Paws In Place

10/06/2025

DOG BOARDING!!!

Paws In Place is in the final stages of renovation on our small new dog boarding facility, we are down to cosmetics, but are ready for boarders. To schedule your dogs stay with us, please text or call 517-617-8801

Our boarding is located at our founders home, offering climate controlled environment in a country setting. a large fenced yard gives adequate room to potty, run and play.

For those dogs that are child or other dog safe (based on owners permission), they are able to run and play with our founders children, and personal dogs that match with yours. Dogs are exercised to help create a tired calm environment for when dogs are in their kennels.

Dogs that are vocal when crated will be worked with to reduce their own stress, and those around them. Dogs that do not get along with children and other dogs will be let out in a separate yard or hand walked to give adequate exercise while keeping everyone safe.

Our goal is to minimize time dogs are in the kennels and give them a vacation as well.

Looking forward to taking care of valued family member.

12/21/2023

Need last minute dog boarding for the holidays? We have openings, please give us a call 269-719-5667 and ask for Nate (our lead trainer and boarding caretaker)

Our dog training is in a country setting, dogs are kept separated unless the owner gives permission for playdates and we have a good match for the dog. Daily walks and an open area for the dogs to take tirns lounging.

08/14/2023

08/14/2023

Tuesday August 1st at 11 a.m. was a very sad moment as Onyx Jade Ledoux, one of our mascots, and a beloved companion to her family, had to be laid to rest due to severe joint arthritis and degrading in one of her knees. at ten and a half years old there was sadly no reasonable options that would improve her quality of life, so her family made the hard decision to release her from her pain.

In 2013, just two years after the opening of Paws In Place, one year old Onyx (a Dutch Shepherd) joined her new family, and became a mascot for us, demonstrating not only training in a large variety of areas, including some sports, but overall good dog etiquette. She trained for Narcotic detection, dabbled in Bitework, competed in dock diving, lure coursing, and obedience. She demonstrated some of her training at our fair booths, and assisted in our dog training classes where needed. In her leisure time she enjoyed her family, playing fetch with the rest of her pack through obstacle courses, camping, hiking, biking, swimming, and just being with her family.

In 2018, she helped welcome their first child/new pack member, a little boy named Asher, and she was amazing and so gentle around the baby. She quickly learned how to properly walk alongside a stroller, and respect the new baby's personal space, as the boy grew to a toddler, she helped stand watch over him while he played, and was super patient in his learning process on what is acceptable and not when interacting with dogs. She also helped Asher with his autism through helping him in learning to socialize with other children.

In 2020, she once again helped the family welcome a baby girl, Gabby. Despite getting older, and showing signs of arthritis, she still did amazing with the new baby and helping teach the new little one the ropes.

Over the last couple years, due to her arthritis, her free time with the children was limited, for everyone's safety, to training times and during special supervision. But she was still able to help start the children on the learning path of leash walking, properly correcting the dogs, and giving commands.

When her pain became too much, her whole family came to be with her as she drifted off to sleep, her last sight was of the kids saying goodbye.

A very gentle soul, but also a fierce protector when she thought her people were in danger, she can never be replaced, but will be missed and remembered forever.

07/08/2023

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05/19/2023

Available for adoption

Name: Diamond
Breed: Pit Bull
Gender: Female
Breeding Status: Intact
Age: 1 year
Color: Tan (very very faint brindle)

Reason: Diamond's owner came to this decision in tears as this is her "baby", she had to make a choice for Diamonds best interest due to unavoidable life and home circumstances.

Pros:
- Loves people
- Learns quickly
- Eager to please (just needs help calming down enough to pay attention)
- Crate trained
- No aggression issues

Cons:
- She is a jumper on everyone, she is so excited and happy to meet people that she jumps (our trainers will be working with her on that while she is here)
- She had been having accidents in her previous home (upon evaluation, most of the issue comes down to she got too distracted to potty, so when she came back inside she had an accident, regular walks and exercise have fairly quickly ended this issue).
- Chews, if she gets bored she will chew things, so she does need to be crated when left alone, and kept an eye on when loose with her people (again, with regular exercise, and providing appropriate chews, this has mostly settle down)
- Overwhelming: she plays like she loves, very intense, she may need help learning when other dogs are done and need a break, and many dogs may not handle her play style well, so caution when pairing her off with another dog is advised (she listens to our 12 year old dog most of the time, and is doing fantastic with our 6 month old puppy and 8 year old Vizsla, just needs to be told to take a break from play sometimes.
- getting better on leash: She will pull, but in the hands of someone experienced, she quickly stops pulling and settles into a walk.

Temperament/Personality Overview:
She has come from a limited outdoor, play, and exercise apartment life, so consistent exercise and a fenced yard she will LOVE. Most of the cons we will list below are pretty much stemming from lack of consistent and appropriate exercise and rules. She loves people, and to be loved. Her previous owner stated she loves the vet and groomer, and loves kids. Inside our fence she will alert and look ferocious when someone comes in the driveway (a plus for those wanting an intimidating looking dog) but it is all a display, and she is more than happy to let the person pet her.

We have evaluated her with our children, aside from her jumping and over excitement, she is good with kids.

The only signs of aggression has been when another dog tries to take something she is actively chewing on, or won't stop something when she indicates she is done, but she just does enough to get the other dog to back off, and is very appreciative when human steps in to help her. (Basically she will stick up for herself if another dog is being disrespectful, but prefers not to have to).

She is fine with cats, ducks and chickens, very easily shut down by a cat that doesn't like dogs, but is happy to be buddies with our dog friendly cats. Rarely chases the chickens or ducks, and it's just for fun.

Her adoption fee is $350

05/18/2023

Paws In Place and Khan's Working Canine Rescue are pairing up to take on rescue dogs in an attempt to help relieve the pressure on other rescues and shelters. Space is very limited at this time, and selective. We will be advertising these dogs as they come through, so stay tuned.

02/27/2023

We are accepting new grooming clients at this time, please call our groomer Erica Ledoux at 517-617-8801 to set up your dogs grooming apt.

01/19/2023

12/02/2022

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This little guy was not exposed to much before his new owner got him, now we are helping his human in the task of showing him the world. The dog is great and loves to learn about new things.

Message us today and we can help you uncover a whole new world!

11/29/2022

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Working with this wonderful Great Dane and his owner. He has been a little rambunctious and we have helped to bring order back to the home. If you are not sure what to do with your dog, message us today and set up a time for us to Help You!