Mannered Mutts Training

Meet Goldie and Bear! These two golden goofballs arrived full of energy and zero interest in walking politely — but just look at them now. With consistent structure, positive reinforcement, and a bit of patience, they’ve learned to walk in sync and stay focused like seasoned pros. Their hard work in our day training program has truly paid off, as they’ve made impressive strides in mastering good walking habits, all while maintaining their playful personalities. It’s been amazing to see how far they’ve come in such a short time!

Shamsky the Golden Retriever puppy showing his transformation from 2 months to 10 months old after completing his training at Mannered Mutts. He completed day training as his primary program and participated in a combo of daycare, board and train and enrichment boarding over the subsequent months when his family was busy or traveling.

Charlie completed a 4-week board and train program and some private lessons with us in March. His primary needs for training were due to aggression towards strangers, leash reactivity to people and dogs, and lack of manners and obedience. The first part of the video marked "before" is a benchmark of where Charlie was at prior to starting his training program. Fast forward to now and Charlie was a rockstar at group class! Check out the section of the video marked "now" to see him shine. Charlie is a dog who has absolutely transformed. He is showing the world how amazing and sweet he can be. We look forward to continuing his journey to being his best self he can be.

Moses spent two weeks in our board and train program before moving to our day school program. A private lesson occurred after the board and train to catch his owner up to speed with what he learned. This gave Moses and his owner the opportunity to transition what he learned with us to his home and his owner was able to work with him on the evenings and weekends while still lots of structure and training throughout the day to continue working towards his goals. Moses struggled with reactivity on leash, in the car and at some barriers towards strangers and dogs. He also needed work on obedience, did not come reliability when called and pulled like a freight train!

Opie Taylor the Poodle started training after he broke his owners arm in two places by pulling her down. His owners were considering making the heart wrenching decision to rehome him because they didn’t know how to control him and prevent future injuries. Look at Opie now being such a well mannered happy boy. This is the outcome everyone wanted. Dog keeps his home. Owner keeps their dog. I feel very privileged to have a job where I can help dogs and owners like this who love each other very much have a better relationship, learn to communicate, and help them stay together. Check out Opie’s before and after video above.

Australian Shepherds Harper (1 year old) and Bindi (6 months old) before and after completing their board and train with me. Checkout this video to see these girls transform from double trouble to well behaved rockstar pups. 🐶🐶💕

Cooper the Golden Retriever after completing his board and train program. He is still the same sweet, happy go lucky boy he was before training, but now his good boy manners and impulse control are off the charts! Check out his amazing transformation. 🐶

River The Weimaraner was absolutely transformed after completing her 4 week board and train. Check out her awesome before and after progress video.

Check out Harper the 11 month old Micro Labradoodle's before and after video after completing his three week board and train program with me. Harper pulled on a leash, was unfocused around distractions, didn’t come when called, had issues with potty training, and was uncomfortable being around most other dogs and kids without hiding behind owner. Harper has made great strides towards being his most well behaved confident self. Good boy!