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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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,...

Aja, Star, and Amber. . .in the Mutt Magic Booth!! Somehow, I always manage to end up working very hard at the last minute to prepare for these events. It's not that I procrastinate (well, maybe a little), it's that I have SO much daily stuff...