As the owner and trainer at SHILOH K9 OBEDIENCE TRAINING & BOARDING CENTER, LLC, my personal goals are being reached and my desires are being realized!

For years I have done extensive work in the area of developing skills and methods of training and conditioning and socializing all kinds of canines to be "CANINE GOOD CITIZENS." But to advance my work to develop dogs for being a solid natured "THERAPY DOG," and/or a falithfully loyal "COMPANION SERVICE DOG; that takes a special kind of K9 to meet the neccessary qualifications!

While many different pedigree dog breeds and mixed-breed dogs can be worked with to become a THERAPY DOG or SERVICE DOG, I have discoverd what I have determined to be some of THE BEST DOGS THAT HAVE THE RIGHT STUFF to work with in developing a K9 for THERAPY or SERVICE WORK. I have had my major focus in recent years on pedigreed GERMAN SHEPHERD DOGS, and the mixed-breeds known as LABRADOODLES, and GOLDENDOODLES!

While I will continue to work with ALL KINDS of BREEDS and MIXED-BREED DOGS, MY BUSINESS WILL BE TRANSITIONING TO MAJOR ON MY WORK TO TRAIN, CONDITION, AND SOCIALIZE pedigreed GERMAN SHEPHERD DOGS, and the mixed-breeds known as LABRADOODLES, and GOLDENDOODLES !  I will be working primarily with clients and owners of these kinds of dogs to help them work towards equipping their K9 to be a fully capable "THERAPY DOG and/or COMPANION SERVICE DOG!"

 To be the right kind of dog that can properly do the highly demanding work of being a THERAPY DOG and/or a COMPANION SERVICE DOG, that K9 must have the winning combination of being a well-bred, even-tempered, bright-minded, socially-personable, eagerly-willing, healthy-bodied, loyally-dependable dog!

Among my many years of discovering certain breed-specific and general mixed-breed characteristics in dogs, it has been my ongoing experience that there exists a fascinating and functionally beneficial relationship that most frequently and uniquely exists between GERMAN SHEPHERD DOGS and almost any kind of DOODLE, such as LABRADOODLES and GOLDENDOODLES!

German Shepherd Dogs act as the herding/guardian of the Doodle Dogs, and the Labradoodles and Goldendoodles, with their playfull and fun-loving actions, help a German Shepherd to lighten up and let their guard down a little! Having Shepherds and Doodles train, socialize and be conditioned while in each other's company is mutually beneficial for the dogs and fun to behold for the humans!

"THE PICTURES TELL THE STORY!!!"

Contact me now to schedule a TRAINING PLAN

to help your German Shepherd Dog, your Labradoodle,

or your Goldendoodle become all that they can be

as a THERAPY and/or COMPANION SERVICE DOG!

 CALL: (989)-429-9138

ASK FOR: David

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 When We Have A Dog Trained For THERAPY WORK,

We certify our K9s with

The Bright & Beautiful Therapy Dogs, Inc.

visit their website:

www.golden-dogs.org

If you would like my volunteer service, to work with one of my

Therapy Dogs at a Nursing Home, Hospital, or School,

please contact me by phone at:

(989)-429-9138

Call between 9am to 6pm Monday thru Friday.

 ASK FOR DAVID!

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Name:Nan McDougall

Dog's Name: Gabby

Breed: Cocker Spaniel
Service Date: : Monday, 12 August 2013

Survey Question #1
What is your overall view of the Training & Boarding provided for your dog? 

The training that Gabby and I received from David was the best!  His approach seems effortless, I don't know how he does it, but it is first rate!  I have recommended David and Shiloh K9 Obedience to everyone who has a dog and will listen!!

Survey Question #2:
Do you feel that you learned helpful instruction about Training & Handling your dog by using our services? 
3 = very helpful

Survey Question #3:
Is your dog better Trained in Obedience and improved Behavior since it came to SHILOH K9 Obedience….LLC? 
3 = much better

Comments:

Gabby did go on to become a registered Therapy Dog and has been active at this for two years.  We go to a nursing home where she puts smiles on the resident's faces.  She has \"adopted\" a couple of special people along the way and has shown off her calm, sweet personality.  On the other end of the spectrum, she has been the \"reading dog\" at a local school and library for the past two years.  She loves the children and gets excited when she knows she is going to see them. She has been able to change one girl's fear and anxiety around her into her not being able to pet Gabby enough.  Thank you David for starting us on this rewarding path!



 August - 3013

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Our Resident Goldendoodle,

"KIPPER," has a NEW HOME!!!

He is doing work as a "THERAPY DOG"

in Ann Arbor, Michigan at

THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN HOSPITAL.

Kipper's new owner is LINDA.

They are a great TEAM!

April - 2015

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Look at Kipper's history in traiing, below...

KIPPER (Ginger's son), is following in his mother's paw-prints, as he is in training to be a THERAPY DOG!

January - 2014

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Training a THERAPY DOG to be relaxed and friendly, when it visits people to help them enjoy a furry friend, is fun!

KIPPER says:

"It's MY Stressless Lounger,

but I have to share it with the big guy!"

April - 2014

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One of the FIRST STEPS

leading towards a dog's status to become

a "CERTIFIED THERAPY DOG"

is for them to pass the

American Kennel Club

"CANINE GOOD CITIZEN" test!

Our former resident Goldendoodle, Ginger, is a Working Therapy Dog, and a CANINE GOOD CITIZEN!

In this picture, Ginger is with Chris, an American Kennel Club, CGC, Evaluator.

Chris is an expert dog trainer and a member of K9 ONE, a Search & Rescue organization, in Michigan!

August - 2013

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Take a look at Ginger's different training locations and experiences. She can be seen at play, at work, at rest, and everything in between! 

 It Doesn't Get Any Better Than This...

"GINGER," (our re-homed THERAPY DOG),

is now working with Wade Richardson, in schools);

she is one SUPER HAPPY GOLDENDOODLE!

-looks like the children are pretty happy, too!!!!

Thanks Wade, for your good work with Ginger!

When we have trained dogs and their owners

in the work of advanced K9 obedience

and the skills to work as a THERAPY DOG team,

the results are very gratifying.

We are so excited for our K9 Friends and their Owner/Handlers when they engage in THERAPY DOG outreaches in their community! GREAT WORK, Nan & Gabby!

JULY - 2014

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THERE'S NO BETTER PLACE TO LEARN GOOD

COUNTRY MANNERS, THAN DOWN ON THE FARM!

We have been training and conditioning KIPPER, our resident Goldendoodle, to become a certified THERAPY DOG!

He has "The Right Stuff" to work in all kinds of human environments.

Nursing Homes, Hospitals, Libraries, Community Centers and Schools are wonderful places for people and dogs to become best friends.

Happy Dogs Make Happy Children!

Kipper is fully engaged with the right kind of playful, yet gentle, movements and behavor that will allow even the youngest of children to feel safe and to enjoy a K9 friend!

Ask "Georgi." She just turned 1 year old and is outside playing with her K9 friend, Kipper!

Who needs to go to a "Petting Zoo!"

KIPPER'S Curly Fur Is Like Petting

A Little Soft Lamb!

Georgi is one little lamby petting another lamby!

August - 2014

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[Click to open PDF]

THERAPY DOG VISITATION - CLIENT CONTRACT

We Train K9 owners and their dogs for

THERAPY DOG WORK.

Let me know if you are interested in this wonderful service that you and your well trained K9 may be able to provide.

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SHILOH at Tractor Supply Company

on August, 17, 2013

[Shiloh waits to meet and greet customers

as they exit the store's checkout line.]

SHILOH, our resident German Shepherd, worked at Tractor Supply Company in West Branch, Michigan. This is the 3rd. year that Shiloh and I, (David), have been invited by TSC during their annual "Pet Week" to represent what we do at SHILOH K9 OBEDIENCE Training & Boarding Center, LLC

We demonstrated some of our obedience training methods. We also explained our philosophy and practice that we use with the K9s that train and board with us.

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Once a

THERAPY DOG

IN

TRAINING;

Now a Certified Therapy Dog at Work!!!

Meet "KIPPER!"

He is a 1 year old, male, Goldendoodle.

We have our own THERAPY DOGS that visit people at Schools, Hospitals, Nursing Homes and Other Locations.

We also train other dog owners and their K9 friends to work as a handler and Therapy Dog.

This is Shiloh, our 4 year old German Shepherd.



At SHILOH K9 OBEDIENCE Training & Boarding Center, LLC, we will work to train your dog for special tasks and abilities as a working dog, to behave properly in public places, around people, and other dogs.