Well Mannered Mutts

18/07/2025

🐾 Two Years of Loving W***y 💛

Two years ago today, W***y became our very first official training client — and I truly couldn’t have asked for a better dog to start this journey with.

W***y came to his family after being tied up on a reservation and rescued by a rescue in Saskatchewan. He was unsure of the world — reactive, guarded, and misunderstood. But from day one, he showed us something else: a heart ready to trust again.

After making the leap from the rescue world into training — where we had seen countless dogs like W***y, full of potential and just needing the right guidance — he instantly felt like home. Like everything we had learned and believed in had led us to him.

Since then, we’ve accomplished more than I could ever put into words:

✅ Heavy obedience & real-world training
✅ Proper socialization with dogs and humans
✅ Exposure to every environment imaginable
✅ Countless adventure days & pack outings
✅ Discovered his love for scent work & agility
✅ Learning how to be the best big brother

W***y is now a confident, well-mannered family dog. But more than that — he’s a reminder of what’s possible with patience, structure, and trust.

Dont get me wrong, some days he still tests my patience or makes me shake my head — but I wouldn’t trade our bond for the world. He’s taught me just as much as I’ve taught him.

Dogs like W***y are why I do what I do.
Not just to teach obedience — but to rewrite stories. To help dogs who’ve been overlooked, misunderstood, or labeled. To give them their second chance — and their best life.

Here’s to the last two years — and the next two.
I truly can’t imagine a world you’re not in, W***y 🐶💕

✨ Huge shoutout to the McMorrans for giving W***y a second chance at life and putting an over abundance of energy into his training! Without you, who knows what kind of world W***y would be living in today. Because of you — he got the life he deserves. 💛

***yTheOG

17/07/2025

📢 We have availability!

We had a cancellation and now have summer availability open again! I remember a few people had inquired when we were fully booked, but I can’t seem to find those messages — so if that was you (or if you’re still looking for care during that time), feel free to reach out!

We have July 31- August 12 & August 18-28 currently open. You don’t need to book the full window, but we do ask for a minimum 3-day stay — especially over the long weekend 😊

Spots available for:
🐾 Boarding
🎓 Board & Train

Can also accommodate the following on August 6, 13, 18, 19, 25 & 27:
🎯 Day Trains
🏫 One-on-One Lessons
🌲 Stay & Play adventures

These don’t open up often, so snag them while you can!
Message me if you’re interested or want to chat about what’s best for your pup 🐶✨

16/07/2025

Join us tonight at 7 PM for our Weekly Pack Walk in Alix!

📍 Where: Alix Lake Campground
💲 Cost: $15 per dog
🤝 Who: Open to everyone — no need to be a current or past client!

Whether your dog could use help with leash manners, socialization, or just staying calm around other dogs and people, pack walks offer a structured, low-pressure way to build better behavior in real-world settings.

No chaos. No overwhelm. Just a group of dogs and their people walking with purpose and practicing calm coexistence.

All breeds, sizes, and experience levels are welcome!
Just bring your dog, a leash, and a positive mindset.

Hope to see you there 🐾

16/07/2025

Every day’s the best day when you’ve got dogs like Knox and Nash by your side 🐾

So proud of how far these two have come in their Adventure Prep + Stay & Play journey! 🙌🏻💪🏻

14/07/2025

Here’s to wet paws, wagging tails, and all the amazing memories we’re making this season 🌊🐶

10/07/2025

Huge thanks to everyone who joined us for tonight’s pack walk!

The weather held up beautifully, and it turned into such a perfect evening. So great seeing all your beautiful faces—both human and canine 💗

Already looking forward to the next one!

10/07/2025

Pack walk is still a go, regardless of the light rain!

If you plan to attend, dress accordingly 🌧️☔️

Come join us this Wednesday at 7PM for our weekly Pack Walk in Alix!

📍 Location : Alix Lake Campground
💲 Cost: $15 per dog
🤗 Open to everyone — you don’t need to be a current or past client to attend!

Whether your dog needs help with socialization, leash manners, or just some healthy exposure around other dogs and people, pack walks are a great way to practice calm coexistence in a structured, supportive environment.

No chaos. No pressure. Just a calm group of dogs and their humans working on walking together with purpose.

All breeds, sizes, and training levels welcome — just bring your dog, your leash, and a good attitude!

DM to save your spot or show up and join in! 🐕

09/07/2025

Meet Frank 🐾
This handsome Sheepadoodle kicked off his training journey with us this weekend!

Like many working breeds, Frank’s been navigating life without a clear job — which has led to some anxiety and reactivity. But underneath all that nervous energy is a brilliant dog just waiting for the right outlet. Once he settles and taps into his brain, Frank shows a ton of potential!

During our first session, we focused on getting to know Frank, identifying his triggers, and conditioning him to a transitional slip lead (TL) to create calmer, more structured walks for him and his mom.

After just three minutes of conditioning to the TL, we walked him around the indoor space to build confidence, then headed outside. Normally, Frank reacts to everything — people, dogs, even the wind 🌬️ — but with calm leadership and better communication through the TL, his reactivity started to melt away. 🙌🏻

Next up was boundary work using the place cot. Frank is very food motivated and quick to learn, but his challenge was staying put when we added distance. (Ideally, he’d live inside his mom’s skin if he could 😝). We also introduced enrichment ideas like a flirt pole and a roller feeder ball to help meet his mental and physical needs between training sessions.

Here’s what we have planned for Frank’s next session:

✔️ A day train session to help create healthy separation between him and his mom
✔️ Exposure to our summer student, Brody, to build social skills with new people
✔️ Muzzle conditioning to prep for grooming, nail trims, and safe dog intros
✔️ “Leave it” for impulse control around distractions
✔️ More placement training to build duration and confidence

Frank’s mom has been an absolute rockstar — eager, committed, and already doing the work at home. It’s always exciting to see a team like this starting strong!

Welcome to the fam, Frank! We’re excited to see what you can do! 💪🐶

08/07/2025

Come join us this Wednesday at 7PM for our weekly Pack Walk in Alix!

📍 Location : Alix Lake Campground
💲 Cost: $15 per dog
🤗 Open to everyone — you don’t need to be a current or past client to attend!

Whether your dog needs help with socialization, leash manners, or just some healthy exposure around other dogs and people, pack walks are a great way to practice calm coexistence in a structured, supportive environment.

No chaos. No pressure. Just a calm group of dogs and their humans working on walking together with purpose.

All breeds, sizes, and training levels welcome — just bring your dog, your leash, and a good attitude!

DM to save your spot or show up and join in! 🐕