Results matter: train smarter, kinder, and with intention.
Most people reaching out to us for dog training have a dog that is nothing like any dog they’ve had before. Effective dog training results require just the right mix of observation, attention to detail, and simple yet practical intervention. We are here will meet you from wherever where you’re starting at and get you to where you need to be for households ready to put in the work and bring out the best in their dog’s training and behavior.
Cloud 9 Dog Training Club & Evaluations
Cloud 9 Dog Training Club
$49/month
So YOU want trained on how to become a better trainer/handler for your dog? Join other dog training fanatics here in Kalamazoo as part of our Cloud 9 Dog Training Club membership, led by very own Jordan Bowdish! Membership includes:
- Invitation to our monthly in-person Cloud 9 Dog Training club meeting. Jordan will teach a group workshop on rotating topics, ranging from sport training, to leash walking, to relaxation skills & more.
- Access to our online group featuring monthly training challenges, mental stimulation demonstrations, and personal video review.
- Office hours on a monthly basis to support your progress, ask questions, and gain support from a multi-certified professional dog trainer that knows you and your dog personally.
Joining with an annual membership gives invaluable in-person community and ongoing support for people navigating behavior challenges or taking their dog training to the next level.
CGC/Trick Dog Title Evaluations
$25
Individualized and comprehensive behavior modification for dogs experiencing reactivity, aggression, hyperactivity, fear, anxiety, and more. This behavior modification package is our gold standard for long-lasting, real-world dog behavior modification.
This package begins with an evaluation over Zoom to discuss your behavior plan with your dog and begin the behavior assessment process. Your dog will then receive three weekly services with us for a month—you and your dog will attend once-weekly private lessons together with Jordan to conduct skills training for teaching you how to carry out your behavior plan at home. We will then take your dog out on twice weekly outings 1-on-1 to conduct their behavior plan in public and provide the exercise, enrichment, and behavior assessment processes that support your behavior plan. Throughout the week, you will also communicate with Jordan in daily exchanges. After our month working together concludes, continuing packages are available, or most dogs will graduate into our Day Camp or Dog Days Out services for ongoing support.
General Training
Month long packages for skill development in an in-person private dog training format.
Canine Conditioning & Fitness
$299
Dogs from across the lifespan and with all levels of activity, from athlete to companion, have access to in-person canine conditioning and fitness training right here in Kalamazoo, Michigan with Certified Professional Canine Fitness Trainer, Jordan Bowdish.
In-person assessment of gait, strength, stamina, posture, and structure for proactive puppy plans, reducing sport and working dogs’ injury risk, keeping seniors mobile, collecting data for suspicion of pain, or progressing rehabilitation plans.
Private Training Packages
$499
Private training is for dogs looking to build up responsive cues through the development of focused skill work.
This package includes a Zoom evaluation meeting before getting started followed by a month of weekly training sessions at our facility. Private training is 1-on-1, with you and your dog learning together, and each weekly session is 45 minutes.
This package is not designed for behavior modification—see Behavior Help Packages for behavior assistance.
Training Programs
Month long facility drop-off programs for obedience training and behavior modification: private lessons included!
Reactivity Rehab Program
$1199
For addressing dog-dog reactivity, or for dogs that bark-lunge at other dogs. This program enrolls for one month on a fixed-date session schedule.
Our dog reactivity program starts with an evaluation over Zoom with Jordan to discuss the program activities and get you started with at-home behavior modification training. When the month begins, your dog will be dropped off to spend two full days with us per week. While with us, your dog will receive group activities for decompression, exercise, and enrichment followed by carefully-structured dog training sessions in public and social exposures alongside our day camp dogs. Rest and opportunities to participate in day camp dog activities will be interspersed throughout the day. All public outings and training exercises target behavior modification for dog-directed reactivity. Additionally, we will work together with you and your dog attending weekly private lessons with Jordan throughout the month. After the program ends, dogs typically graduate into Day Camp or Dog Days Out: continued work beyond one month and dedicated involvement at home will be necessary for successful behavior modification. Restrictions apply and dogs must be screened for suitability prior to enrolling—reach out to us to see if your dog is a good fit for our reactivity program, or if a Behavior Help package may better suit your dog’s needs.
Drop Off Day Training Program
$1799
For laying the groundwork for the “big 6” basic obedience skills every companion dog living in our homes and out in our community should know. This program enrolls for one month on a fixed-date session schedule.
Our Drop Off Day Training program begins with an evaluation meeting over Zoom with Jordan to discuss the program curriculum and go over your dog’s history and current training experience. When the month begins, your dog will be dropped off to spend two full days with us per week. While with us, we will start each day with your dog receiving an individual exercise hour unique to their needs to ensure they are focused for training, followed by multiple individual activity sessions each day for developing their skills of sit and down, stay, walk on a loose leash, come when called, drop it and leave it, and tolerating handling for grooming or vet appointments. Rest and enrichment will be interspersed throughout the day. Your dog will go out in public to practice their training around distractions and also work on calm behavior around the people and dogs attending our day camp concurrently. Additionally, we will work together with you and your dog attending weekly private lessons with Jordan throughout the month. Note that this program is for obedience training only—dogs presenting with concurrent behavior concerns may be directed to Behavior Packages.
Puppy Training
Month long private program and packages specifically for preventing behavior problems in puppies 5 months of age and younger.
Puppy Camp Program
$950
A comprehensive puppy socialization and training experience to set puppies up for lifelong behavioral wellness. This program enrolls for one month on a fixed-date session schedule.
The program begins with a Zoom evaluation to discuss your puppy’s current routine at home and how to set them up for behavioral success with proper skills and socialization in your routine at home. Then your puppy will spend a month dropped off with us, twice per week, for half-day sessions being handled by Jordan and Nicole for training in public and participation in day camp activities. Additionally, you and your puppy will attend once weekly private lessons with Jordan to develop skills and prevent behavior problems, laying the foundations for a strong, responsive relationship with your puppy.
On a budget? Consider socialization through our day camp service for $269—check out day camp here.
Private Puppy Packages
$499+
4 Week Puppy Package – $499
Includes an evaluation to build a routine that gets you through the puppy stage followed by a month of weekly sessions: we will ensure you cover all your bases with puppy basics with common behaviors such as housebreaking, jumping, mouthing, and preventing behavior problems!
12 Week Puppy Package – $2199
This package includes twice weekly field trip outings, once weekly private training sessions, daily support messaging, and a comprehensive routine building consultation at the start of your puppy’s life to carry them through the first 3 months home with you. Everything you could ever need for creating the perfect puppy. Choose from our Family, Adventure, or Dog Sports focus track.
For older puppies, consider a Private Training Package, Day Camp, or Dog Days Out package.
Behavior Modification
8-week private packages for coaching you through dog reactivity, aggression, and anxiety.
Private Behavior Help Package – Lite
$1099
You do the work! Whether your dog is so hyper they’re hard to handle, anxious, reactive toward people/dogs/objects, or otherwise is struggling to exist within our human world, our behavior modification packages are here to guide you through behavior modification process with your dog.
This package begins with an evaluation over Zoom to discuss your behavior plan with your dog and begin the assessment process. You and your dog will then attend once weekly private lessons with Jordan for two consecutive months to conduct skills training for you to learn how to carry out your behavior plan, which you will work on at home between sessions. Meanwhile, you will communicate with Jordan in regular exchanges for conducting routine changes and daily homework. This package is best suited for families experienced in and with time to actively immerse themselves in the behavior change process—households that do not have experience with dog training or with busy schedules are recommended to enroll at the Intensive level.
Private Behavior Help Package – Intensive
$1599
We help with the work! Individualized and comprehensive behavior modification for dogs experiencing reactivity, aggression, hyperactivity, fear, anxiety, and more. This behavior modification package is our gold standard for long-lasting, real-world dog behavior modification.
This package begins with an evaluation over Zoom to discuss your behavior plan with your dog and begin the behavior assessment process. Next, your dog will spend the first month on twice weekly outings with a handler to track data and assess behavior under Jordan’s guidance. With our data and enrichment planning underway, we will then begin the second consecutive month where we start weekly private lessons with Jordan to implement behavior modification recommendations for you and your dog together, and twice weekly outings will continue to work on your dog’s homework. Between-session communication with Jordan will be available. This package is best suited for households looking for professional guidance throughout training.
Looking to meet the C9C co-owners and co trainers? Click here to learn more about us!
Cloud 9 Kalamazoo Dog Behavior Support Options
Is cost a barrier?
Based in our value of Community here at C9C, we offer limited sliding scale pricing off programs and packages. As a small Kalamazoo business, sliding scale availability is extremely limited. We maintain a waitlist to notify interested households of availability.
Ready to Get Started?
Phone Call –> A 15 minute discovery call with Jordan reviewing your dog’s history and current status to recommend which packages or programs are best suited to your goals. [No Charge]
Meet & Greet —> Bring yourself and your dog(s) in for a 30-minute meeting with Jordan, held privately in our office, to discuss your training goals in-person. [$25]
Behavior Assessment —> Conducted in addition to Meet & Greets, you will drop your dog off with Jordan while you step out for 30 minutes. She will run through an assessment of your dog’s behavioral baseline, providing you with a detailed report and next step recommendations. This may be scheduled in conjunction with your Meet & Greet or booked separately after. *Required for dogs enrolling in drop off programs.* [$25]
Call or text our office and our manager, Caroline, will happily find time in the schedule where we can give you our undivided attention—269.290.2175.
What Our Kalamazoo Neighbors Are Saying
Jessica S.
Walter
“We had the best time working with Jordan. I was at a stalemate in training with my dog, as he is a rescue and had an unknown history that caused him to be fearful and disconnected. Jordan helped me understand Walter’s thought process, and we were able to build trust with each other. We started with trick training in order to get a foundation of positive training, and we will be back for more obedience training. My schedule doesn’t allow for weekly classes, and Jordan was very understanding of my schedule.
I have a happier and more engaged dog, and I owe a lot of that to Jordan helping me understand his thought processes and instincts.“
Chelsea & Charlie E.
Henry
“We had an amazing experience with Cloud 9 Canine Dog Training! Jordan was incredibly helpful in training our dog. She used a consultative approach, carefully analyzing the distractions that were causing undesirable behavior. Jordan’s patience with both us and our dog was remarkable. We appreciated the variety of training sessions, which took place at our home, in public, and at their facility. This allowed us to see how our dog responded in different environments. Thanks to Jordan and Cloud 9 Canine, our dog has made fantastic progress!”
Deb S.
Bear
“We did training with Jordan and she was great. She was very patient with us and Bear. He is an active puppy with a strong personality. We plan to do in the facility training as well but he’s learning about other dogs in his space first. They were scheduled and on time but would message if appointments ran behind. Highly recommend this company.”
Marianne R.
Cinder & Claudette
“I definitely recommend Cloud 9.
I had a great experience with Jordan! We definitely were facing some challenges, introducing a new puppy to our dog. In just 4 sessions, we went from complete chaos back to a normal routine. Jordan is incredibly skilled and explains everything in details. She is also extremely responsive in between sessions if something comes up.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have any references for me to review?
We are SO glad you asked! You can view our reviews from past clients on our Google page, Cloud 9 Canine Kalamazoo. You can also look certifications on the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers website. We recommend seeking trainers that are members of a nationally-accredited organization (IAABC or CCPDT) as a starting point.
When are training sessions available for scheduling?
Training services run on Monday through Thursdays. Some Sundays are available.
All packages run for one month, and sessions begin at the start of a new month. For new clients, evaluations must be completed prior to the month of sessions. We maintain a waitlist for enrollment and announce openings in our monthly newsletter.
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Reach out to us regarding availability—call or text to 269-290-2175.
Can I book a single session or only the consultation before committing?
We only offer training services in packages of a one month minimum.
This is because efficient and effective behavior change requires follow-up, so it tends to causes frustration on behalf of the humans seeking help with training and behavior if we leave you with the pieces to put together on your own without ongoing support. We offer Meet & Greets for $25 before training to meet with our trainer directly, or we can schedule a phone call to answer your questions free of charge. Reach out to our office for availability—call or text to 269-290-2175.
Can I meet the trainer before starting?
Absolutely—we are always happy to set aside time for you to meet us before signing up for anything.
Meet & Greets are available at our facility, typically in the evenings after the day’s training sessions have concluded and all our day camp dogs have gone home. You may bring anyone in your household, dogs included, to your Meet & Greet. Meet & Greets are $25 to cover reserving the training space, and they last up to 30 minutes.
If you would like to speak with us and skip the Meet & Greet fee, we’d be happy to schedule a phone call with our trainer for you instead at no charge.
Reach out to us to set up a Meet & Greet or phone call—call or text us to reach our wonderful office manager, Caroline, at 269-290-2175 for scheduling.
My puppy just came home: what age should we start training?
We recommend starting right away per statements by the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (click here to read their Puppy Socialization Position Statement).
Are there breeds of dogs you don’t work with?
From Pit Bull Terriers to Bichon Frise; from the household-favorites of Shepherds and Retrievers to the new mixed breeds; we’ve seen just about it all after working in the dog training industry since 2014. Give us a call or text at 269-290-2175 if you want to chat with us about your specific breed(s) and determine if we’re the right fit for your needs!
How long will training take?
Our goal as your trainer is to give YOU all the skills you need to handle your dog. Goals vary person to person, so timelines will vary accordingly. To start, all of our training packages are for 1 month, and there is no fixed expectation for you to commit any longer than that.
When you are starting out with us, first-time packages include an evaluation meeting before sessions start. We will meet to create your training plan and discuss your goals with you to talk about timeline. Of course, as living creatures, there’s no set guarantee on how long it will take any individual dog to reach a level of skill that meets your individual household’s needs. We will do our best to estimate this for you while creating a plan within your budget, schedule, and any other needs.
If you’d like to continue training or return to work on new goals at any point beyond the first month, we offer continuation packages at a discounted rate.
Do you train therapy dogs?
We sure do, and we have multiple therapy dogs active in practices around the Kalamazoo area. Depending on your goals, we’re happy to set you up with foundations, getting a Canine Good Citizen title of which we are certified evaluators for, and/or connecting you to the WMU Therapy Dog Program. Reach out to us regarding availability—call or text to 269-290-2175.
Do you train service dogs?
We can train basic foundations, but we do not specifically train official service animal tasks as required by the ADA. We don’t have a connection to refer out to at this time, though we recommend looking specifically for certified professionals with references, continuing education, and a dedication to modern, humane training processes.
Do you train aggressive or reactive dogs?
We do. Reach out to us regarding availability and to discuss your needs in depth so we can match you to the right behavior help program—call or text to 269-290-2175.
Do you train for dog sports?
We do not offer any specific equipment or “official” dog sport training YET! Stay tuned. Meanwhile, our 12 Week Puppy Package includes a Sport Dog track if you’d like to give your new best friend a head start on sport skills.
My dog is extremely anxious — can you help with that?
We sure can. Reach out to us regarding availability and to discuss your needs in depth so we can match you to the right behavior help program—call or text to 269-290-2175.
Do you offer board & train?
No. Our shared facility space is not zoned for overnight boarding.
We DO offer daytime in-facility options such as Drop Off Day Training, Reactivity Rehab, or Puppy Camp. Transport options to-from home are available for households within our in-home service area. Reach out to us regarding availability—call or text to 269-290-2175.
My dog currently wears training gear (prong collar, e-collar, Gentle Leader): will I have to take the tools I am using off of my dog to start training services with you?
No need to remove equipment of any type simply to start training. We’re completely comfortable talking with you about equipment options. Our top priority regarding equipment when starting training is simply that you feel comfortable being able to keep yourself, your dog, and others safe, regardless off which type(s) of tool(s) are currently meeting that need.
If you have goals to remove equipment throughout training, we are experienced in doing so safely. If you do not have goals to remove specific equipment, then that will simply not be a part of our plan during our time working together. We typically perform most training exercises without dogs wearing any equipment unless necessary for the training (such as working in public where leashes are required, in group classes which are a shared space, or specifically targeting leash training as a goal).
We don’t mind what you have your dog wearing currently and will discuss your needs with you at the evaluation meeting. If you’d like to discuss training equipment with us before signing up for services, please feel free to contact our office via call or text to 269-290-2175. We’re happy to chat!
I don’t want my dog to ONLY respond because I have treats—is this doable?
Absolutely! Many people coming to us for training either currently have this problem OR are concerned with this becoming an issue with their training. We’re experienced in navigating this with plenty of households and happy to help you with this.
Talk to us about what your concerns and goals are: we will create your plan WITH you before we start working together. If you’d like to chat more in-depth about this subject prior to signing up, please contact our office to set up a time to discuss–call or text to 269-290-2175.
Are you an R+ training business?
Yes. To us, this means we meet the people and dogs that come to us for services with deep sympathy, understanding, and an eagerness to come alongside you from wherever you’re starting at, free of judgement. Throughout our time together, it is our priority to work with you to build the skills that meet the needs of all within your household—human and dog alike.
Careful observation and clear communication are the top skillsets we prioritize in our services. When we start working together, our first order of business will be identifying the “foundation” skills that your dogs need. This happens during the evaluation meeting through an in-depth discussion of the behaviors you would like your dog to perform and the “real life” contexts that those behaviors need to show up in. From there, we will coach you on handling techniques, environmental modifications, and simple daily-life-routine adjustments that produce these behaviors in your dog. Once you, as the human, are confident in how to facilitate these behaviors and respond to them clearly, we will then begin to add in gradually-varied challenge levels to your dog until you feel confident taking over the teaching process on your own. This is a carefully designed step-by-step process that all circles back to the skills of careful observation and clear relay of information from your trainer to you.
When we encounter challenges during the training process, our response is to step back to examine, and in turn accurately identify, “in-between steps” your dog needs to understand the behaviors we are asking of them. Through–you guessed it, skilled observation and clearly communicating practical action steps—we will provide guidance on how to adjust our training practices to either pivot the strategies we use or make adjustments that will get us back on track. This eliminates a need to “escalate” into “harsher” strategies when we get stuck or are mindfully increasing the difficulty of skill demands, and that is why we are most comfortable with an “R+” label, if you would like one from us. When the general public hires dog training services, we believe it is your trainer’s job to help you understand how your dog operates, openly and routinely communicate with you to ensure the process is meeting your needs and preferences, and facilitate a smooth learning process.
Training that works and lasts is our jam: we believe training is both an art and a science. We bring the experience, empathy, skills, knowledge, accountability (from peers we can collaborate with, mentors to seek second opinions from and oversee our work, memberships to nationally-accredited organizations with clear professional guidelines, and a commitment to participating in ongoing continuing education through reputable professional venues) to offer professional dog training services to our Kalamazoo community and beyond.
We would love to chat with you about how we work to help you determine if we’re the right fit for you—call or text us at 269-290-2175.