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The trainer you choose should actively seek to improve his/her abilities by pursuing continuing education in the field. Professional Associations offer continuing education opportunities continually. In addition to continuing education through Professional Associations, the trainer should be able to explain what trainers they admire and why. Choosing a good dog trainer means picking one who keeps on learning throughout his …
I posted a picture on Joyful Dogs of Michigan’s Facebook page and it got a lot of attention. The picture was of a 1-year old dog that had died by choking on a piece of rawhide. And that had a lot of people asking “Is it safe for my dog?” And the question wasn’t just about rawhide. That picture had …
Keeping your dog safe from foods that are bad for dogs is worth the effort!
As much as I hate the idea cold weather is here. While some parts of the world don’t really have much of a winter in Michigan winter means icy cold and lots of snow. Your dog’s needs are different in winter than in summer. Some dogs don’t spend much time outside at all. They are quick in and out to …
One of the most common questions I’m asked is “How do I start crate training a puppy?” Joyful Dogs of Michigan is very much in favor of the use of crates for many reasons and crate training a puppy is really the first training experience many people have with their new pup. There are things to consider before you even …
You saw two puppies from the same litter and just couldn’t decide which to choose. So now you have two puppies! Unfortunately, you may also have made a big mistake and brought home pups with Littermate Syndrome Littermate Syndrome is a real thing and it can cause major issues for both the pups and for you. Of course not every …