Marcus’s Mutts & More

01/04/2024

Was there a new puppy under the tree this year?

Avoid making these 3 mistakes in the early days.

1. Skipping crate training— Crate training is a very valuable tool in puppy training. Crates can be used to prevent potty accidents, practice impulse control and prevent separation anxiety. The crate should be a positive and calm place for puppy to spend time! Skipping this step only makes your job harder!

2. Giving too much freedom— In the early days, your puppy should be supervised all the time! Allowing your puppy to have too much unsupervised freedom and roaming time, can influence your puppy’s developing habits. Puppies enjoy chewing and don’t have a controlled bladder— so if you aren’t supervising them, you make end up with accidents and destroyed personal items.

3. Delaying formal training— many puppy owners will wait until their dog is 6 months old OR until problem behaviors have already developed before contacting a trainer. However, training should start day ONE! Waiting to work with a trainer only allows habits to develop and solidify, when instead they could have been prevented!

Get on my schedule this new year to avoid making these mistakes!!

Openings in January!

https://AshleysAnimalAcademyLLC.as.me/

12/25/2023

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate! What are some fun or unique traditions you have? My father and I always watch the New Year marathon of “The Twilight Zone.” 😊

12/14/2023

I got to spend a night hanging with pups for a family member. ❤️ Is it me or do shih tzus look like tribbles? 🖖🏻

12/06/2023

I got to spend some time with Rascal today! He’s as sweet as he is handsome. 🐾

12/01/2023

A throwback to when Bhodi decided he would be my face 🤷‍♂️😂

11/27/2023

A review would be a tremendous help! Also, I want to be sure we’re appearing on Google. 🐾

Pet sitter

11/15/2023

Friends in Delaware and Chester county, do you need your pup to look great for the holidays too? Here you go!

11/06/2023

Attention: I’ll be in Chester county from 11/22 to 11/25. Thank you! Enjoy your holidays and stay safe. 🐾😺

11/06/2023

Are you unsure where to begin with training your dog?

Check out these do’s and don’t’s! ⬇️

✅Take Baby Steps— set your expectations accordingly when teaching a new skill. Dog’s don’t have the same expectations as we do, so set measurable goals for yourself and your dog!
❌Expect Too Much— Learning new skills is tough. Don’t ask for too much all at once! Limit distractions or long durations until your dog is able to perform the behavior reliably.
✅Use Positive Reinforcement- when your dog is successful, even for small things, be sure to reinforce! No one wants to work for free!
❌Punish your Dog- we all make mistakes! Avoid using punishment or force— especially if you haven’t properly taught the behavior or made it worth your dog’s time.
✅Make it Part of a Routine— practice every day if possible! There are opportunities to teach good behavior all day long, not just in a 20 minute session!
❌Repeat Yourself— if your dog didn’t listen the first time you asked, avoid repeating the command. Dogs don’t speak English and will need some translation! Otherwise you’ll have to repeat it everytime!
✅ Seek Help— Find a qualified professional (like us!) to help you through the training process!
❌Forget to practice— if you don’t use it, you lose it. The same is true of dogs. We can’t expect our dogs to be perfect if we aren’t practicing their skills.

Book with me today for support along your journey!

https://AshleysAnimalAcademyLLC.as.me/

11/06/2023

A friend of mine makes some neat stuff! 😃

The cool chick behind the booth! 🐥

Hey, I’m Michelle (or shell) 👋🏼 Owner & Maker of ShellKCreations!

There is a chunk of new friends here so I figured I'd say hello! To all the new friends who have followed me lately, welcome! I AM SO HAPPY AND THANKFUL YOU ARE HERE 🥰🤗🫶

My story? I am a 2020 college graduate who graduated with a B.S in marketing and communications. I was looking for a job in a field that was deemed "not important" at the time so out of sheer & pure panic, I bought a cricut and it has been creativity ever since.

SKC is located in Good Ole Delco, Pa (IYKYK)

In addition to all things crafty I'm...
A Philadelphia sports fan (Go Phils & Go Birds)
An avid college Basketball watcher (Go Blue IYKYK)
an avid concert goer
& a coffee fanatic

I am beyond stoked for an incredible holiday season here at SKC & exciting year up ahead 🥰🤩

If you're local, I will hopefully see you at an upcoming event over the next handful of weeks but if you're not If you’re not or are looking for a unique custom make, you can shop the links in my bio! 🔗

✌🏼 + 💛 SHELLK

11/05/2023

*TENTATIVE PRICE LIST! *

FREE Meet and Greet: I will come to your home to discuss your and your pets’ needs: feeding, routine, vet information, etc. 😃

$17 15-minute drop-in: adequate time to check on pets and feed, water, scoop, etc.

$25 30-minute drop-in: Extra time allows for a walk, extra affection, administering medications, and playtime.

$40 60-minute drop-in: This is ideal if you have dogs or cats who need enrichment time! (Think of a breed like a husky or a bengal cat.) Regardless of you fur baby’s breed, 60 minutes allows for bonding and lots of love. 😺

$80 In-home overnight stay: This includes any walks, potty breaks, or playtimes! I’ll stay in your home and focus fully on your pet pals. •Note: I cannot always guarantee walk or play times, so I might encourage you to book those (only if necessary; I will be transparent with you).

Major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day and Easter) will have an additional $10 cost per day, not per visit.

Basic Obedience Training: $70 per 45-60-minute session. If you’d like for your dog to learn as much as possible, I’ll offer a six-session package at a rate of $360.

11/01/2023

Thank you to all the friends who have helped in the infancy of my small business! Any support is greatly appreciated. 💚💛 🐾