Hearts and Paws: Dog Training, Austin TX

11/25/2025

Raleigh had a fun day with a new friend, Draco. They love a good game of tag and chase! Reach out to us if your pup would like to join the fun!

10/24/2025

10/21/2025

Oh Yeah!

We upped our display this year by adding another skeleton for the dog show judge.

10/18/2025

I am writing to encourage you to attend, peacefully, and with the love of our country in your heart, a No Kings rally tomorrow, along with Jim and I. I don’t say this lightly—if you follow me, you know that I avoid talking about “politics” on social media. But this rally isn’t about supporting Democrats or Republicans, it is about standing up for what we are in the process of losing unless we make ourselves heard—the very essence of the United States of America. That you can’t “disappear” people because of the color of their skin or the language they speak. That we don’t use military troops in our own cities to intimidate people in cities you target because of their politics. That we don’t prosecute people and try to jail them because you don’t like what they say, ignoring the constitutional right of due process. That we don’t gut federal agencies that are working to keep us healthy, to protect our food, and to protect this gorgeous land in which we live. That we don’t use government offices to enrich our bank accounts while people lose their health insurance. I could go on, but it is clear to millions of us that, shockingly, our country is devolving into an autocracy in which power, money, and fear are used to control its citizens. I don’t like writing this on this forum—a place that is reserved for people whose love for dogs is as deep as mine. But staying silent feels like I too am being stifled by fear. Desperate times call for desperate measures -- Join us at a peaceful rally where we take the time to prove what our country still is—by the people and for the people. Sing it with me: Our country ‘tis of thee . . .of thee I sing.

09/27/2025

Many trainers carry a universal vision of what every dog should know: sit, down, heel, place, etc.

But dogs do not live in universals.
They live in households with particular rhythms, families with unique dynamics, and people carrying their own needs and limitations. A universal checklist can feel reassuring to the trainer, but too often it leads to teaching skills that have little to do with the client’s actual struggles.

In many cases, that checklist becomes a crutch, used in place of creating the thoughtful and unique training plan the client truly needs.

When training time is spent mastering skills that aren’t directly relevant, frustration grows, follow-through suffers, and the dog’s issues remain unsolved.

The true measure of training is not whether the dog completes our imagined list, but whether harmony returns to the home. It is about seeing clearly what matters most to this dog, in this family, at this moment.

Full Post👇🏼
https://tylermuto.com/2025/09/06/serve-your-clients-not-yourself/

09/07/2025

Truth

Many trainers carry a universal vision of what every dog should know: sit, down, heel, place, etc.

But dogs do not live in universals.
They live in households with particular rhythms, families with unique dynamics, and people carrying their own needs and limitations. A universal checklist can feel reassuring to the trainer, but too often it leads to teaching skills that have little to do with the client’s actual struggles.

In many cases, that checklist becomes a crutch, used in place of creating the thoughtful and unique training plan the client truly needs.

When training time is spent mastering skills that aren’t directly relevant, frustration grows, follow-through suffers, and the dog’s issues remain unsolved.

The true measure of training is not whether the dog completes our imagined list, but whether harmony returns to the home. It is about seeing clearly what matters most to this dog, in this family, at this moment.

Full Post👇🏼
https://tylermuto.com/2025/09/06/serve-your-clients-not-yourself/

09/07/2025

Amen

08/28/2025

Please Read especially if you have a sports dog!

In conclusion, this study shows that the risk of cranial cruciate ligament disease in dogs is linked to how long they are exposed to natural s*x hormones, and the relationship isn’t simple or linear. The highest risk was seen when females were spayed before about 1054 days (just under 3 years) and males before about 805 days (a little over 2 years). These results may help define what counts as “early” spay or neuter when it comes to cranial cruciate ligament disease risk.

Veterinary reproduction specialists now recommend hormone-preserving sterilization: preventing unwanted litters & less risk of torn cruciates.

08/28/2025

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07/30/2025

🩷ADOPTED🩷

Meet Yo-Yo, the playful sweetheart from our Toy Box Litter who always comes back for love. Toss her a toy, call for her, walk out of the room-she's right there at your heels again like clockwork. Loyal doesn't even begin to cover it! Yo-Yo has the bounce of a best friend and the heart of a Velcro pup. Whether she is zooming in circles or spiraling into your lap for snuggles, she's all about fun with a side of sweet. Looking for a puppy who will stick with you through all the ups and downs of life? You just found her!

Her adoption fee is 150$ cash or check which covers her spay, vaccines, and microchip.

07/30/2025

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