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Reward Based, Force-Free Dog Training That Works! At Muttineer, we have a strong admiration for the human/canine relationship. We believe there are no bad dogs.
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Our clients seek the tools required to maintain a healthy household. We believe in and practice humane and ethical training methods. This means we train using positive reinforcement (treats, toys, attention) to increase good behavior and negative punishment (too bads, and time outs) to decrease unwanted behavior. Only ones with bad habits. Every dog deserves the chance to shine and please their ow

ners. Let Muttineer restore sanity to your home by teaching your dog a different way to behave. Muttineer is owned and operated by Jocelyn Nations. Jocelyn is an accredited and credentialed trainer and behaviorist. She earned her CTC while attending the esteemed San Fransisco SPCA's Academy for Dog Trainers. She is a member of APDT (Association of Pet Dog Trainers) and an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. Jocelyn has experience instructing group dog training classes, coaching and consulting clients one-on-one and extensive behavior modification expertise. For the past three years Jocelyn was the Shelter Dog Trainer/Behavior Specialist at Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation in Walnut Creek. Her recent relocation to Southern California has created the opportunity to work directly with clients in the San Gabriel Valley area.

19/05/2022

My favorite big guy, Neil, is a 7mo old Great Dane. Working with this goofy guy is so fun. We’re working on his basic manners, particularly his ability to focus for longer durations. Since he’s a teenager, attention is not his strong suit. With pups like him, it’s important to meet them where he’s at and build on a foundation incrementally to set them up for success and prevent frustration. A successful learner is a happy and motivated learner!

15/05/2022

Just a floof on her new big girl bed

08/04/2022

A tribute to my favorite, elusive Bennie.

13/03/2022

So the backpack got to be a little heavy. Here’s Bennie on her maiden voyage in her new socialization stroller!

10/03/2022

Just like a typical toddler- she likes the box better than the toy😂
This morning Bennie discovered the Nina Ottoson box by the door waiting to go out to recycling. Instead of redirecting her or scolding her for picking up something that “wasn’t hers” (this is of course subjective) I let her have some fun with it. Giving a puppy agency to explore their environment is so important for their development. And instead of setting myself up to take away this amazing new toy, we played with it together which helps with bonding. I was also able to introduce “drop it” so I could get all the little pieces back instead of them ending up in her tummy.
I highly recommend box shreds as a form of enrichment. Puppies benefit from having an outlet for all those antics we usually discourage like ripping, shredding, digging, etc. After enjoying a destruction session Bennie happily settled in her bed and took a snooze. Win win!
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08/03/2022

Bennie’s first walk! Puppy socialization is so incredibly important and it is crucial to start early. Since Bennie has only received her first set of shots it’s a little risky to have her walk in the neighborhood. So until she’s a little older with more boosters on board she’ll be getting safe exposures in her socialization sack!
What I’m noticing is that she’s so busy taking everything in that she hardly notices that she’s not on the ground. I’m fact, it seems to help her feel safe and secure. It’s also easy for me to pet and reassure her when something scarier enters the environment (this morning it was a trash truck). She’s so new to us and I want her to trust us and know that we have her back.
In our 15 min walk this morning we already checked off gardeners, someone walking a dog, a trash truck and neighborhood environments off our socialization check list!
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18/02/2022

This is Nina. She’s getting help for her stranger danger, alarm barking and leash reactivity.
Dogs like Nina that present with multiple behavior issues usually have general anxiety. It’s super important to first address the overall anxiety. Here are some of my top tips to reduce anxiety in dogs:
🐾provide a comfortable, predictable environment where the animal can feel safe and decompress
🐾reduce exposure to triggering events and stimuli
🐾provide enrichment and outlets for the dog to express normal behaviors (snuffle mats, kibble balls, puzzle toys and kongs)
🐾sniffari walks (dog is on a long 30-ft leash and allowed to sniff and meander in a safe, low stimulation environment)

These are my go-to’s for clients that have fired up dogs that need a little decompression. It helps when we can “turn down the volume” for these guys by managing their environment. By allowing them to decompress we’re at a much better starting point to start training.

Nina’s smile is evidence of what 2 weeks of a decompression plan can do!
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03/02/2022

This handsome devil is Murray! And like most youngster scent hounds he’s a handful on leash and can get pretty distracted.
I’m all for letting dogs sniff on walks because it’s their walk, too! Let’s remember that most dogs spend 70-90% of their time indoors so when they are outside letting them sniff, explore and decompress is hugely beneficial.
So that being said, I don’t dig getting pulled down the street. So here’s the recipe I recommend to my clients to create a more enjoyable walk:
🐾 take treats! And they have to be yummy enough to matter on a walk
🐾 give a tiny treat for every voluntary check in you receive from your pup
🐾 STOP as soon as the leash gets tight. Wait for your dog to pause or check in, then continue (take a few steps backward if your dog continues to strain at the end of the leash)
🐾 allow for sniffs **on a loose leash**
🐾 a front clip harness and a 6-10ft leash is a must! No retractable leashes!!

Following these steps consistently will result in a much more attentive dog on your walks… and a happier shoulder!
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11/08/2021

This little pocket of perfection is Tofu! He’s a smart and friendly 12-week old Frenchie. He has an easy time meeting new people and checking out new environments. This is great news for Tofu and his owners! But it doesn’t mean Tofu can skimp on the socialization!
Even super friendly, easygoing puppies need a wide variety of socialization experiences. There is a small window of opportunity for prime socialization which starts the moment you bring your puppy home and ends around 4 months old. During this time, your puppy is primed to approach new things with curiosity rather than fear. They are also imprinting their view of the world and forming their personality during that phase of development. So it’s incredibly important to take advantage of that window while it is open.
Folks always report that their vet said not to take their puppy out until their vaccines are complete. The danger with waiting to socialize until after vaccines is that vaccines are complete at 4 months old, which means you completely miss the socialization window. It also means you emerge a puppy that is now in the next phase of their development, the fear period, which is where that curiosity we formally observed begins to be replaced by fear when encountering new things.
Failing to socialize your puppy on time can create some serious behavior issues down the line including anxiety, reactivity and fear of new environments, other people and dogs.
Keep in mind your puppy’s immune system gets stronger every time they get a booster. So a puppy with 3 rounds is at much less risk of catching a disease than a pup with one. So get those puppies out socializing in safe ways! Play dates, bringing them to friends’ houses, staying on a blanket at the park to observe, car rides, puppy socials, carrying them in the pet store, etc-etc.
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25/07/2021

Jackson of the urban jungle🌿🍃
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18/06/2021

Cuteness overload!
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17/06/2021

This smartie little puppy is Rosie! She only 10 weeks old and is already learning to relax on her mat when guests arrive at the door.
Starting with short, fun training sessions early in puppyhood makes training easier in the long run. Set your puppy up for success by introducing important behaviors early!
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17/05/2021

This adorable little scroofy floof is Rue!💕
She’s just a wee pup which means she spends most of her time exploring and playing with her mouth. Play biting and mouthiness in puppies is normal. In fact, I’m worried about your puppy if they’re not mouthing! But, that doesn’t mean we’re doomed to be chew toys.
Here are my top tips for curbing puppy mouthing:
🐾always have a fun toy option in your hand or close by when interacting with your puppy.
🐾redirect any mouthing to the toy instead of your hands/hair/clothing/etc
🐾give the puppy a 10 second time out for too-hard bites
🐾give your puppy things to chew to help with mouthing related to teething
So remember, puppies are supposed to be mouthing when they’re young. It’s our job to teach them what’s ok to put their mouth on and what’s not.
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At Muttineer, we have a strong admiration for the human/canine relationship. Our clients seek the tools required to maintain a healthy household. We believe in and practice humane and ethical training methods. This means we train using positive reinforcement (treats, toys, attention) to increase good behavior and negative punishment (too bads, and time outs) to decrease unwanted behavior. We believe there are no bad dogs. Only ones with bad habits. Every dog deserves the chance to shine and please their owners. Let Muttineer restore sanity to your home by teaching your dog a different way to behave. Muttineer Dog Training is owned and operated by Jocelyn Walls. Jocelyn is a credentialed trainer and behavior consultant. She earned her CTC, with honors, while attending the esteemed San Fransisco SPCA's Academy for Dog Trainers. She is a CPDT-KA (Certified Pet Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed), a member of APDT (Association of Pet Dog Trainers) and an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. She also holds a Certification in Applied Animal Behavior through University of Washington. Jocelyn has over a decade of experience instructing group dog training classes, coaching and consulting clients one-on-one and extensive behavior modification expertise.

Jocelyn has spent most of her career working with animals in need through shelter and rescue work. For the past three years, Jocelyn has consulted as a Professional Behavior Responder with the ASPCA’s Anti-Cruelty Behavior Team, responding to natural disasters and criminal animal cruelty cases throughout the country. She has also held Behavior and Training positions at Tony La Russa's Animal Welfare Organization as well as the Pasadena Humane Society and SPCA. Jocelyn is a dedicated volunteer at her local animal shelter and continues to give back to animals in need by donating her time and expertise to help train dogs to be desirable pets. She is excited about focusing her work on Muttineer and working directly with clients in the Los Angeles community.