Fox Hill Farm & K9

08/02/2025

Two boys & 1 girl shorty Jack puppies available! Bred & raised by a vet. Located in CT. Contact Dr. Jennifer Webb 413 374-4017. Soooo cute!!!

07/29/2025

PLEASE STOP SPREADING DANGEROUS MYTHS ABOUT DOGS AND AGGRESSION

After watching a disturbing video of two pit bulls attacking a man in a driveway yesterday in Boston—reportedly after they bit a young child and a woman—I was equally disturbed reading the comments.

Let’s get something straight:

1. This isn’t about defending a breed.
2. It’s not about blaming owners for abuse or intentional aggression.
3. It’s about ACCOUNTABILITY and RESPONSIBILITY.

Dogs are not blank slates. Just like people, some are born with stronger genetic drives than others—be it aggression, prey drive, fearfulness, or confidence. Genetics matter. Breed matters. But what matters just as much—if not more—is what owners do with the dog they chose to bring home.

Aggression is not “taught”, it can be managed, shaped, or left unchecked.

A “good owner” is not just someone who feeds and loves their dog.
A good owner understands the nature of the dog they own and works actively to instill impulse control, restraint, and obedience. That’s not optional—it’s a basic requirement of responsible dog ownership.

If you own a dog and you are not able to train it properly—hire a professional. If you own a powerful breed and aren’t taking training seriously, you are negligent. And when a preventable attack happens, it’s not an “accident”—it’s a failure.

Stop excusing it. Stop calling it “just how dogs are.” Stop blaming only the past or assuming every aggressive dog was “abused.” Most weren’t. Most were just untrained, unmanaged, and underestimated.

We don’t get to pass the buck to the dog.
We chose to domesticate them. We owe them structure, leadership, and accountability.

Link to article in comments. Warning: Video may be upsetting to some.

07/06/2025

Professional training isn’t about sending your dog away and expecting miracles. It’s about giving your dog a clear, consistent foundation built by professionals who understand behavior, drive, thresholds, and timing. It’s about creating success early so that owners can step into a management plan that’s already working — not flounder trying to build one from scratch.

We strongly believe in the value of removing the dog from the home environment initially. When both the dog and the owner are untrained, it becomes confusing and overwhelming for everyone involved. Giving the dog a chance to reset — away from the patterns and pressures that contributed to the problem — affords them easier learning scenarios and allows them to receive a clear education. Then, once they have a better understanding, the handler is brought into a more structured, successful system that benefits both.

Daily effort, commitment and consistency matter in the transition home but when you choose the right dog trainers, their professional guidance, structure, and support ensures success.

Real, lasting change comes from working together: dog, trainer, and handler. And that’s not just effective — it’s empowering.

Photo of our beloved Pote on a hike. We are located in Massachusetts, but we highly recommend Maine Dog Training if you are located in Maine!)

06/19/2025

We love training puppies! Guess my breed!

06/08/2025

🐾 Looking for a Loving Home 🐾
This sweet young female Malinois is ready to find her person. She’s affectionate, eager to please, and full of potential. Whether you’re looking for an active companion or a sport prospect, she brings heart and drive in a balanced, manageable package. She thrives with structure, play, and connection. Serious inquiries only — we’re committed to placing her in the right home.

06/03/2025

06/02/2025

Bun Bun! 🐰

05/26/2025

Summer School Day Training

Booking now!

Our obedience training program will teach your pet basic commands like sit, down, heel, leave it, and the foundation tools of learning.These commands will make your pet easier to manage and more enjoyable to be around.

04/29/2025

Adventure Day with Dusty & Frankie!

04/17/2025

Chey Chey is back and she is sooo happy to see her favorite person, Lisa!! Thank you Lisa for all that you do for each and every animal here. They all love you and it’s obvious why. You are so giving, caring, and generous with loving each and every creature here. Thank you 😘
📷 Lisa Cartwright

04/09/2025

Special dog, one of my favorite photos … taken by my favorite photographer, Andy Deitz 🥰