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...
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...
Keeping a training journal while working with your dogs can be very rewarding. I often suggest this to clients that own dogs with behavioral concerns when they enter into a training program, although this can be very useful for all dogs. I keep one for each...
A very common question I receive is, "How do I control my dog when people come over to visit?" The best training techniques I can suggest would be to pattern train boundary training and target training. Commonly used in our classes, the "Place" and "Touch" commands are...
Red shows us basic commands that are covered in our group classes! Note that his commands are in German - you're welcome to use whatever commands you prefer with your dog. With the exception of Intermediate and Advanced classes, our group courses are done on...
Missed orientation? This is a critical video to watch. Reach out with any questions you may have. https://youtu.be/kUoUH_AtyAI ...
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...
Although I specifically mention Pit Bulls, I also write for all breeds. They all need homes, leaders, guidance, socialization, training and responsible owners. I always have wondering thoughts at the end of every day since I have become more engulfed in the dog world. Specifically, over...
Selecting an appropriate new dog to bring home, as well as selecting new playmates for dogs in your household always requires introducing the dogs. There are a few points to remember to ensure that all new greetings are as successful as they can be. A...