Many Muddy Paws Dog Training

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!!!

11/14/2025

Just some new rally folks rocking their first sequences ever! As with all things in dog training we break it down and teach in small parts. Once we have some small parts sorted out we can put things together to see what we have! And look! We have focus and heeling and teamwork!! ❤

Good job guys!

One of the things I love about dogs is that often you can tell their whole vibe just from their expression. Front and ce...
11/13/2025

One of the things I love about dogs is that often you can tell their whole vibe just from their expression.

Front and center we have Echo and if I had to pick one word to describe his feeling in this photo it would be “earnest.” He’s happy and excited and would really like the cookie. Similar feeling with the other boxer Luca but maybe “excited” is a better word for her. For Bailey (the yellow dog in the background) I would change the word to “expectant” or “anticipatory.” Only because he’s more serious about wanting the cookie but also a bit uncomfortable with the other dogs being so close. Tail up and slightly curved. Mouth closed. Eyes focused, but soft eyes and the tiny head tilt soften everything. Do you see what I see?

Dogs communicate so much with us, it’s up to us to read them properly. Their eyes, mouths, ears, even the wrinkles on their forehead! And that’s just their heads, nevermind the rest of the dog and how they move. So much information if you know what you are looking for!

Puppies are only puppies for a short while. They grow up so fast! All the while they are growing physically, they are gr...
11/12/2025

Puppies are only puppies for a short while. They grow up so fast! All the while they are growing physically, they are growing mentally too.

Remember that each and every interaction with your puppy will result in something learned! A great example is Jumping up! For lots of puppies Jumping up equals attention and petting! If you don’t want jumping up later you have to think about those things! When they are cute and little it’s easy to say youll fix it later…. But it quickly becomes habit and harder to fix!

They are always Learning- the good and the bad!

Little Timber says he’s a perfect angel! 😇 😉

Play is one of the most important aspects of your relationship with your dog. It’s important to learn how your dog or pu...
11/09/2025

Play is one of the most important aspects of your relationship with your dog. It’s important to learn how your dog or puppy likes to engage, and meet them there! Play can be with a toy or without. But it should always be fun for the dog!

What kind of play does your dog like? What gets them going? Any fun games you play together?

Puppy Duke thinks tug and fetch are both pretty awesome! Just Look at his cute happy face!

It’s a great day when you can train outside! Such good dogs (and people) today!
11/08/2025

It’s a great day when you can train outside!

Such good dogs (and people) today!

Let them watch. And then do some work. And then let them watch again. The more you try to distract and micromanage the m...
11/04/2025

Let them watch.
And then do some work.
And then let them watch again.

The more you try to distract and micromanage the more frustrated your dog will get.

Use distance as your guide.
Too close = too distracted and or reactive.
Five/Ten/Twenty feet farther = can respond to name and take food. That’s the magic! Work there. Be patient.

10/31/2025

There might have been some costumes at Rally last night. Couldn’t resist videoing this little spicy devil! 😈

Happy Halloween Folks! Post your pups costume pics in the comments! 🎃

Halloween Safety! Two quick reminders to help keep your pup safe and sound tomorrow… 1. If your dog doesn’t like strange...
10/30/2025

Halloween Safety!

Two quick reminders to help keep your pup safe and sound tomorrow…

1. If your dog doesn’t like strangers at the door generally- then they are really not going to like strangers at the door dressed as goblins and witches… Be proactive. Have a plan. Put the dog in a crate with a chewy, or in a bedroom or something. Turn a radio on for them. They don’t need to know about the hundred little monsters at the door. 👻🧙‍♀️😈🦖

2. If your dog is into it, you still need to keep them safe. A baby gate at the door is a great idea so there is a barrier for when the door gets opened. This will help keep your dog from running out the door, and or greeting kids that are maybe a bit nervous about dogs! Have some treat handy for your dog and practice them staying on their bed for a cookie every time someone comes to the door! 🦴🦴🦴

Happy Halloween! 🎃 👻

I’m out of town for the remainder of the week and will be back Wednesday! I’ll return messages and emails then.
10/23/2025

I’m out of town for the remainder of the week and will be back Wednesday!

I’ll return messages and emails then.

Some dogs are all about the “doggy pile” and are into the instant cuddles! Audrey and new fella Ready were the best of ...
10/22/2025

Some dogs are all about the “doggy pile” and are into the instant cuddles!

Audrey and new fella Ready were the best of friends yesterday. ❤️

Clicker games this morning and then some lessons. A pretty fun Saturday!
10/18/2025

Clicker games this morning and then some lessons. A pretty fun Saturday!

Little dogs need training too! They can be a challenge for lots of different reasons, but the main one is that they are ...
10/16/2025

Little dogs need training too! They can be a challenge for lots of different reasons, but the main one is that they are tiny! It’s a long way down there!

One of my “little dog” tricks is to do some of the training sessions at their level- literally. It can be a big difference- especially in the “learning” stage where you might need to lure or guide a bit.

Sitting on the ground if you are able, or get them up on the couch or a sturdy table! This way you aren’t constantly bending over top of them.

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