We value relationships, not rules.

Use training to connect with your dog in a profound, unique way.

Mike Rowland: Founder

Creator of the “Dogality Type”Training Method.

Enhances and provides understanding into your dog’s mind.

We specialize in fear-free, professional dog training in and around Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Your dog will learn:

  • neutral and calm behavior around distractions

  • off-leash reliability

  • come when called

  • walk nicely on a leash

  • proper socialization

  • obedience

  • anything you’d like them to learn!

Our trainers also specialize in custom, speciality training options such as: Service Dogs, Therapy Dogs, and Personal Protection Dogs.

Dog training packages currently include:

About Us

Animal Training and Development (AT&D) is a dog-training academy focused on training humans and dogs from basic through advanced obedience, including Canine Good Citizenship. We provide dog training curated to each family’s lifestyle and needs, providing a well-trained and happy dog. AT&D also is known for very advanced and specialized dog training. Our services are sought out when dealing with problem dogs, behavioral issues, and aggression. We are recommended by area veterinarians.

Ready to sign-up? Want to learn more?

Every dog starts with an initial evaluation.

Have questions? Contact us.

General Obedience Offerings

  • Puppy class

    Puppy class is a four-session course where puppies have the chance to play and socialize, be handled by many different people, and learn some neat tricks! Your puppy will learn important skills in a healthy environment to help them become well-behaved adults.

    Puppies must be under 5 months old and up-to-date on vaccinations. You’ll receive time-proven tips to help with common problems such as house training, nipping, chewing, jumping etc. We will also do some fun testing to determine your dog’s dogality type!

  • Board and Train

    Our board and train program is popular with busy families! Dogs spend 10 days and 9 nights with us establishing a strong training foundation.

    After 10 days, a private one hour session will be scheduled to demonstrate the commands learned and show you how to reinforce them. You also receive a video link of your dog demonstrating the commands and techniques utilized to control problem behaviors.

  • Daycare

    Doggy daycare is great for individuals who work full-time and want their dogs to have a great foundation in obedience! With us, we do the work to train your dog for your convenience. We offer two daycare packages with various customizable options to meet the needs of you and your pup.

    Each package includes daycare days, private training sessions, and a set of commands that will be taught during your dog’s time with us. As a bonus, we include a video or two showcasing what your dog has learned.

Learn more

Upcoming Seminars:

Dates to be determined. Subscribe to our newsletter to find out more!

Scent Work/Search and Rescue: February

Therapy Dog: March

Balanced Training: May

Train Your Own Service Dog: July

Personal Protection Dog: September

Dogality Types: Reoccuring

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“When we started working with Mike as a trainer, my dog was easily distracted and now, since working with Mike, my service dog and I work together with almost no distractions. my service dog and I have excelled in our knowledge and growth as a service team. I would highly recommend anyone whose looking to have any service done with their dog work with Mike as a trainer. He easy to get along with, polite, honest, and fair.”

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