Mavis K9 Academy

09/03/2025

🌟 Meet Skylar! 🌟
Skylar is a beautiful Belgian Malinois with a strong spirit and an even stronger will. Her start in life was tough—she’s the only surviving puppy from her litter due to Parvo, a preventable disease. Sadly, her breeder chose not to vaccinate because of cost. 💔 This is a powerful reminder: vaccinations save lives! Please, protect your dogs and give them the best start possible. 🐾❤️

Despite her difficult beginning, Skylar is full of fire and determination. Malinois are incredibly smart, driven, and energetic—a breed that thrives with structure, training, and purpose. Understanding breed traits is so important before bringing a dog home, and Skylar’s family has stepped up in a big way. 🙌 They saw her potential and enrolled her in our Board & Train program to help her grow into the amazing dog she’s meant to be. ✨

With the right guidance, commitment, and love, Skylar is on her way to a bright future! 💪🐕

09/02/2025

Meet Judith! 🌟🐾 This happy, spunky little lab pup is ready to take on the world! She may be small, but her appetite for learning is HUGE. 💪🐶 Judith has joined our board and train program, and we can already see her excitement shining through every tail wag and playful bounce.

Here’s to big dreams in little packages ✨—watch out world, Judith is on her way to becoming the best version of herself! 💛

09/01/2025

Meet Bear! 🐾✨ This handsome boy was recently rescued from the Monroe County Humane Society, and now he’s starting his board & train journey with us! 💙

Bear is a Husky/German Shepherd mix with a heart full of love and a mind ready to learn. He’s eager to soak up every lesson and become the very best dog for his new forever family. 🐺🐕

We can’t wait to watch his transformation—this is just the beginning of an incredible journey! 🌟

08/27/2025

🌟 Meet Baxter! 🌟
This sweet little guy has joined us for board and train, and he is already showing the world what he’s made of! 💪🐾 Don’t let his adorable face or young age fool you—Baxter is crushing his training goals and proving that greatness starts early. ✨

With every session, his confidence shines brighter, and we can’t wait to see how far he goes. 💛 Let Baxter’s journey be a reminder that with the right guidance, patience, and encouragement, any pup can grow into their best self. 🌈🐶

👉 Who’s ready to cheer on Baxter as he becomes unstoppable? 🎉

08/24/2025

How can you not love you some Rosie. She is a former Hendricks County Animal Shelter Alumni. That face is so adorable.

08/22/2025

✨ Meet Miss Lucy! ✨
Lucy’s story is nothing short of amazing—rescued from a tough past, she was given a second chance at life through love and dedication. 💕 Now, with an incredible family by her side, Lucy is thriving in our board & train program and blossoming into the best version of herself.

Her sweet spirit and boundless energy light up every day, and watching her grow is truly a gift. 🌟

Every dog deserves the chance to shine like Lucy. Let us help you unlock your dog’s full potential and see just how far they can go! 🐾💖

08/19/2025

I’ll be the first to say it—I’m not usually a fan of retractable leashes. But in this case, it’s the right tool for the job.

Lightning is working through his strong desire to flee, and safety is our top priority. He’s equipped with a GPS tracker, an e-collar, and a dominant dog collar. The retractable leash gives him the feeling of freedom while still keeping him safe and under control. We’ve paired this with structured training and quality equipment to set him up for success.

Every dog has unique needs, and the right combination of tools and training can be life-changing—for both the dog and the handler.

✨ Let us help transform your relationship with your dog, one step at a time.

08/18/2025

🚨 Meet Lightning McQueen 🚨

Lightning’s story is both heartwarming and heartbreaking. ❤️

He is lucky—lucky to have a foster who believes in him, invests in him, and is helping him grow into the best version of himself. But he is also unlucky—because despite his progress and his sweet soul, Lightning still doesn’t have a forever family to call his own. 🏡💔

Lightning came to us from an IACS foster family, and in such a short time, he’s already shown resilience, love, and the will to keep moving forward. He’s ready for his happily ever after… all he needs is someone willing to give him a chance.

Please don’t let Lightning’s story end without the family he deserves. Share his story. Open your heart. Maybe you’re the one who can give him the forever home he’s been waiting for. ✨🐾

08/17/2025

Everyone always asks where I get my leashes. I get my leashes from Blackthorn K9. He makes some amazing leashes. I have used them for years. Here is the leash that I use the most. In the comments, I request black.

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