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Referral and Group Class Information and Schedule

2026 - Goal - Write my book! Celebrating 45 years of "Results" and 30 years of "Pawformance" Sports!

Results & Pawformance Puppy & Dog Training Classes and Lessons

Welcome! Shy Pet? Getting Sass? Bored Pet? In need of a 'brush up'? It's time for class!


Results and Pawformance Sports!

Receive a referral? Curious? Read my Program Information if you are new.
A link is at the top of this page explains how this training approach is different.

Training here may be addicting! Many trainers discover a new hobby, we have fun!!


Current Offerings: Floor Time for Practice Sat. 12:00p, AKC Rally-Obedience Wed. 12:30p
Agility Three based on AKC Jumpers With Weaves (JWW) Rec. &/or Competition Sat. 10:30a.


Pre-Agility One Special Brush Up! Saturdays, Sept. 5 and/or Sept. 12 at 12:00p!
Terrific refresher for pets that have been on summer break.
$40 each or pay for both on Sept. 5, $70.
Correct fee is appreciated, no bills larger that $50s, thank you!


New Group Sessions Begin Sat., Sept. 19! Scroll down for more individual class information!

12:00a - 11:00p AKC Rec Agility One Structured Five Weeks - $175
Payment is due at the first class. Ends 10/17

First Class Only (no pets) 1:00p - 3:00/3:30p. Puppy Class and Obedience & Manners One Six Weeks - $240 Ends 10/24
$140 due at first class for #1, #2 and #3. $100 due at #3 for #4, #5 & #6.

Time following classes #2-#6 with pets, Puppy TBD, O&M One 3:30-4:20/4:30p. See below FMI.

Interested? Bark Line: (517) 548 - 4536


A MEET & GREET (M&G) Consult with your pet at my training building before private(s) or joining any group class.

If you are a returning Results - Pawformance past trainer with a younger pet that
does not have any major issues, this may be waived.
Note, pets acclimate to a group with less stress if s/he has been here for a Meet & Greet (M&G).

New Puppy or Pet? While you are waiting for your group class to begin, you may do a Jump Start
Lesson(s) per your needs.

Jump Start Lesson? If we both agree your pet may be a good fit here, you may add $30 to the M&G $40 fee
and stay an hour, if time is available.
Do advise if you may be interested in an hour instead of a half hour M&G when you schedule.


Puppy Class or Obedience & Manners (O&M) Level One Group Classes:
To reserve a spot in a group class, a non-refundable $120 deposit is required.
This may be paid at your M&G or prior to the first class. Walkins may be taken at the first
class (Trainer Orientation) only if room is available. See the Puppy and O&M classes info below.

Pets with basic training elsewhere may be considered on a trial basis for an advanced level here.
No treats (unless in Puppy class) or electronics allowed. We use a gentle hands on priase reward
so you don't have to carry treats forever... If interested, see "Bring to Your Meet & Greet..." below.


Meet & Greet (M&G) $40 cash for a1/2 hour. With a one time 1/2 hour private lesson following,
add $30, total $70.
Correct fee is appreciated, no bills larger that $50s, thank you!


Questions? Attending? Call my Office Bark Line: 517 - 548 - 4536. If I cannot answer your call,
the recording will state my 'home office'. If not, your call may have been directed to the AT&T message center in
which case please calll back later as I have no way to pick it up...AT&T will not cancel
this unwanted feature. Thank you.


BRING to your M&G or First Class (if your pet is not on file):

Health Record: Please bring a current paper copy health record for my file noting your pet's health is
good and vaccinations are current on professional letterhead. This is required.
Please provide updates as they occur, thank you!

Trainer Information Form with your new pet's information.
A link is below, be sure to read the forms and if you agree with the terms,
print this two page form and bring completed to the first class.


Pets with basic training elsewhere may be considered on a trial basis for an advanced level here with a
recommendation in writing from your past instructor or proof of titles provided at your Meet & Greet.
Following, an evaluation pass may be needed depending on your class interest. Also, a referral from
your pet's veterinarian stating that your pet is suitable if jumping.
If accepted, instructor reserves the right to transfer you to a lower level or dismiss if necessary for class
flow. Safety and enjoyment of all participants two and four legged is of utmost concern.
All pets remain on leash unless instructed otherwise.
No treats, electronics or aggressive people or pets allowed. No refunds.


NEW? Print the following form and complete both pages at home.
If you do not have a printer, arrive ten minutes early to complete a form at your first lesson or class.
If earlier than ten minutes, please do not enter if there is another vehicle parked by
the training building until the 'open' sign or I appear as a lesson may be in progress, thank you.

ALUMNI with a returning (not new) pet: If your pet's form is on file with the same returning trainer,
you only have to refresh your pertinent information.
Do read, sign and date the waiver (again) and I will add it to your pet(s) current form(s). Thank you.

BRING Forms Link Here: Trainer Information Form, Hold Harmless Agreement & Rules.


Results - Pawformance 'Dog House' Rules:

All pets must be leashed, no visiting with pets that are not yours unless directed.
No retractable leashes or head halters on pets.
NO smoking or vaping on grounds. Sorry, NO restroom. Our home is n/a. To keep fees down,
no porta potty. Please stop at a gas station (or?) in the area.
Pick up poo or risk being excused. Do not walk the property, stay in the training area as shown.
Only open by appointment and as advertised. Thank you!

Tip! Layer dress, the building is heated but can be cool at times.


More information on ALL Classes are below! Feel free to call if you have Q's after reading, thanks!



FLOOR TIME (F.T.) Drop In Semi-Structured Obedience Practice for Results & Pawformance Pets

Perfect while you are waiting for a structured session to begin to practice your Jump Start lesson(s).
Great for pets that need a refresher or practice! Especially nice when the weather is yucky!
Offering may include group heeling/walking, comes, stays and/or Agility AKC JWW obstacles.
May include different training levels with the instructor rotating to address same. : )

Questions? Call my Bark Line: 517 - 548 - 4536

Saturdays: 1:30- 2:30p. Enter at 11:50a or after Agility trainers exit.

Dates: Starts again later this fall, please check back.

Save! Monthly Pre-Pay Option Pay for three or more classes in full: $35 per class x three = $105. Four classes = $140; Five classes = $175.
Correct fee is appreciated, no bills larger that $50s, thank you!

If prerequisites are met, pay option may be combined with Floor Time and/or Rally Obedience, Agility Two or Agility Three.
Please pay at the start of close to the start of each month for class planning purposes.
No credit unless competiting in dog event towards a new title on class day, inquire!


Questions? Attending? Call my Office Bark Line: 517 - 548 - 4536. If I cannot answer your call,
the recording will state my 'home office'. If not, your call may have been directed to the AT&T message center in
which case please calll back later as I have no way to pick it up...AT&T will not cancel
this unwanted feature. Thank you.



Private Lessons (P.L.) may be available at the center, inquire.

Private Lesson Fees: One Hour is $110;
One and a quarter hour is $125
One and a half hours - $145
Correct fee is appreciated, no bills larger that $50s, thank you!

Note: Correct cash payment please. Sorry, no checks, CCs or alternate payment accepted.

Regular trainers: $40 for a half hour prior to or after your group class if time allows.

Note: No shows or cancellations within three business days prior to lesson date will have to pay ahead for
future appointments. Sorry, my new protocol is due to too many very late cancellations and no shows.
Call my home office to make an appointment, please see info above the break line.



Results Puppy and Obedience Levels One, Two and Two Plus!


ENTRY LEVEL RESULTS PUPPY & OBEDIENCE ONE GROUP CLASSES:

Puppy Class! +/- 10 weeks old 6 Weeks

Obedience & Manners (O&M) One Six months and older.


Puppy Class and Obedience & Manners One Sessions:

No Pets at this first class.
Mature household member(s) are welcome to attend classes to observe at no extra charge.

Session Fee for Puppy OR Obedience & Manners Level One: Total Six Week Session is $240, payable in two cash payments as follows.
Correct fee is appreciated, no bills larger that $50s, thank you!

To hold a spot or to pay at your first class (if room allows):
Payment #1 of #2 is $140 and due at the start of the first class.
This first payment is for your first two hour (plus ?) class (no pets) and classes #2 and #3 with your pet.

Payment #2 of #2 is $100 and due at your third class. This is for classes #4, #5 and #6 with your pet.

Please bring correct amount, thank you. No refunds or transfers to a following session.

Makeups if I cancel due to weather (rare) will follow the original end date as needed.


Bring to the First Class (no pets) in addition to payment per above:

Trainer Information Forms and/or Health Records if not on file.

Household Member(s) that can sit quietly during the entire class may attend and observe all classes.
Limited room, please inquire before bringing several observers to classes pets attend, thank you.
No phone use. Note: NO visiting with other pets without instructor permission.


Group Sessions Start: Saturdays September 19 - October 24

Class dates: 9/19, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10,24 (last)

Time: First Class Only 1:00 - 3:00/3:30p (NO PETS)

Classes #2 - #6 With Pets Times:

Puppy Class 2:00p - 3:00p Pending, TBD at #1 Class (no pets)

Obedience & Manners One 3:30 - 4:20/4:30p


Questions? Want to reserve a Meet & Greet? Call my Office Bark Line: 517 - 548 - 4536.


Results Puppy Grads entering O&M One should be a mature six +/- months OR attending with
instructor permission. Inquire.

Note: If Puppy Class has been attended without absences, most Puppy graduates with the same trainer may
continue into O&M One with the first class (no pets) optional. Inquire.


What Comes Next:

Next level training is encouraged soon after graduating to keep progressive training happening.
Pets not ready for the next level are welcome to repeat classes as desired or consider Floor Time.
Floor time (F.T.) on Saturdays may be available for practice. See the top of my offerings on this page.

O&M One grads, see below for Obedience & Manners (O&M) Level Two and more!



Obedience & Manners (O&M) Two

Prerequisite: Training equal to Results O&M One graduate trainer and pet ready for next level.

Classes #1 - #5 with your pet are structured, training continues following O&M One graduation.

This O&M Two session is in conjuntion with Floor Time. Trainers from various levels may also be in
attendance. Class is structured! Regular attendance is important to keep training progressive.
Group heeling, comes and stays.

Five Week Session Fee: $175 due at start at the session/first class. No refunds/credits for missed classes.
Correct fee is appreciated, no bills larger that $50s, thank you!

Fall Session: Saturday, November 5, ends December 5.

Time: Mid - Late Afternoon, TBD in October

Waiting for a session to start? If desired, Floor Time (FT) is available in August for practice. See F.T. information above.



Obedience & Manners (O&M) Two Plus!

Prerequisite: Results O&M Two graduate trainer and pet ready for next level.

Five weeks structured when held in conjunction with O&M Level Two class, see above O&M Two for dates.

Semi-structured when offered in the Floor Time (FT) slot, see O&M Two Time information above.

Fee: $175 for five weeks with your pet. Correct fee is appreciated, no bills larger that $50s, thank you!



When Results basics are done, it's play time! Join us for Recreational Pawformance Sports!


AKC Rally-Obedience (Rally-O)

Prerequisite: Intro to AKC Rally-O as done in O&M Two Plus, with Floor Time or a Private Lesson.

Similiar to a rally course, teams do various obedience manuvers per cards set at stations.
Every course is different! You may talk to your pet while you move through the course.
For recreation or show! Rally-O is introduced in O&M Two and O&M Two Plus/Floor Time.
Each class will feature a Rally-O course or a 'Back to Basics' format to work on Dynamics as
taught in my previous classes. Drills to ehnance handling and your pet's 'pawformance'.
These formats will be alternating each week as scheduling allows. See below fmi.

A great pre-Agility class to emphasize body language and moving with your pet!

Day & Time: Wednesdays at 12:30p.

Per request, 'Back to Basics Drills' format dates: August 5, 19, September 2, 16, and October 7.

No Class dates: September 23

Fee: $40 per is due at the start of class.
Correct fee is appreciated, no bills larger that $50s, thank you!

Save! Monthly Pre-Pay Option Pay for three or more classes in full: $35 per class x three = $105. Four classes = $140; Five classes = $175.

May be combined with Floor Time and/or Agility Two or Three.
Please pay at the start of close to the start of each month for class planning purposes.
No credit unless competiting in dog event towards a new title on class day, inquire!

What comes next:
Recreational AKC JWW Agility One - see Agility Class information below!



New! Brush Up for Recreational Agility Special

Prerequisite: Results! Obedience & Manners Level Two and/or Instructor Permission

This is done on leash and reviews obedience and handling that will be helpful when doing JWW Agility.
This is terrific for pets and their people that have been on break prior to starting Agility One.

Note: Pets and trainers will get more out this special attending both structured offerings, but may attend one only.

Fee: $40 per class. Save - pay for both at the first class on 9/5 and your fee is $70 ($35 each).
Correct fee is appreciated, no bills larger that $50s, thank you!

Class dates: Saturdays, 9/5 and/or 9/12.

Time: 12:00 - 1:00p


Pawformance Recreational Agility One - Based on AKC Jumpers With Weaves (JWW)

Prerequisite: Training in a group class equal to/or Results O&M Two for recreation only-not competition.
Note: Results Rally-Obedience is very helpful if you wish to do off leash and may compete.

A variety of low obstacles are introduced based on AKC Jumpers With Weaves. Structured!!
As this offering is structured, regular attendance is important.

Session Fee: $175 for five classes. Starts September 19, ends October 17.
Correct fee is appreciated, no bills larger that $50s, thank you!

Class dates: Saturdays, 9/19, 9/26, 10m 3, 10/10, 10/17

Pets attend all classes! Class is structured, no credit or make up for missed class.

Time: 12:00p - 1:00p


Pawformance Agility Two - Recreational Based on AKC JWW

Pre-requisite: Results - Pawformance Agility One and instructor permission.

Obstacles will include a variety of obstacles based on AKC Jumpers With Weaves as in Agility One.
Height and distance including off leash are started as pets and handlers are ready for same.
Class formats will vary. Emphasis is mainly on recreation, if competing is possible, do advise same!

Day & Time: Saturdays at 12:00a starting on October 24. On going with a minimum of three trainers.

No Class dates: None at this time.

Fee: $40 per is due at the start of class.
Please bring correct fee, no bills larger that $50s, thank you!

Save! Monthly Pre-Pay Option Pay for three or more classes in full: $35 per class x three = $105. Four classes = $140; Five classes = $175.
Correct fee is appreciated, no bills larger that $50s, thank you!

May be combined with Floor Time and/or Rally-Obedience.

Please pay at the start of close to the start of each month for class planning purposes.
No credit unless competiting in dog event for a new title on class day, inquire!


New! Pawformance Agility Three - Serious Recreation and JWW Competition Prep

Pre-requisite: Results - Pawformance Agility Two and instructor permission.

Obstacles will include a variety based on AKC Jumpers With Weaves as done in Agility Two.
Class formats will vary. Emphasis is on recreation with handling for competition!

Day & Time: Saturdays at 10:30a. On going.

No Class dates: None at this time.

Fee: $40 per is due at the start of class.
Correct fee is appreciated, no bills larger that $50s, thank you!

Save! Monthly Pre-Pay Option Pay for three or more classes in full: $35 per class x three = $105. Four classes = $140; Five classes = $175.

May be combined with Floor Time, Agility Two and/or Rally-Obedience.


Please pay at the start of close to the start of each month for class planning purposes.
No credit unless competiting in a dog event towards a new title on a class day, inquire!



Results and Pawformance Specials!


AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC)
Training and test practice. There are many venues in MI that offer testing! More info provided at class.
New? Private or semi-private lesson(s) if a group class is not offered. Practice is available in O&M
Classes. A separate class will be offered with interest.

Guest Evaluators - TBD


New - Silver Paws!* Help keep your beloved, geriatric pet engaged! A rename for my past 'Golden Oldies' class.
A mix of obedience, very low agility jumps, a few Rally-O cards, etc.
If it's been awhile, a 'Meet & Greet' may be suggested before attending as pets must be comfortable!
Sorry - "Silver Sneakers" passes are not accepted - haha!
*Thanks to Lisa & "Ginger" - Golden & Poodle mix - for the class rename!


Retrieve!
For sporting dogs and pets with a natural retrieve instinct! Singles, doubles, triples, blinds.
A nice base (as started in my Puppy classes!) for companion hunting dogs that will be flushing and retrieving!
Not for pets that refuse to pick up items. Electronic, buzz & shock collars are *not* used to force holds and pickups.

Prerequisite - Results basics and/or instructor permission.

Fee: Private one hour lesson $100.


Tracking Intro - Outdoors!
For pets that enjoy using their nose tracking trails outdoors to find items and people.
This class does not require advanced obedience. Great for dogs with a lot of energy!
Note: This is not 'nose work' for pets to locate sources of planted indoor scents
placed under and around props, furniture, walls, etc.

Fee: Private one hour lesson $100.
Semi-private one and a half hour lesson $70.


Interested? Questions? Call my Bark Line (517) 548-4536.

Leave a message if I can't pick up and I'll return your call as soon as possible. Note, be sure my message
states "home office", if it does not, your message may go to the AT&T message center, not accessable.
Thank you!





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