Well Mannered Mutts

Well Mannered Mutts Balanced Dog Trainer
Located in Mirror AB, serving Lacombe County & Stettler County

11/09/2025

Gus had an awesome work session this weekend. We focused on clarity, confidence, and creating cleaner communication with the e-collar while keeping everything fun, fair, and engaging.

We started by conditioning the collar with simple mark-and-feed reps to keep things positive. After a walk and a little reset, we introduced the collar into his “through” and “out” cues so he could start making the connection between pressure and reward.

From there we moved into stacking blocks, layering in the collar as we worked on body awareness. We kept it simple: on and off the blocks, sit on each one, turns, forward and backward movement, and following my body language before adding verbals.

He stayed engaged and gave his all in every rep. Really proud of the progress this boy is making. 🐾✨

Let me tell you a little story about Marley 🐶 Marley has been part of our training program for over two years now, and s...
11/08/2025

Let me tell you a little story about Marley 🐶

Marley has been part of our training program for over two years now, and she continues to teach us so much about what it means to truly understand your dog.

As a guardian breed, Marley takes her job seriously — keeping an eye on her property, watching over her family, and staying alert to every sound or movement. But over time, we’ve learned that leaving her outside during the day when no one’s home actually keeps her in that “working” mindset all day long. She feels responsible for everything, and that constant state of alert can be exhausting for a dog like her.

When she’s crated inside, though, she’s calm, balanced, and grounded. Her body relaxes, her mind settles, and she can finally rest knowing the responsibility isn’t on her shoulders.

Often, people think they’re doing their dog a service by leaving them outside and giving them the freedom to “look after things” — but in reality, it’s the opposite. For guardian breeds especially, that freedom can actually create more stress and anxiety. They never get to turn off.

Recently, Marley’s little brother forgot to bring her inside before leaving for the day — and when we picked her up, the difference was clear. She was wound up, stressed, and on high alert all day with us. Her anxiety leaving the house, in my car and when exiting the vehicle was next level and is honestly not Marley’s norm.

It’s such a powerful reminder that a calm dog is a happy dog — and sometimes, the kindest thing we can do is take the “job” away for a while. Structure, boundaries, and rest create clarity and peace of mind. 💛

Sammi Asuchak

🐾 Dog of the Month: Indy 🐾This little man may still be a puppy, but he’s been putting in big dog work! 💪Over the last fe...
11/07/2025

🐾 Dog of the Month: Indy 🐾

This little man may still be a puppy, but he’s been putting in big dog work! 💪

Over the last few months, Indy has grown so much in both confidence and maturity. From those first wiggly sessions learning how to focus, to calmly holding a place around distractions — he’s shown just how capable and driven he is when given the right structure and guidance.

✨ Here’s what we’ve been working on:
• Placement training — holding calmness instead of chasing chaos.
• Leash manners & heel — learning to walk with purpose and stay connected to his handler.
• Boundaries & impulse control — understanding that good things come with patience.
• Recall — building reliability through fun and engagement.
• Confidence building — exposure to new environments, sounds, and textures to help him feel secure anywhere.
• Resource guarding prevention — fostering trust and respect around food, toys, and space.
• Crate training & duration — our most recent focus, teaching Indy how to fully relax and settle for longer periods with his parents in and out of the house.

It’s been amazing watching this pup find his balance — learning when to work, when to play, and when to just be. He’s proof that with structure, consistency, and the right mindset, even a young dog can develop incredible life skills.

We’re so proud of you, Indy — keep shining bright, buddy! 🌟

Small Business Spotlight ✨We love shining a light on other incredible local businesses that help our four-legged friends...
11/06/2025

Small Business Spotlight ✨

We love shining a light on other incredible local businesses that help our four-legged friends feel their best!

Nyx has been seeing VM Therapies for PEMF and massage therapy as part of his recovery from a ruptured ACL, and the results have been amazing. These treatments have helped reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and keep his healing on track — but just as importantly, they help him relax and reset.

He can be a little flighty at the start of our sessions, but she’s so patient and gentle with him every single session. It’s clear she truly cares about the comfort and well-being of every dog she works with.

We’re so grateful to have this kind of skilled, compassionate care available right here in our community. 💛

If your dog could use a little extra help with mobility, muscle recovery, or just a good therapeutic session — definitely reach out to Paige with VM Therapies. You will not regret it!

Below is a little more about what she offers and a little more about her and how VM therapies came about!

Check it out 👇🏻

EDIT: CLASS IS FULL MANNERS IN MOTION 🐾Level 1 Obedience | 4-Week Group Class Ready to build better communication and st...
11/05/2025

EDIT: CLASS IS FULL

MANNERS IN MOTION 🐾

Level 1 Obedience | 4-Week Group Class

Ready to build better communication and structure with your dog?
Join us for a fun, hands-on group training experience designed to strengthen the bond between you and your dog — while creating structure, calm, and confidence in everyday life.

This program will help your dog master:

👉 Foundational Obedience
👉 Creating Structure & Boundaries
👉 Handler Skills & Engagement
👉 Impulse Control & Focus
👉 Confidence Building
👉 Structured Walks

We’re excited to have Kayla from Happy Hounds Hideaway assisting in these classes, bringing even more expertise and support for you and your pup!

📍 Alix Community Resource Centre
📅 Sundays | Nov 16, 23, 30 & Dec 7
🕓 3–4:30 PM
💲 $250 for 4 weeks

All dogs welcome — from beginners to seasoned learners!
Let’s get those manners in motion 👏

💬 Message Well Mannered Mutts for more details and to grab your spot! Limited spots available!

11/05/2025

Physical exercise is important — but if that’s all we give our dogs, we often end up with fitter athletes, not calmer companions.

Dogs need mental stimulation just as much as physical outlets. Engaging their brains helps drain energy in a balanced way and builds calm, confident behavior. That means giving them jobs to do — problem-solving, scent work, obedience drills, confidence courses, or enrichment games that challenge their mind.

When your dog gets to think, make choices, and work through tasks, you’ll start to see a shift: less chaos, more clarity.

So before another endless game of fetch, try:
🧩 Scatter feeding or puzzle toys
👃 Nose work or “find it” games
🪜 Stacking blocks or balance work
🎯 Short obedience or impulse control sessions
🌳 Structured adventures where they practice calm focus

Fulfillment isn’t just about running — it’s about working their brain and body together.

✨ Welcome, Sammy! ✨This sweet young pit mix just started his 6-week training program, and we’re so excited to have him j...
11/04/2025

✨ Welcome, Sammy! ✨

This sweet young pit mix just started his 6-week training program, and we’re so excited to have him join the Well Mannered Mutts crew!

Sammy’s a loving boy with tons of potential — he just needs a little guidance, structure, and clear boundaries to help him shine. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be focusing on building manners, impulse control, and confidence so he can show the world the calm, respectful side we know is in there. 💪🐾

Can’t wait to see this boy’s progress and watch his personality come to life as he learns to channel all that enthusiasm in the right direction!

Happy Halloween from these very unimpressed dogs🙄The victim role is strong with these guys 🤣Be safe out there tonight 🎃👻...
10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from these very unimpressed dogs🙄

The victim role is strong with these guys 🤣

Be safe out there tonight 🎃👻💀

Photo dump of this weeks adventure dogs! 4 different days, 4 different groups of dogs but same great energy each time. T...
10/31/2025

Photo dump of this weeks adventure dogs!

4 different days, 4 different groups of dogs but same great energy each time.

Thanks for the memories guys 🐾

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