Valiant Canine Training

10/31/2025

Maizie practicing her home manners while we enjoy dinner!! My parents are visiting, so we grabbed some takeout, the perfect opportunity to include her in the mix and work on those skills! 🥰

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10/31/2025

Another in home lesson with Dexter and one of his owners this morning! We spent our session building those recall skills with his owner, layering in the e-collar, and working on that heel outside! Here’s a little clip of them in action, they’re doing a fantastic job! Way to go, team Dexter!!! 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

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📍Mackinaw City/Cheboygan, Michigan

10/30/2025

Little by little, Miss Maizie is getting the hang of the painter’s bench! When we first introduced it yesterday, she was a little unsure of it, but she’s starting to catch on! I love using the painter’s bench to help dogs better understand how to follow the handler’s left leg and to create a clear picture of where we want them in the “heel” position.

Maizie’s family is coming in for another lesson today, so we’ll be diving into leash handling, leash pressure, and getting them working right alongside her on the painter’s bench!! 😁

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📍Mackinaw City/Cheboygan, Michigan

10/29/2025

Busy day here, and Maizie has been absolutely crushing it! She got her first introduction to the painter’s bench to start solidifying her “heel” position, we worked on conditioning her e-collar, and also building on all her other skills!

Check out Maizie showing off her place work! We paired a lure into “down” (which is now the hand signal) to help create an automatic down when she hears “place”, and she’s catching on which is stellar! Way to go, girlfriend!! 🥰

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📍Mackinaw City/Cheboygan, Michigan

10/29/2025

10/28/2025

It wasn’t until this afternoon that it hit me, today marks ONE YEAR IN BUSINESS!! 🎉 Two days from now will make it exactly one year since our buddy Ragnar was dropped off for his board and train, all thanks to a simple word of mouth referral. What a blessing that turned out to be (more on that Thursday! 😉)

But first, I have to thank this girl right here. Everything we’ve built, this business, this journey, this life, all started because of her. She’ll be 11 in December, and she’s still as full of p**s and vinegar as ever!! 😂Feeling very emotional today thinking about how far we’ve come together.

To everyone who’s trusted and believed in us over this past year here in Northern Michigan, thank you. Thank you for trusting us with your dogs, your education, and also your friendship. To my family, friends, and colleagues who’ve cheered us on every step of the way, your support means the world.

And a special shoutout to Steven Joshua Wood, Bo**er, the rest of the crew, our Alabama clients, and Josh’s family over at Grunt Style Canine Training, you’re a huge part of our story, and I’ll never let you forget that!!

Here’s to year two, more dogs, more growth, more memories, and more fun ahead!!! 🥹😭🫶🏼💕🎉

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📍Mackinaw City/Cheboygan, Michigan

10/28/2025

Enjoying this beautiful weather with Miss. Maizie and Kino after some great recall practice! She’s doing such a wonderful job!! 🥰

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📍Mackinaw City/Cheboygan, Michigan

10/28/2025

As soon as Dexter was dropped off for day training this morning, we headed straight into town for some exposure work! We started right where we left off last time, and this time, he wasn’t the least bit bothered by the scarecrows at the municipal building! We then sat on a bench for a bit for him to take him the world!

We took a stroll down to grab a picture with the Mackinaw Crossings chair, wandered through the Crossings, got a picture with Mack-a-tron, and checked out the awesome Halloween display over by Scalawags! I thought for sure all the decorations might spook him, but he did fabulous!!

We met a few people along the way, a little hackling, but not a single bark! He was much more curious today! To top it all off, Dexter got a surprise when he saw that my dad is back, he absolutely adores him! 🥰 Great job, buddy!!!

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📍Mackinaw City/Cheboygan, Michigan

10/28/2025

I don’t know how I forgot to share these photos from Maizie’s first lesson the other day! The whole family was involved and absolutely thrilled to see her! 🥰

During our session, we covered engagement skills, verbal markers, how dogs learn, food handling, timing, name recognition, and even dove into what’s happening in a dog’s brain when it comes to reactivity! The first lesson is always a bit more information heavy, but as we move forward, things become much more hands on!

Everyone got to practice engagement, name recognition (a key prerequisite for recall), food handling, and timing. We wrapped up with Maizie soaking up all the love from her family, she was one happy girl!! ❤️ They’ll be able to take everything we covered home to practice with their other dog, Bonnie, too!! 😁

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📍Mackinaw City/Cheboygan, Michigan

10/27/2025

Ticket purchased; very excited for next years conference! It’s going to be absolutely amazing!! 😃🎉

Drum roll, please! 🥁
It's time to announce the pre-conference event occuring the day before the 2026 IACP Annual Conference begins:

Introducing... The Canine Science Summit! 🔬🧪

The Canine Science Summit is a full-day event happening on August 17, 2026, in Newport Beach, California. This special pre-conference event brings together leading experts who explore canine behavior and training through a scientific lens.

Attendees will enjoy presentations from Dr. Melanie Uhde, Roberto Barata, Dr. Monique Udell, Dr. Clive Wynne and Dr. Roger Abrantes, followed by an interactive panel discussion where all speakers join together for a lively meeting of the minds.
This is a rare opportunity to learn from some of the world’s top canine behavior scientists—all in one place!

Don't miss this iconic opportunity! Secure your tickets today:
https://iacpdogs.org/event/the-iacp-canine-science-summit/

10/26/2025

I love using the a-frame (and all the agility equipment really) to help build confidence in dogs! When we first introduced Maizie to the a-frame, she was a little unsure, but look at her now! She’s moving with so much more ease, confidence, and speed each time! As she becomes more familiar with it, we’ll raise the height a little bit! Way to go, girlfriend!! 🥰

🌐 www.valiantcaninetraining.com
☎️ (810) 705-0437
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📍Mackinaw City/Cheboygan, Michigan

10/26/2025

Sunny mornings around here are my favorite! 🥰 It’s shaping up to be a beautiful day, and I hope you all get out there and enjoy it with your pups!! ❤️

🌐 www.valiantcaninetraining.com
☎️ (810) 705-0437
📧 [email protected]
📍Mackinaw City/Cheboygan, Michigan