MTG Dog Park

MTG Dog Park MTG Dog Park is a privately operated facility that offers services to dogs of all breeds but we are specializing programs of service to large & giant breeds.

MTG Dog Park is a facility dedicated to dogs and human handlers to learn, enjoy and relax within the city limits. We provide support and assistance to all dog owners in need as long as they will follow our rules. We have to maintain discipline and order in our premises for our dogs to follow the same.

27/11/2023

MTG Dog Park offers free dog handling training to dog reescue volunteers. Sessions will start February 2024.
MTG Dog Park is now offering ESA (Emotional Support Animal) Handling Tutorial.
Please contact our page for more information.

26/11/2023

Walking with Storm and the Guardians of MTG Dog Park

Children and feeding: Should our eight-year-old daughter feed the dog?That depends on your daughter and the dog. If your...
06/11/2023

Children and feeding: Should our eight-year-old daughter feed the dog?

That depends on your daughter and the dog. If your daughter is already responsible and knows how to act around a dog, it's fine for her to give the dog it's dish. In the meantime, your dog must sit obediently and wait under your supervision until you grant it access to the dish. You shouldn't allow your daughter to feed the dog alone. Generally, children are not authority figures for dogs, and the food could lead to disagreements. In the case of "gluttonous" dogs, the feeding should always remain in the hands of adults; the risk of something happening to the child is too great. At the age of 14, children who have experience with dogs can take over feeding of a well trained, reliable dog by themselves. The child's maturity is an important factor so that you can be sure she will observe the established rules of conduct.

Information from "300 Questions About Dogs" by Schmidt-Röger

Leash: My 3 year-old Aspin is leash sensitive. When we walk her outside we use a pull harness so we are able to restrain...
02/11/2023

Leash: My 3 year-old Aspin is leash sensitive. When we walk her outside we use a pull harness so we are able to restrain her during walks since she is also sensitive to other dogs and humans especially children. But even with pull harness we have difficulty controlling her and for a number of times she got loose from the harness. I don't want to use slip collars or slip leash because it choked her once when we used it to her. What can I do to correct her behaviour on leash?

For a dog that is not leash trained or tether trained he/she will naturally reject it with all its might. Any type of tether you will be using will be of struggle if you do not train your dog properly. With the issue of slip collar or slip leash, it is only an issue if you do not make the dog understand what is that leash or collar for. The fear of choking a dog with slip leash is not a concern if you are training your dog to walk properly or behave accordingly with the use of the leash or collar to communicate. With slip leash or collar, or even flat collars, you need to establish a communication to the dog first what it means when there is pressure on the collar or leash. Once you establish the meaning of pressure and relax leash that is the only time you start the dog to move with you, directing the dog with the leash or collar. You don't pull the dog using the slip collar or leash, you don't restraint the dog using a collar or leash. The collar or leash are your tools to communicate with the dog and to let the dog know that he/she should pay attention to you. So what really controls the dog is not the leash or collar but your presence. Unfortunately the body harness or pull harness is not a very good tool when you are training your dog with leash. My experience is that I use body harness for pulling exercises and only if the dog is fully obedient with leash and able to heel off leash.

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Allergies: How can I tell if my dog has food allergy?Often, this type of allergy first becomes identifiable through ear ...
30/10/2023

Allergies: How can I tell if my dog has food allergy?

Often, this type of allergy first becomes identifiable through ear infections, and then through itchy, scaly skin; in extreme cases it may lead to hair loss. Less common symptoms of a food allergy include diarrhea and other ailments; often, this is more a case of indigestibility. If your dog exhibits these signs, you should have the veterinarian check it over to the cause. Often, the diagnosis "food allergy" is made quickly, but specialists indicate that such things as mites are more frequently the cause of skin problems. Only after all other causes have been ruled out should you use a food test under the veterinarian's supervision to determine if your dog is allergic, and to which foods.The dog will be fed for several weeks with only potatoes and a protein source that is not available in common foods, such as exotic kinds of fish. During the food test, treats and all types of supplementary feeding are forbidden.



Information from: "300 Questions About Dogs" by Schmidt-Röger

26/10/2023

Supervising play with kids and pets

Feeding: My dog is killing his food. When he eats his dry kibble, he seems like attacking his food so we use a slow-feed...
26/10/2023

Feeding: My dog is killing his food. When he eats his dry kibble, he seems like attacking his food so we use a slow-feeder feeding bowl. But then it seems he is not slowing down but the time he is eating is significantly slower now. My concern is that his nose starts bleeding because he still attacks the bowl while eating and the groves of the feeding bowl is hurting his nose and it seems he doesn't care, is it okay? Do he eventually slows down?

Most probably he won't slow down anytime soon or ever. Even if he will get a serious injury he may may not still slow down. What you need to know first is the reason why he is eating like that? Most common reason is that he is afraid that someone or something will take away his food. It comes with being possessive and with resource guarding behaviour. This behaviour usually developed from the time he was weaned and that the feeding bowl is shared among littermates. This behaviour is the result of frequent or regular competition for food during meal time. This behaviour can be avoided when the feeding was supervised and that no puppies are allowed to rush eating during meal. But this behaviour is usually encourage for working dogs but not as beneficial for pets. This behaviour can be corrected when you will address this immediately the moment the puppy is separated from its littermates. You need to keep the feeding bowl in your hand while feeding or even hand-feed the puppy. Make the puppy relax first before giving a bit of food or before offering the feeding bowl. If the puppy is a bit aggressive when eating even with the feeding bowl on your hand do the hand-feeding instead. let him wait and relax every bit that you will give.
Note that I am not and will never use a slow-feeder ever. It will like induce more frustrations to the dog and will developed more unpleasant behaviour other than that of meal time. This is based on my experience from a few puppies that I tried using with slow-feeder.

I hope this will help you out managing your rascals :)

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Carrots: My Labrador loves to eat raw carrots. Can they harm them?No, carrots are a healthy supplementary food for your ...
23/10/2023

Carrots: My Labrador loves to eat raw carrots. Can they harm them?

No, carrots are a healthy supplementary food for your dog as they are low in calories and they are perfect for food games. That way you avoid the common, usually energy-rich treats and help keep your Labrador fit and trim; dogs of this breed easily tend toward overweight. Carrots also contain lots of vitamin A, which is good for vision. Since vitamin A is one of the fat-soluble vitamins, the canine body can use it only when administered with oil. You can enhance your Labrador's food by adding a couple of pieces of carrots and a teaspoon of vegetable oil. That will promote a handsome, shiny coat.

Information from "300 Questions About Dogs" by Schmidt-Röger

Weimaraners: I really think Weimaraners are great, but all my friends advise against getting one because they are suppos...
19/10/2023

Weimaraners: I really think Weimaraners are great, but all my friends advise against getting one because they are supposedly so demanding. Is there any truth to this?

Weimaraners and other dyed-in-the-wool hunting dogs in the hands of non-hunters provide plenty of fuel for discussion. Dhese dogs, which usually appeal to hunters, needs lots of exercise and demanding mental activity in order to feel fulfilled and well balanced. They are absolutely not suited to being kept purely as a family dog that goes out three times a day and once a week to a dog training center. You should make your decision after consulting with breeders, owners, and emergency service providers about their experiences, and after mature reflection.

Information from "300 Questions About Dogs" by Schmidt-Röger

Two Puppies: We can't decide between two puppies from a litter. Should we take both of them?I advised against it. The ef...
16/10/2023

Two Puppies: We can't decide between two puppies from a litter. Should we take both of them?

I advised against it. The effort that training a puppy requires is often underestimated with. Dealing with two puppies is no breeze; instead, you will have at least twice the work. Commands must be taught to each puppy separately, and in the meantime, the other puppy has to be kept busy. Even forming a bond between you and the little one become very difficult, as both rascals are usually focused on each other. This can be heightened by the move to a new environment, as at that time the littermate is the only constant. Difficult though it may be, you should select just one puppy from the litter, and only then, once the first dog has gotten used to living with you and is obedient, you can get another dog.

Information from "300 Questions About Dogs" by Schmidt-Röger

Address

8 Loro Street, Sto. Niño Village, Banilad
Mandaue City
6014

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm
Saturday 8am - 4:30pm
Sunday 8am - 4:30pm

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09239912288

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