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.

Puppy Socialization Window: What You're Getting Wrong

Puppy Socialization Window: What You're Getting Wrong

Puppy Socialization Window: What You're Getting WrongMandy 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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