Zoom Room

WHEN SEARCHING FOR A PLACE WITH EFFECTIVE DOG-TRAINING PROGRAMS AND CANINE FITNESS ACTIVITIES, THE ZOOM ROOM HAS WHAT YOU NEED.

The Zoom Room offers an indoor climate-controlled gym for dogs where you will work with some of the best trainers in Oakland County. This is accomplished through the facility’s classes and workshops in obedience training, agility training, puppy training, socialization, and therapy dog training. Classes are taught in small groups with other dog owners, or privately and individually with the trainer.

The focus of the training classes is on using positive reinforcement to shape your dog’s appropriate behavior. At the same, you as the owner or parent are trained as well, with methods that emphasize how to effectively communicate with your beloved pet. The techniques are repeatedly practiced so that you will feel confident using them.

TO GET STARTED, YOU CAN ATTEND A FREE ORIENTATION, typically lasting for 30 minutes. During the orientation, you will see how the trainers conduct their classes and also learn how to load a clicker, which has been proven to be an effective training tool. Each time your dog performs the correct behavior, the clicker is pressed and then a reward (treat) is given. Your pets will love the yummy rewards, and you will love that they are becoming such good pooches.

Praising the Zoom Room, Mimi M. said: “We have shopped around for dog training for months and finally found the right place for our pup. The staff tailor the class to fit the needs of our dog. With clicker training and positive reinforcement, we’ve noticed a huge improve-ment in Charlie’s behavior.”

The facility also serves as a canine event center. If you are seeking an indoor place to exercise your dog, you can schedule time to use its play-ground with others, or you can sign up for a private gym session. The space can be reserved for hosting a meetup, your dogs’ birthday parties, or a fund-raising event.

Located at 2642 W. Eleven Mile Rd. in Berkley, the Zoom Room Dog Training is open Monday from 4p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday from 12:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M., Wednesday from 11:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M., Thursday from 12:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M., Friday noon to 7:00 P.M. and Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. To book an orientation or book a training session, call 248-906-8230. Or you can visit www.zoomroom.com.