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Mel's Mutts VA - Dog training and walking

I'm Mel! I train dogs, walk dogs, and I'd love to meet your pup!

19/05/2026

Teddy is smiling, and so are his humans, because he had a GREAT training session at the ball field yesterday!

His first trip there was a hot mess, but with some practice (and yummy treats) he was able to do so much better this time around.

It's so hard to ignore baseballs being hit, kids running, and parents coming back from the concession stand with burgers, especially when you're still a puppy! But he did it!!!

Happy to have partnered with ThorneBrook Farms and found Teddy!!!

Now... when is going to post?!?!? 😉

14/03/2025

Yesterday we took a hike on the trails for the first time since my foot surgery in October and boy did it feel good! Chase agrees, see his smile?!?

27/08/2024

National Dog Day and this dude is the best! He's a little crazy, but he's filled with love, and he keeps me on my toes!

15/06/2024

Isn't she adorable?!? This is Roo Roo and she's available for adoption! She's the sweetest girl and I love her ears! Sometimes I fill my own bucket -- and get the pups out of the shelter for a sniffari. I join the great folks at Lucky Dog Training and walk a shelter dog, I was lucky enough to hang with Roo Roo yesterday.

14/06/2024

Love our small town and the events they have! It's Flag day, and what a beautiful tribute at the Field of Honor.
When we trained service dogs, the dogs were named in memory of service members who sacrificed their lives for our country. I found their names and prayed for their souls and their families.

22/05/2024

We took 3rd and 6th places (out of 20'ish dogs in his "novice A" category)!!!

We've been out of the habit of doing nose work consistently since we moved, and no formal classes for 10 months now. But I found a trial that wasn't too far away so I decided to put us to the test! I had low expectations but it ends up that Chase kicked butt! And I was able to read his cues! He found both of the hidden odors on the two trials he did, and quickly at that!

Being a reactive dog, it is hard for him to be near a lot of other dogs. It wasn't perfect but it was pretty darn good and much better than I expected.

I am always grateful to Anke King for her instruction and encouragement! It was a good day in Harrisonburg at the American Belgian Malinois Club.

He earned a nap, probably for the rest of the night!

03/04/2024

I haven't posted in forever! Chase and I took a hike today at the Powhatan Wildlife Management Area. It was beautiful and peaceful! I recently bought a new book about hikes in the Richmond area so I am going to check out lots of them! Chase is happy to be my partner!

01/12/2023

Let your dog SNIFF!!!!!

Y'all know I'm a huge fan of walking your dog daily! But there's another important aspect to walking your dog other than a robotic heel. In the middle of the walk, just give your dog time to sniff! On their terms. No rules (well, don't let them totally drag you around).

Dogs navigate their world through their noses. You'd be amazed how much mental stimulation they get from just sniffing!

So don't focus on "I walked my dog 3 miles today", but rather a good quality walk with plenty of sniffing opportunities!

23/11/2023

Make part of your feast dog-friendly! Set aside some green beans or sweet potatoes before you add all the butter, sugar, seasoning, and yumminess. Your dog's digestive system (and your clean up efforts) will appreciate keeping it bland and simple, and they'll love it just the same! Use leftover turkey for training treats! Happy Thanksgiving!

17/11/2023

Guess who turned TWO this week? Yes, our sometimes crazy, sometimes lazy, always makes us laugh CHASE!!! He hasn't outgrown his mouthiness (and probably never will) or those creepy/possessed eyes, especially as he keeps watch for squirrels and deer! Thankfully we're past his goat-seeking days!. Happy birthday skinny boy!

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