SCALLYWAGS

Parents of Dogs & Young Kids

Confident kids, calm dogs, peaceful home

Family dog training near Grand Rapids, MI.

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Life with kids & dogs is busy!

But your dog training doesn’t have to be.

Michigan is a big state, click below to see if I come to your neighborhood!

(Don’t worry if you don’t see your area, I offer virtual services too)

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Why you need a dog trainer who specializes in family dogs:

The Grand Rapids dog trainer, Alaina, and her dog Arlo pose outside

We all know:

Training a great dog while raising young kids is tough!

Finding the time and staying consistent while training your dog is hard when you are being pulled in so many different directions.

I know:

Safe families start with trained dogs and educated kids.

And this doesn’t happen through watching generic dog training YouTube videos, because your family is different and unique.

Training with Scallywags means:

Family-First Approach – Training that you can do as a family, together.

Bite-Sized Dog Training Games – Dog training doesn’t have to feel like a chore. Let’s make it fun for everyone!

Convenient & Flexible – I work around your busy schedule, not the other way around.

Kid-Safety Conscious – Not all dog trainers know how to handle both unpredictable dogs and kids, but I do. Safety is my #1 priority.

Schedule your free call so we can make a custom plan!

Try These Free Dog Training Games

For a calmer, safer dog around kids!

First 3 Steps to a Kid-Friendly Dog

This is for you if…

Prepare for a Newborn, Baby, or Toddler

You don’t want to face the dilemma of rehoming your dog because you didn’t prepare.

Make sure your home is safe for your child and your dog!

Just like childproofing your home, you need to do the same with your dog by addressing biting, jumping, and growling with a safety lens.

Teach the skills needed for a peaceful home with a dog and kids!

Meeting friends/family and seeing squirrels on walks doesn’t need to cause chaos, let’s bring calm to your daily routine!

Baby first, dog second…

This isn’t your average friendship and even though communication is limited, I’ll teach you tricks and tips that’ll lead to becoming best buds.

Founder/Trainer of Scallywags

My name is Alaina Rudin (KPA-CTP). I am the certified professional and founder of Scallywags Dog Training near Grand Rapids, MI.

I have 5 years of experience with kids 0-12 in home, school, and therapeutic settings.

My border collie Arlo (in the picture), and I enjoy hiking, paddle boarding, and volunteering together as a certified therapy dog team.

At Scallywags, we prioritize individualized training that is safe, science-based, effective, and positive for both you and your dog.

Service Areas

Scallywags is based just south of Grand Rapids, Michigan and conducts training in their headquarters and in the Grand Rapids, Grandville, Wyoming, East Grand Rapids, Kentwood, Cascade, Wayland, Middleville, Byron Center, Ada, and Hudsonville Area.

Outside of my service area? I do virtual sessions too!