It is owned and operated by Kirsty Matthews. We pride our self on being able to train all breeds of dogs in a reasonable time frame using the same tried and proven method for all dogs. We have many years of experience working with dogs in different situations from pounds to vet clinics. We are unique in our approach as we not only teach obedience(sit,drop etc) but manners (good behaviours) as w
ell to all dog, because let’s face it we only really need to sit on command five percent of the time the rest of the time we need our dogs to have good manners by not jumping up, barging though doors or stealing food off the tables. Manners under distraction offers private in home training, this give us the best opportunity to see and train in yours and your dog normal environment with the usually distraction that will be in your normal every day life, such as, kids, other animals or other family members. It also allows us to be able to address any behavioural issues that many not be able to be triggered safely outside the home such as barking at neighbouring dogs or chasing cats. We encourage all members of the household to be present and actively involved with the training process but it is the adult responsibility to train the dog not a childes. We do however appreciate if children of the household are present during lesson. We do understand not all member of the household can be present during lessons and do offer a handbook with basic instructions but require the main handlers/owners of the dog be present during all lessons. You are the person/people responsible for training your dog during the training process where there to show and guild you though it. Here at manners under distraction we believe the most important thing is for you to be able to happily include your dog in day to day life weather your having family over or just a night curled up on the couch your best friend can be comfortably beside you not licking grandmas face or stealing the popcorn out the bowl.
