Our Services

At Tecumseh Pointers, our distinguished approach centers around balanced, relationship-based training methodologies. Each canine client is afforded a meticulously tailored regimen, meticulously crafted to suit their individual needs and temperament. Our comprehensive assessment considers a multitude of variables, ranging from dietary requirements and breed-specific traits to the intricate interplay between mental and physical well-being. This holistic approach ensures that every aspect of the dog's development is meticulously addressed, fostering a harmonious bond between owner and pet while achieving optimal training outcomes.

Adult in-home training

Individualized Behavior Plan: Each session is tailored to your dog’s age, history, and behavior goals, whether you're working on reactivity, leash manners, or general obedience.
In-Home Advantage: Training your dog in their real-life environment helps us tackle issues exactly where they happen—at the front door, during meals, or out in your own backyard.
Obedience Refresh or Rehab: Perfect for dogs who need a training tune-up or more in-depth work on difficult behaviors like reactivity, barking, jumping, resource guarding, or recall.
Clear Handler Instructions: You’ll be coached through every exercise, learning how to read your dog’s body language and communicate more clearly.
Behavioral Troubleshooting: If you’re struggling with specific problem behaviors, we’ll work on real strategies and explain the “why” behind your dog’s actions.
Pricing: $125 - 1 hour and a half

Puppy in-home training (Under 6 months)

Personalized Training: Your puppy receives one-on-one instruction based on their age, temperament, and developmental stage, helping to build confidence and good habits from day one.
Home-Based Learning: Conducted in your own home to reduce stress and distractions, allowing your puppy to learn in the space they’re most familiar with.
Foundational Skills: Covers crate training, potty training, nipping, boundaries, name recognition, and beginner commands like sit, down, and stay.
Early Socialization Guidance: Tips and exercises for positive early socialization to help prevent fear-based behaviors later on
Handler Coaching: You’ll be guided through how to reinforce commands, handle common puppy challenges, and prevent problem behaviors before they begin.
Stress-Free Environment: No need to travel—your puppy learns better in a safe and relaxed home setting, with fewer distractions and more focus.
Pricing: $70 – 1 Hour

Drop-off training

Convenient & Effective: For busy owners, drop-off training provides a hassle-free option where your dog receives focused, professional training while you handle your errands.
Hands-On Training: Dogs are trained one-on-one with a professional trainer, ensuring consistent results and personalized attention.
Weekly Sessions: Drop-off sessions are available every Saturday for 45 minutes, with consistent updates on your dog’s progress so you stay informed.
Tailored to Your Dog: Whether addressing specific behavioral issues or general obedience, our trainers work directly with your dog to achieve results.
Ongoing Support: After each session, we provide feedback and guidance on how to continue reinforcing training at home.
Pricing: $150 for a package of 4 or $210 for a package of 6.

Park sessions

Outdoor Realism: Park sessions are ideal for practicing training skills in a more distracting, outdoor environment to build reliability in the real world.
Distraction Training: Work on leash skills, recall, and engagement while surrounded by other people, dogs, and unpredictable distractions.
Confidence Building: A great way to support shy or nervous dogs by working through environmental triggers in a safe, controlled way.
Focused Objectives: Each session is built around your goals—whether it’s calm walking, polite greetings, or improved focus outdoors.
Smooth Transition from In-Home: Reinforce what’s been taught indoors by practicing it in a more stimulating environment.
Pricing: $45 for a 45 minute session or $55 for a 60 minute session.

Dog walking

Standard Walk – 30 Minutes ($25):
Midday Break & Movement: A structured walk to help your dog burn energy, get fresh air, and enjoy a safe break while you're away.
Trainer-Led: Walks are handled by a trained professional who understands leash handling, canine behavior, and safety.
Mental Stimulation: Includes time to sniff, explore, and engage with the environment to support enrichment and reduce boredom.
Standard Walk – 45 Minutes ($35):
Extended Activity: A longer walk for higher-energy dogs or those who benefit from more exercise and time outside.
Routine Support: Helpful for dogs with separation anxiety or excess energy that can lead to destructive behavior at home.
Training Walk Add-On – $10:
Leash Manners Training: We incorporate focused training during the walk, including loose leash walking, stopping when asked, and directional changes.
Heel Command Practice: Helps your dog understand how to walk calmly beside you without pulling or forging ahead.
Builds Consistency: Training walks reinforce good behavior in everyday situations, helping transfer skills into your real-life walks.
Mini Pack Walks – $20 per walk:
Social Exposure: Small group walks with well-matched dogs to encourage calm social behavior and pack structure.
Available After Assessment: Dogs must complete at least two individual training walks to ensure readiness and compatibility.
Mentally and Physically Enriching: Combines the benefits of structured walking with positive social experiences in a controlled setting.

Puppy kickstart program

Comprehensive Two-Part Training: This program includes two focused 1-hour sessions spaced 1 to 2 weeks apart, giving your puppy a strong start while allowing time for practice and progress between visits. We cover crate training and management, basic obedience commands, the “place” command for impulse control, and strategies to meet your puppy’s mental and physical needs through activities such as flirt pole play, and structured tug games.
Real-Time Coaching: Hands-on support throughout both sessions to manage common puppy behaviors such as nipping, jumping, and whining with personalized, positive strategies that fit your puppy’s personality.
Practice & Progress Check: The gap between sessions allows your puppy and you to apply learned skills and build confidence, while the second session focuses on reinforcing progress and customizing the training plan based on your puppy’s development.
Personalized Support: Each session is tailored to your home environment, daily routine, and your puppy’s unique needs, setting the foundation for a lifelong positive relationship.
Pricing: $125