Professional Dog Trainer & Behavior Modifier serving Dutchess County and parts of Ulster, Westchester, and CT.
Mischief Managed is an all inclusive dog training service. All breeds, sizes, and ages are welcome to join group classes and private lessons! The magic of Mischief is in it's dog owners - communication, community, dedication, and consistency is how our dogs succeed.
Skye, Levi, Titan, Tucker, Toaster, and Gryffindor (subbing in for Lucky) are ready to tackle ecollar training!
This versatile tool is going to provide communication and freedom for each dog however they need it! One class down and I’m already so proud and excited for everyone🤩
Little Wrigley was under the weather and couldn’t make his Graduation but no worries because Wrigley, Scooby, and Scout are headed right into Intermediate🤩🤩🤩
Congrats (not so) little ones 🫶🏼🎓
Nico & Nova, my newest sheppie babes🥰
Both of these buddies have lots to unpack - separation anxiety, regular anxiety, reactivity on leash, selective hearing, and some minor guarding issues. Like I said, lots to unpack, but fortunately they are also very sweet dogs who are eager to put the work in, and so is mom!!
To start, they’re getting solo lessons to see what behaviors really belong to each dog and then we will bring them back together to see how they fuel each other and where we need more work. I’m already loving working with this bunch and can’t wait to get mom back on the trails with these two and enjoying their walks💕
Seal Girl Mocha, Carson, Leo, Kooper, and Jax are just the funniest bunch and here for Basic🥰
The sky is blue, the grass is green, lots of different reasons for these buddies to be in class but all working towards the goal of a happier, well mannered dog.
Since all is okay, let’s get back to the dogs. Easing you back in with Gretzky vs peanut butter😂🥹
Take a moment to read this and please share! I never thought I would be in this situation but fortunately I stayed calm and trusted my gut.
Best case scenario it is a girl who really does need help and hopefully that’s what she gets. But no, I will not endanger myself and my dog for others..
See what a raw diet can do for your dogs💕🥩🦴
This is what RAWganics did for my personal dog in two weeks, 7 years ago! Once we ditched the kibble and went 100% raw fed, she never had a skin issue again🤩🥩🦴
The ones with a bit of 🌶️spice🌶️ are always EXTRA cute.
Princeton here is slowly realizing that his teeth work as a way to keep unwanted things away. If you’ve been here for a while, you know using teeth isn’t okay, if you’re new here… you should still know that using your teeth isn’t okay. We don’t need little man to absolutely LOVE everything about this world, who does? But we will work towards neutrality, making better choices, impulse control, and having mom know when and where to bring him and when it’s better to let him sit one out.
Few things make me happier than two of my besties introducing me to their new little buddy and show / tell me all about the work they’ve done since bringing him home while their hard work is also speaking for itself and he’s the best little man 🥹
Nelson, you really hit the owner jackpot💕
Also, doesn’t he look like a little Disney dog?!
“Is there something on my face??” - Toaster, probs. Happy Friday 😌
Missing a few but this Intermediate group did the damn thing!🤩🤩
Seeing the confidence shift in the dogs and their owners is my favorite part of Intermediate. In Basic we work around minimal distractions, owners are learning how to be handlers and dogs are learning how to think and not react, so intermediate is where I find most dogs really shine! Proud of you always 🥹🫶🏼
Foster boy at Pawfect! He really is the sweetest buddy💕
Just a reminder that this hunk needs a home 💗 he’ll remain safely at Pawfect until he finds that special home. He’s a sweet heart if I had more room he’d be joining my crew but I’m at maximum capacity for my own pets
Hey Mischief Fam! Join us for Movie Night 😋✨
Jess and I have hired a company to come set up a projector and pop us some popcorn so we can catch the Hogwarts Express🚂
Message me for details! Hope to see you there 🥰
Believe it or not, these are different dogs 😂 Can you tell who is Brady and who is Scooby? Because even my brain has a hard time.
Unfortunately for Scooby, I met Brady first. Which is how he’s landed the nickname “Not Brady” 🤣🤣🤣
In case you haven’t noticed, Jess at Pawfect and I are doing some crossover events! We are both so excited and can’t wait to tell you what else we have in the works🤗
With that said, please keep in mind that while we work together and are real life best friends, our businesses are separate! Jess keeps her records and I keep mine and we do not crossover. So when you see posts that say to contact one of us and not the other, it’s not to inconvenience you. It is because that’s who’s in charge of said event.
See my story for the details for the next Friday Night Hang😋
Missing a few but I am so proud of my Ecollar Grads🥹🫶🏼
The best thing about this tool is how versatile it is. When using the ecollar your goal doesn’t have to be getting them off leash but knowing you can always work towards it. Training isn’t linear and there is no one telling you your dog needs to be trained to do “XYZ” by this date or that. Just get your dog(s) out there and put the work in.
Kids need structure. Teenagers need structure. Adults need structure. Why would you think your dog is any different?
The more structure you give your puppy, the more freedom you can give your adult dog. The less structure you give your puppy, the less freedom you can give your adult dog.
Titan is a big mans and has struggled with some resource guarding, separation anxiety, and being a shepherd / husky mix.. following directions and commands can be hard 😂 BUT he’s been rockin and rolling his way through Intermediate and doing incredible.
The best thing his dad has told me is he can feel and see a difference in their relationship and in Titans overall happiness. Titans world is slowly getting bigger and I’m so thrilled for them both 🤗💕
Baxter, Simon, Marbles, Toaster, and Tucker here for Intermediate 🤩
Getting the dogs to work a little harder and practicing the Three D’s of Dog Training 😉 - Distance, Distractions, and Duration.
Scout, Scooby aka “Not Brady”, and Wrigley ready for Basic🫡
Loving this little bunch already! You know how it goes, everyone has slightly different reasons for being here but all share the same goal of wanting a better mannered best friend. This group is also picking my brain on nutrition and better options! I never give unsolicited nutrition advice but if you ask, down the rabbit hole we go 🐰🦴🥩🤣
Going to have these dogs feeling good from the inside out✨
🎆The 4th is here and whether you recently brought a dog home and don’t know how they’ll be or you have a dog who is known to be sensitive to loud sounds, here’s some *must* dos,
1) Physically & mentally stimulate your dog during the day. A nice game of fetch paired with training commands. A nice hike/ walk paired with working training commands. Work the brain and body!!!
2) Serve dinner a little late and in a kong, snuffle mat, snoop, etc. Make them work for it. For added difficulty, put some fruit / yogurt / bone broth in there and freeze it!
3) CRATE. I know I sound like a broken record on crate training but come on yall, a dog who is comfortable in their crate will have a much easier time handling the stress of the big booms than one who isn’t. Throw a crate cover or a towel over it if your dog won’t pull it in.
4) Sound Machine! Put it on and as loud as it can go. Having an already obnoxious and constant loud noise will help ease the sudden and extra loud booms. A tv or radio will work just as good. My go to movies for the dogs are “Avengers Endgame,” and “Taylor Swifts Eras Tour,” because they’re 3.5 hours long!!! And if you don’t love either of those just know I’m slightly judging you.
5) Close the blinds and toss the fan on to the room they’re in. Make it dark and den like. Toss an extra gate up for good measure if your dog is *that* bad.
If you don’t do any of the above, at the very least just keep your dog(s) inside. Losing your best friends over fireworks is pretty dumb if you ask me.
8 is (the) Great (one) 💖
There is just no way to sum up 8 years of absolute joy, pure love, comedic relief, puppy raising, and the best snuggles so I won’t even try. I love you more than I can ever put in words my beauty noodie. Happy Birthday Gretzky Rose🍝
Last week was kinda *insert hand gesture* .. ya know? But Cola had the magic touch to turn an extra sh*tty day around.
Go give your pups an extra kiss on the snooter💕
Every now and then my email likes to do magic and make email threads disappear after I’ve responded, sometimes even before! So if you think you’ve fallen victim to this, please reach back out 🫶🏼
A muzzled dog does not mean a bad dog. A muzzled dog does mean a kick ass, rockstar, responsible dog owner💜🤌🏼
A dog wearing a muzzle can be wearing it for a million different reasons but it all comes down to, that owner knows their dog and is keeping their dog safe. Do not make sad noises and faces towards a dog wearing a muzzle. Do not feel bad for a dog wearing a muzzle. Instead, applaud that dog owner for doing the work and utilizing a tool that makes their dogs world bigger.
A small list of reasons a dog might be wearing a muzzle:
•the dog eats rocks, p**p, leaves, or whatever they can get their mouth on
•the dog is easily spooked
•the dog is injured and in pain
•the dog is dog selective and doesn’t enjoy stranger dogs invading their space
•the dog has stranger danger
•the dog is sensitive to being handled
•the dog owner wants their dog comfortable wearing a muzzle
But in all honesty, the reason for the muzzle doesn’t matter. What does matter is that you honor the dog in front of you.
PS: Gretzky got a treat after this session with Val🤣
People who meet my dogs always have the same things to say,
1) they’re so soft
2) their coats are so shiny
3) they don’t smell at all
And it all comes down to them being raw fed! Message me at Fishkill RAWganics Co-Op to get a sample or to put your first order in! 🥩🦴
✨Orders due July 4th for July 13th pick up✨
•Orders due August 1st for August 10th pick up
•Orders due August 29th for September 7th pick up
Some ecollar training coming right up for Molly, Oliver, and Mack!🤩
Fishkill, NY
12524
| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 1pm |
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A muzzled dog does not mean a bad dog. A muzzled dog does mean a kick ass, rockstar, responsible dog owner💜🤌🏼 A dog wearing a muzzle can be wearing it for a million different reasons but it all comes down to, that owner knows their dog and is keeping their dog safe. Do not make sad noises and faces towards a dog wearing a muzzle. Do not feel bad for a dog wearing a muzzle. Instead, applaud that dog owner for doing the work and utilizing a tool that makes their dogs world bigger. A small list of reasons a dog might be wearing a muzzle: •the dog eats rocks, poop, leaves, or whatever they can get their mouth on •the dog is easily spooked •the dog is injured and in pain •the dog is dog selective and doesn’t enjoy stranger dogs invading their space •the dog has stranger danger •the dog is sensitive to being handled •the dog owner wants their dog comfortable wearing a muzzle But in all honesty, the reason for the muzzle doesn’t matter. What does matter is that you honor the dog in front of you. PS: Gretzky got a treat after this session with Val🤣
Alright Monty, you’re just showing off now 💁🏼♀️🤩 _ I love getting videos from home!! Dog training and owning a trained dog is a true lifestyle change but when you want it, you do it. Give your dogs commands all throughout the day, not just for one hour each day or on your walks.
Beckham thinks separating your arm from its socket is an extreme sport and well - it be heckin rude. He also thinks nail trims means his entire foot gets cut off - the lie detector determined that is NOT true. _ He’s learning. At 6 (I think?) years old we have some deep rooted habits to break but we’re doing it! Your older dogs can learn new tricks 😉 And of course we end training with lots of love and face squeezin
🎆LETS TALK FIREWORKS🎆 _ It’s no surprise that it’s firework season so here are some tips on how to keep your dogs safe! •CRATE YOUR DOG(S) •Keep them inside •Covering the crate and keeping them in a dark room can help, also having the tv noise or radio can be helpful. •Work your dog earlier in the day so you’re putting a sleepy dog into the crate. •CBD can work wonders! A little something to take the edge off never hurt no one. •Make sure their tags are on JUST IN CASE •DO NOT CODDLE YOUR DOGS WHEN / IF THEYRE NERVOUS. This will often make them more afraid as you’re praising them for being nervous. •Save their dinners for firework time! Stick it in a puzzle bowl or interactive toy so they now have a fun activity to work on during the loud noises. _ We love summer nights and the aesthetic of having your dog with you for fireworks but if they’ve been quarantining with you for the last year, I promise you you’re not prepared for this. If you love your dogs, keep them inside, keep them safe.
