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...
Most dogs, like most people, are natural followers. In fact, humans have bred dogs to follow our leadership for thousands of years. Even if you're not a natural-born leader, your dog needs you to learn to be one for his sake! Many behavioral problems are a result of a...
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...
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...
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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 ...
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...