Our Mission at Your Personal Pack Sitter…

Natural Leadership. Real-World Learning. Whole-Dog Care.

To support dogs and families by providing leadership, consistent structure, natural communication, and a stable pack environment. YPPS offers more than “Pack Playtime” dog adventures—it’s a canine development program based on natural dog-language, enrichment and real-world experience. Every dog joining our pack becomes part of a thriving dog community from Ann Arbor and it’s neighboring cities, growing through nature, consistency, and connection.

Here’s what your dog gets as a YPPS Pack Member…

Integrated Training, Woven Into the Day

At YPPS, training is not a separate session — it’s naturally built into every moment of your dog’s experience with us.

Throughout each “Pack Playtime” adventure, your dog practices:

  • calm loading & unloading

  • polite greetings

  • leash manners

  • natural off-leash boundaries

  • real-world recall

  • healthy, balanced social play

  • emotional regulation

  • communication, confidence & resilience

Dogs learn best through repetition within a stable group — and our pack provides that consistency every single week.

Leadership & Communication: Speaking Their Language

Many dogs behave beautifully with us yet struggle at home — and this is not because they are “difficult” …it’s because dogs respond to dog-language leadership, not human-based expectations.

At YPPS, We Lead By:

  • using body language, energy & timing

  • communicating in ways dogs instantly understand

  • setting boundaries calmly and clearly

  • rewarding with intention, not overstimulation

  • honoring who dogs are, not asking them to be human

This makes dogs feel safe, grounded, and understood.

Helping Families Become Better Leaders:

When owners follow the same communication style we use daily, everything becomes easier:

  • smoother behavior

  • fewer mixed signals

  • faster progress

  • a more confident, secure dog

  • deeper harmony between dog and family

We act as the bridge — helping each family understand their dog’s unique communication style and how to lead in a way that feels natural to the dog.

Why Outside Trainers Often Cause Confusion

Because our program is built on a stable pack structure and dog-language-based leadership, adding outside trainers or unrelated programs often sends conflicting signals to the dog.

Different training styles = unclear expectations…

If one environment uses dog-language leadership (YPPS) and another uses obedience drills, treats-only, e-collar protocols, or human-style negotiation, your dog ends up confused about whom to follow and how to behave.

Dogs thrive through continuity, not contrast…

Our pack offers:

  • consistent leaders

  • consistent communication

  • consistent routines

Introducing a trainer who doesn’t know your dog’s pack dynamics, social patterns, confidence level, or communication cues can unintentionally disrupt the progress we’ve already built.

Most dogs don’t need outside trainers — they need aligned leadership…

Your dog already responds beautifully to our structure, when families mirror it at home, progress accelerates dramatically.

Your Support Is Already Included!

We provide:

  • complimentary in-home guidance

  • personalized leadership coaching

  • behavior consultations

  • video review sessions

  • tailored strategies based on your dog’s daily social ecosystem

This is one of the greatest strengths of our program — and something traditional trainers cannot replicate.

Behavioral Support for Families

Because we see your dog in a natural, off-leash, social environment, our behavioral guidance is both accurate and deeply personal.

We offer:

  • complimentary consultations

  • in-home leadership support

  • custom behavior plans

  • step-by-step strategies for daily life

  • video assessments & feedback

This service is included because our commitment is to the whole dog — not just the dog we see in the forest, but the dog you live with and love.

Nutrition & Wellness Guidance

Your dog’s diet impacts everything from energy and digestion to skin, behavior, and emotional wellbeing.

We are always happy to help with:

  • raw & fresh feeding support

  • allergy insights

  • ingredient & label education

  • supplement recommendations

  • referrals to local vets & wellness partners

A healthy gut and balanced diet help dogs feel better, learn better, and live better.

A Stable, Harmonious Pack Community

We proudly serve a large, consistent community of dogs from Ann Arbor and nearby areas.

This stability creates something truly special:

  • predictable social interactions

  • emotional safety

  • improved communication skills

  • deep friendships

  • confidence and independence

  • balanced movement and group flow

  • a natural environment for learning and growth

A rotating daycare crowd or one-hour training class simply cannot replicate the stability or social fluency that develops within a true pack.