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Mischief & Manners Dog Training

Positive, Reward-Based Training serving Frederick, MD & surrounding areas! Offers private lessons,

01/16/2025

Meet Maggie! I am currently working with this sweet girl and guess what? She’s looking for a home!

Maggie is currently being fostered in the Frederick area and while she’s looking for her family, we’ll be focusing on all sorts of fun things - like learning her name (especially outside), walking on a leash, and general good manners and life skills.

We’re not certain of her age, but guess she’s around 9-10 months old. Puppyhood coupled with her breed mix (Aussie & Pitty, I love a good herder/terrier combo!) means she’s got a lot of energy and is learning not to jump and use her teeth when she’s excited or wants to play. She would be a wonderful companion for someone active - whether that is hiking, walks downtown, or agility! We also think she’d love scent work.

Maggie has shown strong prey drive with all critters she’s seen outdoors, including some feral cats. I will be testing her with friendly indoor cats to see if she’s just excited or if a cat-free home would be better. She has shown wonderful behavior with other dogs; playful, takes corrections well, adjusts her play style, and also knows when it’s time to take a break. She is extremely sweet with all the people she has met so far, too. We have not tested her with younger kids but I could see her being great, just rambunctious.

If you’re interested in learning more about Maggie, let me know! This girl is a lot of fun and has a ton of potential so I am hoping I can help find her a great home and channel all that brain power into something great!

01/05/2025

With the upcoming snow and super cold temperatures, I wanted to share my policy for less than perfect weather!

Please don’t ever feel bad asking me to reschedule/cancel because of weather conditions! Every person and dog has their tolerance so if it’s not comfortable for learning, let me know and we’ll make something work!

If the temperature is below freezing, especially with wind chill/other variables that impact “feels like” temp, I I will generally cancel any outdoor sessions. I will always offer to hold the lesson in your home or a pet-friendly store but that’s not always ideal for our training goals! Because most of my clients are working on leash/dog reactivity, being outside is usually best so rescheduling is bound to happen!

I spend most of my day outdoors and am driving around Frederick/surrounding areas so weather can definitely impact my day. I will always communicate any delays or needs to reschedule due to weather conditions. I try to follow my own 24hr cancellation policy and reschedule sessions with enough notice, but sometimes things are outside our control and I want to be super flexible to make sure we’re all safe and get the most out of our time together!

01/01/2025

We hope everyone has a wonderful and safe New Year’s Eve! Nova and Mulder send solidarity to any pups that are afraid of fireworks (Ripley loves the big sky booms 😂)

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays to anyone who is celebrating today!

I had a busy day with family and apparently either did not actually hit record or didn’t save my final Trickmas video 🤦🏻‍♀️ So, enjoy these cute photos and I’ll have my routine posted tomorrow when I have a chance to redo.

Thank you so much to everyone who participated this year! Lela and I have so much fun planning out tricks and seeing your videos. It really makes this time of year extra special 💚💜

12/07/2024

Do you know someone who is looking to bring home a puppy for Christmas? Or perhaps their New Year’s Resolution includes doing more with their dog? Help them start off on the right foot (paw?) and build a bond that will last a lifetime!

From now until December 31st, I will be offering gift certificates for New Client Consultations at $15 off my usual rate! I also offer certificates for specific packages or any dollar amount to be used towards the purchase of a package. You’ll have the option to deliver your gift by email or receive a digital certificate that can be printed.

Send me an email or message if you’re interested! Happy Holidays ☃️❄️

11/25/2024

Merry Trickmas, everyone! Here is the list for the 2024 FMM Trickmas Extravaganza ❄️☃️

You’ll see a range of experience level here, from classic foundations to advanced tricks open for interpretation. We want everyone to have fun while being safe (no stress!) so please adapt these tricks to your comfort level - we love to see everyone’s creativity each year.

Make sure to tag Lela (.dogs ) and I and use the hashtag so we can follow along. Happy training!

11/16/2024

**RE-DO! Because apparently I have been looking at the wrong date 🤦🏻‍♀️ Thanks everyone for being patient with me, I know this time of year is hectic for everyone!**

It’s beginning to look a lot like…very busy schedules and lots of festivities!

I wanted to share some important dates over the next few months to make scheduling easier for current clients and anyone looking to get started before the year is over. I will be out of town for a week for Thanksgiving, along with a week in December for Christmas and the birth of my nephew (I’m a first time Auntie!!). I’ll also be closed for New Year’s Eve and Day. As always, I try to be super flexible with scheduling so if there’s any issues, we’ll make it work!

Stay tuned for .dogs and I’s annual 25 Days of Trickmas which is a little over two weeks away (how has November gone this fast?!). It’s always tons of fun - and if you want to get a jump start on some trick training, don’t miss our webinar this Sunday at 11am (link in bio to register) 💚💜

11/12/2024

While we did not make it to the Top 3 Animal Trainer, I wanted to give a big thank you to everyone who supported us through voting! Making it to the Top 5 is a huge accomplishment and I am very proud! I am the only positive reinforcement trainer on the list who focuses on behavior modification and does in-home private lessons. Shout out to my BFF and training partner .dogs for making the Top 3 again and representing R+ training.

Nova and Ripley (and Mulder, by association) wanted to extend their gratitude for making it into the Top 3 Shop Animals - honestly, I wouldn’t be here without them! They put in the work in demo videos and as my distraction/neutral dogs and will be getting extra snacks 💜💚

11/05/2024

Congratulations to our Costume Contest winner - Jello and Giant Jello! Jello’s mom made this incredible papier-mâché head and we cannot get over how detailed it is. Plus the matching green sweaters!

Thank you to everyone who entered and stopped by to see us in person on the Creek! We hope to see more of you at our virtual trick webinar on the 17th (link in bio to sign up) 💚💜

11/02/2024

We hope everyone had a happy and safe Halloween!

Don’t forget today is the last day to enter .dogs and I’s costume contest! Tag us in a photo of your pup’s costume and you could win free access to our trick webinar on the 17th! 👻🎃

10/24/2024

🎃Tricks AND Treats 👻

Join us for an online costume contest! Share your dog’s Halloween attire on Facebook or Instagram and make sure to tag us in your photo.

We will be selecting one winner to attend our virtual trick webinar on November 17th for FREE!

Contest runs today (10/24) through 11/2 - Winner will be announced on the 3rd!

And don’t forget to stop by and see us this Saturday at Canines on the Creek for some spooky treats and trick demos!

10/18/2024

Join Lela (.dogs) and I for Halloween festivities! Canines on the Creek, October 26th, 2-5pm at Carroll Creek in Downtown Frederick.

Learn about our “From Mischief to Adventure” mindset - working together to help dogs achieve a more enriched life through behavior modification and sports.

There will be tons of other vendors, a parade, and costume contests!

We’ll be giving out pup cups and demoing some fun tricks with our trick duo team Nova and Amelia. Don’t miss the fun!

10/16/2024

Get ready for 25 Days of Trickmas 2024 and impress your holiday guests with this Trickmas Prep Webinar! Join myself and Lela Schreiber of Fitnacity Dog Training for this information packed webinar to take your trick training skills to the next level.

🐾 Humans learn skills to ensure clarity: Markers, Luring, Shaping and Cues.

🐾 Teach your dog several foundation skills that can be used for more advanced tricks: all the targeting, holding an object and building duration.

🐾 In the process, learn some tricks that will make taking Holiday photos with your dog extra cute such as head down, hold and wave.

Get a head start on Trickmas!

Join us November 17th at 11am EDT for live instruction and demo. Feel free to follow along at home and there will be time for Q&A at the end!

$20 - follow the link in the comments to sign up!

10/02/2024

October 1st is a very special day for the Mischief crew! Besides the official start of Spooky Season (our favorite time of year, as myself & Ripley are both Scorpios), today is also our Anniversary!

Four years ago today, I got my logo and website all put together and started laying out plans for moving back to Maryland. I wouldn’t officially take clients until a few weeks later but it was the beginning of what has been a beautiful journey 💚💜

And this time last year, I met Mulder for the first time and added a wonderful member to our home!

09/27/2024

Today is the last day to cast your vote for the Frederick News Post’s Best of the Best! Thank you to everyone who has voted for us along the way 💚💜

Follow the links in the comments to vote one final time to help us reach the Top 3 Animal Trainer & Shop Animal

09/26/2024

Voting ends tomorrow (9/27) which means you’ve got two more chances to get your vote in! Thank you so much to everyone who has supported us 💜💚

Follow the links in the comments to help us reach Top 3 Animal Trainer & Shop Animal!

09/24/2024

Mulder’s got the rainy day blues - cheer him up by remembering to get your daily vote in ☀️

Follow the links in the comments to cast your votes to help us make Top 3 Animal Trainer and Shop Animal! Vote daily until the 27th!

09/23/2024

Nova hopes everyone is cozy and dry today! She will not be moving from her blanket fort 🥱

While you’re cuddled up on your couch staying warm, don’t forget to get your daily vote in! Follow the links in the comments to help us make Top 3 Animal Trainer and Shop Animal 💜💚

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Trickmas Day 15: Roll Over Mulder said “absolutely not, I will not be moving my body that way” so he’s out for today! Roll over is a classic but can actually be super awkward and uncomfortable, especially if you have a dog who isn’t naturally inclined to settle on their side. Nova is demonstrating a very nice, calm dog roll over while Ripley goes the feral “let me fling my body at the ground” route. We actually call this “fire!” since she aggressive drops and rolls. I left in a blooper of whatever standing spin she wanted to show too 😂 Special guest appearance by client dog Ember who LOVES roll over, will show it off whenever she gets the chance, and earned the record of most overs I’ve ever gotten in a row! #fmmtrickmas24

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About Us

Animals have always been a huge part of my life. I grew up in a house with an assortment of critters; I have cared for not just dogs and cats, but everything from gerbils, to birds, to reptiles. When a relative or neighbor needed someone to pet sit for them, I was always the first to eagerly volunteer. I was a year old when I got my first dog, a Border Collie named Cody. As my family tells it, when I met Cody, there was an instant bond. So strong, in fact, that I began to bark and howl like I was trying to communicate with him and the other dogs in our neighborhood. I like to think that this was the first indication that dog training was what I was made for!

While working on my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, I got a job in a pet store and became interested in positive reinforcement dog training. I pursued the position and worked as a trainer while I completed my degree. It was then I realized how similar the field of psychology and dog training were, and discovered my true passion in working with dogs. Over my career, I have worked as a dog walker, volunteered as a training coordinator for a rescue, and managed a training facility. After seven years in the industry, I received my CPDT-KA (Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed) through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. I am also a supporting member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. Continuing education is extremely important to me to ensure I am able to provide my clients with a variety of techniques and up-to-date methods.

With Mischief and Manners, I hope to help dog owners learn to love the quirky, mischievous, and unique personalities of their dogs. Rather than fixating on “bad” behaviors, I strive to help my clients understand why their dogs act a certain way - whether it’s the ankle nipping of a Border Collie or the squeals of excitement when your Terrier sees a squirrel. Through positive reinforcement training, we can learn to effectively communicate with our canine companions without the use of force, harsh corrections, or physical punishment. Your pup can learn the necessary manners to thrive in our Human World, while embracing the traits that make them who they are!