, basic obedience, advanced training, and specialized programs like Service Animal and Therapy Dog."

The team

Carrie McIntyre is listed as "Owner & Trainer": "Carrie was born and raised in the Detroit area and moved to West Michigan after graduating from Hope College… Carrie loves helping people learn to communicate better with their dog and strengthen their bond." Jessica Maxwell is "Lead Trainer," living in Muskegon, with "a background in the service industry" and ten years grooming dogs, through which "she has developed a knack for calming high energy and anxious dogs."

Obedience packages and published prices

Three tiers are published, in both in-home and in-facility formats. Platinum, "advanced obedience/behavioral modification with a goal of off-leash control," is "$3,365" and includes "8 one-on-one sessions" and "16 group classes." Gold, "advanced obedience with the goal of a well-behaved dog at home and in public," is "$2,465" with "5 one-on-one sessions" and "12 group classes." Silver, "Behavior touch up for well trained dogs who have previously been through training," is "$1,865" with "2 one-on-one sessions" and "8 group classes."

Service, therapy and support dog packages

Psychiatric Service Dog is "$4,865" and includes "12 one-on-one sessions", "Lifetime group classes (for the life of your dog)", "Public access testing" and certification. Therapy Dog is "$4,165" with "10 one-on-one sessions." Emotional Support Animal is "$3,565" – with the published caveat that "emotional support animals are not afforded the same public rights access extended to service animals." Personalized Autism Canine is "$6,765" with "14 one-on-one sessions." The site offers "free consultations to evaluate your dog's temperament and potential for our customized service dog training programs, or we can assist with puppy selection through a litter visit."

Behaviors addressed

The published list covers "Leash Walking & Heel Training, Barking Issues, Aggression & Reactivity, Separation Anxiety, Jumping & Hyperactivity, Sitting & Stay Commands, Destructive Chewing & Digging" and recall.

Fine print

"Prices and package details are non-transferable to other DTE locations or new management. May require purchase of additional training equipment."