Year Established
2023
Port City Dog Training provides private, in-home dog training in Muskegon and surrounding West Michigan communities. Certified trainer Stephen Dube, CPDT-KA, uses positive reinforcement and Fear Free methods to help dogs and their families with puppy training, basic manners, leash walking, reactivity, fear, anxiety, and overarousal. Training is practical, individualized, and designed to improve everyday life while building trust and confidence.
2023
Muskegon, Michigan, United States
Stephen Dube is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer–Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA), Fear Free Certified Professional, and AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. He provides private, in-home dog training throughout Muskegon and surrounding West Michigan communities.
Stephen has thousands of hours of hands-on experience working with pet and shelter dogs of different ages, breeds, backgrounds, and behavioral needs. Since 2023, he has taught dog training classes through the Humane Society of West Michigan and has worked as a shelter behavior technician with dogs requiring individualized training, enrichment, and behavior support.
His approach is rooted in positive reinforcement, Fear Free principles, and practical coaching for everyday life. Stephen helps families with puppy development, basic manners, leash walking, reactivity, fear, anxiety, and overarousal while focusing on trust, confidence, and clear communication between dogs and their people.