Equal & Accessible Opportunities

Springfield Township Parks and Recreation provides services and employment on an equal opportunity basis without regard to religion, race, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, height, weight or disability. We encourage all citizens of the community to participate in recreational programming. If you have any questions and/ or special needs, please contact our office.

DOG PROGRAMS

The instructor, Christina Muller, has over 20 years of experience working with dogs and is the owner and operator of Assertive Control Tactics (A.C.T.). She is a dog trainer, breeder and handler. Christina can help shape your dog into the well mannered family pet you have always wanted by relying on positive reinforcement training and using correction only when necessary. Her training focuses on the owner as well as the pet. She would like to help you become the happy owner of a well-mannered pet through positive reinforcement dog (and owner) training.

*Proof of Rabies Vaccination will be due at the time of registration. Owners are responsible to pick up after dogs, so please remember to bring poo bags. Please bring training treats to all classes. Treats will not be provided. Dogs should all be wearing a training collar. All classes (except Raw Feeding and Individual Sessions) are held outside and are weather permitting, and will be rescheduled if necessary. Classes are for Adults ONLY (18 years and up). For Information on Confirmation Socialization, please call 248-846-6558.

Remember your dog wants nothing more than to please you.

*Individual (Private) Session

Christina Muller will come to you if your pet has problems in the home or that prohibit you from taking them in public. She will help with both behavioral and obedience problems.  Christina can also help stop certain issues before they become habits. Resident rates apply to those residing in Springfield Township. Additional fees may be included for mileage. Call Springfield Township Parks & Recreation at 248-846-6558 to set up your individual (private) at home session today.

WHEN:      Call and schedule an appointment

WHERE:    At your home.

FEE:           $60 per hour (additional fees may be added for mileage)

*One-day Training Class

This group class will offer each individual owner a chance to address specific issues.  This includes but is not limited to excessive barking, jumping up on you or your guests, biting, and general poor behavior. The session is one hour in length.  The class will follow an informal discussion and will operate on your specific needs, so be prepared with your questions and concerns. A minimum number of participants are required. Resident rates apply to those residing in Springfield Township. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged, but will be accepted at the door provided the minimum has been met and there are still openings. *Please bring training treats to all classes and have a training collar.

SESSION 1:    Saturday, April 14

SESSION 2:    Saturday, May 12

TIME:

Puppy One-Day Training (Under 1 year old):   9:30 – 10:30am

Teen & Adult One-Day Training (Over 1 year old): 10:30 – 11:30am

WHERE:          Mill Pond Park in Davisburg

FEE:                   Residents: $20 per dog

                           Non-Residents: $25 per dog

*Basic Obedience for Teens & Adult Dogs

Now the fun begins!  In this group class you and your dog will get to show us what you got. While still having fun, you and your dog will learn to work together.  Your dog will learn the commands: come, sit, stay, down and finish. A minimum number of participants are required. *Please bring training treats to all classes and have a training collar.

WHEN:            Wednesdays

SESSION 1:    June 6 – 27

SESSION 2:    August 8 – 29

TIME:               6:30 – 7:30pm

WHERE:          Mill Pond Park in Davisburg

AGES:             17 weeks and up 

FEE:                   Residents: $82 per dog

                           Non-Residents: $87 per dog

*Novice Obedience for Teens & Adults

After completing and becoming comfortable with basic obedience come perfect those basic skills in a more advanced class. The goal of Novice class is to have your dog working off a leash, while understanding and obeying to all hand signals. A minimum number of participants are required. Resident rates apply to those residing in Springfield Township. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged, but will be accepted at the door provided the minimum has been met and there are still openings. *Please bring training treats to all classes and have a training collar.

WHEN:            Saturdays, July 14 – August 4

TIME:               9:30 – 10:30am

WHERE:          Mill Pond Park in Davisburg

AGES:              Adults: 2 years and up 

FEE:                  Residents: $80 per dog

                          Non-Residents: $85 per dog

The above list is not all-inclusive. Special events, camps, programs and classes may be added, changed, or canceled at the discretion of the Parks and Recreation Department. For information on registering for any of our programs, events and camps, click here. For additional information, please contact the Parks and Recreation office.

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