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Gallery - Joyful Dogs of Michigan

Joyful Dogs Gallery

See Training in Action

Welcome to the Joyful Dogs of Michigan gallery — a visual showcase of training sessions, success stories, service dog work, and happy clients. Our gallery captures real moments from board-and-train, individual sessions, advanced work, and AKC evaluations to help prospective clients understand the training environment, methods, and outcomes.

The dogs shown here are participating in a AKC Canine Good Citizen class. They all went on to earn that title.

To the right, Penny's owners get an after Board and Train lesson. The top video shows Penny exhibiting great impulse control with "Leave it" using very enticing food items. The bottom video is Dad's first lesson with her on Loose leash walking.

Woman holding a black and white dog indoors near a window. Sunlight.

Why a Gallery Helps

Seeing training in real life provides clarity about our methods, the types of behaviors prioritized, and the level of professionalism you can expect. Photos and videos highlight:

Training setups and equipment (reward-based tools).

Owner transition sessions and hands-on coaching.

Dogs working on recall, Stay, and leash manners.

Service dog task training and public access outings.

AKC evaluation mock runs and celebration moments.

Top - video of one of our Board & Train graduates showing his off-leash skills with "Stay" and "Come."

Bottom - photos of two dogs practicing "Stay"; a weekly student and a Board & Train.

Owner Vicki works with CJ after his Board and Train

Former Board and Train student, Griffin practices "Down" with his dad.

What dogs learn

Puppy socialization

supervised play and short training bursts teach bite inhibition, introductory commands, and confidence.

Obedience training - Basic and Advanced

foundation skills and gradual distance and distraction proofing builds reliability.

Service dog task practice

open and close doors and drawers, return dropped items, bring the handler specific items from cupboards and refrigerator, and much more.

Board and train games

daily mental stimulation supports calmness and prevents unwanted behaviors due to boredom and adds a fun element to learning new commands

Safety and Privacy in the Gallery

We obtain consent from owners before posting images or videos. Personal information is handled respectfully, and we blur or omit identifying details on request. The gallery focuses on positive, instructional moments rather than embarrassing or private scenes.

Black, fluffy dog wearing pink collar and star tag, sitting at a dining table with tongue out.

Saint Bernard dog with brown, white, and black fur, pink tongue, inside a room.

Black dog with tongue out, wearing a purple harness, sitting on a brick patio in front of tall green grass.

Brown dog with floppy ears looking up, brown eyes, black nose, against a wooden background.

Golden retriever puppy lying on pavement, looking at the camera. Wearing a leash.

Brindle Cane Corso dog looking up with a gentle expression.

Woman and golden retriever dog holding a certificate. Both smiling, indoor setting, blue tunnel in background.

Dog with white and brown spotted coat stands on a wood-look floor.

Golden-brown puppy lying on its back on a leopard print blanket, paws up, looking at the viewer.

Brown poodle with pink collar lounges by a window.

Black puppy with white markings on chest and paws sits on grass, wearing a blue collar and leash.

Dalmatian dog sitting with mouth open, wearing a collar, on a colorful floor with a toy.

Tan and brown Chihuahua looking up with a blue bow, on a brown carpet.

Brown and white dog wearing a blue and gray collar looking upward, likely in a room with colorful mats.

A German Shepherd puppy resting on a couch with a toy around its paw; black and tan fur.

German Shepherd dog, black and tan, sitting on concrete, looking right.

White dog on a treadmill, mouth open, tail curled. A digital display is visible.

Brown Newfoundland dog sitting in a field, looking right, with a red leash. Trees and a path in the background.

Harlequin Great Dane puppy sitting, white with grey spots, near flowers, looking forward.

Yorkshire Terrier wearing a pink collar stands on a fluffy white blanket, teal wall background.

Tricolor Border Collie lying on a textured surface, looking at the viewer.

Golden retriever puppy wearing a blue collar, looking at the camera.

Black dog with curly fur, sitting and looking up, wearing a blue collar with tags.

Golden retriever with a pink tongue, panting and looking at the camera.

Black and white dog with floppy ears, held by a person. Dog looks directly at the camera.

Black Labrador Retriever with brown eyes wearing a red collar, sitting on a red couch.

Tan and white Pitbull sitting, looking up with mouth open. Wearing a collar and leash on a wood floor.

Dog with brown and white fur lying on a wooden floor near exercise equipment. Smiling face.

Brown dog with floppy ears wearing a black collar; indoors, looking directly at the camera.

Man petting a yellow Labrador puppy sitting on a dog bed in a living room.

Black Belgian Shepherd dog sitting on grass with tongue out, wearing a green leash.

Black brindle puppy with floppy ears and a sweet expression, indoors.

Small, fluffy brown dog lying on its back, showing teeth, on a red patterned rug.

Yorkshire Terrier dog sitting in a person's lap, looking towards a bridge over water on a cloudy day.

Dog sitting on playground steps, wearing a pink leash. Red and brown play structure, snowy ground, trees in the background.

Dog on a leash, looking up. Brown and white fur, standing on grass.

Woman in pink shirt walks toward black dog lying on grass. Tree and blue building in background.

Woman kneels with a tan dog on a path in front of greenery. Both are looking at the camera and smiling.

Beige-colored Goldendoodle sitting on grass, smiling, attached to a light blue leash.

Black and tan puppy with white markings wearing a harness, sitting on colorful mats, looking at the camera.

Dog with brown and white wiry fur lies down, reaching for toy on a wood floor.

A husky puppy with a purple leash near a plate of food on a rug.

Woman and dog with framed ribbon and medal. Woman smiles, wearing glasses and camo shirt. Dog sits beside her.

Dog standing on grass with beach and chairs in background.

White dog with a short haircut, wearing a blue collar, standing indoors, looking at the camera.

Brown puppy sitting on green carpet, wearing a colorful collar.

Couple sitting with dog, holding certificate. Indoor setting: exercise equipment visible.

Dog on a raised bed in a room, with a person holding a leash.

Person in hoodie petting a black and white dog that is sitting and raising a paw indoors.

A person sits cross-legged with a black dog on their lap, looking at each other indoors.

Black fluffy dog with a pink tongue, sitting on a wooden floor, looking forward.

Fluffy puppy with blue eyes, wearing a harness and leash, sitting and looking up.

Golden retriever puppy, seated, wearing purple collar and leash. Leaning slightly, looks to the left.

Tan and black dog looking slightly to the side with snow on its nose; in snowy outdoor setting.

Brown dog with golden eyes, nose close to camera, lying on a couch.

German Shepherd dog laying on colorful floor tiles with tongue sticking out.

Woman holding a black and white dog indoors, smiling. Sunlight streams through window.

Brown dog stands on colorful mat, smiling with mouth open. Indoors.

Golden retriever on couch gazes at plate with burgers and potato salad, person seated nearby.

Tan and white puppy sitting on a wood floor, looking up.

Contact & Next Steps

Want to see your dog excel? Call (517) 303-8580 to discuss your dog and your training goals.

The Joyful Dogs gallery is more than images — it’s a demonstration of what consistent and compassionate training can accomplish. Browse examples, request videos of specific behavior training.

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Hours

Monday–Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Sundays 10:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

How to Use the Gallery as a Prospective Client

Understand Expectations

See the pacing and style of sessions to know what training looks like day-to-day.

Choose the Right Program

Visual examples help you decide which programs you want more information on.

Learn from Demonstrations

Photos and short clips can help you preview owner positions, reward timing, and equipment setup.

Share Your Photos

Clients are encouraged to share photos and videos showcasing progress by sending them to: joyfuldogsofmichigan@gmail.com These submissions help illustrate real-world outcomes and inspire other families.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I request more photos of a particular program?

A: Yes. If you want more examples relevant to your dog (e.g., leash reactive dogs, large breeds), contact us and we’ll provide additional examples.

Q: Are videos available for owner training?

A: We provide video examples for enrolled clients. Prospective clients can view sample clips in the gallery and request private demonstrations during consults.

A well trained dog, is a Joyful Dog!

Contact Information:

Phone:

Email: joyfuldogsmichigan@gmail.com

Location & Hours:

Location:

Lansing, MI - Serving the Greater Lansing Area and Mid-Michigan

Hours:

Monday – Saturday:

10:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Sunday:

10:30 AM To 3:00 PM

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