Rewind to Fall 2011: I met Sarge & his brother, Ferris. Sarge and I quickly became attached! He wasn’t “easy” to say the least, but oh so rewarding to see how much progress he made. Sarge’s parents are wonderful and have always had 2 weimaraners. After Ferris passed, they added Castle, another rescue. 
Sarge passed unexpectedly at the end of summer last year. It was difficult.
Then comes Keeper, the new addition to the family! I was beyond excited when his parents reached out and inquired about training.
On Tuesday, Keeper started his board & train program with us. And it just so happened, a memory from 2017 of Sarge & I, popped up. You can’t make this stuff up, everything happens for a reason. It felt like Sarge was giving me approval & watching over us.
Keeper, we have to make Sarge proud! 🩵
02/12/2025
Friendly reminder:
Go train & exercise your dog!! You signed up for this, dress warm! 😁 ❄️
02/12/2025
Attention New Clients!!
If you have been interested in boarding but have been putting off the application & trial night, now is the time! Or you may miss out!
We’ve been contemplating putting a pause on new clients for boarding for quite sometime. Looking ahead, we only have a few days left in March for trial nights & in April. Get those applications in & reserve your dates for summer, spots fill up quickly.
02/10/2025
Great day of DayPlay, parents are going to have some tired pups tonight 🐶 💤
Also trying to convince Colton to become a dog trainer! 😅
02/04/2025
What makes SRR Board & Train Program unique?
We are one of Michigan’s ONLY positive reinforcement board & train programs!!
Meaning we do NOT use shock, prong or choke chains & we DO follow modern science based training methods. Ensuring no forceful methods!
Discover how our rigorous yet positive-based training program can empower your puppy to thrive.
Our program is tailored for puppies focusing on basic obedience training, such as sit, down, come, stay, leave it, and loose leash walking.
To ensure lasting results, we require two essential commitments from pet parents: involvement in training follow-ups and continuation of training and exercise regimens after graduation. By working together, we can equip you with the skills to nurture your puppy's growth and strengthen your bond.
Our Board & Train Program Includes:
Proper Dog Socialization
Daily Training for Basic Commands
Implementation of Nothing in Life is Free Policy
Socialization Outings
Follow-Up Lessons with Pet Parents
Our positive reinforcement approach ensures a lifelong foundation for your puppy's training and development.
If you're considering welcoming a new puppy in 2025, we invite you to reach out and explore how our program can support you. Email us at [email protected] to learn more.
01/27/2025
Those head tilts are too cute 😍
01/24/2025
🐶 ❄️
01/23/2025
Every day I am filled with gratitude.
Today especially. We are blessed with incredible clients who continue to uplift me with their kindness & shared passion for our four legged family members.
From old clients returning and seeing the facility or the new yet deeply committed client with a challenging dog or the referral from one exceptional client to the next. I have been privileged to connect with the most compassionate people.
01/22/2025
Someone adopt him! 🩵
+++ ADOPTED 1/23/25 +++
Honor 10 month old male German Shepherd/ Husky mix currently weighs 40 ish pounds(needs to put on weight).
Housebroken (will need fine tuning in new home), crate trained, good with dogs, cats and kids. He would love to have a doggy sibling in his new home. Honor is a fun-loving boy, he loves to run, fetch and play, go for walks and be with his people. Honor is a kisser and a cuddler. If you are interested in meeting Honor, please send us a private message through Facebook with your name and phone number
01/20/2025
January is National Train your Dog Month🐶
Please reach out to our clinic or to our Behaviorist Amanda if you need assistance. Training is a crucial aspect of having a dog in your life. And just like children, dogs need socialization and schooling to become well-behaved companions. Every dog—giant breeds and toys, from puppy to seniors has what it takes to learn a trick or two😊
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Puppies are SO easy!
Puppies are SO easy!
Yup, I said it.
We absolutely love training puppies….puppies under 5 months old that is!
After this age, yeah, maybe not so easy anymore, for multiple reasons. BUT if we can capture and reward & repeat these good behaviors, we create a solid foundation. A foundation that can be referred back to as needed & advance training for the future.
Puppies are small & so impressionable & willing to please, it makes training easy & fun.
VS. skipped training & by 6 months old, the puppy has learned doing “naughty” behaviors are more rewarding, like pulling, jumping during greetings, chewing, oh and probably growing like a weed and 3x the size they were from 12 weeks old. 😅 It is MUCH harder.
Today, I took a 15 week old puppy, with 3 wild boy children to get horse bedding in a busy store. (Oh and train said puppy and have one of said wild children video record & hope nobody gives you weird looks 🤪)
So thankful we had a nice foundation, I would have lost my mind without it.
Instead I left being so proud of this boy. (to the point, I’m thinking he could just stay forever 😅)
If anyone is thinking of adding a puppy, please choose a time you will be able to dedicate proper time to training. It will make all the difference.
Helpful hint: puppy training cost is cheaper than training an adult dog, because it is EASIER! Send us your puppies! (or it may cost you further down the road!)
Chase- Black GSD 12 Weeks old Loose Leash Walking Downtown Day 1
We’ve laid a great foundation working on eye contact at home and expanded into a new environment today! Passed with flying colors. Heard sirens, loud cars and music. Didn’t have him miss a beat!
Running Recall Exercise
Dozer Practicing recall- 16 week old GSD
River’s Board & Train Day 7
Going to be HOT 🥵 today so we used our cool morning to work on adding finesse to her loose leash walking skills at SRR.
Working on auto sits when stopping, eye contact on the go & “Here” to set up in a sit at my side before we start walking.
River’s First Field Trip to practice Loose Leash Walking 🐶
River Board & Train Day 3
River’s 3rd Day of Board & Training Today ☺️
🌟 Working on Puppy push ups (sit, down, stand)
🌟 Targeting elevated bed for “Place” command
🌟 Name recognition & recall
Now introducing our training apprentices! 💙🐶
Now introducing our new training apprentices! 💗🐶
Have to love a good slow mo of ear flops!
Star working on a combination of automated sits for greetings & “settle” So impressed with her!
Chelsea A. Simon E.S.M.T, C.C.M.T, ABC
314 N. Maumee St
Tecumseh, MI 49286
(734) 474-5158
Welcome to SRR Dog Training & Massage!
First, thank you for taking the time to get and know us at SRR. We are a small locally owned business, servicing the local community. My name is Chelsea, I originally started SRR after completing the Equine and Canine Massage program from Equissage in Round Hill, Va. Since I have completed further certification programs such as Animal Behavioral College for Dog Training. My goal as a local trainer is to give more POSITIVE structure inside the home and place YOU back in the LEADERSHIP role without any harsh correction methods & live a more balanced relationship with your four legged family members.
At SRR we offer several different services- Horse/Dog massages, Private dog training lessons & group classes- at affordable prices. Being a strong believer in fostering and rescuing dogs, it can be difficult in just taking on a new dog, being able to afford training shouldn't be a stressor- so I strive to be affordable. Group classes will be offered in Spring/Summer/Fall- weather permitting, contact me further for scheduling.
Below is listed more information about Massage Services offered, training please contact me directly. Feel free to call, message or email for more information.
Equine Massage
Locations
Horse Shows
Your home/stable
Clinics- One day clinics are available
Benefits
Enhances muscle
Helps balancing overall
Reduces swelling
Pain Relief
Releases endorphins
Improves circulation
Helps Injuries
When can massages be done?
Pre-event-warms ups etc
Post-event- cool downs
Maintenance
*There are also special sequence for horses that are colicing and tying up
WHEN NOT TO MASSAGE
Shock
Fever
Cancer
Rates
The usual massage cost between $65-85, plus farm call. I will keep postings on the website of the dates and the shows I’ll be attending and be available, if I’m already attending a show there will not a farm call fee. Clients who have 3 or more horses to work on, discounts are available (this is great if you have a bigger barn or have friends who would like to have horses worked on also)
FAQ’s
How soon can you ride/exercise a horse?
As soon as massage is done, you should at least walk the horse out for 10 mins, or light riding up to an half hour
Is a horse ever too young to massage?
No
How long does the massage take?
Usually 45 mins to a half hour, depends on if the horse stands quietly etc.
How often should you massage a horse?
There are different options, it depends on how often and how are the horse is being worked.
Plan A: Very active and high levels of competition.
Week One: 3 Massages
Week Two: 2 Massages
Week Three: 1 Massage, and one per week there after
Plan B: Horses competing regularly
1 Massage every 2 weeks
Plan C: Horses that compete occasionally
1 Massage every 2 weeks for 6 weeks then as needed
Plan D: Horses used for pleasure riding or very light competition
Massages as needed
Canine Massage
Locations
Your home
Dog Shows
Clinics- One day clinics are available
Benefits
Enhances muscle
Helps balancing overall
Reduces swelling
Pain Relief
Releases endorphins
Improves circulation
Helps injuries
When can massages be done?
Anytime
WHEN NOT TO MASSAGE
Shock
Fever
Cancer
Rates
The rates for the dog differ from the horses; the dogs are based off the size of the dog, usually its $35, $55 or $75, plus farm call. I will keep postings on the website of the dates and the shows I’ll be attending and be available, if I’m already attending a show there will not a farm call fee. Clients who have 3 or more horses to work on, discounts are available (this is great if you have a bigger barn or have friends who would like to have horses worked on also)
Local Family Owned Dog Boarding & Training Facility, focused on quality care, located in Dundee, Mi. Chelsea A.
