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Big Furry Friends Dog Training Facility
Kalamazoo, Michigan
About Big Furry Friends Dog Training Facility
We are a dog training facility where we create positive connections between dogs and people. We help build a strong two-way communication with positive based reinforcement and aid people with understanding canine behavior. We are the site of Southwest Michigan's premier animal-assisted therapy dog teams.We offer classes and private lessons. We have an enrichment area where dogs can explore their world with all their senses. We also offer specialized training options for service, emotional support dog as well has specialized therapy teams that aid in motivational activities in nursing home settings, and emotional support for staff and patients alike in the hospital environment.
Training & services
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- Canine Good Citizen preparation
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How training happens
- Day training
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- Group classes
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- In-home training
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- Private training
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Dog age
- Puppies
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Assistance and working dogs
- Service dog training
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- Therapy dog training
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Training approach
- Positive reinforcement
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Consultations
- Free consultation
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Other listed services
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- Animal Assisted Therapy
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- Animal Specialist
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- Certification Courses
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- Dog Prep
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- Emotional Support Dogs
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- Emotional Support Training
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- Pet Therapy
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- Positive Dog Training
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- Specialized Training
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- Support Dog Training
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- Training & Courses
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- Training Programs
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- Training Sessions
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Customer reviews
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18 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- learning 4
- dog training 2
- fun facility 2
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The meeting was a success. We got started on training Bruno to focus and make eye contact in preparation for training him to ignore distractions, especially our neighbor's dog. Previous training with BFF was quite helpful when he was a puppy.
Beautiful facility! Kim was very knowledgeable, passionate, and kind. Would 100% recommend!
Big Furry Friends has been a game-changer for Winston and me! From the first day of training, Kim made it clear that this was as much about my growth as a dog owner as it was about Winston’s development. Her tailored approach, fun methods, and ability to address challenges with p…Read full reviewClose full review
Big Furry Friends has been a game-changer for Winston and me! From the first day of training, Kim made it clear that this was as much about my growth as a dog owner as it was about Winston’s development. Her tailored approach, fun methods, and ability to address challenges with practical tips make her a standout trainer. Thanks to her guidance, we’re confidently working toward the Canine Good Citizen test. If you’re searching for a dog training facility that emphasizes both skill-building and the human-dog connection, look no further than Big Furry Friends.
A very dedicated owner. Large and fun facility.
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