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Alzada Daniels: Hector's training methods are kind and humane to the pet and the pet mom. I loved the train the trainer segment as well because my pet had behaviors that needed to be modified and so did I. The experience was beyond amazing!

Glen Koeske: Excellent obedience training for dogs.

Ashley Adrian: Hector was absolutely wonderful. We learned so much (what to do and what not to do) and saw such a huge improvement just after the first session. My brother just had his dog in training for a year with a different trainer and their styles were very different. Our dog learned much quicker, and better, with Hectors program. If you need a dog trainer in MI, there's no better choice. Highly recommend.

L DiLernia: Very much tailors training to accommodate the individual dog's personality. Very positive experience.

Penny Caudill: Hector ..was awesome .Knew his stuff was very impressed.Thanks for saving us and our dog .Very much appreciate it ..

Andrew Schunter: We had a great training session with Hector. He is very personable and out going so he he easy to talk to and have a conversation with. He makes the training very interactive and provides a lot of resource material for you to take with you. Amazing trainer and would highly recommend.

Christine Brignall: I have taken my dogs to different trainers over the years but Hector is by far the best trainer I have experienced. He is knowledgeable and provides results in a very short period of time. He takes the time to talk to you about his methods and gives you the opportunity to ask questions. He makes sure that you have a clear understanding before you leave. Besides the obedience he teaches you about the health and well being of your pet. I highly recommend First Class Dog Training for you and your dog.

Irelands world: Hector is wonderful and taught us great skills to enjoy our dogs.

Lisa Rose: Hector was not only knowledgeable and proficient, but also very kind and loving with my dog. He was quick to assess her physical and training needs while making her (and me!) feel at ease. I've worked with trainers before and appreciated their expertise. What sets Hector at a higher level is his obvious compassion for dogs and empathy for their people.

Carollynn Woodruff: We were more than pleased with HectorAnd his method of training. My dogIs a different dog today. Hector is veryKnowledgeable and compassionate withDogs. He taught us a lot too about nutrition and massage. He covers a lot!

Roy Allen: Hector knows his stuff. The class was very informative.

Margie Sancho: Informative! Learned so much. My grandchildren enjoyed the experience.

Philip Van Ee: We brought our German Shepherd puppy here. Hector did an excellent job I would recommend hom to anyone looking for a dog trainer.

Bob Delamarter: First Class Dog Training with Hector Hernandez was an awesome and rewarding experience. I have been acquainted with Hector's knowledge, ability, and skills, in canine behavior and training, for close to 40 years. I was so grateful when he was able to access some issues with I and my GSD Harley and get us on the path to a promising future. Hector, Harley and I say thanks.

Jessica Sebenick: Great class! Hector was a great teacher. He gave us lot's of helpful tips and tricks for our puppy. He also took time to get to know our puppy to help us be successful with him.

Riann Graff: I would 100% recommend Hector at First Class Dog Training to anyone who is looking. He is so personable and knowledgeable. It hasn't even been 24 hours since my one on one session with him and I am already seeing such positive results from what he taught both me and my pup!

Austin Owen: Hector is a fantastic trainer! In HOURS we were able to understand our dog's behavior and break his bad habits. 1000% worth it!

K Foster: Hector shares his incredible knowledge base on how to read your dog, how to reward your dog through positive reinforcement, and how to build the bond between you and your dog. He truly wants to build a trust and respect relationship between you and your dog!

Jessica Fox: Hector H is the real deal!!!! I had serious doubts before taking our 1 year old German Shepard into his facility, but within an hour he had our dog following our commands better than he ever has. He was also no longer acting aggressive towards him, even after we took the leash off. I highly recommend this man and honestly the session was worth every penny!!! Thank you again appreciate you!!!Richard and Jessica

Dawn Scavarda: What a positive experience! Hector took time to get to know us and our dog before beginning to train. He was very explicit on how and why he trains the way he does and walked us through step by step. Our dog understood what we expected from her and both of us have a better understanding of each other at home. Hector was enjoyable to work with and gave us several other tips and suggestions regarding health, feeding, toys, and harnesses. Definitely worth the time and money!

Barb McNeice: I took my Emmy to click pawsitive thing Emmy would learn some obedience like stay, walking on and off leash, and following other commands. This was not the case. I should have read closer the puppy essentials 1 description better. I had talked to Sara prior to signing up and she told me we would learn this. Not even close. Emmy just knew if she did something she would get a ton of treats. Sara told me she hired Katie just to work with Emmy yet Katie was there before we even started. We attended 3? Classes but one was cancelled due to weather. We did not continue with the class. Emmy learnedn nothing. I had to hire someone else to work.with us. She learned how to walk both on and off leash, stay, down and stay . It was amazing how fast she learned. At pawsitive Sara told meEmmy was too much dog for me and I should take her back to the rescue. That is not the case she is a puppy and gets excited but then calms down. I had no problem with her in the one on one class whee she learned so much in an hour and a half . I asked for a partial refund but of course Sara reiterated that there where no refunds. I thought she would in good conscience maybe refund half or a quarter of the fees. Katie was not hired to work with Emmy she was already there for the first class and had never met Emmy.If you are considering pawsitive please read the descriptions of the class you are interested in. Pawsitive may work for some dogs but any active puppies no. Telling you that she should go back to the rescue was unacceptable. Like I said the trainer I took her to worked so well with her and she learned so muchin a matter of anhour Anda half.Sara has good intentions but they weren't enough.

Lindsey Bell: I called Sara to get an appointment for my dog to start training. Today was our date she gave me on the phone. I called her about 45 minutes after the appointment should have started, because she wasn't here yet. (Homeschool Apt) My online schedule was never correct. she stated that "that is why I train dogs and not computers, it was user error". Than proceeded to tell me that my dog would need more than one training for him to be trained, I'm sorry but that was a little rude. I asked for a refund.

Alexandra Church: Sara is the best and I couldn't recommend her enough! She is a great trainer and became a friend throughout our class. She provided my fiance and I true support throughout our journey, going above and beyond what was expected, and we will continue seeing Sara for all of our dog training needs! Great prices for amazing training and service.

Gretchen Morse: We have a 13 month old puppy and have participated in Group classes, individual sessions, puppy day camp and Service Dog Essentials - highly recommend Click Pawsitive for both basic and specialized needs for our pup! He had some anxiety issues that were really problematic, and Sara was able to help us work through those. Thanks Sara, and Co.!

Candice Carrasco: Sara has been such a wonderful resource to my family and our two pups over the past two years since they joined our family. I appreciate not only the positive reinforcement training method but also Sara's kindness, compassion and support through the ups and downs of puppyhood as well as our traumatic experience of being attacked by neighborhood dog. She has worked with us to learn basic skills but also to help in the reconstruction of our confidence. Sara will forever be our go to resource for dog training!! Thank you Sara!!

Leanne Sabo: Two years ago when I decided to adopt an absolutely adorable yet resource guarding puppy Sara was there with me every step of the way to help train him and give him the tools to be successful. I love the foundation of her training, it is the cornerstone of the relationship I have with my dog (which is awesome!). You can tell that she genuinely cares for your dog, and you! I could not recommend a better training facility, I also did group classes with Sheyenne which were always very fun and engaging for me and my dog! I could not thank Sara and the other trainers enough at Click Pawsitive Training for helping to give me and River the best relationship ❤️

Harry Castle: We have had a fantastic experience with Click Pawsitive so far - our recently rescued Staffy/bulldog mix Marshall began showing a lot of reactivity in the home and on walks. We've been through two classes with Click Pawsitive now (reactive rover, click to calm 1) and are seeing so much progress with Marshall! He still struggles, but it feels like we are breaking down his anxiety and fears piece by piece. We've really been given the tools to help manage him in stressful situations and begin having stronger trust in our rescue.

Sadie Rucker: My husband, Mark, and I can’t express enough how grateful we are to Sara for her incredible training, guidance and support for our Tonio. She is simply fantastic! Tonio , our very large German Shepherd, loves her! We got Tonio as a puppy during Covid which meant he really needed socialization. He also had separation anxiety and very sharp puppy teeth( he didn’t like to be held) At 4 months after he had received all his shots, we tried Day Care thinking that would help his socialization. He didn’t get along with dogs at all. We were desperate! Our wonderful Vet recommended Sara. After a frantic call to Sara, she responded. What a godsend! She visited with us and evaluated him honestly. She said he had many anxieties but that she could work with him so we made a plan. We continued the plan when we went back to work and when she sent us a photo of Tonio playing with her dog, we celebrated..and were very emotional! Tonio now loves people and continues to love playing with dogs. He was able to take one of the classes at the center, which was a big deal for him and his anxieties. He completed the tasks and enjoyed working with the trainer. Because of her years of experience as a trainer, she is aware of the difficulties some dogs have being with other dogs and works very hard to make it a PAWSITIVE experience. We can’t praise Sara enough, her training methods and opportunities that she provides our Tonio and other dogs no matter where they are in their development. Run don’t Walk to Sara and her Click! Pawsitive Classes!

stephanie james: I highly recommend Pawsitive Dog Training. I personally had Sara come to our home and train us and our puppy. Our dog Rudolph benefited so much from the Puppy Start Right class. All the basic tools to move forward with more training if needed. It helped us out so much. Especially, with a immune suppressed puppy who couldn't be around other dogs at the time. Sara was a wonderful trainer and meet all our needs.

Rebecca Wildenthal: Sara has been instrumental in helping our puppy develop good social behaviors. The convenience of home visit training has been great. Looking forward to continued skill development. We are now over two years with Sara and Click!Pawsitive Dog Training and Moose is in love! We get many compliments on how well behaved he is, and most importantly he has developed into a very sweet house doggy that is good with our elderly family member and the youngest. He even loves his cat...The gentle encouragement he receives during his sessions is helping him overcome his anxieties over strange places and surfaces. Sara has gone over and above in finding creative methods to address his various behaviors. Thank you Sara!

Phillip Dahlhofer: This morning my husky found my wife's wool hat and when I asked my pooch to give it to me she did. This doesn't sound like a big deal but for us it was huge and we have Click Pawsitive training to thank!The method taught is teaching your dog to want to be a "good" dog. It takes work but it is worth it to have a happy and confident companion!

Rob Culver: Sara is a wonderful trainer!

Amanda Stitt: Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness,ValueSara’s training helped us get through the biggest challenges of puppyhood. Her training and advice helped us go from having an out of control puppy to an 8 month old dog we really love to have in our family with two young kids. Highly recommend Sara!

Kris Parnell: Sara is an excellent teacher and really seems to understand dogs. Her instructions are easy to follow, she’s very patient with people and their pets and her classes are held in a nice big facility at okemos daycare. I have taken 2 classes with her (1st puppy class and her tricks class) and I have also done private lessons in between these 2 classes. I highly recommend her.

Lili Gloe: We did one-on-one training consultation earlier this last month for our 1.5 year old dog who was having trouble walking on leash without getting distracted. We had a great experience- she was able to teach us some techniques within the two hour-long sessions that have helped us and our dog so much! Daily walks have become enjoyable instead of a source of stress. Sara was generous with her time and advice and was able to provide good insight into our dog’s behaviors and ways to help her succeed. Definitely worth the time and money.

Katie Newby: I am a disabled service dog handler & have utilized the training services of Click!Pawsitive Dog Training owner, Sara Alguire. Sara is an absolutely incredible dog trainer. She runs wonderful training groups and also offers convenient personal training sessions. Sara is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA-CPT), which essentially means that she is credentialed by the foremost academy of force-free positive reinforcement training. This accreditation is reserved for the best of the best in the dog training arena. If a trainer is effective in training a dog to service dog standard (and understanding ADA law and task training requirements) it is fair to say that they can handle any pet dog that comes their way. Sara is the trainer I chose after contacting upwards of 10 other local trainers, and I do not hesitate to recommend her to any service dog team or pet dog owner in a 50 mile radius of Haslett, Michigan.

The McCollums: I can't say enough great things about Sara!! She took my hysterical phone call on a Saturday, not knowing me, and stayed on the phone for almost an hour calming me down after my rescue dog bit my friend. :( I was worried that we wouldn't be able to keep him...she came to our house to help us help him and he is a completely different dog! Charlie has grown so much with her help and so have we. She gave us the tools to train him and know the warning signs when he is anxious. We LOVE her for helping us turn him around! Thanks for everything!!

Arica Smith: We love Sara! We decided to adopt 2 puppies and our boy Bodie was so anxious/reactive and we knew we needed help. We took them both through the first obedience class and loved it. They both did great and Sara is a puppy training wizard. She was so patient with us and the puppies. So, we decided to splurge and go for the one on one training to address Bodie’s specific reactive behaviors and it was soo worth it! He has made such great progress with the training and other tips Sara showed us. We feel so much more confident and positive that we have the tools to help him be a calm happy boy...and we can easily use what we learned to work with our other fur children. She went out of her way to work with our schedule and even helped us with questions we asked her on a weekend. Bodie loved seeing Sara and we will miss our weekly training sessions with her!

Nicole Mahmood: Sarah did great with my boxer/bulldog mix. She is always hesitant towards strangers, but warmed up to Sarah and was always very excited when time for our sessions would come. We had private training sessions so she came right to my apartment and provided a clicker and treat bag, as well as weekly using her own treats for training. I enlisted Sarah's help in dealing with my dog's reactivity towards other dogs, and through our training sessions she is finally on the road to being calm when in the presence of other dogs. She was also considerate of my varying schedule as a college student, and made this aspect a lot easier on me as well. I would definitely recommend Sarah to anyone that is looking for help with reactivity issues.

Jay Sarkar: Sara was fantastic to work with. My two year old English Springer was a little too energetic and jumpy but after 4 sessions with Sara we have turned her into quite the obedient dog. I had private training done so Sara came right to my home, worked for about an hour each week and provided me with necessary equipment. (clicker, treat pouch) I would recommend her to anyone that is looking for have their furry friend learn a few lessons in a warm and welcoming manner.

Andrea: I have a beautiful German Shepherd. He needs lots of attention and I was feeling very out of my comfort zone with his training at home. He was very protective of me and would react towards other family members. He is an alfa male and it shows. It is my 3rd visit at Joyful Dogs of Michigan and I can say my dog is now acting more like a warm cuddly pet. He has manners, listens to others in the house. Actually listens. He now knows the sit, lay, stand, shake, and come all with almost perfect obedience. Beth has taken the time to teach me so I can teach my dog. I am building a beautiful relationship with my hansom boy. He is much happier and so are we. Thank you so much Beth for all that you do!

Emily: Extremely helpful with us and our dog. He behaves much better now. The price of training is also one of the most reasonable in town. If you need help with a dog you should definitely go with her

Susan Matero: I was referred to Joyful Dogs through Bark. Please do your research before you hire Beth Licht. Her fees are exorbitant compared to other dog trainers in the area. I paid her $850 for 6 private lessons whereas other trainers charge $360. She is unorganized and inconsiderate. She didn’t send me any information or contract prior to my first visit but expected me to sign and pay within minutes of my arrival. To this day, I haven’t received a complete copy of what I signed. She canceled the second visit and said she would call me the next day to reschedule, which she never did. I had the dog for 14 days when I was regrettably forced to re-home him due to safety concerns for my 3 year old granddaughter. I had ONE visit that cost me $850!!! Beth would not consider any negotiation for a partial refund of any kind. I asked if she would kindly accept 1/2 ($425). She said the contract states NO refunds! Apparently, she doesn’t have any compassion or consideration for unfortunate situations! Just NO, NO, NO. Please shop around for a cheaper and kinder dog trainer!

David DeMarco: Beth aka Bam could be the best doggie trainer on the planet. She is a total pro & trined my pot cake dog to let me potty her perfect within twenty minutes. Call her & your worries are gone. Love this woman & my wife will back it up too

Catherine Boomer: EXCELLENT EXPERIENCE!I could not be more pleased with my experience. Beth did an exceptional job working with my dog, Grover. He's a very intelligent Golden Retriever who needs direction and boundaries. It's been a rough year for both of us. I underwent treatment for breast cancer and he had bilateral elbow surgery. Once he recovered from surgery, I just didn't have the energy to work with him. I sent Grove to live with Beth for a 2 week board & train. She kept in close contact with me about his progress and his happiness. Having him stay in her home made me feel confident he was getting lots of love and attention. After 'camp' Grove has a good grasp of the necessary commands and I continue to work on refining his obedience. I highly recommend Joyful Dogs of Michigan!

Katie Sutherland: Although, I have never personally used this business, we are adopting a puppy in the near future and was looking for trainers in the area. After seeing the way the Owner, Beth, was communicating with community members on Facebook, we will never be supporting this business. She was rude, judgmental and unforgiving. When you are a business owner, you must act professionally inside the “office” and out!Response to owner: It has nothing to do with your personal opinion. You are entitled to it. However, the way you SPEAK to people who simply have a differing opinion than yours was rude and unnecessary. Although, we will not be using you for our training needs...Congratulations on staying in business for so long.

Jeff White: Vicki and I Re- Homed 17 month old “Winter” from California last mid November 2020. He is a Wirehair Pointing Griffon male dog . We found within 1st 2 weeks he had an ear infection and did not have any foundation training , or obedience training . He growled at the vet trying to help him and had to muzzle him - they said he was aggressive . Winter would not let us touch his ears either . We new we needed help and didn’t want to believe he was aggressive . In the in home interview with Beth she said it was a trust issue and told us what she wanted us to do - in that 15 minutes of following her direction she ask me now to put drops in his ears - WOW - Winter had no issue with drops. We hired Beth on the spot - where do we sign ! We now refer to Beth as the Dog Whisperer . Beth teaches us and Winter - He now allows us to clean his ears - long place stays - let’s us cut his nails - check his teeth - he downs when asked - kennels up - stays - loads up in car in kennel - we can take him to stores and allow everyone to pet him - he will sit for 5 min until called - Does his business when we tell him - doesn’t want to chase cars anymore - heals - Doesn’t pull on leash with walks - Comes when called - camps with us - he is absolutely a changed amazing Dog and loves and looks forward to working with Beth as we do ! Thank You Beth !🙌🏻🐾❤️Jeff & Vicki

Bunnie Rainsberger: Positive:Reliability,ValueWe've worked with Beth a long time. We found her to be exceptionally experienced and knowledgeable. She genuinely loved our dog and came up with many helpful tips to train our dog (and us). I would recommend her to anyone as she really goes above expectations

Alaina Aleman: Positive:Professionalism,QualityI have a 10 month old puppy (Lucy) and was having issues with her when I would take her for walks and coming to me when called. After Beth pointed out what I was doing incorrectly, Lucy was following my commands within the hour. I would highly recommend using this training facility.

Liz S: Positive:Quality,ResponsivenessWe had a wonderful experience working with Beth at Joyful Dogs of MI. Her training has done wonders to help me work with my new adopted dog. Looking forward to moving on to more advanced training with her.

Andrew Filkins: We set up an appointment with Beth about our rescue dog who is having some aggression issues. It seemed that she was surprised and offended when we showed up with his issues When I talked to her she told me that she would be the one doing the training and it was not her but her son. She stood around and told us about stuff she did with other dogs but never offered good suggestions about how to work with our dog. She posted an inappropriate Facebook post about our dog on her page. Can not say this even. I would not recommend this business. Do your research! There are other trainers out there.

Andrea Hoagland: Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness

D D: Beth was an absolute joy to work with :)She had our puppy Mila learning new commands within minutes of first showing up! Every week our puppy was catching on more and more to Beth’s techniques. Now our puppy is listening and completing all the commands that she was taught !!I would highly recommend Beth to anyone who is serious about their dog and it’s training! She is top tier in my book ! Thank you Beth!!

Gary Rainsberger: Beth loves our German Shepherd and he loves her. Its great that she comes to the house. It allows her to see how he behaves in a familiar place not distracted by other people or dogs. It also gives her the opportunity to teach and correct us in how we work with him at home. She even came at a time when our grandkids could be there so she could teach them. Our dog is a handful but she is able to make him mind and show us how to do it. We definitely recommend you use Beth for training your dog.

Onyx Salon & Extension Bar: Beth is our dogs best friend....literally as soon as she walks in the door you can see Bella’s energy change instantly. There’s no way to explain the bond she has with dogs. A true professional, very knowledgeable and hilarious! She is there for you AND the dog. She makes sure every dog’s getting their needs met as well as yours. She has great problem solving solutions for “specific problem” behaviors. Works with you, family, and the dog inYOUR environment. All around wonderful! We will be back for advanced training!

AnnMarie Martinez: If I could give Beth 100 stars, it still wouldn't be good enough! She is an amazing trainer AND an amazing person! Our Yorkie Daisy loved her and learned a lot. She gave my husband and I the tools we need to continue training her with confidence. If you are having any kind of issue with your dog, young or old, Beth has a solution. Best money we have spent in a long time!

Melinda Rundell: Beth helped us with our puppy, Ella. She is 3/4 Siberian Husky and 1/4 German Shepherd. Ella was a so hyperactive that we needed professional help. Beth was very observant and experienced and she quickly made recommendations and modeled every practice in a way that we could replicate ourselves. She is down-to-earth, well spoken and kind!! My dog, Ella, loves Beth and we do too!!! Beth is worth her price and then some!!!!!🐾

Joey Shmyr: Beth came for an hour and a half session socializing my yorkie to her new pitbull roommate. Not only are my dogs doing very good together after only one session!! But we also were given a lot of valuable advice from Beth. She is a very knowledgable person who truly loves what she does. I learned so much and am so happy I found her at Joyful Dogs of Michigan! While she was there for one purpose, she went above and beyond showing us how we can train them in others ways too. I highly recommend this service. Thank you Beth!

AJ: Beth is the best. Had my puppy lined out in a few hours. Great personality and spirit

Omar Farghal (Leadha): Very helpful and nice. Did a great job helping us train our new dog!