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.

Bringing Home a Shelter Dog: First Two Weeks Tips

Bringing Home a Shelter Dog: First Two Weeks Tips

Bringing Home a Shelter Dog: First Two Weeks TipsMandy 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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How to Keep Your Dog Home and Safe This 4th of July

How to Keep Your Dog Home and Safe This 4th of July

How to Keep Your Dog Home and Safe This 4th of JulyMandy Majchrzak
Published on: 07/03/2026

The 4th of July is the #1 day dogs go missing. Here's the training and the night-of plan that keep your Metro Detroit dog calm, safe, and home.

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Place Command: Why We Teach It First | Metro Detroit

Place Command: Why We Teach It First | Metro Detroit

Place Command: Why We Teach It First | Metro DetroitMandy Majchrzak
Published on: 05/07/2026

Discover why the Place command is the foundation of dog training. Learn 10 problems it solves, our 6-step guide, and a Troy MI success story. Clever Canine Metro Detroit.

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