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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