Muttessori, LLC

11/19/2025

These sweeties have learned so much! We are still working on loose lead walking…

11/13/2025

Two “Park It” pros!

11/01/2025

Welcome to Muttessori Roka and Luna! These two are here to learn some basic manners, leash skills and self control. We are excited for a few fun weeks with these gorgeous GSPs!

09/08/2025

I am taking a break. I am expecting another kiddo (any day now if God has any mercy). I will post when services are back in full swing.

For current clients, I am happy to continue working with you as I am able, though my schedule may be limited.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

08/31/2025

When you know better, you do better 💗

I'm sorry, Bandit.

Bandit was my first dog as an adult, long before I was trainer and I admit, I knew nothing, like most people with their first dog. I was not a trainer, was a 20-something year old kid and did all the wrong things, because I didn't know any better.

This is why I can relate to people who may have fallen victim to promises of quick fixes or using aversive tools. People just don't know better and they trust who they the professionals are. I know I did.

And, times were different then.

There was no cooperative care movement to teach animals to participate in and consent to vet and grooming procedures. Thankfully, many people have learned better now and gone (mostly) are the days of forcefully restraining animals, pinning them down thrashing, defensively trying to bite or surrendering and urinating all over themselves to "get it done."

This happened to the first dog I ever owned, 20+ years ago, Bandit. We took him to the vet to have his nails trimmed. He did not want his nails trimmed so the vet instructed five people, including myself, to hold him down while she quickly tried to clip his nails.

I didn't know any better. I didn't know to advocate for him. I didn't know there was a better way. I didn't know medication was an option or that dogs could be taught to like having their feet touched and nails done. I just didn't know, and nobody told me.

Bandit was 130 pounds, aggressive and muzzled, and after about 5 minutes of very forceful restraint on the floor, he eventually stopped snarling and struggling and just peed all over himself.

I'm still traumatized by that incident just writing this this. I can't even imagine how scared he was. He's been gone for over 15 years but I'm still so very sorry he had to experience that.

So, I'm sorry, Bandit. I know better now, so I do better. And I teach others to do better.

Read about cooperative nail trims here. With the right training, it doesn't have to be a struggle.

https://rescuedbytraining.com/2021/02/01/cooperativecarenailtrim/

08/26/2025

Happy National Dog Day from ours to yours!

Show us the dogs that make your lives whole 💗

08/03/2025

Had an overnight guest who was driving from GA to WA. We hope you enjoyed your 11 hour Hair B&B Dozer!

07/25/2025

During a lovely walk, Max and I got some ice water and took a break in the shade! This boy can be very leash reactive and was awesome for his walk.

Next step-meeting a new dog friend.

07/23/2025

Happy Cheyenne Day!

07/21/2025

Amazing for our community!

07/12/2025

Your legs.
Their friends.
Even your best cushion! 🫠
Where do you even start with this?
Well...it all depends why and when this behaviour is shown.
Some dogs do this when they just don't know what else to do!
Others may be looking for attention....either from us or a dog they want to interact with.

It might look "embarrassing" but it is natural and a way for dogs to release some energy, regulate their stress or they can even do this because they are so frustrated.
Some just don't know what on earth to do in a social situation and suddenly show this behaviour.

Look a bit deeper as to why this could be happening.
That is always key ...so an appropriate solution can be found.

It is natural.
It's normal.

It just may not always be appropriate.

07/10/2025

It is National Kitten Day!!! Let me see your kittens!! 🐈‍⬛

*these two are still looking for a home together 💗*