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At Whits End Dog Training

Center Line, Michigan, Macomb

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‘20 Certificate of Excellence, 2020

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Offering off-leash obedience, general obedience, puppy training, behavior modification and everything in between with Private In Your Home Training and Board and Train Programs.

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13 December 2019

Rated highly for: Value, Quality, Punctuality, ResponsivenessAbsolutely one of the best dog trainers in Michigan. If you have any training needs I highly recommend this place.

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27 September 2019

I can not even begin to express how much Matt and Candace changed our lives and our rescue Jaxsons life. Jaxsons history is unknown to us but we know he is a 95 lb boxer/bully mix who thought he ran the house and us! He was VERY agressive, demanding and extreamly pushy. He jumped and climbed on every person who walked through our door and terrorized the local kids by jumping and snarling through our fence. We were so afraid he would get out we zip tied and bungie corded every single gate. We even chicken wired the bottoms so there was no chance of escaping! We were literally at our whits end! It was stressful and he was often kennelled 50% or more of the time. We contacted Matt and he was literally a miricle worker! He responded so well to Jaxson and with in 5 min of the intial meeting Matt had a totally different dog then we did! Once we started our session we saw exactly what Jaxson was capable of! Now please keep in mind we have only had one session and worked with him for exactly 48 hours, following Matts exact instructions and our dog is 150% different. Jaxson no longer is jumping and snarling at the fence, he is not jumping on company or even thinks he runs the house. We can now leave food on the coffee tabls and he wont touch it!! But this is not the miracle. Last night Jaxson escaped our yard, he followed me out of the gate!! If this had been a week ago we would have panicked and freaked out but due to his training and the collar jaxson came when called and even went back home with no issues. The neighbors were outside he didnt jump or chase them! Dont get me wrong we are putting in the work, as Matt has advised us we needed to do. Jaxson has a schedule of 20 to 30 min sessions 5 to 6 times a day, but with the techniques and training Matt has shown us we have the dog we always wanted! Matt and Candace both have weathered all our multiple questions and phone calls, and have always been gracious and patient in answering us. We couldnt have asked for more with them! This is only after one session and 2 days of hard work, I can only imagine what the future holds! When Matt said he could be an off leash dog I seriously doubted it but now I believe he can be! If your looking for your dog to be that well behaved, mannered, loveable, stressfree dog, then hire Matt! This is worth every single penny plus some. If i could give more the 5 stars i would. Thank you Matt and Canadace for literally saving Jaxson and giving our family that hope! More...

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27 September 2019

Don't know where to start with how great Matt & Candace are. Our dog bit a neighbor's dog (neighbor's dog is completely fine BTW). We were in a new house & no yard/fence yet. My daughter opened the door and he bolted. It was a perfect storm that had bad results. We decided we needed help to make sure it would never happen again. He also needed help with whining and following commands. We looked at other trainers & had several calls with some before contacting AWE. After meeting with Matt, I knew right away this was who we were using. After Matt's in home assessment he suggested the 8wk training so that's what we originally signed up for. He didn't believe our dog was truly aggressive. Again, perfect storm. A few days later the city wanted him out until we complied with a list of items. Our 8wk in home had to quickly turn into a 2wk board. Candace contacted the city & got us an extension as they were going out of town and couldn't take him until they returned. Matt & Candace went above & beyond for us. Sent us video's to keep us up to date & also made several calls to the city to ensure once we complied we could bring him home. After 2weeks after he passed his CGC, the final requirement. Matt has been to the house to check up on him, and we're scheduling another "check-up" soon, which is free lifetime with the B&T. I would recommend AWE to anyone with basic behavioral problems to aggressive & anything in-between. Thank you guys so much. We can't begin to express our appreciation for what you've done for our family!! More...

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27 September 2019

Hiring a dog trainer was a first for me. I wanted to learn from a real professional and find someone who I could trust. Matt offered just that for me and Hazel. He came in for the evaluation and was very clear about everything. I opted for the board and train to have Matt help lay a foundation I could build from and I couldn't be happier with the results. Matt and his wife Candice were great every step of the way and we're always quick to answer any questions I may have had. Again if you're looking for an amazing trainer stop and give them a call now. You won't be disappointed. More...

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23 September 2019

At Whits End Dog Training came to our rescue! They were very professional and got to know us, our dog and our situation and setup our training package so that it worked best for us! Matt was great each time he came out and the lessons were done in a manner that made sense and were easy for us to work with. Candice worked with us for scheduling and was very nice and understanding if we needed to change things. A great company and we highly recommend them for any dog training needs! We will use them again that is for sure! More...

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7 September 2019

Matt is a great trainer and was one of a few trainers who worked w/ my Husky!

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30 August 2019

Matt is Awesome. Our 6 yr Cocker, Conley had some issues with barking and begging. After 2 weeks with Matt he is SO much better behaved. No longer begs and barks twice to let us know and then is silent. He no longer desires chasing the UPS truck. In fact he will sit on the porch with us and just silently watch them drive by. Squirrels don’t phase him either. He was always a good dog but now he’s a great dog with more manners and control and it seems like Conley is happier too. He is just more mellow. Matt will be getting any dog we have from now on for training. He is very professional and very down to earth. Thank you so much for training US! Eric & Lindsey Royal Oak, MI & Perrysburg, OH More...

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22 August 2019

The night before Matt came to do a demo with our 55lb German Shepard/Boxer mix, Marshall, I called my husband while he was at work sobbing and telling him I couldn't handle him anymore and we need to find him a new home. My husband, a firefighter who works 24 hour shifts, rescued him the week before Christmas when he was 5 weeks old from a fire at an animal hoarder's house and he has been with us since.As he grew, he became increasingly difficult for us to handle. He had hurt me more than once from pulling on the leash or jumping on me. I am 7 months pregnant with our 2nd daughter, so this made the situation even more difficult to handle. I was truly scared for the safety of myself and my unborn daughter, as well as the safety of 4.5 year old daughter and my 5lb chihuahua mix, not because Marshall is aggressive but because he is a big baby who is so hyperactive and persistent and doesn't realize how big he actually is.After the demo Matt did with Marshall, I was crying again but this time because I felt like there was hope for Marshall and our family.Marshall just got back from his 2-week board and train program and I couldn't be more thrilled. He honestly came back an entirely new dog. I am no longer anxious and stressed about being home alone with him when my husband is at work. I was able to take him on a walk for the first time in a LONG time. He listens well and is manageable. I no longer worry about him around my daughter or how he will be around a newborn baby.. Matt and At Whits End Dog Training is well worth the money and I am SO glad we found him and decided to try this last thing before moving forward with re-homing him. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! More...

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30 July 2019

Matt is absolutely the BEST!! Our 3 year old lab wouldn’t come when called, walk on a leash without pulling, and loves to jump on people. Within 15 minutes of his evaluation, Buck was listening and doing as commanded to do. Matt took us outside and had me walk him on leash, I honestly loosely held his leash and he was walking very good!! Buck was coming when called and didn’t jump on anyone after his training was complete! Matt shows you that YOU are in charge, not your dog. You HAVE to work with your dog to get the best results. We now live on 10 acres and Buck can walk without a leash and comes when called. I couldn’t have asked for a better trainer! I have recommended At Whit’s End to all our friends and family. Thank you again Matt!!! More...

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23 July 2019

Our trainer Matt was very knowledgeable and compassionate about all dogs and specifically my dog. The dog training was very well organized, efficient, and helpful! Would definitely recommend them to other people for training and AKC certification! Thanks Matt!! More...

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23 July 2019

Matt is the best of the best ! His personality knowledge and passion are unmatched ! Our dog Coco was starting to make me worry around our new born. She even growled a few times at him. It got to the point where I was scared we were going to have to get rid of our beloved pit bull . My wife and I decided to give it one last chance and hired Matt at At Whits End Dog Training. After working with Matt I feel like a have a completely different dog ! She is happier, and we are better owners. I would recommend Matt to all of my friends and family ! Don’t waste your money with another company get it done right the first time and use At Whits End ! More...

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23 July 2019

This winter, we decided to rescue a second Pitbull mix, and found ourselves on a wild ride. Milo wasn’t house trained, didn’t listen to anyone, had separation anxiety, and was destroying our home. As an experienced dog owner with another rescue in the home, I was very frustrated. Nothing that I did was working, and we were seriously questioning if we could keep him as a part of our family. A friend recommended At Whit’s End Dog Training, and it changed everything. I reached out to them and they were understanding of our situation and frustrations. From the minute Matt met our dogs, they reacted very well to him. He also made us feel comfortable and explained everything to us. He worked with Milo during our first meeting, and we couldn’t have been more impressed. Matt was also realistic about our schedules and other obligations, and was never judgmental about the amount of time that we can put into working our dogs. We decided to book a two week board and train program for both of our dogs to keep everything consistent for them. He communicated with us and kept us updated while he had them. On the day they came home, I would have sworn that he brought us different dogs, but their personalities were still so apparent that I knew they were mine. They listen and interact in a completely different way now. It’s amazing! Training with At Whit’s End was the best investment we could have made for our family. We all have a better quality of life, and enjoy our time together so much more. Matt and Candace are WONDERFUL to work with. They have been flexible with scheduling for our follow up sessions. We will also be boarding our dogs with them for a few nights this summer. I encourage everyone to give them a call; you won’t regret it! More...

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20 July 2019

Matt is the best of the best ! His personality knowledge and passion are unmatched ! Our dog Coco was starting to make me worry around our new born. She even growled a few times at him. It got to the point where I was scared we were going to have to get rid of our beloved pit bull . My wife and I decided to give it one last chance and hired Matt at At Whits End Dog Training. After working with Matt I feel like a have a completely different dog ! She is happier, and we are better owners. I would recommend Matt to all of my friends and family ! Don’t waste your money with another company get it done right the first time and use At Whits End ! More...

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16 July 2019

They are so sweet and intelligent. They give back to rescues in the area too! They LOVE to work with shelter dogs that are misunderstood and in need of help with socialization and training. They do it out of the goodness of their hearts. More...

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16 July 2019

Great people

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9 July 2019

ZORO IS A DIFFERENT DOG NOW

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9 July 2019

Matt is a great guy and a great trainer. We decided to seek professional help when our dog, Ellie, started acting fearful and getting aggressive towards our other dogs. Ellie has never been a very confident dog and we have another dog that was starting to bully her and it was building up and ending in aggressive behavior that was getting to be habitual. Matt's approach on training and training techniques work extremely effectively. With the training, we have noticed Ellie beginning to do things she would not ever do before (try and play with big dogs at Partridge Creek, jump on benches, play with toys with the other dogs, etc). It has been a joy to see Ellie's quick transformation and we look forward to continue to build her confidence. She is much happier and healthier now and we couldn't have made a better choice for a trainer. Now we are working with the dog thats a bully so he can learn commands and social cues. We truly appreciate everything you have done and helped us with, Matt! More...

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30 June 2019

Matt is honestly the best dog trainer you will ever have!!! Our 5-year-old Austrian Shepherd, Astro, was becoming a terror in our home. He was becoming too territorial whenever we had a guest over in the past year or so. He would try to assert his dominance by trying to either lunge or bite said, guest. We've had dogs before and have trained them ourselves but for some reason, Astro was not taking to the training. We were stressed to the point where we only had him out if it was someone, we knew he would get along with other than that he was crated for the majority of his time. After an unfortunate dog biting incident with a family friend, we decided to seek professional help for Astro. Matt and Candice have been the most gracious people I've met there were very accommodating with our work and school schedule to have Matt come out and do an evaluation of Astro. Of course, we were very nervous with how Astro would react with Matt and had him muzzled and leashed. Matt came in and Astro was not happy with his presence but with 5 minutes Astro calmed down and approached Matt. It has never been that easy with People coming into our home. Matt had an aura that jived with Astro and he immediately calmed down. The evaluation was very fruitful, and Matt was able to show us how to he would train Astro. By the time the evaluation was done we were convinced he was the right one for the job in training Astro. We signed up for the 2-week board and train so he could get the full extent of Matt’s training. By the time Astro came home, he was a completely different dog. It was as if his temperament and anger were never there and he was the fun, obedient dog we had before. I am no longer afraid to take him on walks or have people over. He basically ignores people who have no direct connection to me and will not approach unless I give him the go ahead. I highly recommend you try out At Whit’s End Dog Training. Matt is wonderful, and his wife is such a gem as well. If Astro ever needs a tune up, I would Call them in a heartbeat! More...

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20 June 2019

You guys are amazing!!!!! Saving lives and changing the world one dog at a time! Thanks so much!

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11 June 2019

Matt is honestly the best dog trainer you will ever have!!! Our 5-year-old Austrian Shepherd, Astro, was becoming a terror in our home. He was becoming too territorial whenever we had a guest over in the past year or so. He would try to assert his dominance by trying to either lunge or bite said, guest. We've had dogs before and have trained them ourselves but for some reason, Astro was not taking to the training. We were stressed to the point where we only had him out if it was someone, we knew he would get along with other than that he was crated for the majority of his time. After an unfortunate dog biting incident with a family friend, we decided to seek professional help for Astro. Matt and Candice have been the most gracious people I've met there were very accommodating with our work and school schedule to have Matt come out and do an evaluation of Astro. Of course, we were very nervous with how Astro would react with Matt and had him muzzled and leashed. Matt came in and Astro was not happy with his presence but with 5 minutes Astro calmed down and approached Matt. It has never been that easy with People coming into our home. Matt had an aura that jived with Astro and he immediately calmed down. The evaluation was very fruitful, and Matt was able to show us how to he would train Astro. By the time the evaluation was done we were convinced he was the right one for the job in training Astro. We signed up for the 2-week board and train so he could get the full extent of Matt’s training. By the time Astro came home, he was a completely different dog. It was as if his temperament and anger were never there and he was the fun, obedient dog we had before. I am no longer afraid to take him on walks or have people over. He basically ignores people who have no direct connection to me and will not approach unless I give him the go ahead. I highly recommend you try out At Whit’s End Dog Training. Matt is wonderful, and his wife is such a gem as well. If Astro ever needs a tune up, I would Call them in a heartbeat! More...

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Astro was such a joy to have with us, and it has been wonderful working with you and your family and we are so proud of Astro and how far he has come.

11 June 2019

Matt is honestly the best dog trainer you will ever have!!! Our 5-year-old Austrian Shepherd, Astro, was becoming a terror in our home. He was becoming too territorial whenever we had a guest over in the past year or so. He would try to assert his dominance by trying to either lunge or bite said, guest. We've had dogs before and have trained them ourselves but for some reason, Astro was not taking to the training. We were stressed to the point where we only had him out if it was someone, we knew he would get along with other than that he was crated for the majority of his time. After an unfortunate dog biting incident with a family friend, we decided to seek professional help for Astro. Matt and Candice have been the most gracious people I've met there were very accommodating with our work and school schedule to have Matt come out and do an evaluation of Astro. Of course, we were very nervous with how Astro would react with Matt and had him muzzled and leashed. Matt came in and Astro was not happy with his presence but with 5 minutes Astro calmed down and approached Matt. It has never been that easy with People coming into our home. Matt had an aura that jived with Astro and he immediately calmed down. The evaluation was very fruitful, and Matt was able to show us how to he would train Astro. By the time the evaluation was done we were convinced he was the right one for the job in training Astro. We signed up for the 2-week board and train so he could get the full extent of Matt’s training. By the time Astro came home, he was a completely different dog. It was as if his temperament and anger were never there and he was the fun, obedient dog we had before. I am no longer afraid to take him on walks or have people over. He basically ignores people who have no direct connection to me and will not approach unless I give him the go ahead. I highly recommend you try out At Whit’s End Dog Training. Matt is wonderful, and his wife is such a gem as well. If Astro ever needs a tune up, I would Call them in a heartbeat! More...

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23 April 2019

Matt has so much patience with us the owners to teach us as well!!!

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27 March 2019

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We agreed to a 5 week program today after
Seeing Matt work with our Charlie. We liked him very much & so did Charlie 😊

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Thank you for the kind words Cheyril, it has been a joy working with you, Marlene and Charlie.

15 November 2018

Our rescue dog is afraid beyond belief of men. It's clear something terrible happened to herinvolving a man. Matt has been gentle, but firm with her during her training program. Nothing short of a miracle today when I came home and found her setting on my husband's lap!! We've had Ellie for 6 week's and had just about given up on her being a pet for both of us. But thanks to the skill's Matt has, we know all is good. You rock Mr. Matt!! More...

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14 November 2018

We heard about Matt through a reference on a neighborhood site. Since we did not want our “baby” to go with a stranger, we opted for in-home training We have worked with him in our home & am amazed at the improvements already! ! It does require practice and time to re-in force the lessons on the owners part but so far, the results are showing!! We highly recommend to all and seeing how wonderful he is with dogs and getting to know him better I would even consider boarding for the training. Love dogs & well behaved ones even more!! You won’t be disappointed. More...

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13 November 2018

When we thought there was no helping our dog that wasn’t listening to commands - Matt was there to not only train the dog to be obedient but to train us how to be good dog handlers. Thanks Matt!!

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22 August 2018

One of the smartest and intelligent dog trainers I've ever meet. Hands down...the best!!! Thanks for all the help.

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22 August 2018

We had our first puppy lesson today with our 10.5 week old baby! Matt was incredible working with her and gave us very specific training program customized to her age and personality. We are looking forward to working on all the points Matt taught us today over the next 2 weeks and are so excited to see her progress! More...

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22 August 2018

Matt is truly amazing at training!!! We have a chocolate lab, I called Matt when he was almost 3. Buck was a jumper, pulling us around when going for walks, and didn’t come when called, we needed help. Within 15 minutes of Matt evaluating him Buck was listening to what Matt told him to do! I even went outside with Buck and Matt, I literally held the leash between my thumb and index finger while walking him!
A few months later we had a huge graduation party at our house and Buck was so well behaved, we had no worries!
You will NOT be disappointed if you call Matt and do what he tells you to do!
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22 August 2018

Matt is the beat trainer in the area! Highly recommend. I've worked with him in various ways for about 7 years.

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22 August 2018

Our pup left him mom a little too young and never properly learned how to be a dog. It made him lack confidence and fearful. We opted to have Matt board and train for 2 weeks and the difference we saw in our dog was not only obvious from the start, but it gave us the building blocks to help him continue to grow and to help him live his best life. More...

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14 August 2018

we met Matt through Glass City K9 and he worked so well with our hyperactive puppy Milo. He was very patient with him and even myself as the owner. He was very thorough on what to do, how to do it, and was ALWAYS available for questions even now that our trainings are over. He is wonderful with dogs and I will recommend him to everyone I know looking for trainings. We will miss working with him very much and hope to see him in the future! More...

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11 August 2018

Really loves each and every dog. Helps you in training your dog.

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7 August 2018

Known Matt for many years. He is honest and a man of his word. Very good with animal's.

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16 March 2018

I have know Matthew for years. An excellent dog trainer and resource. Very easy to talk with, and problem solver!!!

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I love being able to help pets and their owners live their best quality of life together. There is no greater joy than seeing a dog running off leash and the owner having confidence in knowing they have complete control.

After 10 years in the industry, it was always a dream of mine to become my own boss and be able to implement the many things I've learned over the years from many mentors in my own way, and have the freedom to make my own schedule so that I can also spend time with my family.

Owning a dog is supposed to fun and relaxing, and we strive to make that the ultimate goal.

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