Maxx K9 Academy LLC

04/24/2025

Thursday tip:
Cultivate a profound connection with your dog by embracing consistency and clarity. By setting clear expectations and making adjustments as needed, you'll foster a strong bond built on trust and understanding. Cherish every moment with your dog, as they bring joy and fulfillment to your life, and you are their guiding light. ❤️🐾

04/23/2025

For class tonight, please make sure you have water for you and your dog!🚰🚰🚰

04/23/2025

Basic Obedience class starts tonight! It is a beautiful day for dogs and learning!🐾

04/22/2025

Maxx is excited for basic obedience dog classes tomorrow night!
This is for dogs 6 months of age and over. The class meets weekly for 6 weeks.
Payments accepeted: Cash/ Check/Venmo

04/19/2025

04/16/2025

One more week until basic class begins!😀🐾🐾

04/06/2025

04/04/2025

Understanding Littermate Syndrome in Puppies

Bringing home two puppies from the same litter might seem like a great idea—they’ll have built-in companionship, right? However, many dog owners are unaware of the challenges that come with Littermate Syndrome, a behavioral condition that can develop when sibling puppies are raised together.

What is Littermate Syndrome?

Littermate Syndrome is a set of behavioral issues that arise when two puppies from the same litter (or even unrelated puppies of the same age) are raised together. These issues often stem from excessive bonding between the puppies, making it difficult for them to develop independence and proper social skills.

Signs of Littermate Syndrome:

Severe Separation Anxiety: Puppies become highly distressed when separated, making training and socialization more difficult.

Fearfulness: They may become overly reliant on each other, leading to increased anxiety in new situations or around unfamiliar dogs and people.

Difficulty in Training: Since they focus more on each other than their human, training sessions can become ineffective.

Inter-Puppy Aggression: As they grow, fights between littermates can become more intense, sometimes escalating into serious conflicts.

How to Prevent Littermate Syndrome

If you’re raising two puppies together, consider these steps to ensure they grow into well-adjusted, independent dogs:

Separate Training Sessions: Train each puppy individually to ensure they learn to focus on you rather than each other.

Encourage Independence: Allow them to spend time apart daily so they learn to be comfortable alone.

Socialization: Expose each puppy to different people, dogs, and environments separately.

Individual Bonding: Spend one-on-one time with each puppy to strengthen your personal relationship with them.

Should You Get Two Puppies?

While raising two puppies is possible, it requires significant effort and commitment. If you’re considering adopting littermates, be prepared to implement structured training and socialization strategies to prevent Littermate Syndrome.

By understanding and addressing Littermate Syndrome early, you can help your puppies grow into happy, confident, and independent dogs!

03/27/2025

We are pleased to announce that our Basic Class will begin on April 23rd, from 5pm-6pm, at a cost of $350 per dog, with a $25 non-refundable deposit required to reserve your space. Please be advised that proof of rabies vaccination is a prerequisite for class attendance. This program is designed for dogs 6 months of age and older, accommodating all levels of obedience training, from puppy class graduates to those seeking to polish their skills.
Maxx is excited to see you there!
We accept Venmo, cash, or check.

03/24/2025

Puppies younger than 16 weeks should receive their first dap vaccinations between 6 and 8 weeks of age, then two more boosters 3-4 weeks apart. Dogs older than 16 weeks with no previous vaccination or an unknown history should receive two dap vaccinations 3-4 weeks apart.
This helps protect your dog from canine parvovirus, which is very serious and can be fatal. The virus attacks white blood cells and the gastrointestinal tract in dogs. Canine parvovirus is easily spread by direct contact with infected dogs, contact with f***s from infected dogs, or contact with virus-contaminated surfaces. Until a puppy has received its complete series of vaccinations, pet owners should use caution when bringing their pet to places where dogs with unknown vaccination status's frequent (such as pet shops, dog parks, and doggy daycares).
Signs of parvovirus include:
Lethargy
Loss of appetite
Vomiting
Severe, often bloody, diarrhea
To read more about parvovirus, click on the link below:
https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/canine-parvovirus?fbclid=IwY2xjawI1YA9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHar-4WHml9W5NRdnS2AJLwON5Evnaw9AfnZ8qlnqrBcNGgE7NbMQ_Nu2mA_aem_i6CWUdMiQDnXiLjwTkZmPg

03/22/2025

It's time for your weekly tick report! We've seen a marked increase in deer tick activity. If you're going outside, make sure to wear a tick repellent, and always check yourself for ticks before going indoors!
Found a tick? Don't panic! Send it to us for testing! Visit ticklab.org/test-my-tick to order your test today!

03/21/2025

For dogs, especially seniors with joint problems, swimming is a superb activity that offers a low-impact, calorie-burning workout, helping to shed that extra winter weight.

03/10/2025

Last week we told you how NOT to package your tick for testing; this time we're going over the right way to send in your tick! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call the number in the post or emailing at [email protected]!
Found a tick? Submit it for testing! Visit https://www.ticklab.org/test-my-tick to order your test today!