Canine Communication

Canine Communication Group Dog Training Classes and Doggy Daycare Services in Alpena, MI

We hope everyone had a fun and safe 4th of July weekend!  Ours was spent making progress at the new space—and while it’s...
07/06/2025

We hope everyone had a fun and safe 4th of July weekend! Ours was spent making progress at the new space—and while it’s been a bit of a rollercoaster, we’re still moving forward!

This weekend was definitely a two steps forward, one step back kind of situation. We had to take down the wall coverings we put up last weekend due to some unexpected electrical issues. Several outlets mysteriously stopped working, and we wanted to give the electrician full access to troubleshoot.

Our biggest challenge (and stressor) has been figuring out how to protect the floor heaters—BUT we finally landed on a plan! We picked up all the materials and got the first wall up. Now that we’ve got the system down, the rest should go up much more smoothly.

I also spent way too much time stressing over paint colors (who knew that could be so stressful?!), and while the shade I picked the same color as last time, but it doesn’t look exactly how I remembered... we’re rolling with it.

For everyone asking—no, the new location isn’t a secret! We’re right downtown on Chisholm Street, just behind Sweet Fire To***co Shop. You’ll find us down the alley next to their sign.

We cannot wait to welcome you into our new space. While we don’t have a set reopening date just yet due to a few bumps in the road, we are getting so close! Stay tuned—big things are coming!

Floors are done with their first and second coat, and now it’s time to tackle the walls! We’re making great progress and...
06/22/2025

Floors are done with their first and second coat, and now it’s time to tackle the walls! We’re making great progress and getting closer to reopening every day!

I am so proud of this class. And I cannot thank the owners enough for being so accommodating with me during this trying ...
06/17/2025

I am so proud of this class. And I cannot thank the owners enough for being so accommodating with me during this trying time. They showed up every class though and put the work week after week. I look forward to seeing you in my next intermediate!

We Got the Keys! We’re so excited to share that we officially have a new space! Over the next few weeks, we’ll be pourin...
06/14/2025

We Got the Keys!

We’re so excited to share that we officially have a new space! Over the next few weeks, we’ll be pouring our hearts into getting everything ready—cleaning, painting, building, and creating a space that’s even better than before.

We don’t have an exact reopening date just yet, but we’ll be announcing it very soon.

Thank you for all the love and support—we can’t wait to welcome you (and your pups!) back through our doors!

Stay tuned for some sneak peaks and an official opening date!

Did you know we’re STILL offering training classes—even while we recover from the fire?We’ve moved things outside while ...
05/12/2025

Did you know we’re STILL offering training classes—even while we recover from the fire?

We’ve moved things outside while we rebuild, and classes are still just as fun and educational outside!

New sessions start May 28th and there’s still space in:

Puppy K - 3 spots

Basic Obedience - 5 spots

Both focus on building solid foundation training skills for you and your pup.

Spots are limited—sign up on the website today!

Www.canine-communication.com

What an incredible turnout at the dog park today—over 40 dogs showed up, and it brought me so much joy to see each and e...
05/09/2025

What an incredible turnout at the dog park today—over 40 dogs showed up, and it brought me so much joy to see each and every one of them! I was so caught up in all the wagging tails and smiling faces that I completely forgot to take pictures… next time, I promise!

Seeing our daycare pups reunite and play like no time had passed truly made my heart happy. The friendships they’ve built through daycare are so real, and watching those connections carry on outside of our walls is something special. That’s the kind of bond we dream of creating—and today, it was on full display.

After everything we’ve been through—especially the fire—today was a powerful reminder of why I never gave up. This community has lifted me up in more ways than I can count, and I’m endlessly grateful for the love and support you continue to show me and this little dream of a business.

And yes—mission accomplished: I stayed until Alfred was totally worn out! I’ll let the picture of him passed out in the car speak for itself. I know many of you had the same goal, and judging by all the happy (and tired) pups I saw today, I think we nailed it!

I’m already planning another daycare date before Alfred’s big birthday bash—keep an eye on Facebook for details. Can’t wait to do it all again soon!

05/08/2025

We are looking forward to seeing you tonight! All are welcome!
Alpena dog park at 630pm
We'll be there until Alfred is tired!

We miss our daycare pups so much—and we know Alfred does too! He’s been a good sport playing with our 4-year-old, but he...
05/05/2025

We miss our daycare pups so much—and we know Alfred does too! He’s been a good sport playing with our 4-year-old, but he’s definitely missing his pack.

Since we’re still closed due to the fire, we thought it’d be fun to have a little hangout this Thursday 5/8 at the Alpena Dog Park. We’ll be there around 6:30 PM and plan to stay until Alfred is all tired out.

If you and your pup want to stop by and say hi, we’d love to see some familiar faces. Let’s get the gang back together for a bit of fun while we wait to reopen!

This isn’t the Easter post we had originally planned—but it’s one we’re sharing with full hearts.As many of you know, a ...
04/20/2025

This isn’t the Easter post we had originally planned—but it’s one we’re sharing with full hearts.

As many of you know, a fire recently destroyed our building. Our daycare doors are now closed, and the truth is—we don’t know when, where, or how we’ll reopen. It could be a month. It could be a year. Right now, there’s no clear timeline.

What we do know is this: our Canine Communication family is strong, and this isn’t the end of our story.

We’re currently working on pausing all subscriptions and will be sending out email updates this week. Please bear with us as we navigate everything from our phones after losing our laptop in the fire.

In the meantime, we’re actively looking for a temporary training space and are hopeful something will come together soon. We have a few leads thanks to this amazing community putting feelers out for us.

From all of us here—Happy Easter. Hug your loved ones (furry ones especially) a little tighter today. Thank you for your continued support, love, and patience. We feel it, and it means everything.

Early this morning, my world was turned completely upside down.A fire started in the building behind us and, though we d...
04/19/2025

Early this morning, my world was turned completely upside down.

A fire started in the building behind us and, though we don’t yet know how it began, it spread quickly and completely destroyed our building. We are waiting on the fire inspectors to determine the cause, but right now, all we know is that everything we’ve built is gone.

I’m still trying to wrap my head around it all. This place wasn’t just a building — it was my dream, my second home, and a huge part of my heart. Seeing it reduced to ashes is something I don’t think I’ll ever forget.

I want to thank everyone who’s already reached out — the messages, calls, and offers to help have truly meant the world. I’m overwhelmed in the best way by your kindness. But for now, there’s not much we need except time. Time to grieve, to regroup, and to figure out what’s next.

Thank you for your love and support. I’ll share more when I can.

Elle

04/19/2025

URGENT UPDATE – CLOSURE UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

In the early hours of the morning, a fire broke out in the building attached to ours and sadly spread, destroying our space. We are still processing the full extent of the damage, but for now, we will be closed until further notice.

Thankfully, everyone is safe. We’ll share more information as we know more and begin to figure out our next steps.

Thank you for your understanding during this incredibly difficult time.

Canine Communication Team

02/11/2025

Due to rising operational costs, we will be implementing a slight price adjustment effective March 1, 2025 of $10 for all subscriptions. We will also be implementing a multi dog/day discount making all increases only a $10 increase. This change will allow us to maintain the quality, safety, and enrichment that you and your pups deserve.

We understand that any increase can be an inconvenience, and we truly appreciate your understanding. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

We want to thank you for your continued support and trust in us. Your loyalty means the world, and we remain committed to providing the highest level of care and service for your dogs. Thank you for being part of our community—we look forward to many more happy dogs at Canine Communication.

New prices
Monthly subscription $130
2 dog or twice a week $250
3 dogs or 3 times a week $370

Address

2577 US Highway 23 S
Alpena, MI
49707

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 6pm
Thursday 7:30am - 6pm
Friday 7:30am - 6pm

Telephone

+19898842907

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