DogMore Academy

04/01/2022

To anyone who had reached out to us in the past few weeks, thank you for your patience. We've been facing a tragedy and we are working hard to get back on track! In the meantime...

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03/03/2022

We've been a little absent from socials lately, but thats only because we're busy loving and training dogs! We have so many exciting new things to share, some already in action and others coming this year. In the meantime, join us in congratulating Maverick on his graduation from our Elite Program!

01/19/2022

12/20/2021

Ziva graduated our Complete program! Hard to believe this sweet beauty is on her 3rd home (through no fault of her own) but she's found a keeper this time. Great work Ziva and family!

10/22/2021

Welcome Elmer to the DMA family! He's a fun loving boy with a lot of exuberance. We're excited to see him learn some new skills and impulse control!

10/20/2021

In order to keep supporting our clients year round, and hopefully make this class more accessible for everyone, we are moving it to Saturdays!

WalkMore is how we offer Lifetime Support to anyone who has trained with us. This class is all about keeping skills sharp and practicing in a high distraction environment. We often hear from our new clients "My dog listens so well unless..." and this is how we eliminate that "unless".

Saturdays will start October 30th at noon and continue every Saturday after. If you have trained with us and have not attended yet, please reach out for details, we'd love to see you there!

10/18/2021

We had an amazing time at The Lifesaver Seminar learning from some really incredible people! Huge thank you to Jason Vasconi from and for teaching us about tracking and running Large Field Socialization. We, along with hope to bring this awesome resource to West Michigan soon!

10/18/2021

So many mushrooms this year and they pop up quick! Make sure to check your yards daily.

We are seeing a lot Death Cap mushrooms in yards right now! Please pull them up right away before your dogs get to them.
They are extremely dangerous and toxic to dogs.

10/15/2021

Loki is working with us to learn how to calm down, along with learning healthy outlets for all his energy!

Having an energetic dog doesn't mean they should be constantly busy, barking, demanding, ect. Sometimes we go so far trying to burn energy trying to tire a dog out that we end up creating a super fit moster with high endurance who just needs more and more to become "tired."

The goal is to satisfy (not overly excede) the energy needs, mental AND physical, then have an off switch. Loki may require a little more than average to be satisfied, but he has that already so our primary goal is the off switch part!

10/14/2021

Day 1 with at a seminar in PA, it's going awesome and Rebel and Tigo are enjoying the hotel life 😄

10/13/2021

🚨 S.T.U.N.N.E.R. A.L.E.R.T. 🚨

Oscar is purebred Catahoula. This is a very challenging breed so we are very happy to be starting right away with this gorgeous boy! He's already a strong willed, independent pup and we love him all the more for staying true to his genetics ❤

Stay tuned for updates!

10/12/2021

Clyde has 2 modes. That is all.

10/08/2021

Looking for something fun to do with your pup this weekend? Here's some ideas for you! We'd love to hear about your experiences if you've been to any of these awesome locations 😄

Help us keep the list growing! Just let us know of any dog friendly local businesses we missed and we'd be happy to get them added.

https://www.dogmoreacademy.com/best-dog-friendly-places-in-west-michigan/

Grand Haven Boardwalk
Saugatuck Dunes State Park
Manistee National Forest
Grand Haven Boat Rental
Nelis' Dutch Village
FuzzyButz Pet Bakery
Lantern Coffee Bar and Lounge
The Mitten Brewing Co.
Lost Art Brewhouse
Peachwave of Holland
Lolo's Bar & Grill
Guardian Brewing Company
Hudsonville Pike 51 Brewing Co.
Paw Paw Brewing Company
Lakeshore Pet Boutique

Whether you live in west Michigan or are planning to vacation here, there are lots of great places to bring your dog! Take a look at our list.

09/25/2021

There is nothing more important than the relationship between dog and owners. Loving a dog is easy, but it doesn't solve behavior problems. Building a relationship with mutual trust and respect is often much more challenging, but it is the most important part of helping a dog (and owners) overcome struggles. This is why it is our first step with every dog we meet. Once the relationship is in place, obedience comes easily!

Photo cred to NOBO PHOTO ❤

09/14/2021

Any dog can be reliable off leash. Yes, even HUSKIES! Tundra is turning into a Rockstar hiking buddy, pretty soon he'll be out helping with tree tapping and making syrup 😋

09/13/2021

Another awesome update!! Consistency is everything in dog training, and some dogs take a little more patience 😁 Way to go Finn and fam!

"Before we started working on his table manners, Finn was such a bug at dinner time. Nose on the table, sniffing around under the table for snacks and just generally not behaving. Tonight we set his bed in his place next to the table, and he climbed in voluntarily and feel asleep! None of us could believe it! Haha! So our lesson we learned is consistency is key, and to have a whole lot of patience!"

09/10/2021

Updates from past clients are the best!!

They said, "Maggie says thank you for making me such a good girl"
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09/09/2021

Baby Clyde rocking his recall work 😍😆

09/08/2021

Rocco is working with us to build off leash reliability, control, and leash manners. Super fun pup to work with, and so handsome 😍

09/02/2021

"Hi friend, the humans stopped throwing my ball. Can you help?" - Latigo

09/01/2021

Why we offer our clients Lifetime Support through the WalkMore class!

https://www.dogmoreacademy.com/three-major-benefits-of-our-walkmore-drop-in-clinics/

Our WalkMore Drop-In Clinics are an exclusive benefit for DogMore Academy clients. Learn more about the clinics in this article!

08/25/2021

Check out our interview with School for Dog Trainers! We are proud to be backed by an excellent education and certification program.

https://internationaldogtrainerschool.com/graduate-showcase-manda-ballard-dogmore-academy

A graduate of the School for Dog Trainers, Manda Ballard founded DogMore Academy, a professional dog training company based in west Michigan.

08/17/2021

Ava is working with us to build trust with new people, without the help of another dog. This girl is SO smart! She picked up the place command very quickly. Can't wait to see her progress! (Check the adorable photo bomber 🐾)

07/21/2021

Have you trained with us? Come out for a fun, free evening of brushing up on those leash manners!

WalkMore starts tonight at 7 PM and will continue every Wednesday throughout summer.

*Please be respectful of everyone's space, there's plenty of room to spread out.*

1963 36th St
Allegan, MI 49010

Hope to see you there! PM us if you have any questions.

07/16/2021

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06/22/2021

We recently shared a review from Pepper's owners, and we wanted to show some video of this little guys progress! (See our Google listing for the full review.)

Pepper is one of the most reactive dogs we've worked with. He's tiny, so it's not all that intimidating, but it is frustrating for everyone, especially his owners.

This video doesn't look like much, but it is HUGE progress for him! This is what a recovering reactive dog should look like; tail up, focused on their owner but not afraid to look at their trigger.

Way to go Pepper and family, you're doing amazing ❤🐾🙌

06/14/2021

The 4th of July is easily the most difficult Holiday for dogs and dog owners across America.

Sadly, July 5th is the worst day of the year for missing and hit by car dogs. Don't add to the statistics, start preparing NOW!

We put together some tips that are great for any dog, but especially for pups and their owners who are experiencing it for the first time.

While YouTube clips are not the same as the real thing, you may be amazed how much you can help your dog prepare by playing them daily!

Feel free to share!

06/11/2021

Shout out to Pepper and his parents! This little guy has struggled with insecurity and fear based reactivity. His barking and emotional state were only getting worse. So glad we were able come in and help! Pepper is already making amazing progress with dogs and people, and with our WalkMore Class (coming soon) we know he will continue to build confidence!

WalkMore will be a support class for any of our past and present clients to get some extra help and ongoing practice. Check our website for more info, and stay tuned here for announcements about the launch 😀

06/09/2021

If you and your dog have worked with us, we could really use your help! With the new name comes a new Google listing, and it's sadly waiting with no reviews 😕

If you'd be willing to leave a quick review at the link below, we'd be so so grateful! 🙏

https://g.page/r/CW-TlKjdG55REA0/review

Post a review to our profile on Google