.Muzzles To Nuzzles is located in Central New Jersey, serving the greater NJ area.
Spring Tips to keep your dog healthy and safe !
We are approaching spring and with that comes walks through the park, maybe a jog, and dangers that you should be aware of.
Heart-worm is caused by mosquitoes and can be fatal for our pooches. Spring time is a major time for this because of the weather warming up and the mosquitoes becoming more active. There are many products out on the market that can prevent this. Check with your vet to find out which one is right for your dog.
As the weather warms up, we also need to monitor our dogs tolerance for heat and the sun. Some dogs like pugs and bull dogs can not tolerate the heat for very long and can actually become dehydrated and get heat stoke. Dogs can also get sunburn, like us, so monitor the amount of sun that your pooch gets.
Also be aware that it is also approaching flea and tick season. There are many holistic flea and tick medicines that your vet can recommend. Although it is recommended to treat your pet for fleas and ticks all year round, we are approaching the season when this medication is most necessary.
Although we think that fairs and concerts are a great bonding experience for us and our dogs, the noise and commotion can be stressful for your pups. These are places that should be avoided for long periods of time.
Dogs love spring and summer because it means more outdoor time and more time to release all of that pent up winter energy. By keeping tabs and following these few tips, you can ensure a safe and happy season for you and your pooch.
Muzzles To Nuzzles
Dog Training & Adoption Assistance
Welcome:
Muzzles To Nuzzles is a small dog training and adoption assistance company located in Central New Jersey. Muzzles To Nuzzles makes it our goal to help show you, the owner, how to properly care for, socialize and train your dog in a non-violent highly effective manner. We will provide you, the owner, with the skills and knowledge to continue the training so you can raise
a well-balanced animal and companion.
Muzzles To Nuzzles was founded by Austin Clyburn, when he realized his beloved pit bull "Jada" started to change for the worse one day. Jada at the age of 3 started to turn on other pack members. Not having the proper skills at the time for this breed and not being able to read the signs of aggression things got out of hand. Jada attacked several times causing expensive vet bills and pain to another pack member and Austin. Jada was NOT put to sleep as I believe every dog can change, so I placed Jada is a single dog family home and she is striving and doing wonderful. Sad to say Jada is still not dog friendly but she loves her people.So after extensive research and personal training, and working with many different breeds Austin decided to get into dog training and share his knowledge to help prevent situations such as his. Austin rescued a pit bull named Peyton from a kill shelter in New Jsersey in late 2008. When Peyton was rescued from the shelter she was obviously neglected for some time. Peyton was very timid, nervous, under-weight and unsure of herself and her surroundings. But after years of working with Peyton, we are proud to say she is a proud and happy member of a pack of 5 members. Peyton just passed her Therapy Certification test and is now a full working therapy dog. Austin in late 2010 rescued another pit bull named Maximus from Manhattan's high kill-shelter. Due to socail media and some great volunteers Maximus was brought to Austin's attention. Maximus was scheduled to be euthanized for kennel cough two hours after Austin arrived at the shelter, and after a quick meet and greet Austin knew Maximus would be a great fit for his pack and family. Maximus was adopted, and quickly brought to the vet and medicated. Maximus is now a happy member of the household and is currently undergoing training for his Therapy Certification and hopefully will be ready by 2012 to take his test. In the mean time Maximus attends events with Austin throughout the tri-state area educating people on the pit bull breed and there true colors. Austin and Maximus are trying to teach people that pit bulls get bad raps because of bad owners and uneducated handlers. Founder Austin Clyburn works tirelessly trying to educate people and rescue dogs from kill shelters all over the tri-state area. He is highly trained and effective in dog training, Austin Clyburn is a Certified Animal Control Officer, and Animal Cruelty Invesigator. 
