Dog Training Advice for Metro Detroit Families

Why Your Dog Ignores the First "Sit" — And How to Fix It

Mandy Majchrzak

Published on: 09/18/2026

Saying "sit" five times teaches your dog the first four don't count. A Metro Detroit trainer on cue repetition — and the one-cue rule that fixes it.

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Mandy Majchrzak

Published on: 09/11/2026

Got a friendly dog who fixates on every dog you pass? Learn a simple leash disengagement method Metro Detroit families can start today.

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Mandy Majchrzak

Published on: 09/04/2026

Just adopted a rescue dog in Metro Detroit? Learn why structure and boundaries in the first two weeks set your dog up for life.

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Mandy Majchrzak

Published on: 08/28/2026

True puppy socialization isn't dog park play. Learn what the critical 16-week window really means—and how to use it right.

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