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ROMERO K9 ACADEMY

✅Dog Behavioral Modification
✅Basic & Advance Obedience
✅Boarding Training
CASA ROMERO DOBERMAN KENNEL

🏆European Doberman Breeder
HOUSE OF Anima Vero 👑RAUM & QUEEN💎
Ran by J.Romero

10/29/2026

From none stop barking in public places to being able to go to old town and walk around giving his family a big lifestyle upgrade this little fella has finished a 5 sessions package!

Thank you so much for trusting us with your furry family members!



10/28/2026

YOUR DOG CAN START LOSING LEAN BODY MASS AS EARLY AS AGE 6! HERE’S WHY THE HUMBLE EGG DESERVES A PLACE IN THEIR BOWL!🥚🍳🐾

🔬 Research involving 1,273 dogs found that lean body mass peaks around age 6 before gradually declining. As dogs age, muscle loss can make it harder to get up, climb stairs, jump on the couch and stay active.

💪 THE GOOD NEWS? NUTRITION CAN HELP SUPPORT AGING MUSCLES!

🥚 ALL 10 ESSENTIAL AMINO ACIDS: Eggs provide complete, high-quality protein containing all 10 essential amino acids dogs need to build, maintain and repair muscle.

🔥 UP TO 2X MORE DIGESTIBLE PROTEIN: Research comparing raw and cooked eggs found that cooking can nearly double protein digestibility! Soft-boiling is one way to prepare eggs.

🧠 BRAIN & MEMORY: Eggs are rich in choline, an essential nutrient used to produce acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter critical for learning, memory and brain function.

👀 EYE HEALTH: Eggs contain lutein and zeaxanthin, antioxidants that help protect eye tissues and support healthy vision.

HEALTHY AGING: Eggs provide vitamins and minerals that support cellular health, metabolism and muscle function.

🥚 THE SIMPLE EGG HACK: Feed approximately ½ egg per 10 pounds of body weight three times weekly as part of a balanced diet!

BUT THERE’S ANOTHER INCREDIBLE PART OF THE EGG MOST PET PARENTS THROW AWAY! 👇

🐣 THE EGGSHELL MEMBRANE!

That thin membrane lining the shell naturally contains collagen, elastin, glucosamine and chondroitin.

Canine studies suggest standardized eggshell membrane supplements can help reduce joint discomfort and improve mobility!

THAT’S WHY Dr. Karen Becker ’S MOBILITY MATRIX™ INCLUDES TWO RESEARCH-BACKED JOINT INGREDIENTS:

NEM® EGGSHELL MEMBRANE: Supports joint comfort, flexibility and mobility.

UC-II® COLLAGEN: Canine research shows improvements in joint comfort and mobility.

PLUS glucosamine sulfate, MSM, hyaluronic acid and creatine for additional joint and muscle support!

HEALTHY AGING ISN’T JUST ABOUT LIVING LONGER. IT’S ABOUT KEEPING OUR DOGS STRONG AND MOBILE!

👇 Want to learn more about Dr. Becker’s Mobility Matrix™? Comment MATRIX and we’ll send you the link!

10/26/2026

Roscoe boy after 10 sessions of behavioral modification!

Reflecting on his behavior when we met and seeing him from wanting to eat my face or any other human m/dog that would come near to a dog that can now navigate public places makes me smile.

Granted, when dealing with aggression cases I don’t believe that there’s ever a forever solution (handlers need to be always aware of body language to manage and mitigate future incidents).

But still coming from a dog that was condemned to never seen the outside of his house or a family that couldn’t bring anyone to their house to this… I CALL IT A WIN ANYTIME!

Thank you for the opportunity to help!



10/26/2026

I can clearly remember the chaos this now not so little Maligator caused when he arrived to this family’s house!

But thankfully they were quick to contact me. After 3 months of one on one sessions he has perfected (Potty and Crate Training, Inpulse control, Exposure, Socialization, Sit, Down, Stay, Leave it, Leash Manners).

And he’s well on his way to advanced obedience! Lucho has grown into a beautiful family asset and not into beautiful liability ✌🏼



09/21/2026

MY BABY PANTHER PAWS MARA!

Finally came to finish our unfinished business and crushed every single goal we draw for her:

From 1on1 sessions serving as the neutral dog, Mall Outings, Cinema, Rivers, Countless Obedience, Impulse Control and Recall Scenerios.

Our very own Mara went back home with tremendous new levels of skills to manage real life scenarios and to be an asset for her mom and not a liability.

Thank you once more for trusting us with your precious baby panther.

We miss her already.



09/18/2026

🚨 A HUGE NEW STUDY IS CHALLENGING WHAT PET PARENTS HAVE BEEN TOLD ABOUT GRAIN-FREE DOG FOOD.

A 2026 Veterinary Medicine and Science study analyzed Dog Aging Project data from 47,000+ dogs and found grain-free diets were NOT associated with increased odds of developing new heart problems.

🤯 More than HALF of owners who reported feeding grain-free were WRONG when researchers checked the ingredients. Foods that sounded grain-free actually contained rice, corn, wheat, barley or oats.

Researchers also followed 7,113 dogs for two years. Dogs that switched to grain-free had FEWER newly reported heart diagnoses than dogs that never ate grain-free, while dogs consistently eating grain-free showed no significant difference.

Both grain-free AND grain-containing foods can contribute to nutritional DCM. So can poorly formulated raw and homemade diets.

Peas, lentils and potatoes aren’t inherently “bad,” and adding grains does NOT magically make food cardioprotective—there’s ZERO taurine in grains!

The bigger question is whether the finished food provides enough bioavailable protein and essential amino acids for the dog eating it.

And here’s the overlooked problem: AAFCO “all life stages” foods meet nutrient requirements for growth and reproduction, but adult dogs often need far fewer calories than growing puppies.

So owners feed less to prevent obesity. But when you cut food, you don’t just cut calories—you cut protein, amino acids, vitamins and minerals too.

A food can meet AAFCO requirements on paper, yet a lower-calorie dog eating less receives less of EVERY nutrient, not to mention some dogs genetically don’t make enough taurine for heart health.

🐕 The question isn’t “grain-free or grain-inclusive?”

It’s: Is THIS dog getting enough protein, essential amino acids and other critical nutrients for the calories they actually consume? That’s the nutritional DCM conversation we should be having.

Calories change. Nutrient needs don’t.

09/16/2026

HOW LONG DOES KIBBLE REALLY LAST ONCE OPENED?

Buying the biggest bag of kibble often makes sense. More food for less money. But a new 2026 scientific review highlights an overlooked problem with what happens after you open the bag.

Once opened, repeated exposure to oxygen can gradually break down the antioxidants added to protect the food. At the same time, the fats can continue to oxidize, creating potentially harmful substances that can be absorbed into your dog’s body and contribute to cellular damage.

And here’s the surprising part:

👉 Antioxidant adequacy is assessed when the food is manufactured.

That doesn’t necessarily tell us what remains weeks later when your dog finally reaches the bottom of that big bag.

The researchers call this an “unquantified consumer level exposure gap.” They say we need studies measuring antioxidants and oxidized fat products at multiple time points after opening to understand what dogs are actually consuming.

Rendered animal fats🥩 commonly used in pet foods can be particularly vulnerable to oxidation during storage. The review specifically discusses oxidation products including MDA, 4 HNE and lipid hydroperoxides.

So what can pet parents do? 🐾

If you feed kibble, consider buying a smaller bag your dog will finish sooner instead of letting a huge bag sit open for weeks or months.

Keep the food tightly sealed, minimize its exposure to air, and store it somewhere cool and dry.

And when possible, consider replacing some of the kibble with fresh, minimally processed foods to diversify the bowl rather than relying exclusively on the same processed food every day.

The researchers say we still need real world studies to determine exactly how quickly antioxidants decline and oxidized fats accumulate once a bag is opened.

Bottom line: Buying the biggest bag may save money, but buying only what your dog can finish while it’s fresher, storing it properly, and adding fresh, minimally processed foods to the bowl may be worth considering.

09/13/2026

Welcome to the Academy IVY! My sweet girl got a little late to the puppy foundations party! But there’s not such thing as too late! Let’s get to work!



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