Not a behavioral topic, but one appropriate for the season. For those that have been receiving our newsletter long enough, you know that heat safety is a topic that is important to me. It's one I address every year as the temperatures start to rise....
I've seen and heard a lot of confusion regarding service dogs lately. I know of many clients with service dogs that have been discriminated against. I also know of many clients that confuse a service dog with a therapy dog. So, what exactly is a...
What's your dog's story? Some of our beloved pets are blessed to have an easy and short one. While that's not the case with all of them, it's nice to know that those with a longer story can have happy endings, and be amazing pets...
We have a new blog appearance! It's more in line with how the new site will look, once it's operational. We anticipate all of those changes to take place later this week. So exciting!! Have I ever mentioned how much I hate using WordPress and...
I'm not a scientist, but I do believe that keeping a dog light on weight can help them keep their bodies cool as the weather warms up. Think about those extra "winter pounds" we may be trying to shave now, too. A body simply doesn't...
No, not every dog needs one. But, for those that do, dogs and owners alike can find comfort in a sturdy crate. As den animals, most dogs take well to a crate, and treat this as their home inside your home! Often, owners of newly rescued...
A common question has come up frequently over the last couple of weeks, and so I thought it may be a great idea to address this with everybody. It's something along these lines: "My dog has been doing great overall lately, but I...
As winter is winding down, we're getting hit hard this year! If you and your dogs are going stir crazy, below are some great indoor activities that you can do to prevent boredom and destructive behaviors. 1. Hide and Seek- Tap into...
I've been teaching infant preparation in-home dog training courses almost since the beginning of Mutt Magic. What have I learned now that there's a two-legged addition in my own home? Well, for starters, I'll probably never have the "The dogs will...
[caption id="attachment_225" align="aligncenter" width="234" caption="Kristina with Brutus & Argo"][/caption] As a naive and amateur dog owner, I made the mistake of rescuing a second dog without really understanding the first. Within 4 months, I had two young, male dogs in my house with more energy than...