Last updated September 19, 2026 · ranked from 262 Google reviews · How we rank
This guide to dog trainers in Royal Oak, MI brings together five local entries and four nearby options. The list includes nearby options in Warren and Madison Heights. K9 Turbo Training leads the rankings with a 4.9 Google rating from 215 reviews, the largest review count among the entries. Kat Stevens Dog Training follows with a 5.0 rating from 22 reviews, while Connected Canine Academy has a 5.0 rating from 17 reviews. Across the nine entries, Google ratings range from 4.0 to 5.0, and review counts range from one to 215, giving readers both scores and review volume to compare.
Top picks at a glance
1K9 Turbo TrainingK9 Turbo Training offers positive-reinforcement puppy and dog group classes, private training and reactivity classes with certified trainers.
2Kat Stevens Dog TrainingKat Stevens Dog Training provides humane training and behavior consulting, with reviewers describing support for anxious dogs and family changes.
3Connected Canine AcademyConnected Canine Academy offers reward-based obedience, behavior modification and off-leash training, with reviewers praising practical guidance for owners.
4.9(215)· Google4.9 out of 5 from 215 reviews (Google rating)
Dog trainer · Ferndale · 2.0 mi
Closed · opens 9:00 AM
Positive reinforcement, a range of class formats and a 4.9 Google rating from 215 reviews earn K9 Turbo Training the No. 1 spot. Based at 160 Vester Ave in Ferndale, it serves families in Royal Oak, MI with certified trainers offering puppy and dog group classes, private training and reactivity classes. Reviewers describe progress in basic manners, helpful homework and useful guidance in group sessions. Programs are designed around each family’s needs, from puppy training to complex behavior challenges.
Certified trainers
Positive reinforcement
Reactivity classes
“Absolutely love their programs and staff. If we lived closer we would spend so much more time and money there with our pups.”
5.0(22)· Google5.0 out of 5 from 22 reviews (Google rating)
Dog trainer · 0.8 mi
Closed today
Helping dogs and families navigate change is a recurring theme in reviews of Kat Stevens Dog Training, earning it the No. 2 spot in our Royal Oak, MI guide. One owner describes preparing their dog for a new baby and seeing improved confidence; another credits Kat’s patient, positive-reinforcement approach with supporting an anxious dog through several life stages. Other reviewers report meeting specific training goals and learning useful skills as owners. Its humane training, behavior consulting and family support are backed by a 5-star Google rating from 22 reviews.
Positive reinforcement
Family dog support
Behavior consulting
“Kat has helped our family so much with preparing for a new baby to join the household! The positive confidence change for our dog from training has been amazing!
Edit to add after baby has been home for a few months I have been blown aw…”
5.0(17)· Google5.0 out of 5 from 17 reviews (Google rating)
Dog trainer
Closed today
Reward-based training and time spent teaching owners help Connected Canine Academy earn rank 3 in Royal Oak, MI. Its programs cover basic obedience, behavior modification, and off-leash skills, with plans tailored to each dog’s personality and the owner’s lifestyle. One reviewer describes a calmer, more confident dog after a four-week board-and-train program; another praises the time devoted to explaining training and offering practical suggestions. A 5-star Google rating from 17 reviews and free consultations add to its case.
Reward-based methods
Owner training guidance
Free consultations
“Look no further , amazing obedience training , great customer service, Corinne is the best.”
5.0(7)· Google5.0 out of 5 from 7 reviews (Google rating)
Dog trainer · Madison Heights · 1.5 mi
Closed · opens 9:00 AM
In-home sessions and owner-reported progress earn Nose Eyes Ears Dog Training the No. 4 spot among dog trainers for Royal Oak, MI. Based at 977 W University Ave in Madison Heights, the business specializes in behavior modification and basic obedience, with in-home evaluations listed at $80. One reviewer credits Kyler’s help with being able to walk two dogs weighing over 100 pounds calmly by their side; another describes support with both personal and foster dogs. Its Google rating is 5 stars from seven reviews.
In-home sessions
Behavior modification
Basic obedience
“when my boyfriend and I adopted a dog, we knew right away we needed a dog trainer. We got Kyler’s info from someone we met at PetSmart. Messaging Kyler was probably the best decision we made. Kyler is honest and gives you all the tools y…”
5.0(1)· Google5.0 out of 5 from 1 reviews (Google rating)
Dog trainer
Closed · opens 10:00 AM
Long-term results described by one owner earn Puppy and Dog Training by Sue the No. 5 spot in Royal Oak, MI. The reviewer brought both puppies to Sue and praised their behavior four and eight years later. That account supports the business’s 5-star Google rating, based on one review. Located at 1211 N Main St, the business lists hours until 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Sunday, plus a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking.
Puppy training praise
Evening listed hours
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
“Sue is astonishingly good at puppy training. Both my puppies went straight to Sue as soon as they were old enough. And they are both still awesome, 4 years later for one, and 8 years later for the other. Highly recommended.”
Ratings and review counts shown are Google ratings, displayed with attribution.
How we ranked this list
Each dog trainer is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Royal Oak category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.
Which trainers offer puppy classes or group training around Royal Oak, MI?
K9 Turbo Training at 160 Vester Ave in Ferndale offers group puppy and dog classes. Bark 2 Basics LLC at 28806 Groveland St in Madison Heights offers large and small group classes, as well as private sessions. Petco Dog Training at 28400 Dequindre Rd in Warren provides group and private classes using positive reinforcement.
Which options address reactivity or other behavior concerns?
K9 Turbo Training offers dedicated reactivity training classes. Connected Canine Academy in Royal Oak, MI offers behavior modification with customized, reward-based plans. K9 Heights Dog Training explicitly covers barking, lunging, leash pulling, and aggression through tailored programs.
Which trainers offer in-home training, and what evaluation costs are listed?
Nose Eyes Ears Dog Training specializes in in-home sessions and lists in-home evaluations at $80. K9 Heights Dog Training also offers in-home programs, while Bark 2 Basics LLC offers private sessions in a client's home or at its facility. Connected Canine Academy in Royal Oak, MI offers a free consultation by phone or message.
Which listings have evening or weekend hours?
Puppy and Dog Training by Sue in Royal Oak, MI lists 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Sunday. K9 Turbo Training lists 10 a.m.–8 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m.–6 p.m. weekends. Connected Canine Academy lists Saturday hours of 9 a.m.–1 p.m. These are business hours, not individual class schedules.
How do Google ratings and review counts compare?
K9 Turbo Training has 4.9 stars from 215 reviews, the largest review count in this guide. Sportsmen's Dog Training Club of Detroit, Inc. has 4.6 stars from 90 reviews, and K9 Heights Dog Training has 4.7 from 34. Among the 5-star listings, Kat Stevens Dog Training has 22 reviews, Connected Canine Academy has 17, Nose Eyes Ears Dog Training has seven, My Sensitive Tyke has five, and Puppy and Dog Training by Sue has one.
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