Dog Training Advice for Metro Detroit Families

Dog Parks: Why We Don't Recommend Them for Your Dog

Dog Parks: Why We Don't Recommend Them for Your Dog

Dog Parks: Why We Don't Recommend Them for Your DogMandy Majchrzak
Published on: 08/21/2026

Dog parks expose your dog to unpredictable dogs, inattentive owners and disease. A Metro Detroit trainer explains the risks and what to do instead.

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Why Your Dog Should Never Greet on a Tight Leash

Why Your Dog Should Never Greet on a Tight Leash

Why Your Dog Should Never Greet on a Tight LeashMandy Majchrzak
Published on: 08/07/2026

A tight leash builds reactivity, not control. Learn why loose leash is the permission cue for greetings—Metro Detroit dog owners, this one's for you.

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Transform Chaotic Walks: 5 Immediate Solutions for Leash Reactive Dogs

Transform Chaotic Walks: 5 Immediate Solutions for Leash Reactive Dogs

Transform Chaotic Walks: 5 Immediate Solutions for Leash Reactive DogsMandy Majchrzak
Published on: 09/26/2025

End the embarrassment of walking a reactive dog. Learn 5 practical strategies to manage lunging and barking on walks from Metro Detroit's Family Dog Training Specialists.

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