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Mel's Mutts VA - Dog training and walking

I'm Mel! I train dogs, walk dogs, and I'd love to meet your pup!
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27/08/2024

National Dog Day and this dude is the best! He's a little crazy, but he's filled with love, and he keeps me on my toes!

15/06/2024

Isn't she adorable?!? This is Roo Roo and she's available for adoption! She's the sweetest girl and I love her ears! Sometimes I fill my own bucket -- and get the pups out of the shelter for a sniffari. I join the great folks at Lucky Dog Training and walk a shelter dog, I was lucky enough to hang with Roo Roo yesterday.

14/06/2024

Love our small town and the events they have! It's Flag day, and what a beautiful tribute at the Field of Honor.
When we trained service dogs, the dogs were named in memory of service members who sacrificed their lives for our country. I found their names and prayed for their souls and their families.

22/05/2024

We took 3rd and 6th places (out of 20'ish dogs in his "novice A" category)!!!

We've been out of the habit of doing nose work consistently since we moved, and no formal classes for 10 months now. But I found a trial that wasn't too far away so I decided to put us to the test! I had low expectations but it ends up that Chase kicked butt! And I was able to read his cues! He found both of the hidden odors on the two trials he did, and quickly at that!

Being a reactive dog, it is hard for him to be near a lot of other dogs. It wasn't perfect but it was pretty darn good and much better than I expected.

I am always grateful to Anke King for her instruction and encouragement! It was a good day in Harrisonburg at the American Belgian Malinois Club.

He earned a nap, probably for the rest of the night!

03/04/2024

I haven't posted in forever! Chase and I took a hike today at the Powhatan Wildlife Management Area. It was beautiful and peaceful! I recently bought a new book about hikes in the Richmond area so I am going to check out lots of them! Chase is happy to be my partner!

01/12/2023

Let your dog SNIFF!!!!!

Y'all know I'm a huge fan of walking your dog daily! But there's another important aspect to walking your dog other than a robotic heel. In the middle of the walk, just give your dog time to sniff! On their terms. No rules (well, don't let them totally drag you around).

Dogs navigate their world through their noses. You'd be amazed how much mental stimulation they get from just sniffing!

So don't focus on "I walked my dog 3 miles today", but rather a good quality walk with plenty of sniffing opportunities!

23/11/2023

Make part of your feast dog-friendly! Set aside some green beans or sweet potatoes before you add all the butter, sugar, seasoning, and yumminess. Your dog's digestive system (and your clean up efforts) will appreciate keeping it bland and simple, and they'll love it just the same! Use leftover turkey for training treats! Happy Thanksgiving!

17/11/2023

Guess who turned TWO this week? Yes, our sometimes crazy, sometimes lazy, always makes us laugh CHASE!!! He hasn't outgrown his mouthiness (and probably never will) or those creepy/possessed eyes, especially as he keeps watch for squirrels and deer! Thankfully we're past his goat-seeking days!. Happy birthday skinny boy!

16/11/2023

I'M BACK!!!!!

This is the first dog I've walked (other than my own) since late July!

And although I won't be waking dogs on a regular basis, I was happy to be able to help a neighbor in a pickle.

Aren't my new neighborhood streets beautiful??

26/08/2023

It's National Dog Day! Chase is walking around the pond in our new/future neighborhood!

11/08/2023

My heart!!! Winston was less than a year old when I started with him. He has since added a 4-legged playmate, Ellie, to the pack, plus 2 small 2-legged family members. Ironically, he was both my first regular dog walking client and also the last dog client I walked before I move. Everyone knows this boy has a special place in my heart and I don't hide that he's my favorite dog client! His people have been so good to me over the years and my heart is full of gratitude!!! ❤️

30/05/2023

Happy belated graduation to Finn! He made great improvements in not barking at everything he sees! His house manners have gotten much better, too! This handsome boy packs a punch of personality and it was a joy to train him!

25/05/2023

It's graduation season for high school kids, why not more dog graduates, too?!? This is Maggie and her family, they graduated in the fall. Congrats!!! I think I've had more Frenchie customers now than any other breed! Did you know they were the most popular dog breed in the US in 2022 according to The American Kennel Club???

21/05/2023

It's National Rescue Dog Day?!? Well I always look for an excuse to celebrate Chasey Boy!!! Thank you for our spicy boy!!!

09/05/2023

My other graduate from last week was this "little" guy - he's less than a year old! His big brother has taught him a lot, but he needed to learn a few other things and gain some confidence. He had some fun experiences during our training sessions and is well on his way to being a great dog! Go Team Kaikoa!!!

07/05/2023

This is one of last week's graduates, Cookie! Her family has learned some strategies to minimize her food stealing, and her walking manners are greatly improved! She's gaining confidence and this spunky girl has so much personality! Go Team Cookie!

03/04/2023

Embarassingly long overdue graduates! Having litter mates is nothing new to this family! This is their second set of Irish Setter littermates and they are absolutely beautiful! And wild! They learned a lot during our time and have the most loving family! Keep up the great work young ones!

21/03/2023

Tongue out Tuesday! (edited because I'm a flake and need new glasses!!!)

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Nose work on a rainy, windy day! Mental stimulation is just as important as physical exercise, esp. when you have an active breed! #melsmuttsva #nosework #rainyday #chaseyboythemalmix #thankgodmy14yearoldknoshowtodothis

The fence is complete!!! @hurricanefencecompany did a great job! We've been working on his recall command but we're definitely more comfortable with him being enclosed! Don't worry, I'll still walk him daily! 😉 #melsmuttsva #furmissile #hurricanefencecompany #freedom #recall #powhatan #welovehavingspace #peaceandquiet

Let your dog SNIFF!!!!! Y'all know I'm a huge fan of walking your dog daily! But there's another important aspect to walking your dog other than a robotic heel. In the middle of the walk, just give your dog time to sniff! On their terms. No rules (well, don't let them totally drag you around). Dogs navigate their world through their noses. You'd be amazed how much mental stimulation they get from just sniffing! So don't focus on "I walked my dog 3 miles today", but rather a good quality walk with plenty of sniffing opportunities! #melsmuttsva #dogtraining #dogwalking #sniff #sniffari #mentalstimulation

Belle was #determined to get that root out of the ground!!! #melsmuttsva #dumfriesdogwalker #dumfriesdogtrainer #dogtrainingva #dogwalkingva #potomacshores #determined #goldenretriever #sticksarelife

National Puppy Day! #melsmuttsva

National Puppy Day! #melsmuttsva #dumfriesdogwalker #dumfriesdogtrainer #nationalpuppyday #chaseyboythemalmix

I'm so proud of this boy! We have been working very hard on his reactivity. He barks at these (squealing) kids every morning when they run to the bus stop. To watch him acknowledge the kids and then get back to sniffing for treats on the ground made my momma heart (and my trainer heart) happy!!! Good job Chasey boy! #melsmuttsva #dumfriesdogwalker #dumfriesdogtrainer #reactivedog #consistencypaysoff #dogtraining #chaseyboythemalmix #workwithyourdog #sniff #southbridgeva

The nose knows!!! Welcome to another SNIFF-ari, where we do things "Outback" style - no rules, just right! Just let your dog sniff and be stimulated by the environment. Let him/her lead the way. Dogs navigate the world through their noses and sometimes we just need to let them SNIFF! #melsmuttsva

Our morning "sniffari" was great! It's good to let your dog use his nose and enjoy no rules (ok, maybe a few, I'm scared of snakes in the drain tube!). Grab a long leash and let your dog do his thing! For my Southbridge/Potomac Shores people, this is the path around the playground near the roller hockey rink, and it's nicely shaded in the morning! #melsmuttsva #dumfriesdogwalker #dumfriesdogtrainer #chaseyboythemalmix #nosework #potomacshores #canineenrichment

#chaseyboythemalmix is showing you guys morning routine @theholdernessfamily style!!!

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