Heat can be very dangerous to our pets. Last month, I repeated an essay by Dawn Rexroad on the "Hidden Dangers of Summer," which included information on parasites that are common, as well as how to recognize and, more importantly, prevent, heat stroke. This month,...
[caption id="attachment_198" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Photo courtesy of Bartlett Image."][/caption] With this recent Maryland ruling that “pit bull” dogs are inherently dangerous, it’s time to take a look at the popularity and population density of the breed. It’s absurd, even for owners of a docile dog of...
[caption id="attachment_187" align="aligncenter" width="200" caption="Photo courtesy of Bartlett Image."][/caption] Over the last 6 years that Mutt Magic Training has been in operation, I have been fighting against the stigma of being a “pit bull trainer.” In order to do so, I try to highlight as many...
As yet another food recall is being listed, this time by Diamond, it's time to address the health and safety of your dog's diet. This particular recall is regarding salmonella concerns. For those of us that feed a raw diet, our dogs could possibly be...
Some dogs are content with simple provisions of food, shelter, and our affection. Of course, these are the basic necessities of pet ownership. However, most dogs need more than this, and failure to provide the other essentials can make for not only an unhappy and disobedient...
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Missed orientation? This is a critical video to watch. Reach out with any questions you may have. https://youtu.be/kUoUH_AtyAI ...
Join us at Divine K9 on November 6th, from 11am-2pm, for a fun day of Holiday Pet Portraits, and social time!! Package pricing is very reasonable, ranging from $40-60; details are below. Rob Bartlett, of Bartlett Image, will be serving those attending on a first come, first...
Most of us know that issues our dogs have are often related to us, as handlers. I'll even admit that, in a competition setting, I've been told by a judge: "Your dog looks much better off leash than on leash." Wow. Yes, that means that problems in...
Henry needs a home! Henry is a 6-year old, male, collie/hound mix, and as you can see he is a cutie! He loves long walks, chasing squirrels, and above all else affection from people. He makes a great running partner (currently runs 3-4 miles a few times...