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Results Puppy & Dog Classes and Pawformance Sports!
Shy Pet? Getting Sass? Bored Pet? In need of a 'brush up'? It's time for class!
Veterinarian and Personal Referrals: Please call soon, in most cases, addressing an issue early can avoid major issues later!
A common example - puppy sass nipping. Most issues do not go away as a pet ages...some pets get worse!
Congratulations! New AKC Canine Good Citizen and Trick Dog Novice Titles!! Each qualifiying on the first try!
George (Marge) G. with "Sadie" CGC TDN and "Daisy" CGC TDN - both Standard Poodles
Donna (Ken) Z. with "Tucker" CGC and TDN - Golden Retriever
Much appreciation to the Obedience Training Club of Greater Lansing for offering testing.
Note: I am no longer with Brighton Community Education.
The 2024 fall sessions were my last. Thanks for the memories, September 2013 through October 2024.
As things have changed, It will take a little time to update my web site. Thanks for your patience, I have a lot of content here.
My Training Methods Are NOT The Same As Others!
Forty four years of terrific, structured programs based on common sense - not treats, toys, clickers and never electronics! You will *never* be told to "bring a hungry" pup to class! I believe that a pup should enjoy going through life without always hoping for a treat because it is hungry! Your paws will thank you!!
I believe on keeping a pets attention on me when training with praise, not using treats, toys, etc. as a focus while training... Sad for pets and frustrated owners when the treats do not work!
One example: When using treats as a "Come" reinforcement, pets learn Come = treat time. What if your pet is not hungry enough to ignore distractions???
Pets in my program learn to go to their person and praise is given - not treats. Simple concept that takes time, but in most cases, works very well!
Homework, patience and supervision are required! If you are still interested, great, thanks!
For some, training doesn't end after basics are learned. I give you tools to keep enhancing your pet's life and it's bond with you. It's a beautiful way of living with your pet(s). Training here offers a chance to learn a life style with your pet that keeps giving to both ends of the leash! For best Results - follow instruction and please do not train ahead of the program.
When basic training has been completed, if you aren't joining us for advanced - please - continue to practice with the tools you learn here. In addition, socialize your pet. Your pet deserves to be more than a yard ornament! Give it a meaningful life!
Results Puppy Class! The following note is from a trainer who beginning in the 1980s has trained four dogs with me, all starting in the Obedience & Manners level. Decades later, her "Rio" was the first to do Puppy class...
Hi Mary! Thank you for all the info ... I am really glad we were able to go through the puppy class! It has made a huge difference! When I call her with the come command from across the yard, she comes running. She also has a respect for me that the other dogs did not have until later. It really is an important class for building the foundation for future training. And it's just right, it doesn't expect too much from a puppy, but definitely does build the respect. I'm loving my time with her! ...Thanks again! I will practice with Rio during the summer, and look forward to om1. Gail B.
Much Experience! In Livingston County since 1981, Results Puppy and Dog Training & Pawformance Dog Sports!From the litter to your best friend... Training director and instructor - Mary T. Ratelle. My background link is at the bottom of this page. Offering pet owners a unique hands-on, praise reward program for companion dogs. While enhancements to my program have taken place since the early years, my base has stayed the same, based on common sense - because it works! Praise is the best 'positive' training, as you always have it with you and there is no need to keep your pet 'hungry' (not very positive from a pet's view) so it will (hopefully) perform for a treat!
When basic Results training is done, consider my Pawformance Sports! classes that take training to another level! Terrific for dogs that like to be busy and people that enjoy special time with their pup(s)... I'm still offering Recreatonal Agility and Rally-Obedience. Tracking (outdoors) and Retrieve! specials, too!
Dog sport interest? Not surprising, this practical program for companion dogs offers a wonderful base for many dog sports! Trainers desiring to do more with their pets in many venues usually find that attaining titles happens with ease when compared to the pets that have the shock of no treats when doing an AKC Canine Good Citizen Test, in a Rally-Obedience ring or on an Agility course. Or enhance your pet's Retrieve! instincts. Outdoor Tracking is also a terrific way to let your (and you) get some exercise!
Take a look at the "Awards" page which will be getting an overhaul soon! The link is at the top of this page. Pics of trainers with their pets that have enjoyed more than basics are going to be on display in the training building soon.
I have been called a dog whisperer for decades because I 'know dogs'. I do not follow media trends of 'dog whisperer' labels that may be a hyped business lure or use fabricated drama attention getter. I believe that true dog whisperers do not need to rely on dysfunctional methods, keeping a pup hungry so it will respond to a treat, harsh handling, nor does a person need to yell or shout. I have been told by many that I can bring the best out of any dog. I am not certain about that, but I am certain that I do try my best! One of my favorite compliments received is how happy my dogs are! See the quick read below... an older note that still resonates. To view more comments, visit the 'News Referrals' page, a link is at the top of this page.
Dear Mary,
We really enjoyed watching "Annie" (Chelsea's Gala Parade CD, CGC) at the Lansing Dog Show. At the show it really became clear to us what a special relationship you have with your animals. There were many people there that had very well trained dogs yet didn't really seem to understand their animals. As the Monks of New Skete said in their book "How to be Your Dog's Best Friend", "While the dog performed well one wonders what the total dog-human relationship was like." Unfortunately, the judges don't score on this and I'm sure breeders that form "true bonds" are rare. You have a very special skill and you are lucky to have a job you truly love. ...
Your friends, Barbara & Ole - "Skyla" - Chelsea' s Skyrocket - Golden Retriever
Thanks to the Livingston County Press - Argus Hometown Newspaper for the April 13, 2005 'Neighbor' story titled:
'Dog Whisperer' Tames Wild-at-Heart Canines.
Prior to my move, my Puppy page was a long time non-paid for 'Puppy Class' #1 search of over 1,000,000 Hits!
October 2007 - Google #1 and in September 2006 - Yahoo #1
Decades of pet involvement in various venues! Due to various factors, I have slowed down a bit!
As in the past and present, my greatest thrill is seeing a trainer and their pet 'get it' !
Most important - I am appreciative to be a class instructor for hundreds (maybe a thousand +?) of happy, well-behaved companions!
Many with titles - Agility, Show Champions, Formal and AKC Rally-Obedience, Junior Handlers, Hunting and Canine Good Citizen Certificates, Therapy, too!
Even a few Tracking and Search & Rescue. And some from rescue situations - how cool is that?!
A brief synopsis of some of my accomplishments:
Owner of the top 2007 AKC Rally-Obedience Havanese in the USA:
Champion Shaggyluv Chelsea's Touche AKC Companion Dog (CD), Rally-Advanced (RA) and Therapy Pass.
"Touche'" won multiple best of breeds from the classes before she was a Champion, including two over the Westminsiter winner of the year from
and winning a Toy Group first place over 21 breed champions - always owner handled!
Professional handler - Best In Specialty and multiple Group placements with my Goldens and various breeds!
AKC Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dog International evaluator.
Results staff hosted the first ever AKC Canine Good Citizen Test in Michigan which was held in conjunction with Howell's Balloonfest!
Ears for the Deaf - Paws With a Cause - Field Trainer and Presenation Coordinator and SE Michigan Assistant Director.
Instructor of the first Brighton Area School Hilton Elementary's first classroom dog, "Jack" and the first certified hearing dog in Livingston County!
Long time contract writer for the Detroit News - Kennel & Bench.
Michigan Hunting Retriever Club early Livingston County chapter founding member.
MC for the Detroit Kennel Club Retriever Demonstration with Sharon Fowler, Sunflight Labrador Retrievers
Presented with the Dog World Sportsmanship Award by the Great Pyrenees Club of MI
Featured in Dog World International Magazine and pictured doing agility with one of my home bred Golden Retrievers in the AKC Gazette
Breeder - owner of the original Chelsea Golden Retrievers prefix 1977+ Always breeder-owner-trained and handled!
The proud breeder of the following are pictured doing agility in "The Golden Years" by Siegal-Margolis:
Am and Can OTCH, U-CDX Chelsea's Indian Strawberry, UDX, MX, AXJ, AAD CGC - Golden Retriever - "Indy" - Jim L. & Mary T. Ratelle
Can OTCH, U-CDX Chelsea's Chippewa Chief AM Can UD, AX, NAJ, AD, P1, S-CDX, CGC - "Chip" - Golden Retriever - Valerie M. & Mary T. Ratelle
More info at: Instructor Background Link
Caution: Fraud alert! The Results Dog Training and Pawformance names, handouts and advertising material
and even a previous PO address (!) has been used by others doing in home consultations,
personal training and group classes. Note I, Mary T. Ratelle do all instruction, staff is not employed.
If my name is used by another, simply do not write a check! One person was out $300. Do get
pertinent information, copy driver license if possible and get license plate information. If possible,
take a picture! Please advise if you receive material with my name. Thank you!
To help prevent issues, please read the following article, even if you do not have children.
Your pet(s) may be around younger people visiting at your home or when pet are away.
Other interests are Pickleball since 2010 and Gardening! Forever with an emphasis on using Michigan natives!
MSU Advanced Master Gardener (MG), Howell's Voyager Elementary School 'Kindergarden' project in 2005. My first MG certification 1995.
Michigan Nursery & Landscape Association (MNLA) classes and semnars.
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Training personal dogs since 1967.
"Results" Puppy & Dog Classes - Since 1981 - 44 years!
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Agility field in the early 2000s. "Pawformance" Sports! (PDS) agility started with the USDAA in 1992 and soon after UKC, before AKC!
Warning - training here can be habit forming - people and their s have fun!!
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Agility Specials! Puppy and a One Class Intro. Click on the Schedule blue rectangle to learn more!