Tietz K9

Tietz K9 | Balanced Dog Training & Boarding – Oakland County, MI

Struggling with your dog’s behavior? We fix aggression, reactivity, obedience & more!

Offering 1-on-1 lessons, Board & Train, & puppy training. Message us for a FREE consultation!

06/29/2025

Just one lesson.

When I first met Roxy and Layla, the owners were at their wit’s end. Roxy, the bulldog pup, was bullying Layla—so badly that Layla wouldn’t even come off the bed.

They had tried another trainer who didn’t address the behavior issues.

15 minutes into our first session together, both dogs are relaxed, sitting side by side, calmly taking food from each other. Confidence. Clarity. Communication.

If your dogs are fighting or just can’t seem to get along, this is what real behavior work looks like.

06/22/2025

Meet Amica! She just recently started lessons with her to get her and her handler set up on the right track right from the start 😁 she’s the smartest little puppy ever ❤️

06/04/2025

🎯 Struggling with Your Dog’s Behavior?
Let us help you turn chaos into calm with our Tietz K9 Bootcamp Program — where real transformation happens. 🐾

✅ Behavior Modification (Reactivity, Aggression, Anxiety)
✅ On & Off-Leash Obedience
✅ In-Home Style Boarding — Not a Kennel
✅ Daily Enrichment: Mental & Physical Stimulation
✅ Raw, Unedited Training Videos + Daily Photo Updates
✅ Comprehensive Owner Education with Follow-Up Lessons
✅ Lifetime Support for Continued Success

Your dog lives and trains in a structured, home-like environment designed to teach them how to thrive in the real world — not just in a training bubble.

📱 Ready to see real change? Message us today for your free consultation!

05/23/2025

Peach & Finn are making moves! 🐾💪

Just over a month ago, these two couldn’t be near another dog without barking, lunging, growling, and pulling like crazy—no manners, no impulse control.

But today? They were holding a calm Place just 2–3 feet from my personal dog, Koda, with zero issues. No barking, no lunging, no reactivity. Just chill, focused behavior. 🔥

These two are housemates to Opal, who went home a little over two weeks ago after her Board & Train. While they’re not siblings, it’s clear the structure and training have made a huge impact across the whole household.

Massive credit to their owners—they’ve taken the homework seriously and put in the work, and the results speak for themselves. Couldn’t be prouder of this team. 👏🐶

05/04/2025

I started Tietz K9 to help people truly enjoy life with their dogs — and seeing results like these makes it all worth it. From obedience to behavior issues, every client and every dog has a story. Here’s what some of them had to say after putting in the work and trusting the process!

04/28/2025

Look at Opal go! Just two weeks ago, she would have completely lost control around barking, fence-fighting dogs. Now she’s working through it with focus and confidence! Still a work in progress, but I’m so proud of how far she’s come

04/22/2025

Opal came to me for serious reactivity and resource guarding — she’d even put another dog in stitches.
Now, just one week into her Board & Train, she’s walking calmly next to other dogs and doing obedience around them with zero reaction.

That’s not luck. That’s structure, consistency, and clear communication.

This is what happens when we stop managing the problem and start addressing the root of it.
Real change is possible — even for the “tough cases.”

If you’re struggling with reactivity, aggression, or just feeling lost with your dog… I’ve got you.

Evaluations are open for new clients.

04/20/2025

Dog training is like managing a bank account—but the currency is trust.Every reward you give your dog—a treat, praise, play—is a deposit into that account. E Dog training is like managing a bank account—but the currency is trust.

Every reward you give your dog—a treat, praise, play—is a deposit into that account. Every correction you make is a withdrawal. Just like with money, if you’re constantly withdrawing without making enough deposits, you’re going to end up in the red—and your relationship is going to feel the strain.

This idea was first shared with me by the person who got me into dog training years ago—Josh—and it’s stuck with me ever since. I use it with every dog I work with, and more importantly, I use it to help owners build better relationships with their dogs.

In this session with Opal, we’re working Place. You’ll see a few gentle corrections as we introduce the prong, but what really makes it work is all the deposits we’ve already made—trust, structure, clear communication.

When your dog trusts that you’re fair and consistent, those occasional withdrawals don’t damage the relationship—they strengthen it.

Dog training isn’t just about commands—it’s about the account you build together.

Need help balancing your training bank account? Reach out. Let’s start investing in your relationship.

04/18/2025

Odessa just wrapped up her 3-week Board & Train on Monday, and her transformation speaks for itself.

She came to me as a high-energy Boxer pup who needed guidance, structure, and a solid foundation in manners and obedience. While she was here, we also started working with her housemate Benson—an older dog with reactivity issues who had previously bitten Odessa so badly she needed stitches.

Here’s the part that blows me away:
Since going home, Odessa’s owners have been using the training videos I sent them to not only maintain her progress, but to work with Benson too. They’ve got both dogs doing Place and Down together—calm, controlled, and coexisting like a team.

They’ve told me more than once that these are completely different dogs now.

This is what’s possible when the training doesn’t stop when the dog goes home—and when the owners step up and keep the momentum going.

If you’re ready to change your dog’s life (and your own), let’s talk. Send me a message and we’ll find the right training path for your pup.

04/16/2025

Meet Opal!
This sweet and incredibly smart Aussie mix just arrived for a 3-week Board & Train. She’s here to work through some serious behavior issues—specifically resource guarding and reactivity toward other dogs.

While she’s the most loving girl with people, she’s had some intense incidents with dogs in her home, including one that ended in an emergency vet visit and stitches. She even started a fight during her evaluation with me, so we’ve got our work cut out for us.

The good news? Opal is already showing us just how smart and capable she is. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be focused on building structure, impulse control, and trust so she can be a safe, confident girl in and out of the home.

If you’re struggling with reactivity, aggression, or serious behavior issues like this—don’t wait until it gets worse. Send me a message to learn more about our Board & Train programs and how we can help your dog get back on track!

04/08/2025

Umka’s Progress – Putting in the Work!

Umka came to me with some reactivity, but what you’re seeing here is the result of consistency, clarity, and a whole lot of homework from his owner.

Each week, they’ve been applying everything we work on—and it’s paying off. Umka is more confident, more in control, and way more connected to his handler.

Progress like this doesn’t come from just showing up to sessions—it comes from follow-through at home, and this team is crushing it.

👉 Struggling with reactivity or obedience? Let’s talk. Free phone consults available. Call/text 865-282-0330
📍 Oakland County, MI + surrounding areas

04/07/2025

After 6+ years of reacting to other dogs due to a traumatic dog park attack, Benson came to us carrying a lot of insecurity and stress. His reactions weren’t aggression—they were fear.

Just TWO sessions later, he’s walking past dogs with no stress, laying calmly near them, and even turning his back—a huge sign of trust and comfort.

In this video, you’ll see Benson (the handsome pit/boxer mix) chilling with my personal dog, Koda, like it’s no big deal. No tension. No fear. Just peace.

is an understatement. Way to go, Benson.

Training changes lives.

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Knoxville, TN

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http://TietzK9.com/

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