dogsbyjanet

dogsbyjanet Dog Trainer with 20 years experience working with shelter and client dog’s. Fear free, force free and positive. Specializing in rescues and therapy dog work.

Most surrendered dogs in shelters are there for behaviors that are treatable. As a longtime volunteer at two different shelters I have the unique understanding of why many dogs are given up by families that felt they had no other option.
* Personal Note-a portion of my profits go to dog rescue and therapy dog organizations. I also spent time at a local shelter to help surrendered dogs find their f

orever homes. What to expect from my class. Very small classes 3-5 dogs for better one-one attention. You will learn how to improve your dogs behavior with training, exercise, nutrition, enrichment and much more. With my force free methods and holistic approach to dog training you and your family will have all the tools you need to keep a safe, happy home. Some of my qualifications. Bachelor of Science, Masters of Communication, Eastern Michigan University,
Association of Professional Dog Trainers Member
AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator Certification
Therapy Dog International Dog Team
Force Free Shelter Certification
FEMA search and rescue/pet first aid
AKC CLASS curriculum
Petsmart Professional Dog Trainer Certification, 8 years Dog Trainer
MHumane-volunteer behavior helpline and dog handler
Humane Society of Huron Valley-dog handler
Leader Dog-dog handler, puppy socializing.

Life with dogs❤️
04/24/2025

Life with dogs❤️

If you are going to have a dog, you are going to have to make sacrifices. You cannot expect to have an animal that was designed to live primarily outside and bring it into your house and not have to make changes or adjustments. A dog is not an ornament, a commodity or a display. A dog is an animal. You are sharing your life with another species. This is life with a dog.

Your yard will not be pristine. The grass will get burned from their p*e. Holes will be dug, bushes shredded, mud will come in the house. You cannot ask them to not p*e in your house and then also try to control even their outside bathroom. Please see how unfair this is. This is life with a dog.

You house will need management. Your counters will need to be clear. Shoes will need to be put away. Laundry room blocked. Kids toys picked up. Some things will get destroyed anyway. This is life with a dog.

They will bark at noises. They will protect their territory. Sometimes fiercely. They will not welcome strange people into the home easily even if you “know them” because this is in their genetic DNA. They don’t understand family gatherings and they don’t always see things the way we do. They won’t love playing with every dog they meet. This is life with a dog.

They will need enrichment and work and productivity. They will need training that is kind and fair and consistent and then maintenance to maintain that training. They will need guidance and coaching and lots of reinforcement to help them perform unnatural behaviors against their natural phenotypes. This is life with a dog.

They will mature and change and modify in their likes, behaviors and preferences as they age. Their behaviors aren’t guaranteed. They are not robots and they can be mercurial as they grow into their own personalities. They are allowed to change their mind and shift naturally just as we do. They need to be seen for what and who they are, not what and who YOU want. This is life with a dog.

Life with a dog is not a human right. It is a privilege and a responsibility and an education. They are animals and should be treated and expected to behave as such. That doesn’t make them any less loved or family members and it doesn’t make them any less deserving of respect, in fact it makes them more so.

Enjoy your life with a dog, and help them enjoy life with a human.

- Helen St. Pierre

This sweet girl didn’t get the memo that she’s 12 and acts more like a 3 year old. Silly, wiggly and full of life..she’s...
04/23/2025

This sweet girl didn’t get the memo that she’s 12 and acts more like a 3 year old. Silly, wiggly and full of life..she’s looking for a sidekick to keep up with her. Please fill out application or I’ll have to adopt her😉

Pictures of Ivy a Boston Terrier for adoption in Westland, MI who needs a loving home.

Puppy adoptions apply here❤️
04/11/2025

Puppy adoptions apply here❤️

Intermediate Class Monday April 21 at 7:00pm. 5 weeks/285.00. Current Students within the last 6 months get 50.00 off. 2...
04/08/2025

Intermediate Class Monday April 21 at 7:00pm. 5 weeks/285.00. Current Students within the last 6 months get 50.00 off. 2 spots open. Call/text 734-604-1720 to register and save your spot.

Download this photo by William Choquette for free on Pexels

04/08/2025

Your dog deserves a tasty treat the next time you head to your local fast food joint. We compiled some chains where your best friend can enjoy a snack, too.

Reduced or sponsored adoption fees
04/07/2025

Reduced or sponsored adoption fees

We're reducing adoption fees for certain dogs to help find forever homes for our furry friends as quickly as possible!

➡️➡️Many of our misfits have “ adoption fee sponsored “ !! But what does that mean ?? ⬅️⬅️

💚A sponsored adoption fee means one of our generous supporters has graciously paid the adoption fee for you !! 💚

✅By lowering adoption fees, we hope to:

💚Encourage more people to consider adopting a dog
💚Reduce the time our dogs spend in foster
💚Open up space for more dogs in need
💚Support our mission to find loving homes for all adoptable dogs

❤️🐾Our goal is to find the perfect match for each dog, regardless of the adoption fee. Your gain is a loving companion; our gain is a happy, forever home for our furry friend!

🗒️Note: Adoption fees still cover essential services like spaying/neutering, vaccinations, heart worm tests and prevention, flea/ticks prevention and microchipping.

04/04/2025
Friday funny
04/04/2025

Friday funny

Learn the 3 secrets of the stay command! Intermediate dog training meets weekly. 5 weeks/285.00. Current students within...
03/31/2025

Learn the 3 secrets of the stay command! Intermediate dog training meets weekly. 5 weeks/285.00. Current students within the last 6 months get 25.00 off. Monday April 21 at 7:00pm. Small class size. Only 3 spots open. Call/text now to reserve your spot in class. 734-604-1720

Download this photo by William Choquette for free on Pexels

03/20/2025

This play technique works while taking a bath too😉

03/17/2025

NYC subway has banned dogs unless they fit inside a bag. New York commuters did not disappoint.

When the New York City subway implemented a rule banning dogs unless they fit inside a bag, creative commuters took it as a challenge rather than a restriction. Instead of leaving their large furry friends at home, they found hilarious and inventive ways to comply with the rule—squeezing their golden retrievers, huskies, and even German shepherds into oversized tote bags, backpacks, and IKEA bags with cut-out holes for their legs.

This unintentional “dog-in-a-bag fashion trend” quickly became an internet sensation, with photos flooding social media

“Kosmo”is as charming as he is smart and made great progress in puppy class. Congratulations to him and his pet parents ...
03/06/2025

“Kosmo”is as charming as he is smart and made great progress in puppy class. Congratulations to him and his pet parents on graduating🦮🐾🎉

Address

687 E Huron River Drive Suite 1A
Belleville, MI
48111

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30pm - 9pm
Tuesday 6:30pm - 9pm
Wednesday 6:30pm - 9pm
Thursday 6:30pm - 9pm
Friday 6:30pm - 9pm

Telephone

+17346041720

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