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Many Muddy Paws Dog Training

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Many Muddy Paws Dog Training

Positive Dog Training Solutions for Real Life Problems. Serving the Lethbridge Area

~ Over 18 years of experience
~ Group, and Private Lessons Available
~ Pet Level and Competitive Classes
From the well behaved family dog to the high scoring Obedience trial dog, positive methods have proven to work! We use dog-friendly, balanced methods that make training not only fun, but effective!!!

06/25/2025

Looks pretty, but it’s super dangerous. Let’s talk quickly about the w**d known as Fox Tail.

Early in the season it’s not dangerous because the grass is still attached and doesn’t just come off. But in a few weeks it’ll be “fluffy” looking and will come apart in the wind or on contact. The seeds get caught in throats, or even in the dogs nose and often require vet care to remove! The seed part has a barb, and gets stuck so can’t just be coughed out. Signs of ingestion can be coughing or gagging.

It’s best to avoid areas where it’s growing- but you could do everyone a favor and pull it up (by the root!) if you see it in a public space! The other day I pulled a ton by the college because I enjoy walking my dogs there and didn’t want to worry about it in a few weeks!

06/24/2025

Fluffy x2.

Nothing cuter than the super fluffy pups! But they come with lots of grooming and regular trips to the groomer too! Lots of fuzzy undercoat coming out this time of year!

On the left is Gibson, a Keeshond.
And the right is Lydia, a Eurasier.
Similar, but different!

06/20/2025

Jumping into the weekend. ;)

06/19/2025

Going to be a rainy weekend- seemed fitting to post a Labrador today! Most retrievers aren’t too concerned about puddles and such.. in fact some of them are extra happy and filled with joy when they are muddy and wet. 😉

Remember this is a good example of why rules need to be black and white- not sometimes or maybe. If you allow your dog to jump on you generally but get mad when they are muddy- that’s not very fair.

06/18/2025

Oh Gus! This is his “ready to go” face!

If your dog is the type to be a bit “extra” on walks- excited, hyperaroused, unfocused etc, then my suggestion is to always start with some training. Before you even leave your house! And then again on your front lawn, and maybe even during your walk. The biggest mistake people make is only asking for attention when the dog is already checked out. It is Much easier to start your walks with attention and then draw on that habit as needed!

Gus says that good habits build good dogs!

06/17/2025

There’s a lot of construction in the city right now! Both major access roads to my shop take a considerable amount of time to get through. (Mayor Magrath, and 43rd).

Be sure to give yourself extra time!
The joys of summer! ☀️🚧👷

06/12/2025

I’ve got to share a little something special- this is Ziggy.

Ziggy went to a big regional agility championship trial this past weekend and did great! Even qualifying for Nationals! This is a huge deal because one of the things about Ziggy is that he’s reactive.

Reactivity is hard. And while it’s a common issue these days, it is still quite the process to work through. Even more so when you are trying to do exciting things like agility!

In Ziggys case he gets worried about other dogs, and even some people. This makes it hard to focus, and even harder to have fun! But with consistent hard work by his owner- he’s doing it! And doing it well!!

Our dog training journies are all individual, set by personality, temperament, motivation, effort and time. It takes a lot of work to build this level of trust and confidence in a dog like Zig. There have been lots of ups and downs to get to this point. And I’m just thrilled for them.

I’m just So proud of this team and how much progress they have made. Go Team Ziggy! ❤

06/11/2025

Got Cookies?

06/10/2025

All the stay and train crew are getting refreshers on how to stay on the mat. It doesn’t take long for behaviors like this to get watered down and sloppy. But it doesn’t take long to fix it either!

Here are some quick tips for training at home!

- reward on the spot.
- the reward doesn’t always mean it’s over.
- use a word to release the word versus a reward, or movement.
- duration first. Get to 1 minute before you try to add too much distance.
- reward on the spot, not on the release.
- add distractions right away so the dog learns
- be fair with your expectations
- don’t give up. If you’ve asked the dog to stay on the mat be sure to put them back each time they come off
- reward on the spot, not the release (or the reset!). Think about what you are rewarding.

Magnus is doing great with mat work but does struggle when there is excitement, or dropped cookies! So we work on it!

06/05/2025

Water break! Make sure that you are paying attention to your dogs needs on walks and training! Sunshine and warm temperatures can get your dog hot pretty quick.

Bring water for you and your dog- and be mindful to keep walks in the heat of the day off the hot pavement!

Handsome R***r, cooling off after some training in the park.

06/03/2025

“I called and called and you never called me back! Why don’t you ever answer your phone?”

There’s a simple answer for this.
And it’s not why you think.

Simply, There is not enough time every day to talk on the phone. An average dog training call might be 15 minutes to half an hour. That’s just long enough for you to tell me about your dog and maybe for me to find an appointment date that works for both of us. That doesn’t include any actual advice or suggestions from me. Those calls can last upwards of an hour. Now times that by 5-10 calls a day.

It all adds up, and time is valuable, and not always available.

I know that might be bad business but I accept that. Emails or texts are much easier for me because I can reply to your questions in between lessons or training, and some days it might take me all day to get two replies done. It just depends on the day! Emails or texts are much better for me because I can search back and find out details from past lessons, or refer quick to an email for information about your dog and situation.

Anyway, it’s come up more than once lately since I’ve been getting a ton more calls. I’m happy to help as many people as I can but a phone call is just not the way. Shoot me a text, or email [email protected] or message me here!

06/02/2025

Well trained, well adjusted dogs can lead a pretty full life.
They get to go for walks.
They get to go for off leash runs.
They get to go camping and hiking.
They get to go to school pick ups and sports games.
All the things.

Poorly trained dogs don’t get as much experiences outside of the home. Mostly because they don’t have the skills to make it easy for us (and them!)

It’s your job as a dog owner to help your dog get to the point where they lead a happy, satisfied life with you and your family. Whatever that looks like!

I always tell people who bring puppies to me to raise them how they will live. Is your family big into outdoor adventures? Get that puppy out and about to experience that! Do you lead a quiet life with the odd grandchild coming to visit? Better expose them to kids, but also teach a good off switch for relaxed house manners!

The time and effort you put into your dog makes a huge difference to their lifestyle, and yours. So be sure to think about that as summer activities start!

The most handsome Whiskey showing that he can indeed sit still. Briefly. 😉

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