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Hey, look! The last few seconds might be someone we all recognize….
06/15/2026

Hey, look! The last few seconds might be someone we all recognize….

Daisy has officially made it to her trial home. ❤️This transition is going to look a little different than we originally...
06/15/2026

Daisy has officially made it to her trial home. ❤️
This transition is going to look a little different than we originally planned. Hazel will be hanging out with us for a bit longer while Daisy’s new family has the opportunity to settle in, build routines, and focus on creating a strong bond with Daisy first.
Nothing is set in stone just yet, but we’re incredibly hopeful. Daisy’s new family wants to make this work as much as we do, and everyone involved is committed to giving this arrangement the very best chance to succeed. Daisy has worked so hard to get to this point and she deserves a family that is just as invested in her future as she is in them.
if you’ve been following along with Daisy’s journey, this is your cue to cross your fingers, your toes, and all available paws for this sweet girl. We think she deserves the world, and we’re hoping this might just be the beginning of her happily ever after.
Here’s to new beginnings, slow transitions, and doing things the right way rather than the easy way.

Due to no real fault of his own, Nerple is back with us and, once again, ISO his perfect home. ❤️His previous placement ...
06/14/2026

Due to no real fault of his own, Nerple is back with us and, once again, ISO his perfect home. ❤️

His previous placement ended up not being the right fit, largely because the neighbors weren’t quite prepared for the occasional hound dog “awooo.” We want to be transparent about that while also giving Nerple a fair shake: he is not an obsessive barker, and he isn’t spending all day serenading the neighborhood. In true hound fashion, he mostly saves his commentary for very important matters… like announcing the arrival of the trash truck or expressing his enthusiasm when dinner is running a few minutes behind schedule.
Nerple is a goofy, affectionate boy who deserves a home that appreciates a little hound personality. If you’ve ever loved a beagle, coonhound, foxhound, or any other dog who occasionally feels compelled to share their opinions with the world, you’ll understand that his signature “awooo” is part of the package.

If you think you might be the right fit for this farm dog turned house guest, send us a message. Let’s find this sweet boy the forever home he deserves. 🐾

We’re just going to leave this here…
06/12/2026

We’re just going to leave this here…

More big news from Mutts&Manners… Nerple has officially won the lottery and headed off to his new home.This goofy hound ...
06/11/2026

More big news from Mutts&Manners… Nerple has officially won the lottery and headed off to his new home.

This goofy hound mix has traded boarding kennels for wide open spaces and will be settling into life as a farm dog. Even better, he has already secured himself a border collie sidekick and, perhaps most importantly, a human child to call his very own.

Some dogs just need a little extra time for the right people to find them, and it turns out Nerple’s perfect match was waiting for him all along… right down the road from us.

Happy tails, Nerple. Go keep those kids entertained, those farm chores supervised, and your new family laughing every single day. I’m sure we’ll still hear your awooooo every once in awhile 😅

Who doesn’t love a fluffy golden puppy? Welcome to camp, Winston!
06/10/2026

Who doesn’t love a fluffy golden puppy? Welcome to camp, Winston!

When the new Scooby-Doo series announced they had cast a “real Great Dane” as Scooby, a lot of people were excited.As Gr...
06/10/2026

When the new Scooby-Doo series announced they had cast a “real Great Dane” as Scooby, a lot of people were excited.
As Great Dane enthusiasts, trainers, and advocates for responsible dog ownership, we had a very different reaction.
This is not about perfection, ribbons, or whether every pet dog looks like it stepped out of a breed magazine. It is about ethics.

The dogs we celebrate in mainstream media influence the choices people make. Families see a beloved character represented by a real dog and think, “I want one just like that.” That means the source of that dog matters.
Responsible breeders health test, prioritize temperament, and carefully select breeding pairs to reduce the risk of preventable diseases. They provide lifelong support to puppy buyers and take responsibility for every dog they produce.

Irresponsible breeding practices, on the other hand, contribute to the very issues trainers, veterinarians, rescue organizations, and owners work so hard to address- unstable temperaments, serious health problems, poor structure, and, in the worst cases, neglect and suffering.

This isn’t a conversation about whether a dog is “cute enough” or “show quality.” Every dog deserves love and care, regardless of where they came from.
It is, however, a conversation about the systems we choose to support.
If we’re going to use dogs as ambassadors for their breeds in movies, television, and advertising, let’s choose dogs whose stories reflect the very best of what responsible ownership and ethical breeding should look like. the dogs we put in the spotlight shape the future of their breeds and affect the daily life of breeders who give their passion and heart to the breeds they are passionate about.

Do your research, ask questions, support ethical breeders, and reputable rescues… And remember- loving dogs also means advocating for their welfare, even when those conversations are uncomfortable.

As trainers, we see the aftermath of poor breeding decisions every single day. Genetics matter. Early development matters. Ethical breeding matters. We owe it to our dogs to do better.

06/06/2026

Meet Jerry.
Or, as he’s become known around here: Scary Jerry.

Despite the nickname, Jerry is not actually all that scary. He’s a corgi, which means his intimidation factor is somewhat limited by the fact that he resembles a loaf of bread with legs.

Unfortunately, Jerry takes resource guarding very seriously. Especially with food. If Jerry thinks it belongs to Jerry, he has some strong opinions about it.
Over the next few weeks we’ll be helping him learn that sharing resources, giving things up, and existing peacefully around humans doesn’t have to be a life-or-death negotiation.

Stay tuned as we help transform Scary Jerry into Slightly Less Scary Jerry.

We have some EXTRA exciting news!Hazel is entering the final stretch of her training with us, and along the way she mana...
06/06/2026

We have some EXTRA exciting news!

Hazel is entering the final stretch of her training with us, and along the way she managed to do something pretty special- she made a friend. 🌼

Over the past several weeks, Hazel has formed a bond with our semi-permanent foster girl, Daisy. Because Hazel can be a little nervous and uncertain at times, having a calm, confident dog like Daisy around has helped her tremendously as she learns to navigate the world a little more comfortably.

After seeing their friendship develop, Hazel’s family has decided to take Daisy home for a trial run and see how she settles into their household!

While nothing is official just yet, we’re incredibly excited to see where this leads. Daisy has been patiently waiting for the right home, and if Hazel gets a built-in best friend in the process, we’d call that a pretty great bonus.

Stay tuned for updates on these two girls as they begin their next adventure together!

These puppies have been so much fun together! All three of these young ladies are within 2 weeks of age of each other. S...
06/03/2026

These puppies have been so much fun together! All three of these young ladies are within 2 weeks of age of each other.
Sassy (Doberman- doberwoman?- on the right with fern) went on an adventure to Baton Rouge with us last week and did amazingly!
Hattie will be tagging along to an upcoming show, too. We can’t wait to see how she does!

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