TEXAS TOP K9

TEXAS TOP K9 We are a family owned and operated business. our goal is to provide the best protection dogs and the best training for your needs.

We offer obedience and behavioral modification. we have 20+ years of experience. recommendations available on request. We are a boarding and protection Dog training facility. Our staff has more than 20 yrs experience training and managing K9 working lines. We Specialize in Obedience, aggression rehab, socializing, and behavior modification.

03/28/2026

Garlic for dogs šŸ§„ā€¦letā€™s clear this up šŸ‘‡

Garlic often gets labeled ā€œtoxicā€ because itā€™s related to onions, but hereā€™s the nuance: garlic contains about 1/15th the amount of the compound linked to toxicity and is actually recognized as a safe ingredient in commercial pet foods (AAFCO).

In small, appropriate amounts, garlic provides allicin, which may support:
ā¤ļø Heart health
šŸ›”ļø Immune function
šŸ¦  Antimicrobial support

The studies often cited to claim harm? They used extreme dosesā€¦the equivalent of feeding a 70 lb dog ~245 cloves of garlic in one week (yes, really). Even then, no dogs showed outward symptoms, just minor microscopic changes in some red blood cells.

The amounts in this graphic fall well within safe daily feeding guidelines šŸ‘

šŸˆ For added context: the National Research Council has even set a historical safe intake for cats at 17 mg/kg of body weight, further highlighting that dose matters.

Bottom line:
Garlic isnā€™t the villain - itā€™s the amount that matters.

šŸ“Œ Save this for reference & always stick to proper serving sizes šŸ¶šŸ±

03/04/2026

DEFENSIVE BEHAVIOR TEST
"GUSTAV" MENDOZA DOGGO

03/04/2026

DEFENSIVE BEHAVIOR TEST: "GUSTAV"
First time wearing a muzzle. Tide up alone, New decoy, and neutral place.

03/04/2026

"GUSTAV" PROTECTION TRAINING
MENDOZA DOGO

03/04/2026

"GUSTAV" MENDOZA DOGGO

03/04/2026

PROTECTION TRAINING: "GUSTAV"

03/04/2026

PROTECTION TEST.
"GUSTAV" MENDOZA DOGGO

03/04/2026

A new peer-reviewed study by the American Veterinary Medical Association found that many commercial dog foods contain more copper than dogs actually need. Researchers emphasized that the main concern is long-term exposure, not a single meal. While copper is essential in small amounts, excess intake can gradually overwhelm the liverā€™s ability to clear it. Over time, copper accumulates in liver cells, generates oxidative (free-radical) damage, and can trigger inflammation, cell death, and eventually scarring. In this analysis, some diets delivered copper levels about 30% to more than 100% above the researchersā€™ identified safe upper range for dogs.

āš ļøLow-copper diets: The total daily copper intake from all food sources (including main meals, toppers, and treats) should provide approximately 0.15ā€“0.24 mg of copper per 100 kcal. Carefully managing copper intake may help support liver health and potentially extend your petā€™s lifespan.

Most companies though donā€™t disclose copper amounts on a ā€œmg per calorieā€ basis, making it difficult to ever know if the amount you are feeding your animal is safe.

This morning at 12pm EST on the Inside Scoop, we will teach you how to calculate how much copper is in your dogā€™s food. Join us for this important episode. Downloadable Copper Calculator and PDF of chelation options will be ready for you in the group files.

šŸ‘‰ Comment SCOOPERS and weā€™ll send you the link to join our subscription group and watch todayā€™s episode Live on Facebook. And when you subscribe to our community website, youā€™ll also get access to the entire 6+ years of past episodes, expert interviews, ebooks, and more.

02/22/2026

Systems That Determine Senior Dog Health šŸ§ 

As dogs age, the most common conditions we see - arthritis, cognitive decline, anxiety, digestive issues - donā€™t happen randomly. Theyā€™re driven by underlying biological processes:
ā€¢ Chronic low-grade inflammation
ā€¢ Oxidative stress
ā€¢ Immune dysregulation
ā€¢ Mitochondrial (cellular energy) decline
ā€¢ Microbiome imbalance

Protect the systems, and you influence the outcome. Thatā€™s why itā€™s important to focus on:
šŸ• Mobility (inflammation & joint support)
šŸ§  Mind (brain health & emotional wellbeing)
āš”ļø Energy (mitochondrial support & systemic vitality)
šŸ¦  Gut (microbiome & immune resilience)

šŸ„ā€šŸŸ«Functional mushrooms studied for these pathways include: Reishi, Lionā€™s Mane, Cordyceps, Turkey Tail (beta-glucans), and Chaga.

And these changes donā€™t suddenly appear in the senior years. Immune balance, mitochondrial function, and microbiome resilience are shaped early in life, meaning support can matter from puppyhood through the golden years. Healthy aging doesnā€™t start at seven.

Join us today at 12pm EST on the Inside Scoop as Dr. Rob Silver and Lee Carroll discuss the best mushrooms to support your senior dog, at every age.

šŸ‘‰ Comment SCOOPERS and weā€™ll send you the link to join our subscription group and watch todayā€™s episode Live on Facebook. And when you subscribe to our community website, youā€™ll also get access to the entire 6+ years of past episodes, expert interviews, ebooks, and more.

02/22/2026

FOCUS ON THE THREAT, NOT THE OBJECT

02/22/2026

FOCUSING ON THE MAN, IS NOT THE SAME AS FOCUSING ON THE OBJECT.

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