Modern Manners Dog Training

20/06/2024

Welcome to Team Patrick and Goose!

Looking forward to working with this family and their two very special dogs 🩵

16/06/2024

Happy Father's Day from Modern Manners!

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23/05/2024

Millie graduated from her Puppy Pro program yesterday! Congratulations to this very special pup and her wonderful family. We're so proud of you Millie!

21/05/2024

Welcome to the Modern Manners crew Jasmine!

Jasmine and her guardian are working on some minor reactivity on walks plus a few basic life skills:
-Recall (coming when called)
-Sit
-Sit stay

15/05/2024

There is no pack leader.

Not for wolves and most definitely not for dogs.

Scientist David Mech developed a theory of “pack hierarchy” and dominance while studying captive wolves decades ago. The wolves were stressed and aggressive to one another.

Wolves in the wild live in families- not “packs”! Each family consists of a breeding pair and their offspring plus offspring from last season’s litter.

There is no alpha, simply parents and offspring.

Mech’s incorrect research was incorrectly applied to dogs. It continues to function as justification for inhumane training.

Please share this post so others can learn more about current research and we can put a stop to this old fashioned myth.

09/05/2024

Buddy and his guardian have been diligently working on his training with us since October of 2023 🏆

They have made great progress and continue to push toward their big goals.

Buddy once struggled to pass dogs and people on hikes but now thanks to his guardian’s hard work has the skills to comfortably pass and ignore many of his triggers.

Our approach with Buddy’s training has been “slow is fast” always working at his pace and it has paid off.

Keep up the great work Team Buddy! 👏🏻

06/05/2024

Many people hope that their dog’s fears (strangers, going outside, going to the vet) will just improve with time.

It’s also common for well-meaning guardians to try and show their dog a new person or place is safe by exposure.

Unfortunately, these efforts often backfire. Sensitization occurs when an animal is exposed to a trigger at a level they are overwhelmed by, thus making the fear worse.

If your dog has fears and phobias they need to be addressed with care by a professional dog trainer.

Training needs to be gradual and done at a pace where you dog feels safe every step of the way.

25/04/2024

Excessive barking is extremely frustrating to people. Whether it’s happening indoors, on walks or both.

There’s a misconception that barking is an “obedience problem”…

But it isn’t! Dogs bark as a form of communication. And certainly some breeds are known to be “barkier” than others.

If a dog is barking a lot in the home or on leash, there’s an underlying issue going on that needs to be investigated and addressed.

Stopping the barking won’t address the cause and problem. Whether it’s unmet needs, fear, frustration etc. we have to get to the source and treat that issue.

Thinking of it in human terms…
If a friend of yours cried constantly would you just seek to stop their crying? Or would you encourage them to get the help they needed and address their underlying issue?

Behavior does not occur out of nowhere, it’s always telling us something. It’s up to us as our dog’s guardians to listen.

16/04/2024

Millie just joined the Modern Manners Dog Training crew and is starting up her Puppy Pro Package. The Puppy Pro package includes 8 training sessions and socialization outings. Millie is a smart girl and her family is dedicated to her success, I can't wait to see how she progresses!

12/04/2024

Please welcome Dillon to the Modern Manners Dog Training crew!

30/03/2024

Little Ozzy is just getting started on training with his family. He's got a whole team behind him. We're working towards improving his walking skills and meeting new people comfortably. Welcome!

11/03/2024

Snopea just completed a series of three Nose Work 101 sessions. Congrats to Snopea and her person, Karen!

09/03/2024

Toshiro did great in training yesterday! So proud of this pup and his team ⚡

08/01/2024

Nose Work 101 is now open for enrollment! Spaces are limited.

15/12/2023

Big congratulations to Mark, Suzanne, and their dog Gunner! Gunner completed basic manners training last night. And special thanks to her boxer big sister, Boomer for her patience during our sessions!

12/12/2023

Congrats to Norah for completing her puppy training! 🎓

30/11/2023

Remy graduated from the Puppy Pro Training Program! Congratulations to little Remy and his family! 🎓

21/11/2023

If you plan on gathering with friends and/or family this holiday season, there are a number of things you can do to keep your dog (and your visitors) safe.

Remember, there is nothing "wrong" with your dog if you need to manage amid all the chaos; that is 100% normal.

Check out this week's blog post for more info on how you can implement each of these strategies: https://rescuedbytraining.com/2022/11/14/holiday-gathering-tips/

08/11/2023

Welcome to training Boomer and Gunner! Gunner is learning how to walk politely on leash and how to greet guests with all four paws on the floor. Her older sister Boomer supervises and enjoys "participation treats" ☺️

31/10/2023

Norah started her Puppy Pro Training program this week!

10/10/2023

Gracie B. graduated from Puppy Training Level I last night! We worked on sitting to greet guests, socialization, recall, and loose leash walking. Well done Gracie and family! 🎓

03/10/2023

Remy just started his Puppy Pro Training Program! So excited to work with him and his family!

22/09/2023

Okiku completed Basic Obedience Level II! As you can see, she feels very proud of herself. Congratulations! 🎓

12/09/2023

Blu completed his puppy training package today... Happy Graduation Day, Blu!

11/09/2023

Okiku and her big brother, Toshiro! How beautiful are these two?

08/09/2023

Gracie joined our puppy training program this week! Welcome Gracie!

07/09/2023

Helping Fetch feel more comfortable around his newly adopted puppy brother! If you're struggling with issues related to your multi-dog household, reach out, training can help.

09/08/2023

People love to touch dogs! Dogs don't always like to be touched or greeted by strangers. Well-meaning strangers also often want to "let their dog say hi" to your dog. It can be tough to advocate for your dog in the moment. Check out these quick phrases to keep in your back pocket as well as this blog post on the topic!

https://modernmannersdogtraining.com/2023/08/09/how-to-stick-up-for-your-dog-top-5-phrases-to-keep-on-hand-for-real-world-sticky-situations/

02/08/2023

Winnie graduated from Puppy Training with Modern Manners Dog Training! We focused on socialization exercises to people, places, and objects that are often scary to dogs, building focus through fun games, recall, and loose leash walking skills. We're so proud of you Winnie, great job!!

16/06/2023