Everything DOG!

Dogs rule in Novi!  There are so many new and interesting places to take your furry friend that we just had to list them out: Dog Boarding in Novi: - Dogtopia of Northville: super safe, friendly and convenient.  This is my pick for best dog boarding in Novi. -Paw Print Inn:  comes in at a close second, but a little less convenient for my taste -Rover.com: probably the most convenient (it's in your home), but lacking the fun and dog socialization of doggy day care Dog Training in Novi: Gone to the Dogs:  some of the best clicker based positive dog training in the area. Michigan Dog Trainer:  based in Plymouth, intensive training.  Some negative training, which is not my thing. TLCC Dog Training:  another top choice in dog training, also positive based.  Located in Farmington Hills Places to Take Your Dog in Novi: All of these locations are confirmed to allow dogs either inside or on the patio! Panera Bread Stuarts Ice Cream...

Man, I forgot just how obnoxious puppies (meaning, any GSD under 2) can be. Our newest is a 'whirling dervish' according to my husband.  She'd full of energy, and always wants to play frisbee.  Like, she'll literally be standing my the back dog when we walk outside, frisbee in mouth, begging to play.  She's so enthusiastic she's ruined the backyard grass, since she digs those toenails in and leaps through the air to get the frisbee. Luckily, we've been taking her to Dogtopia for doggy day care .  I used to go to Utica, and now more often than not I go to the Commerce location (although sometimes I'll head to Bham or Bloomfield as well, depending on where I'm working for that month). You have to understand how big the difference in her personality is.  She has calmed WAY down on days that she's at doggy day care.  She gets home so tired that all I really have to do is feed her, let her out to 'potty', and lock her in her crate for th...