Well Mannered Mutts

06/12/2026

If our Adventure Dogs had Tinder…

After spending countless hours with these hooligans, I realized something…

Every one of them would absolutely have a Tinder profile. 😂

You’ve got:

💙 The Mama’s boys
🤠 The farm boys.
🎾 The athletes.
🌲 The explorers.
🦸 The self-appointed bodyguards.
👑 The popular girls.
🤪 The walking red flags disguised as green flags.
🍽️ The ones who would sniff, eat, roll and swim in absolutely anything and somehow survive.

Some are looking for their forever adventure partner.
Some are looking for a cuddle buddy.
Some are just looking for a good time. 😉

The funny thing is, every profile ended up sounding exactly like the picture behind it.

W***y thinks he’s God’s gift to women.

Buddy would absolutely abandon a conversation for a suspicious smell.

Louie is ready to fight a coyote to impress his date.
Nash just wants someone to walk quietly through life with.

Hammish forgot what he was doing halfway through writing his bio.

Knox is 10 years old and still treats every outing like he’s been selected for Team Canada.

Marley would absolutely show up covered in mud and somehow still look adorable.

Lara would scream with excitement over a road trip, eat something questionable, and somehow still be everyone’s favourite.

And Ruby would spend the entire date maintaining intense eye contact, listening to every word you say, and convincing you she’s your soulmate before the appetizers arrive.

Honestly, after reading all their profiles, I’m not convinced they’re dogs anymore.

They’re essentially furry humans running entirely on vibes and questionable decisions.

Click on each dog’s picture to read their full bio and tell us which one you’d swipe right on 👇🏻🐾❤️

06/11/2026

Pack Walk Highlights 🐾

Last week’s pack walk looked a little different than our usual walks. Since we had a group with several repeat attendees, we decided to focus less on simply walking together and more on building confidence through new experiences.

We headed to the skate park and school grounds where the dogs worked on navigating a variety of obstacles, climbing on and off equipment, exploring different surfaces, and learning to wait their turn while other dogs worked.

Confidence building isn’t just about teaching a dog to do something challenging—it’s about helping them learn to work through uncertainty, trust their handler, and realize they can handle new situations calmly and successfully.

The dogs did an amazing job supporting one another, and it was great to see their confidence grow throughout the evening.

Thanks to everyone who joined us! We love watching these dogs and handlers continue to progress each week. 🐾❤️

06/11/2026

Leadership Isn’t About Control -It’s About Trust

One of the biggest misconceptions in dog training is that leadership means controlling every movement your dog makes.

It doesn’t.

Good leadership actually gives dogs room to be dogs.

Take Louie, for example.

Louie is a Giant Schnauzer. He was bred to think, assess situations, guard, and be aware of his surroundings. Trying to suppress those genetics completely would be unfair and unrealistic.

When we’re out on adventures, I allow Louie to do what his genetics tell him to do.

He scans the environment.
He checks things out.
He watches people, wildlife, dirt bikes, and really anything new that enters our space.

Because that’s who he is.

The difference is that he doesn’t feel responsible for handling those situations himself.

If Louie starts getting a little too invested in something, a simple “Uh-huh” or “leave it” is enough to interrupt the thought process.

If I call him, he immediately comes back and stands beside me waiting for direction.

If I ask him to down while a quad, bicycle, or even the coyotes we occasionally run into on our adventures pass by, he does it.

Not because he’s afraid of me.
Not because I’ve micromanaged every step he’s ever taken.

But because we’ve spent the last 3 years building a relationship where he trusts that I’ll handle the situation.

That’s what leadership looks like 💯

A lot of people think a dog pulling, barking, lunging, or reacting is a dog trying to be dominant.

More often than not, it’s a dog that feels responsible.

Responsible for protecting themselves.
Responsible for protecting you.
Responsible for making decisions.

And that’s a heavy burden for a dog to carry.

When a dog truly trusts their handler, they can relax.

They can still be alert.
They can still be aware.
They can still be exactly what they were bred to be.

But they no longer feel the need to take over.

The same concept applies to off-leash freedom.

Freedom isn’t allowing your dog to do whatever they want.

Freedom is knowing that no matter what catches their attention, you can call them back and they’ll choose you every single time.

Because leadership isn’t about controlling your dog.

It’s about creating a relationship where your dog trusts your guidance more than their impulses.

And when you achieve that, you don’t lose your dog’s personality or genetics.

You gain the ability to work with them instead of constantly fighting against them.

And this is exactly why training matters.

Training isn’t just about teaching commands. It’s about building communication, trust, and understanding between you and your dog.

Every recall, every place command, every boundary you reinforce, and every adventure you take together is another deposit into that relationship. You’re showing your dog that they don’t have to carry the weight of every decision because they have someone they trust to guide them.

When we consistently engage with our dogs, fulfill their biological needs, provide structure, and create clear communication, we help pave the path for them to make better decisions on their own.

The goal isn’t to control every choice your dog makes.

The goal is to create a dog that chooses to look to you first, even when the world around them is exciting, overwhelming, or tempting.

That’s not obedience.

That’s trust. 🐾

06/09/2026

PACK WALK CANCELLED TONIGHT 🚫‼️

There will be no pack walk tonight. Sorry gang!
We will resume as scheduled next week.

☀️🐾 SUMMER PACK WALKS ARE HERE 🐾☀️

Looking for a fun way to work your dog this summer while building real life skills around distractions? 👀

Join us at the Alix Lake Campground for our Summer Pack Walk series! These walks are designed to help dogs learn how to exist calmly and confidently around other dogs, people, new environments, and all the chaos summer brings 😎🌴

Whether your dog needs:
🐾 Better leash manners
🐾 More focus around distractions
🐾 Proper socialization & neutrality
🐾 Confidence in new environments
🐾 A structured outlet for energy

…these walks are for YOU 💗

📍 Alix Lake Campground
🕖 7:00PM
📅 May 26, June 4, June 9 & June 18
💲 $15 CASH ONLY

A few reminders before joining:
• One dog per handler please
• Dogs must remain leashed
• NO flexi leads
• Walks will be weather dependent ☀️🌧️

Pack walks are not about dogs meeting and playing — they’re about learning to coexist calmly, stay engaged with their handler, and practice real world skills in a controlled environment 👏🏻🐕

Questions? Shoot us a message on socials or text 403-304-0856!

See you there 😎🐾

06/08/2026

Splash zone activated. 💦

06/06/2026

“Slippery when wet” 🤣

06/06/2026

Welcome Floyd to the Well Mannered Mutts family! 🐾

Floyd is joining us for our 6-week program, and while he's a very sweet boy, he's currently struggling with some fear reactivity and uncertainty in new situations.

For our first session, we took things slow. We focused on helping him get comfortable with me, the new training environment, and learning how to work with new training tools such as a slip lead and a place cot.

Rather than rushing the process, we let Floyd move at a pace he was comfortable with and worked on building trust, confidence, and clear communication.

Sensitive dogs don't need more pressure—they need calm leadership, patience, and opportunities to realize the world isn't quite as scary as they think it is.

By the end of the session, we were already seeing small shifts in his confidence, and both his mom and I were so proud of how well he handled everything that was thrown at him. 💙

It's amazing what can happen when we slow down, listen to the dog in front of us, and celebrate the little wins.

We can't wait to watch Floyd grow over the next 6 weeks! 🐾

06/05/2026

Weekend mode: ACTIVATED. 🚀🐾

06/05/2026

I think she would live in my skin if she could 👀🤣

06/04/2026

Happening tonight @7 🐾

☀️🐾 SUMMER PACK WALKS ARE HERE 🐾☀️

Looking for a fun way to work your dog this summer while building real life skills around distractions? 👀

Join us at the Alix Lake Campground for our Summer Pack Walk series! These walks are designed to help dogs learn how to exist calmly and confidently around other dogs, people, new environments, and all the chaos summer brings 😎🌴

Whether your dog needs:
🐾 Better leash manners
🐾 More focus around distractions
🐾 Proper socialization & neutrality
🐾 Confidence in new environments
🐾 A structured outlet for energy

…these walks are for YOU 💗

📍 Alix Lake Campground
🕖 7:00PM
📅 May 26, June 4, June 9 & June 18
💲 $15 CASH ONLY

A few reminders before joining:
• One dog per handler please
• Dogs must remain leashed
• NO flexi leads
• Walks will be weather dependent ☀️🌧️

Pack walks are not about dogs meeting and playing — they’re about learning to coexist calmly, stay engaged with their handler, and practice real world skills in a controlled environment 👏🏻🐕

Questions? Shoot us a message on socials or text 403-304-0856!

See you there 😎🐾