Dog Training Advice for Metro Detroit Families

Everything here starts with a real problem a Metro Detroit family brought us. Crate whining at two in the morning. A dog who ignores "sit" until the fifth time. Leash walks you have started to dread. These posts are the advice we give in training sessions — honest timelines, the mistakes that quietly stall progress, and something you can try this week. Written by Mandy Majchrzak and the trainers at Clever Canine.

Dog Resource Guarding: Why It Happens & How to Stop It

Dog Resource Guarding: Why It Happens & How to Stop It

Dog Resource Guarding: Why It Happens & How to Stop ItMandy Majchrzak
Published on: 07/31/2026

Is your dog guarding the couch or snapping at family? Learn why resource guarding starts and how to stop it before it escalates.

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