About J & J Custom K9

Who they are

J & J Custom K9 lists Diane Piro as owner and Dusty Piro as General Manager, with contact on 248-624-4DOG. The business runs training, day care and grooming from the same operation.

Training philosophy

The published philosophy is three rules: "1) NEVER GIVE A COMMAND YOU CAN NOT ENFORCE 2) ENFORCE EVERY COMMAND 3) BE CONSISTENT AND PERSISTENT." The business states "over 27 years of experience in obedience and agility training for all breeds," with "both owner-involved and drop-off training… Day and evening classes are offered."

Drop-off programs

Two drop-off programs are priced. The 12-week program is $1,900: daily drop-off between 7:30am and 9am with pick-up between 3pm and 5:30pm, "Daily 1 on 1 personal training. Teaching, heel, sit, down, stay, leave it, and recalls," socialization through playtime, and unlimited group classes included. Puppies "must be at least 12 weeks and have received 2 full rounds of vaccines." The 16-week program is $2,400 and adds the "Place," "stand" and "come" commands, with the same daily schedule and unlimited group classes. Dogs older than six months need an evaluation first, and graduates and current drop-off clients can request additional training.

Alongside training

Day care is offered on the basis that "Our expert staff will give your dog the highest level of attention, with quiet times, play times and frequent walks outside," and grooming is handled by staff described as "experienced and knowledgable in all aspects of doggie maintenance for both appearance and health."