Teenage Troubles
Teenage Troubles What to do when your previously trained puppy backslides They used to be so sweet and small. You were their everything, nothing else was as great as you, but it had to end at some point. Now they’re ignoring you, being rude to your guests, picking fights, refusing to share, having whiny meltdowns, […]
Ready for a Run?
Five Tips for Running Safely with Your Dog It’s no secret that dogs need some sort of exercise and stimulation to stay happy and healthy, so you may have already thought about incorporating them in your running routine. Wonderful! Here are a few things to keep in mind before you hit the trails so you […]
Separation Anxiety and Solutions for your Dog
Does your dog exhibit strange or destructive behaviors when you’re about to leave and while you’re gone? Do they wildly bark, pant, pace, salivate, urinate, defecate, or aggressively scratch or chew on things like window and door frames, often injuring themselves in the process? If so, you could be dealing with separation anxiety, but you’re […]
How’s Your Dog’s Social Life?
When people get a dog, they focus on the big things like keeping them healthy and well-fed, and unfortunately, even the most well-meaning owners often forget about the importance of socialization. Socialization, simply put, is exposure. Socialization is making sure that you are safely letting your dog experience a wide variety of different locations, people, […]
Charity with Therapy
Giving back by giving you and your dog a greater purpose We already know that our dogs make us feel good and make our lives more fulfilling, but did you know that their simple presence can help others in your community as well? Therapy dogs, like the more well-known service or working dogs, can provide […]
From Alone to Forever Home
How fostering can be the critical connection to pet adoption It’s no secret that we love dogs. We want every dog to live a good life, and whether you buy them from a breeder, adopt them, or even foster, giving them a loving home is what matters most. We’ve talked about the pros and cons […]
To Adopt or Buy? That is the Question
Recently, we talked about what questions you’ll need to ask yourself before getting a dog, now we’ll take the next step – figuring out where you should get your new dog. The two main avenues for finding your Fido are either adoption or buying from a breeder, so let’s go over the pros and cons […]
Fresh New Look, Same Refined Manners
The Mannered Mutt has been enthusiastically serving the boarding and training needs of Texas residents for several years, but now we’ve got a brand new look and we’re thrilled to show it off to connect with dog-lovers in our neighborhood and beyond! For the past several months we’ve put a lot of time and thought […]
Taking the Puppy Plunge: Three Crucial Questions
We’ve all been there, you’re out in the park and then you spot it. This sweet little one is teeny-tiny, wide-eyed, smiling from ear to ear, and is just about the cutest thing you’ve ever seen. Suddenly you’re flooded with the intense desire to bring a little one into your life. No, this isn’t baby […]