Mutt Palace Canine Services

05/04/2025

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04/29/2025

AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION (DEAF DOG) – Please cross post.
Meet Whitie: A 4yo, male, Pitbull Mix. He is neutered & UTD. Whitie is super goofy, has moderate energy and he was DEAF at birth. He loves working for food and could use some confidence building training. He would do well in a low active home with older children and no other pets. Unfortunately, Whitie’s owner passed away and he is looking for a safe, forever home. He feels safest in the home but does require moderate physical & mental activity. Let me know if you have interest in adopting Whitie.

02/08/2025

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01/18/2025

Meet the newest addition to the Carroll Family…Player aka Masta P my daughter’s first rescued dog. Welcome Masta P you will be loved!

10/30/2024

Miss Daisy – I just want to feel safe!
Miss Daisy is a 6yo APBT Mix. She was taken from her home where abuse had taken place and had NO socialization. Daisy was fortunate enough to be adopted by an amazing lady who desired a companion. Little was known about Daisy, so her new owner was unsure how to handle her on her walks & in the home. Daisy was fearful of people & dogs. She was very reactive and apprehensive when meeting new people. After a few sessions Daisy began feeling safer and was able to remain calm in the presence of her triggers on walks. She was also able to warm up to many family members in her world. I’m so proud of the progress she is making and continues to make. I’m glad that her owner has committed to force free, pain free & stress-free training techniques. Daisy was super sweet and just wanted someone to advocate for her. Great work!

Client Comments:
Hi Michelle!
Things are going well! We keep practicing daily. The reactivity to dogs in the neighborhood is still a challenge but she deescalates a lot faster.
Two stand out moments are:
Was at mom's when my niece came over with her 2 1/2-year-old girl while we were making applesauce. We did a slow introduction where we sat for quite a while talking and she would investigate (I had the chicken! ) ...some barking in the beginning but after a while she was totally fine. Daisy was out in the kitchen with me laying on the floor (eventually sleeping) ...but Delilah would come in and out of the kitchen...bring her a toy...and she was totally fine and calm !!!!!!
The second was at Long's Park- we were there early and not many around. I wanted to take a pic of Daisy on the benches by the pond....next thing I know here comes a dog on the pathway around the pond. Had my chicken ready - Daisy spied the dog and watched and I did the chicken routine.....Daisy did not make a peep or any move to lunge! And that is a close distance to the bench.....I was so proud of her!!!!
I enjoyed finding a way to build a stronger bond with Daisy & gaining the tools to be able to handle a strong dog and building confidence in myself.
Michelle, you are a great trainer! I appreciate how you are able to provide instruction without making me feel like I am doing it all wrong :). I also am grateful for making me realize that all dogs may not be social butterflies and that is okay. I just need to provide Daisy with all the love and opportunities for her to grow and be happy in her own way (not mine!)
I am so thankful for all the tools you have taught me!
Kathy and Daisy

10/30/2024

Sasha – Ahh this world is SCARY!
Sasha is a 3yo APBT. It was noted she was abandoned at the SPCA. She has been adopted by an amazing family who were dedicated to giving her the best life possible. Early after adoption it was evident that Sasha was very fearful. People, dogs, things with wheels, sounds, the vet, the back yard were all very scary for her. After we began working together, Sasha began feeling safer in her environment. She now enjoys her backyard, going for walks, doing enrichment activities and feels much safer in her world. I’m so proud of her owners who have taken the time to advocate for her and show kindness and love with positive association. So proud.

Client Comments:
Hi Michelle,
I was appreciative of the time you spent getting to know me and Sasha and our specific needs. You provided a lot of good resources and techniques to make our dog a better, happier fit for our family. Watching you interact with Sasha and other dogs was extremely helpful. Having you give real time feedback to my technique was great.
I learned that not all dogs are the same, and to adjust my expectations for how I wanted Sasha to behave. Dogs can be trained, but I learned she has her issues, and as a family we need to work within those parameters. The lesson on the treadmill was also great, and we have used ours at the house now too. Having other options for exercise has been amazing. I walk Sasha at least twice a day for 30 minutes and incorporate all the techniques you showed me. I also provide additional enrichment at home with interactive treat balls, feeders, etc. The boys love playing hide and seek with her, which was a great suggestion from you, and does not get as excited [aggressive] as tug of war, for example.
I can now walk Sasha without fear of her breaking away from me or aggressively disrupting the walk. The harness and hands-free leash are fantastic.
Amy M.

10/30/2024

Benny – Stranger Danger!!
Benny a male lab mix was fearful of strangers and meeting new dogs on leash. His owner was very dedicated to helping Benny cope with his stressors using positive association. Benny did very well remaining calm while on leash walks in the presence of dogs and strangers. He still struggles with meeting new dogs and his owner has been amazing at being realistic about his limitations. Benny does have a doggy friend, so he does get good positive interactions which is great. We did some muzzle training so his vet visits would go a bit smoother. Benny has been doing well at meeting strangers in the home as well. I’m so proud of his owner’s realistic expectations of keeping Benny safe & happy.

Client Comments:
Hey Michelle!
Thanks for checking in. Benny is doing great. Still not great with making new doggie friends but he is doing well with his muzzle and that has been nice for trips to the vet. We really enjoyed the dog to dog controlled training was great to have. The most helpful thing I learned was consistency on my part is key and knowing Benny’s triggers. Preston S.

10/30/2024

Willow Greyhound Mix now cat friendly!!!
I began working with Willow & her new family in March of 2024. She was rescued in January 2024 by an amazing family dedicated to helping her acclimate to her new home. Her new home has two cats (Chunk & Tobi) and it was evident early on her prey drive was in full gear when she saw them. The family was distraught and unsure of what their future looked like with having a prey driven dog in their home. We had a few sessions with the family working on helping minimize Willow’s prey drive with the cats. I’m so proud of all the work and success this family has done. It shows patience, dedication, kindness, positive handling pays off. Way to Go!

Client Update: Sept 2024
Hi Michelle!
Here’s some other news you may want to sit down for. The baby gate has been gone for a while now. Willow sleeps in bed with me and usually both cats. They all have reached an understanding, and we have a peaceful home! No chasing or fixating. Willow does show jealousy sometimes with Tobi, the smaller gray cat. Because he’s “mama’s cat,” and likes to get on my lap. She’d rather get all my attention. She has growled at him and even barked mean at him but hasn’t shown any intention of biting or attacking him. Usually, she just tries to physically crawl and paw on me and ask for belly rubs when he’s close. Brat!
She continues to be as sweet as can be with people and is fine with the cats. She really seems to like Chunk. Tobi, not as much haha. She still gets goofy around other dogs. She doesn’t like them being behind her and gets barky still. But we’ve made so much progress, I’ll take that slowly.

I’m attaching a few pics. Thanks for being such a big help to us in the early days. She seems like a whole new dog now.
Kristin M