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Your Trusted Partner for Complete Pet Care in Waterford
Union Lake Pet Services has been serving Waterford and West Bloomfield communities since 1980, offering comprehensive pet care solutions. Our modern, climate-controlled facility provides pet boarding, grooming, doggy daycare, and canine training with a focus on individualized care. Partnering with Union Lake Veterinary Hospital and the Animal Rehabilitation Center of Michigan, we form the state's most complete pet care complex. Our team members, many with 10-20+ years of tenure, treat pets as their own while delivering fear-free handling through positive reinforcement techniques.We maintain fully fenced turf yards for safe outdoor play and offer 7-day-a-week availability across multiple service lines. Our training staff holds Karen Pryor Academy certification, ensuring science-based positive reinforcement methods. With decades of collective experience, we combine veterinary expertise with dedicated pet care services to create a family-like environment for both pets and clients.
Services
Pet Boarding
Pet Grooming
Dog Daycare
Dog Training
Behavior Modification
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of combined veterinary and pet care expertise
- Our team members maintain 10-20+ years of average tenure
- We implement individualized care plans for each pet's personality
- Our facility includes Michigan's first animal rehabilitation center
- We guarantee fear-free handling through positive reinforcement techniques
Associations and certifications
- Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partners
What people say
Treated like royalty
Awesome staff
Nurturing stay
Loved by pets
Knowledgeable team
Services
Pet Boarding
Our climate-controlled boarding facility provides safe, comfortable accommodations for pets when owners travel. Each boarding package includes personalized care plans, multiple daily play sessions, and individual attention from experienced staff. With 40 years of expertise, we ensure pets receive the same love and attention they experience at home while maintaining strict safety protocols and health monitoring throughout their stay.
Dog Training
Professional training programs use positive reinforcement techniques to develop well-mannered companions. Certified trainers implement science-based methods to teach basic commands, leash walking, and socialization skills. Our Karen Pryor Academy-certified instructors create customized training plans that strengthen the human-animal bond while addressing specific behavioral needs through both group classes and private sessions.
Pet Grooming
Experienced groomers provide professional grooming services that maintain pets' appearance and skin health. Services include bathing, coat trimming, nail clipping, and ear cleaning using high-quality products. Our groomers work closely with pet owners to understand specific preferences while ensuring pets remain comfortable throughout the grooming process using gentle handling techniques.
Dog Daycare
Supervised daycare program offers socialization opportunities and physical exercise for dogs. Structured playgroups match dogs by temperament and size while trained staff monitor interactions to ensure safety. The facility features multiple outdoor turf yards that provide safe, clean environments for play while maintaining strict hygiene protocols and health requirements for all participating pets.
Behavior Modification
Specialized programs address fear, anxiety, and aggression issues through positive reinforcement techniques. Certified trainers develop customized behavior modification plans based on individual pet assessments. The science-backed approach focuses on creating positive associations while teaching alternative behaviors, helping pets overcome specific challenges through consistent, compassionate training methods.
Questions
What pet services are available 7 days a week?
We offer veterinary care, boarding, grooming, and daycare services daily with extended weekday hours until 8:00 PM.
How does your dog training program work?
Our Karen Pryor-certified trainers use positive reinforcement methods to teach obedience through group classes and private sessions focusing on behavior modification.
What sets your pet boarding apart from competitors?
We provide individualized care plans, multiple daily play sessions, and personalized attention from experienced staff in climate-controlled environments.
Do you offer pet grooming services for all breeds?
Yes, our experienced groomers handle all dog breeds with customized grooming plans that maintain coat health and appearance.
How do you handle pets with special needs?
Our staff creates customized care plans for senior pets, anxious animals, and those requiring medical attention through our integrated veterinary services.
What training certifications do your staff hold?
Our trainers are certified through the Karen Pryor Academy, ensuring science-based positive reinforcement training methods.
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