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Favorite Dog Resources
Dog Day Care
Lil Nells Doggie Day Care
 Walled Lake - “L’il Nell’s Pet Salon & Doggie Daycare,” 1320 South Commerce Street, 48390, 248-926-8841, www.lilnellspetsalon.com.   Full service grooming, self-service dog wash and doggie daycare.
Dog Massage
Jennifer Adas Pet Massage
Jennifer Adas
Jennifer Adas is a Certified Pet Massage Provider.  Pet massage is “touch with intention and purpose.”  Massage manipulates the animals’ muscles and skin to increase circulation and to improve their wellness. Positive interaction with a trained pet masseuse can help a pet’s physical and mental well being. Puppies, adults and geriatrics all benefit from regular massage therapy.  Give her a call at (248) 990-1203.  She does in home pet massages in Wixom, Novi, Walled Lake, Commerce, etc. areas.
Dog Organizations
CANINE GOOD CITIZEN TESTING (CGC): Michael is a certified CGC evaluator for the American Kennel Club (AKC).  He offers on-going CGC testing at the conclusion of his Intermediate Manners/CGC dog class which prepares students to take the CGC test for free.  Non students may take the evaluation for only $15.00. Email Michael to learn of the next test date.  Earning a CGC Certificate can be helpful when obtaining home insurance as well as preparing your dog to become a therapy dog.

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CANINE SCENT WORK (NACSW): The sport of K9 Nose Work was inspired by the training methodology of detection K9s and borrows elements of that training for recreation.  The terms nose work, fun nose work, scent work, search work are all commonly used references to describe any activity where the dog is using its nose to locate a target scent or odor.

Dog Trainers

CALIFORNIA:

Encinitas:,  K9 Coach, Professional Dog Trainer Jt Clough 760-436-4364. 


CONNECTICUT:

Wallingford, First Friend Dog Training, LLC, Professional Dog Trainer Dawn Geremia, 203-284-0224. 


ILLINOIS:

Chicago, That's My Dog - Chicagoland, Professional Dog Trainer Scott Harris, 877-OUR-DOG2 (687-3642). 


MICHIGAN:

Chelsea,  K-9 Home Schooling, Professional Dog Trainer Michelle McCarthy. 

Howell, Professional Dog Trainer Beth Duman, 810-599-3244.

Okemos, Good Dog Training, Professional Dog Trainer Janet A. Smith. 

Williamston, Muttley Manners at Joey's Outfitters, Training Director Tanya Johnson, 517-281-6231.


MINNESOTA:

Rochester, Good Dog Camp, Professional Dog Trainer Annalissa Johnson, 507-261-3913. 


PENNSYLVANIA:

Emlenton, Professional Dog Trainer Matt Dreher, 614-477-0576.


TEXAS:

Austin, Unleashed Unlimited, Professional Dog Trainers Paul Sulinski (512) 618-8062 and Tracey Gratz (512) 618-8064.

New Braunfels,  Who"s Walking Whom, Professional Dog Trainer Mary Lehman, 830-660-3117.

Sanger,  On the Ball K-9, Professional Dog Trainer Summer Milroy, 940-765-3K9S (3597).


VIRGINIA:

Richmond, Follow Me Dog Training, Professional Dog Trainer Renee Lamoureux, 804-381-8876.


WISCONSIN:

Cedar Grove, Salty Dog Farms, Professional Dog Trainer Larry Sonntag, 414-530-3139. 

Hazel Green, That's My Dog!, Professional Dog Trainer Robin MacFarlane, 866-DOG-LADY. 

Menomonee Falls, TRAIN THE THIRD WAY,  Professional Dog Trainer Chris Bach, (262) 703-0089.


Dog Training Articles & Education
ClickerTrainUSA.com is a training website with articles and excellent information about clicker training for dogs.

The Courteous Canine, Inc.,   Positive trainer in Lutz, Florida with excellent dog training articles

Dog Seminars Directory
has a complete listing of current seminars being presented nationwide

Michael Burkey Yahoo Group
, newsletter and announcement of special events list

Pet First Aid and CPR training by FirstAid4Paws.com in Canton, MI.

Grooming
Ann Arbor - "Quality Grooming," 303 Miller Avenue, 734-665-4699.

Redford - Kelly Weir at "Adorable Paws Pet Salon," 25955 W. Six Mile Road, 48240, 734-560-3133.

Walled Lake - "Lil Nell's Pet Salon & Doggie Daycare, 1320 South Commerce Street, 48390, 248-926-8841, www.lilnellspetsalon.com .  Full service grooming, self-service dog wash and doggie daycare.

Westland - "Muddy Paws Pup Wash", 35675 Central City Parkway, Westland, Mi 48185, 734-762-9274.

Medical

Pet Poison Helpline, 800-213-6680:  A nation-wide, 24-hour service offered by the Pet Poison Control Center.  It is available to pet owners and veterinary professionals.  A fee of $35 is charged per case, with no extra charge for follow-up calls.

Michigan Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA), Useful links for Pet Owners

  • Disaster Planning for your Family and Pets, Keep your animals safe in a disaster by reading this informative booklet.
  • Information regarding Spaying or Neutering your Pet
  • Preventing Dog Bites and What to do if Your Dog Bites
  • How to Deal with an Overweight Pet
  • Dealing with the Loss of Your Pet
  • Travel Tips

Michigan Dog Ordinances
City ordinances define a potentially dangerous, dangerous or vicious dog and what the responsibilities entail for the owner of such a dog.  Additionally, some cities have enacted ordinances which contain breed specific legislation (BSL), prohibiting or restricting the ownership of a certain breed(s).  The Association of Pet Dog Trainers has a position statement as to proposing a model dog law.

Pet Sitting

In addition to Michael's Michigan dog training, a pet sitter can help your dog be relaxed and exercised while you are at work or on vacation. Check out the below companies (Michael's clients highly recommend them).

Comfy Creatures, Daily Dog Walking & Pet Sitting since 1998, Insured, Bonded, and Experienced.  Comfy Creatures is owner/operated by an experienced former Vet Technician.   They serve the following Western Wayne County Michigan cities:  Canton, Plymouth and nearby areas.  For more information, see John and Roberta's website atwww.ComfyCreatures.com.  Their contact information is 734-721-3767, info@comfycreatures.com. 

Just Like Home Pet Sitting, "the next best thing to home".  Pet Sitting in Tim and Bobbie Smith's Westland home.  Dogs must be friendly with other dogs, as your dog will have full run of their house.  They offer a free dog visit to their home prior to your anticipated travel date to help your dog adjust to a new environment and your absence.  Michael's dog Simone enjoys staying with Tim and Bobbie.

Pet Watch Pet Sitters, Kathy and Steve Cicotte in Canton area will visit your dog(s) in your own home.  Several of Michael's students have hired Kathy and Steve and have given glorious reviews of their service.  After visitng your dog(s) and playing with them, they will leave a detailed letter of how your dog did during your absence and what exactly they did with your dog.  They can be contacted at 734-422-5980 or toll free 877-336-5291.

Your Furry Godmother and Sherry Mullins provide exceptional in-home pet care  in Berkley, Beverly Hills, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield Township, Clarkston, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Keego Harbor, Lathrup Village, Madison Heights, Oak Park, Royal Oak, Southfield, Sylvan Lake, Troy, Waterford, and West Bloomfield.  They are bonded, insured, and are Red Cross Pet First Aid certified.  Contact Sherry at YourFurryGodMother@wideopenwest.com or call 248-376-3480.


Remote Collar Training
Learn the truth about shock collars (remote training collars) from an internationally known professional dog trainer, Robin MacFarlane.
Rescues
American Belgian Malinois Club
American Belgian Malinois Club (ABMC) Malinois Rescue is committed to finding new homes for Belgian Malinois being fostered. 

A Better Place, for all breeds and specializes in providing education about Pit Bulls. 

Dachshund Rescue Web Page, Inc.

Doberman Rescue, Christa Pfeiffer

German Sheperd Dog Rescue of Michigan, Andrea Kyriacow, gsdrescueofmi@aol.com

Golden Retriever  Rescue of Michigan
, 248-988-0154, info@grroom.com 


Greyhound Rescue of Michigan (GEM),

Last Chance Rescue, a rescue organization in Howell, MI.

Mid Michigan Boxer Rescue


Miniature Pinscher;   http://www.trueheartminpinrescue.org

No Place Like Home Rescue of Michigan, Ann Marie Rogers, nplhr@comcast.net, 248-650-4752

North Star Border Collie Rescue, northstar@pentel.net


Pet Finder


Rottweiler Rescue of Michigan, Inc., Arlene Silva, silvar@msu.edu


Rottweiller Rescue of Michigan
, Toni Heatherington, 
buddro500@home.com

Silver Lake Animal Rescue
, 2850 Dixie Highway, Waterford, MI 48328, 248-545-6583, slarl@yahoo.com

Vizsla Club of America Resuce Organization, Michigan Coordinator-Carolyn DeFiore, 734-699-9925, E-mail: MichVizsla@aol.com

Westie Rescue Education and Training
  

White Shepherd Genetics Research, Their goal is to educate and coordinate all owners, breeders and admirers worldwide of the White Shepherd, White German Shepherd Dog or Berger Blanc Suisse and to increase awareness of and improve upon the health, temperament and instincts of this marvelous breed.
Supplies & Shops
Make someone's day special with a personalized card by sending them a thank you or birthday/anniversary card via http://www.sendoutcards.com/michaelburkey. 

Visit DogmaCatManToo.com for all your specialty pet products.  They are an Ann Arbor specialty pet store "for discerning pets & the people who love them."  They specialize in unique pet and human products and the store is operated by a veternarian, Dr. Alice Liberson.

The WALKY DOG, attaches to your bike for no hands on leash riding with your dog.  It doesn't allow your dog to pull ahead or behind you.  Your dog trots safely next to your side.  Unless you are a runner, the Walky Dog is the best way to exercise your dog which will help your dog release pent up energy, reduce behavioral problems, and make him/her a healthier and happier pet.

If your dog needs a muzzle, Michael highly recommends the ones sold by PetExpertise.  They offer three sturdy basket muzzles (black plastic, white plastic and soft clear vinyl) for a low price.  The clear vinyl dog muzzle doesn't look like a typical muzzle and the bottom part of it is "see through" which allows you to see your dog's facial expressions.  The benefit of the black muzzle is that it is lighter in weight than the see through vinyl muzzle.

DOG WISE is an excellent source of dog training books and videos/dvds.

Karen Pryor's CLICKERTRAINING.COM is an excellent source of clicker training books and products.


J & J DOG SUPPLIES
, leashes/collars/Gentle Leaders/treat bags/etc.

DOGS & PUPPIES - Next Day Pets - Provides a venue for a dog rescue and dog shelter to find quality homes for adult dogs and puppies with information for 150+ dog breeds and pet supplies. Our pet store features dog supplies ranging from dog beds, dog doors, dog crates, dog toys and more. Includes a dog & pet website directory, pet friendly hotels and dog names.
Therapy Dog Organizations
TDI
Therapy Dogs International, Inc. (TDI) is a volunteer organization dedicated to regulating, testing and registration of therapy dogs and their volunteer handlers for the purpose of visiting nursing homes, hospitals, other institutions and wherever else therapy dogs are needed.

For Therapy Dog Training and Testing in the Ann Arbor, Chelsea and Saline areas contact Michelle McCarthy of K9 Home Schooling.

Pet a Pet
Pet-A-Pet is a non-profit, charitable organization providing pet therapy to hospitals, nursing homes and convalescent centers in the metro-Detroit area. While dogs are the primary pets in Pet-A-Pet, cats and even rabbits serve as four-legged therapists.
Misc.
Detroit area Michigan Dog Parks:  If your dog is friendly with people and other dogs, then take your faithful companion to an off leash dog park for some fun spirited play off leash.

Michigan Business Directory, Member

Rock N Roll K9s:  Are you interested in watching dogs explode on a Grand Prix agility course, race against each other in flyball, perform amazing pet tricks, and more?  Rock N Roll K9s is a great group of people who love their dogs and showing them off at various dog events.  Check out their website to learn when they'll be performing near your home town.  If you're interested in having fun with your dog and performing with a performance team, consider applying to become a member of the Rock n Roll team.  Many times they are looking for new members.  They require your dog to have some basic obedience and agility training.  So get a start on preparing your dog for show business and enroll in Michael's private dog training or group dog training classes.

ZAXNU - Located in Ypsilanti, Michigan - Zaxnu Enterprises has been providing the highest quality service to their customers locally since 1995. They have provided custom silk screening, heat press services and embroidery services for thousands of satisfied customers. They will turn your graphic ideas into customized apparel for your company, church group, athletic group or just for your own personal use.  Their staff can handle any size job. Whether you are looking for a few pieces for your family get together or a thousand pieces for your corporate event, they have the equipment, expertise and knowledge to get your customized apparel completed within your projects time constraints. Tell Dawn, Michael referred you.

 
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