For Mannered Mutts Dog School

04/07/2021

Cats and dogs both love our snuffle mats!

Whatsapp us to order 0748709293

04/07/2021

We do customized orders!

Different Sizes:
30x30cm for R150
30x45 cm for R200
60x45cm for R350

Whatsapp us today for more info 074 870 9293

04/07/2021

We have a variety of stock available in 30x 30 cm mats for R150

If you would like a custom mat, please whatsapp us on 074 870 9293 with your idea.

04/07/2021

What is a Snuffle mat?
A snuffle mat is a enrichment tool that we can use to entertain our dogs as well as provide some mental stimulation for them.

How to use the snuffle mat?
Simply hide a few dry meaty treats between the "hairs" of the mat and let your dog do the rest. The first time you might need to guide your dogs nose to the mat and show them that there are treats hidden in the mat, but they will catch on easily and enjoy the sniffing experience.

Why do we use a Snuffle mat?
The Snuffle mat is a simulation of how wild canids search for foods in long grass fields. This helps our domestic dog's brains with problem solving (searching for the treats) and also with learning to use their noses( which is great for their brains) in order to find their treats. 15 Min with a snuffle mat can even burn more energy that a walk to the park as using brain power burns more energy that exercise in dogs as most dogs get an adrenaline rush while walking and that can cause them to have more 'energy' after a walk than before the walk. (this does not count in a situation where a proper decompression walk was done).

28/06/2021

Do you think you have the cutest dog?

You can win a FREE Snuffle mat by entering our cute doggy competition!

How to enter:
Comment a photo/video of your dog on the Original post
Share for your friends to VOTE and enter.
Like our page: For Mannered Mutts Dog School

Snuffle mats have a lot of advantages and more information is available on our page.

*T's and C's apply
*Snuffle mat may differ from the one in the picture
*Competition will run until we reach 800 Likes on our page

28/06/2021

Contact us for more details on our services.

Northern Suburbs, Cape Town

28/06/2021

28/06/2021

What is a Snuffle mat?
A snuffle mat is a enrichment tool that we can use to entertain our dogs as well as provide some mental stimulation for them.

How to use the snuffle mat?
Simply hide a few dry meaty treats between the "hairs" of the mat and let your dog do the rest. The first time you might need to guide your dogs nose to the mat and show them that there are treats hidden in the mat, but they will catch on easily and enjoy the sniffing experience.

Why do we use a Snuffle mat?
The Snuffle mat is a simulation of how wild canids search for foods in long grass fields. This helps our domestic dog's brains with problem solving (searching for the treats) and also with learning to use their noses( which is great for their brains) in order to find their treats. 15 Min with a snuffle mat can even burn more energy that a walk to the park as using brain power burns more energy that exercise in dogs as most dogs get an adrenaline rush while walking and that can cause them to have more 'energy' after a walk than before the walk. (this does not count in a situation where a proper decompression walk was done).

28/06/2021

https://formanneredmutts.co.za/

We have launched our Online shop.

27/06/2021

“It’s possible to help your dog de-stress by channeling her genetic needs into an appropriate direction. Giving your dog an outlet for her genetic needs won’t “teach” her to do more of the problem behavior: her genes already know how to do that! Instead, you can channel it appropriately......

25/06/2021

We have some Great news!!

Our Online Store is LIVE and Launched! http://www.formanneredmutts.co.za

We will be adding A lot of things over the next few months! If you have any requests or suggestions, feel free to leave a message or a Whatsapp on 074 870 9293.

*Please note that Leashes and collars will be added soon.

20/06/2021

Snuffle Mats* coming soon to our ONLINE STORE!

http://www.formanneredmutts.co.za

Keep an eye on our page for updates and uploads to our online store.



*Home made, each one is different and Uniquely made.

02/06/2021

Interesting fact.

So, your trainer told you to ignore your dog when they are pestering you, and now it seems like it has gotten worse - what is that about? Well, that is 'EXTINCTION BURST'! 😲

What your trainer means is that you should replace a behaviour you don't like, with a behaviour you do like... but whilst you are doing this, the dog will sometimes exhibit 'extinction burst'. Extinction should never be used as a training method, but it's good to know what is potentially going on when you are training a new behaviour.

Imagine you try your door handle, expecting it to open your door, and instead it doesn't; what do you do? Do you give up, and call the locksmith straight away? No, you try it again! You try it HARDER, you jiggle it more FURIOUSLY (you may even kick or push your whole body into the door to try and open it before you finally admit defeat)!

Often, when this happens, owners give up and therefore end up reinforcing their dog's behaviour again, meaning they learn if it doesn't work at first, they just try harder and they still get the results they want (making it harder for you to deal with later on)...

However, if you continue to reward a more appropriate behaviour, dogs WILL give up and stop exhibiting the inappropriate behaviour, as the reward for the new behaviour is greater than the reward for the old behaviour. At the end of the day, if the door doesn't work anymore, they will learn not to use it!! 👍

02/06/2021

Great example!!

29/05/2021

We offer In person and Online Training classes for dogs of all ages.

Contact us today for more information
WhatsApp us on 0748709293

Our classes are after hours and on weekends.
Monday to Friday from 18:00 to 19:00
Saturday from 09:00 to 13:00
Sundays from 10:00 to13:00

We have options ranging from Online Zoom classes, WhatsApp call classes and even call out classes where we come to your home. Ask us about the option that will suite you best.

We do not use Adverse training methods. we do not Dominate our dogs. We treat them as a part of our family. ❤❤

26/05/2021

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01/04/2021

Wishing everyone a Blessed Easter time. Travel safe and see you all soon! Remember to spoil your doggies and no CHOCOLATE or EASTER EGGS for them as it is poisonous!

02/03/2021

Ask us about our training classes!!
We have in person and Online training options.
Force free training, positive reinforcement and guarenteed to help you Build a better relationship with your dog and get a better understanding of how your dog communicates.
Contact us today:
Whatsapp: 0748709293
Email: [email protected]

01/03/2021

Ask us about our training classes!!

We have in person and Online training options.

Force free training, positive reinforcement and guarenteed to help you Build a better relationship with your dog and get a better understanding of how your dog communicates.

Contact us today:
Whatsapp: 0748709293
Email: [email protected]

19/02/2021

We are in Cape Town for a while!
Online classes are still available!!! 🔥❤️

Aanlyn klasse nou beskikbaar!

14/02/2021

Happy Valentine's day❤️

12/02/2021

Baie Geluk Ross!!! Jy was n Ster gewees in die klas!

09/02/2021

Did you know that you can improve your relationship with your dog through learning his body language and signals.

We can help you understand your dog better and improve communication for a calmer and happier lifestyle!

Contact us for more info on our classes! 0748709293

02/02/2021

Valentynsdag geskenk idee vir jou hond! N goeie gesonde alternatief! 0748709293

02/02/2021

Contact us today for Online classes or Private in person classes. 0748709293

02/02/2021

Kontak ons vandag vir aanlyn OF in persoon klasse. 0748709293

29/01/2021

A good trainer will always tell you to work with your dog ‘under-threshold’, but what does this really mean? It simply means to not place the dog into a situation where they feel the need to react; a dog that’s not reacting is ‘under-threshold’; a dog that is reacting is over their threshold and therefore stressed, and, as a consequence, unable to learn or listen effectively. 👍

There are two main points to thresholds that are really important (and a third one when dealing with ‘live’ stimulus):

🐾Your dogs… how close can your dog get to a stimulus before feeling the need to react?
🐾Yours… how close can you get to a stimulus before you get worried about what your dog may do?
🐾The stimulus… in the example of a dog reactive dog, if the other dog is a young puppy off the lead, then your dog’s threshold may be significantly greater, as the other dog may rush over to say “hello”.

We are able to tell if our dogs are on the limit of their threshold by observing their body language and vocalisation.

Each situation is unique, so please be aware that your dog WILL react differently, in different situations/on different days/indifferent weather conditions/environments/with different people etc. so make sure you adjust your training accordingly, so it’s fair on them…

26/01/2021

Seeing a dog that is muzzled makes most people uncomfortable, but it shouldn't. A muzzled dog is not always an aggressive dog, they could be muzzled for various reasons.

Below are a few tips on what to do when you come across a muzzled dog