Sportsmen's Dog Training Club of Detroit, Inc.

I loved this training facility and the way they got me and the dog together. I can’t wait to go back .

Got kicked out because my dog was scared and when the trainer touched him without warning he snapped. She said “he’s scared and doesn’t know me” and still aggravated him. Not 5 minutes before this happened another, smaller dog snapped at her with far less provocation and that dog got a muzzle, but my bigger dog got kicked out. I even asked why we couldn’t go with a muzzle and was ignored. They can say they aren’t prejudiced against pits, but the evidence speaks for itself. We already weren’t excited about some of the methods, we communicate with our dog constantly and they were telling us not to give commands he’d already learned without telling us the reasoning behind that. She literally told us to undo the training we’d already done with him. At least we got our refund in a timely manner

Took my dog here for advanced training but never finished the 7 weeks session because I did not agree with the way the whole training went. Just buy the dog training book instead of taking your dog here! I don’t think dog trainers here are professional trainers. Their teachings are not coordinating with each other, one will tell you one thing and another will tell you a different thing. The assistant lady there that comes in around 7p with hair bangs was very rude, doesn’t know anything, not sure how they’re letting her work there, all she did was telling me to go away when my puppy got close to another dog! Such a very prejudice woman! I never recommended this place to anyone. Stay away from this place!

Great place to bring your dog for training; no-nonsense training for people who are serious about getting their dogs trained. Reasonable prices, and some classes are available on a walk-in basis, some with a punch card for savings. Conformation classes are walk-in, $10 per session, exact cash or check only. Facility is clean and free of dog urine odors; there is a nonslip covering on the floors. Main entrance is at the far end of the long side of the building (and parking lot). *** This is not a groomer! No grooming available. Google is misinformed on that.*** Update, 3/7/24: Nothing has changed, but be on the lookout for their occasional trick dog class. Tons of fun, and a great bonding experience with your dog!

So far I've loved my time at Sportsmen's. The instructors are straightforward but kind - they will tell you what you're doing wrong so you can improve. Everyone has been in the professional dog world for decades and is extremely knowledgeable. I've noticed huge improvements in my dog after one class and now he's having a blast doing agility. Highly recommend for basic obedience or higher level AKC sport classes.