Big Furry Friends Dog Training Facility
Our work is led by Kim Marsh, who holds certifications from the Center for Human Animal Interventions at Oakland University and the Karen Pryor Academy. Learn More bottom of page Book a free consultation with our head trainer, Kim Marsh, to learn more about our offerings, and discuss the best approach for your budget and goals. Reach out Serving Southwest Michigan with positive reinforcement training Creating positive connections between dogs and people Book online Our services Classes and Private Lessons We offer group classes for puppies and dogs of all ages to learn skills like "sit" and "stay" and walking on leash. We also offer 1:1 private lessons, and tailored day training. Learn more Service Dog Training We also offer specialized training options for service dogs and emotional support dogs for people with anxiety, hearing and vision impairments, and much more.
- Recommended by members
- No one yet
- Bark ScoreSilver Rated Trainer
- 4.0 / 5
- Reputation
- 3.7
- Ethics
- 5.0
- Credentials
- 2.8
- Service breadth
- 3.4
- Training methods
- Force-free
Big Furry Friends Dog Training Facility reviews
Public reviews
Big Furry Friends Dog Training Facility’s reputation score is 3.7 out of 5, worked out from the star rating and number of reviews on their Google Business Profile. That’s higher than 35% of the trainers we list.
Read their Google reviewsHow is Big Furry Friends Dog Training Facility rated?
Four parts, each out of 5, weighted into one score. Member reviews never change it. How we score
- Reputation 30% of the score
- 3.7
- From the star rating and number of reviews on their Google Business Profile.
- Ethics 40% of the score
- 5.0
- Force-free. They train with rewards and positive reinforcement, without aversive tools. This scores highest.
- Credentials 25% of the score
- 2.8
- No recognised credential is listed. Ask what training they’ve had.
- Service breadth 5% of the score
- 3.4
- 1 way to train (private 1:1), and help with 6 kinds of problem.
How does Big Furry Friends Dog Training Facility compare with other Kalamazoo dog trainers?
Counted from the 4 trainers listed in Kalamazoo.
- Number 2 of 4 scored trainers in Kalamazoo by Bark Score.
- One of 2 force-free trainers listed in Kalamazoo.
- Offers private 1:1, like 1 other trainer in Kalamazoo.
- Overall Bark Score higher than 75% of the trainers we list.
What to ask Big Furry Friends Dog Training Facility before you book
- What does a typical session look like, and what happens when a dog gets something wrong?
- What does a session or programme cost, and what’s included?
- What training or qualifications do you have?
- What will I need to practise between sessions?
About Big Furry Friends Dog Training Facility
- Helps with
- Puppy, basic obedience, therapy dog, service dog, recall, leash
- How they train
- Private 1:1
- Owner
- Kim Marsh
- Service area
- Kalamazoo, Michigan & surrounding areas
- Good to know
- Dedicated training facility
- Opening hours
- Mon–Tue 8am–8pmThu 8am–8pmFri 8am–2pmSun 12pm–4pm
- Address
- 8201 Douglas Ave, Kalamazoo, Michigan 49009
- Phone
- +1 269-377-0817
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