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.

Beat the Winter Blues: Is Your Dog Bored or Misbehaving?

Beat the Winter Blues: Is Your Dog Bored or Misbehaving?

Beat the Winter Blues: Is Your Dog Bored or Misbehaving?Mandy Majchrzak
Published on: 01/09/2026

Discover if your dog's winter destruction is boredom, not bad behavior. Learn 5 brain games that tire your dog as much as walks and solve winter behavior problems!

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Winter Wiggles: The #4 Dog Behavior Problem of 2025

Winter Wiggles: The #4 Dog Behavior Problem of 2025

Winter Wiggles: The #4 Dog Behavior Problem of 2025 Mandy Majchrzak
Published on: 12/05/2025

Discover why winter-induced dog behavior problems rank #4 in our 2025 countdown. Get proven solutions for destructive chewing, excessive barking, and hyperactivity during cold weather months.

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