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Jason Major SongDog VIP Puppy Training Program

08 Feb VIP Puppy Program from SongDog

Posted at 11:56h in Songdog Kennels

Puppies are the best! Everyone loves to snuggle a warm puppy and smell that puppy breath. We have always said a puppy’s number one survival skill is cuteness.

Why We Only Do Board and Train - The SongDog System

18 Dec Why We Only Do Board and Train

Posted at 14:40h in Songdog Kennels

"Don't shoot the dog!" This is the title of a very popular and entertaining book by Karen Pryor about dog behavior and training methods.

Ultimate Companion Dog Training Michigan

20 Jul Ultimate Canine Companion Dog Training Program

Posted at 13:21h in Songdog Kennels

SongDog's Ultimate Canine Companion program is the best dog boarding and dog training program in the industry.

Dog Walking Exercise Playtime Dogs Northern Michigan

08 Jul Daily Exercise and Playtime with Your Dogs

Posted at 13:35h in Songdog Kennels

Daily exercise and playtime with your dogs will lead to a happy and healthy life together. No matter the size, dogs need exercise every day.

SongDog Dog Training Programs Northern Michigan

22 Jun Recent Dog Training Program Graduates

Posted at 15:13h in Songdog Kennels

SongDog’s all positive reinforcement based, board and train, obedience and socialization training is provided in beautiful Northern Michigan.

Jason Major Dog Behavior Training Dogs Northern Michigan

22 Jun Northern Michigan Animal Behaviorist and Dog Trainer

Posted at 14:40h in Songdog Kennels

I'm Jason Major, owner of SongDog Kennels. I am an Applied Animal Behaviorist and Dog Trainer with 25+ years of professional dog training. I have treated dogs with behavioral problems across the U.S.

Song Dog Kennels Potty Training Blog Dogs

08 Feb Potty Training for Dogs

Posted at 12:15h in Songdog Kennels

Like crate training, potty training is a game of managing space. The more room the pup has to roam the more likely they will be to have an accident.

Song Dog Kennels Crate Training Blog Dogs

08 Feb Crate Training for Dogs

Posted at 11:57h in Songdog Kennels

I have found that most of my clients like the idea of a crate early on but are in too much of a hurry to get the dog out of the crate and have free run of the house. Crating is seen as cruel or as a punishment to the dog. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Songdog Kennels Socialization Period Dogs

08 Feb Socialization Period for Dogs

Posted at 11:02h in Songdog Kennels

The pioneering work of Scott and Fuller (1965) details periods of development. The Socialization period of 8-12 weeks is critical in the formation of social relationships. According to the researchers the Socialization period is the OPTIMAL time in which to expose your pup to people and other dogs and animals.