The Canine Training Institute of the Humane Society of South Central Michigan trains dogs to become best friends and lifelong companions. They are concerned with good manners in the home and in public. They welcome people and dogs of all ages and abilities. Certifications include CPDT-KA. Training equipment includes buckle or martingale collar, 6-foot lead, treats, and sometimes a front-connecting harness or a halter-style collar.
Their training philosophy is based on positive methods and cooperation between trainer and dog, integrating techniques that rely on understanding animal physiology and normal physical reactions. The institute serves all of south-central Michigan, located in Battle Creek, and recently had clients from Albion, Marshall, Kalamazoo, Richland, Augustus, Homer, and other towns within a 50-mile radius.
Classes are small, with every client receiving individual attention. Their trainers are dedicated individuals with experience working with and training animals, not limited to dogs, using positive methods. Among their staff are certified professional dog trainers, members of APDT, professionals in horse therapy riding, and teachers.
The trainers strive to keep abreast of the latest techniques, methods, and animal training information. They regularly attend classes, seminars, or workshops to maintain their levels of knowledge, skills, and competence. The Canine Training Institute is a social enterprise of the Humane Society of South-Central Michigan, so all fees for classes go to caring for the animals at the Humane Society.
