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Yooper Paws of Love is dedicated to providing training "With Love" to you and your 4-legged friend!

Our Mission at Yooper Paws is to TEACH owners to ENGAGE better with their dogs to empowering them to ACHIEVE their goals using MOTIVATION to create the perfect team of handler and dog.

Struggling with fearful, reactive, or unpredictable behavior?

The SAFE Dog Blueprint is a free, beginner-friendly guide built on the SAFE Framework:

Security. Attachment. Function. Environment.

It’s an emotions-led approach to helping your dog feel safer, calmer, and more confident; especially on walks and around triggers.

Inside, you’ll learn how to:

Keep scary things at a safe distance so your dog can succeed
Understand the emotions behind reactive or explosive behavior
Create safe exits when triggers appear too close
Choose environments wisely to prevent overwhelm and chaos

You’ll get quick, practical tips and a clear introduction to the trauma-informed, force-free methods we use at Yooper Paws of Love.

👉 Download the FREE SAFE Dog Blueprint

In-Person Training at the Yooper Paws Training Center

We offer three focused training paths so you can find the right support for your dog and your goals.

FAD Family Pets

For everyday family dogs who need practical skills and real-life manners.

This path includes:

Pawsitively Puppy Class (for puppies under 6 months)
Adolescent group classes for building focus, household skills, and emotional regulation
1-to-1 Private Session Packages for busy schedules or more personalized support

If your goal is a well-mannered, confident companion, this is your starting place.

All dogs over 6 months of age begin the process with a 90 Min Behavior Eval Session to help us be sure to get you started down the right path!

👉 Schedule your Behavior Evaluation here!

Fearful & Fizzy Dogs

For dogs who feel big feelings… and show it.

These are dogs who:

Overreact to other dogs or distractions
Struggle with impulsive or explosive behavior
Have a trauma history or missed early socialization
Need more distance and a slower, emotions-led pace

Dogs who become overwhelmed in group settings will begin with a 90-Minute Behavior Evaluation Session followed by a structured 6-Session Training Package or 10 Session Safe, Calm, & Happy Package.

This path is designed to build safety, confidence, and real-world skills without pushing your dog past their limits.

👉 Visit the SAFE Training Resources tab to learn more.

Service Dog Support

For disabled handlers training their own service dog to a high working standard.

Most teams combine in-person sessions with online guidance through our Service Dog Support Package, allowing for consistent, step-by-step progress.

👉 Visit the Service Dog Training tab for details.

All In-Person training starts at the Yooper Paws Training Center in Kingsford, Michigan. This controlled environment allows to ensure safety for everyone. There will generally be demo dogs hanging out in the office for us to use if needed during your sessions.

The Training Center is located at 611 N. Hooper St., Kingsford, MI 49802

The Training Center sits between FedEx and Denim Hearts Thrift Store, in the front section of Northwoods Manufacturing. Google Maps often takes you on the truck route, heading to the back of our building where factory deliveries happen. If you approach on Hooper St, we are located in the front part of the building, closest to Hooper St with handicapped ramps located on both sides of the building. During nice weather, you can enter via either handicapped ramp. In the winter the ramp closer to Denim Hearts might be the only access. Please reserve the door in the middle of the ramps as a Trainer only entrance unless otherwise directed.

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