I am often asked about problems with separation anxiety, and it seems to be a problem that more owners are noticing in thier dog lately. I think, now that this problem has a name, we are quick to jump on the idea that our dog may suffer from it. So- what exactly IS...
I received a call on Thursday afternoon, the day before the WPBTCA National Championship was supposed to start. It's a Friday-Sunday event, and I had been looking forward to it for a while- catching up with old friends, people involved in dog sports, meeting new people. The...
When is too soon to start a raw diet? Puppies can start to eat a raw diet as soon as they are weaned from thier mother. The natural enzymes present in raw meat help with digestion, and most will notice a smooth transition from mother's...
[caption id="attachment_81" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Esco teaches the pups to relax"][/caption] As most of you know, I took in three foster pups for Mid Atlantic Bully Buddies a few weeks ago. The little boy, Dojo, wasn't eating well, and after a short stay at the vet, is...
Big thanks to Amber, for being videographer for the day! We will now be creating training videos to share from time to time. Our first attempt is of our group class orientation. In the past, some of you may have missed orientation day, and therefore missed a...
. . .and I am not a "pit bull" person. I am a "dog" person. [caption id="attachment_67" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption=". . .it's a human problem."][/caption] Pit Bull News It was noted on WJZ news on Tuesday morning/evening that there is a "pit bull problem" and that there is currently a pit...
As a trainer, I work with dogs that come from all places- both reputable and backyard breeders, rescues, shelters, strays, and more. I take them all, work with them all, and love them all. I accept the dogs and the owners for who they are....
So, we've tried some different experiments for the Blog, and are trying to come up with some functional and interactive uses for it. Having pages for each group course to post questions wasn't as sucessful as we originally had hoped. It was a good idea, though....
Leadership is the answer! Most dogs do not want to be aggressive or defensive. They are much more happy and content with having structure, and a clear submissive role in the family. What happens when this role is not clear in your dog's mind? Any number of...
Pictured above are Ace, Fin, and Red; recent graduates of Mutt Magic's S.T.A.R. Puppy course! This course is recommended for dogs between 4-10 months of age, and is a great way to socialize your new puppy. Focusing on items such as proper dog-dog social behavior, as well as behavior management,...