Certified Dog Behavior Consultant in Michigan – Fear Free, Positive Training
Hi, I’m Alisha Fritz – a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant with nearly 20 years of experience helping pets and their people thrive. At Full Life Behavior & Training. I specialize in science-based, fear-free dog training throughout Jackson, Ann Arbor, Lansing, and all of Southern Michigan.
Whether you’re dealing with aggression, reactivity, separation anxiety, or everyday manners, I offer personalized, reward-based behavior plans that work in the real world – without pain, fear, or intimidation. While dogs are my specialty, I’ve also worked successfully with cats, birds, and other companion animals.
Fear Free Dog Training Backed by Science and Compassion
Training That Supports the Whole Dog - Mind, Body, and Behavior
I believe in addressing all the factors that influence behavior – including learning, environment, enrichment, nutrition, and the physical and mental health of the animal. Every behavior has a reason, and true success comes from supporting the dog as a whole. Training should take time, patience, and understanding – but it should also be fun and rewarding for both the humans and the animals who share their lives. Whether we’re working on reactivity, fear, aggression, or just better manners, my goal is always to build confidence, reduce stress, and strengthen your relationship through force-free, pain-free, science-backed methods.
Dog Behavior Consultant Services in Southern Michigan
My total service area includes a 60 minute radius of zip code 49224 in Michigan, including Jackson, Ann Arbor, Lansing, Battle Creek, Kalamazoo, Adrian, and Hillsdale.
Locations within a 40 minute radius of the 49224 zip code (the green inner circle) are considered my local service area with no additional travel fee.
Locations on the map in the 40 – 60 minute radius (the blue outer circle) will incur an additional travel fee.
If you’re not sure, please use the map – it allows you to scroll and zoom in and out to see what area you fall into.
You can also enter your address into Google maps and see how far you are from zip code 49224.
I also offer virtual services for clients in any area.
Real Stories From Pet Parents Across Michigan
Testimonials
Hear what my clients have to say about working with me!
When our puppy, R2, started expressing some fear and anxiety we worked with several trainers until we found Alisha who is by and large the best trainer we could have asked for. She is extremely knowledgeable and has an amazing talent for understanding how pets think. With no shortage of creative, out-of-the-box ideas, Alisha was able to help us quickly see progress and was never hesitant to offer education so that we could better understand our pet's behavior and unique needs. Her compassionate approach made us and R2 feel safe and confident and we are truly grateful for the opportunity to work with her.
Brittany B. & R2D2
Alisha has both trained and boarded our 120 pound Great Pyreneese. She is equally knowledgeable, professional and very helpful explaining why dogs behave as they do and how to correct them without breaking the trust between owner and dog. She is also very patient with both the dog as well as the owner, the later often needs more patience that the former! We would highly recommend working with her!
Talita S. & Cooper
I highly recommend Alisha as a dog trainer. Her genuine care for both dogs and their owners is evident from the start. She took the time to understand our unique challenges and tailored a training plan to suit our needs perfectly. Alisha's flexibility and willingness to adjust her methods as we progressed made a significant difference. Her positive reinforcement techniques and step-by-step guidance quickly helped our dog learn new behaviors and strengthened our bond. Alisha's patience, dedication, and passion for dog training shine through in everything she does.
Brendon Steiner