Author: Marcela

I am a dog trainer located in Annapolis, MD and I offer the following: Private Behavior and Training Classes, Seminars, Single Behavior Modification Sessions, and Speaking Engagements Opportunities. Also Group Classes til 10/31/24.

Confessions Of A Dog Trainer And Pet Parent- Relaxing The Rules

To say that Abby and Charlie were given lots of food, treats, naps, and freedom since November of last year would be an understatement. Let me start from the beginning. Once November came around, my body went into holiday mode so the kids, Abby and Charlie, for the most part did what they wanted. And…

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Belated 3rd Birthday Charlie!

Let me start by thanking you all for your wonderful ideas about what to do for Charlie’s birthday. I went along and did what you suggested: long walks this past weekend; extra food and treats; and plenty of rest. He loved it! May the future bring many birthdays for Charlie and lots of food! Stay…

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I Need Ideas For Charlie’s 3rd Birthday!

The above picture was taken a couple of days after we got Charlie from the SPCA in Annapolis, MD almost a year ago, and-I am going to come clean-I forgot that his birthday was the 16th of this month. Could you believe that? Since I’m guilt-ridden about it, I’d like to make it up to…

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Belated Happy New Year 2022

Happy New Year! Sorry for the delay. Let’s give you a run down of what we did this past holiday. We ate a lot-as expected-both humans and canines; we slept and took naps; we did walk, and added playtime for Abby and Charlie in order to stay consistent and active; and-wait for it-we realized that…

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Merry Belated Christmas 2021

How was your Christmas? I hope it was amazing and full of food, joy and family. We stayed home, slept a bit late, ate a lot, and relaxed. I can’t complain. Abby and Charlie-that’s another story-probably would have wanted more food, but other than that they seemed content hanging out with us. Stay safe and…

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A New Bed For Abby And Charlie

We got a new bed for Abby and Charlie a few weeks ago-at this point you’re probably saying to yourself, “That’s so nice of you”-because we got tired of moving their two beds from the kitchen to the living room. By now you’ve realized that such action was self-serving. Anyway, Abby and Charlie are still…

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Thanksgiving 2021

I hope you had a wonderful, uneventful Thanksgiving! We enjoyed our food, the company of our canine kids, and the visit of handsome Remy. Look at that face! Stay safe.

Getting Ready For Thanksgiving 2021

Although we will be staying home this holiday, I was so glad to see on TV the amount of people traveling to see their loved ones which brought for me a sense of normalcy. What a difference a year makes! This year we got everything needed for our Thanksgiving meal so we’ll let you know…

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Do Dogs Need Sweaters And Blankets In Winter?

Yes, dogs need sweaters and blankets once the weather starts turning cold specially if your dog has short hair, she is a puppy or senior, and also if she is recuperating from injury/illness. Abby and Charlie both wear a sweater and sometimes jacket when we go out, they both have short hair, and a sweater…

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Annapolis, MD Sailboat Show

I enjoy going to downtown Annapolis, and that’s what we did this past weekend not knowing that it was time for the annual sailboat show. To say that there was a lot of people would be an understatement, and because of that I asked Cynthia to wear her mask, and only remove it for this…

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