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A Matter of Manners Behavior and Training

We believe in force-free training and behavior modification that uses rewards to build, strengthen, and modify behavior. Dog and cat training.

Whether you want your furry friend to learn basic manners or crazy tricks, I can help you! I am a graduate of Jean Donaldon's The Academy for Dog Trainers (CTC), and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) and have experience training dogs of all shapes, sizes and temperaments. From puppy socialization to advanced tricks and everywhere in between, A Matter of Manners is ready to train.

11/07/2025

Nothing to fear on trash day at the Beckwith Manor, Diego always protects and makes those garbage trucks run away in terror! 💂🪬👹

04/07/2025

Agh I've done it again where I'm posting way too close to July 4th to tell you to be PREPARED for the fireworks! 🎇 For all of my puppy parents who are about to experience their first July 4th with your puppy, set up a safe and comfortable environment and be ready to comfort and give treats for loud booms. Make fireworks fun and exciting and safe right from the first time! Don't leave them alone if you expect fireworks in your neighborhood and don't ignore them if they are scared. Happy talk and toss treats for the loudest booms.
If you already know your dog is scared of fireworks, it's time for the drugs! Give your medications early, create surround sound as best you can to block outside sounds, create a cozy hiding place if they prefer to hide.
Please, for the love of dogs, do not ignore your dog if they are scared during the fireworks. One of the biggest myths out there is that you can make the fear worse by comforting your dog and I am here to tell you that's simply not true. Do not leave your dogs to stew in their anxiety and fear. Comfort them, hold them if they want that, give loads of treats. You cannot reinforce fear, don't worry.
Put their collars and tags on, check your fences, go outside early before the fireworks start and be sure to accompany your dog outside throughout the night tonight and tomorrow (even on leash if your dog runs in panic when scared). More dogs go missing over July 4th than any other time so please be careful, be prepared, be kind, and don't hesitate to drug your dog (with drugs approved of and prescribed by your veterinarian).
Here's hilarious Bjorn to give the message!

24/06/2025

New group classes coming up in July! Registration for all classes are open now. Go to amatterofmannersdogtraining.com/classes to read more and to register!

Puppy Social Club! Every Tuesday at 11am
For puppies 8 weeks old to 5/6 months old. Socialization to puppies, new people, new things, new place!

ANGSTY Adolescent! Life Skills for Teens - 1pm - 2pm Tuesdays
For dogs 6 months old to one year-ish old - TEENS!
Do you feel like a demon has overtaken your puppy? They're now jumpy and mouthy, barking all the time, stealing your towels off the counters to get you to chase them, and pestering your other dogs at home? You might have a teenager! The adolescent phase can be difficult and I'm here to help you lean into the wild ride! We will have short play sessions, teach life skills to help your dogs learn to relax, come when called, not jump on everyone, and walk nicely on a leash, and more!

Manners Matter - Basic Manners/Obedience class - 4pm - 5pm
For dogs 6 months and older (however, dogs 5/6 months to 1ish should check out the Angsty Adolescent class)
Learn how to work with your dog as partners while teaching basic manners like coming when called, stay, basic positions, loose leash walking, and more! A great class for dogs new to your household or who have not had much training.

Force-Free Snake Avoidance - 5:30pm - 6:30pm
For dogs 5 months and older
Teach your dog to come away QUICKLY from the sight, scent, and sound of snakes without shocking your dog. In this class, we use force-free, positive reinforcement methods to teach your dog safety skills around snakes.

All classes (except for the Puppy Social Club) are 6 weeks for $260 plus tax. The Puppy Social Club is $20 per social plus tax. Visit amatterofmannersdogtraining.com/classes to sign up!

20/06/2025

Once again I'm so behind on intro posts, I'm keeping so many sweet faces to myself! But go ahead and help me welcome these precious souls, Ollie (big boy) and Luna (Houndy baby) who started a big training package recently. These two were very recently adopted at the same time, Ollie right in the teen phase and Luna a little baby in the socialization phase of development. That's a lot of energy and a lot of work! But these two were immediate best friends who play hard, cuddle together, and are absolute dolls. Their people are having a great time getting to know them and learning what they can be working on with young dogs who are still adjusting to their new, exciting lives. Welcome to A Matter of Manners!

12/06/2025

I'm so proud of LA and now so many more places taking a huge stand again this insane authoritarian s**t. But I'm also scared and worried. This is not ok, you should be worried. We will NOT accept people being kidnapped by masked, armed, unidentified people with no due process, being sent to countries they aren't from especially but it starts with people being randomly taken off the streets and taking little kids in zip tied hands (yeah believe it or not, racists, but even "illegal" immigrants are supposed to have the right to due process). They are NOT only taking "criminals (but again, even criminals have the right to not be kidnapped and disappeared)." We will NOT accept the national guard and military being sent to suppress civilians who have the legal right to protest, we will NOT accept what these unqualified reality stars are trying to do to this country.

Find a protest near you, it's happening all over. Come out and be loud, Santa Fe. The more Trump tries to suppress these protests the more we will be out in the streets. Do not be scared to get out there. We have to, or else we hand the country over.

If you don't want to go alone, come with me!
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30/05/2025

Hi friends! Calling all puppy parents with puppies 8 weeks to 5ish months old. Don't forget about our Puppy Social Club which takes place every Tuesday at 11am. We have ONE spot left for this Tuesday's social so hurry and sign up! You can sign up for future socials while you're on the website. You can find the link in my bio or go to amatterofmannersdogtraining.com/classes
All play styles are welcome, from rough and tumble to the shy wallflowers. Puppies will be separated accordingly to keep everybody feeling safe and ensure a good time! Join the Puppy Social Club (and look out for the upcoming TEEN Social Club starting soon!)!

27/05/2025

Two years is a long time to be without you, Ruckus. Two years ago today (May 27th) we sent Ruckus to the other side and have missed her terribly ever since. I'm so grateful for the joyful years we had together. I'm also grateful for for guidance during my initial grieving process, for the coping skills, group grief counseling sessions, and teaching me ways to continue to connect with Ruckus. Without Beth I don't know what I would have done, the grief was so heavy and dark. The second picture is Ruckus giving me her Ruckus blessing, as coined by Beth, which is how she has visited me since she's passed through other dogs (usually other fearful dogs). It has been a while but I treasure each time. My sweet, sassy, spicy girl. We had a really good long run together with so much laughter and love! I love you so much and miss you so much.

17/05/2025

Get yourself ready for this introduction. This is Juno and I can barely handle his cuteness. Let me give a major shout-out to his new family first, because they reached out to me way back before last September to reserve a spot for my Empowered Puppy Package before this baby was even born. We had his puppy consultation scheduled for before he came home (this is my preferred way to do puppy consultations!) and his first 5 sessions scheduled before he was even picked out. They asked good questions about finding the right breeder and how to pick their puppy. And Juno is a SOLID and adorable puppy. I'm SO pleased when people prepare for puppies like this and I am delighted to welcome (very belatedly, he's already finished his first 5 sessions) Juno and family to A Matter of Manners! Best picture is second to last, look at him!! Dream clients (I have many, I appreciate you all!!) and thank you .sage.doodles for preparing your puppies with life skills and early socialization right from the start! 💞

14/05/2025

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I know the fear of your dog getting bitten by a rattlesnake, especially as someone who has smaller dogs. You want to be able to enjoy your hiking adventures, and that can lead plenty of people to traditional rattlesnake workshops and classes which use shock training, because you think that's the only way to keep your dog safe. I get it, because my dogs' health and safety is the most important thing to me.

Good news! You can teach your dog safer outdoor skills with positive reinforcement, force-free methods! Even around dangerous snakes. Snakes don't want to bite your dog, so giving your dog skills to look out for and avoid snakes in a force-free way (you don't need to scare or hurt your dog to do it) is key!

In this class, we will work on multiple skills to teach your dog to auto-recall away from snakes AND discuss management and safety during snake season (don't leave it up to your DOG to not get bitten).

This is a 6 week class and the final class will be held out in the wild to practice our well-trained skills!
We will not use live snakes during the class unless found naturally during the last class as we do not believe that to be ethical for the snake's well-being. We WILL have the scent, sight, and sound to practice with using passed on snakes as well as fake but realistic snakes and artifacts.

Sign up now! amatterofmannersdogtraining.com/classes

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