Empowering YOU to bring out the best in your best friend.

Offering comprehensive dog training in Grand Rapids, Michigan with a focus on making your dog make sense!

See What Clients Are Saying About The Heeling Shepherd:

“Can’t say enough about The Heeling Shepherd! The tools & skills my dog & I have learned are priceless. The trainings are customized and realistic for our lifestyle. 10/10 recommend Sarah”

— Sarah T.

“Not only is Sarah very knowledgeable with different training methods and techniques - she is simply an awesome teacher. Dog training is about training the human to train his or her dog and Sarah is very sensitive to the fact that everyone learns differently. She is very perceptive in this manner, but will also ask her clients how they learn best and accommodate them.”

— Trish D.

“Sarah gives clear directions on how to do things and her explanations for why it works and how it’s viewed by a dog helps it make even more sense. I could see progress during each training and didn’t feel lost on how to keep that going in between from the homework she gave and the support she offered.

Sarah is skilled in behavioral techniques and her education in veterinary medicine makes her an even more valuable resource. I would highly recommend her and plan on scheduling future trainings!”

— Danielle S.

Services

Stay and Trains

Stay and Trains are a great option for pet parents looking to get a head start in repairing behavioral problems or inspiring some obedience in their dog. Offering 2, 3, and 4 week Stay and Trains in a safe, cozy home setting.

Private Lessons

Our most popular service, private lessons offer customized dog training delivered right to your door, because getting to the root of our training goals starts in the home. Offering 4- and 7- lesson private training packages.

Virtual Consultations

Virtual Consultations are an accessible option for pet parents that want to receive the same great training at a lower rate! Virtual consultations start as low as $75 per session and open The Heeling Shepherd up to help pets ALL OVER THE COUNTRY!