Many Muddy Paws Dog Training

06/25/2026

Friends who train together…. Stick to training plans together! (And hold each other accountable!)

Although our dogs are always willing and ready to play and and train- sometimes the human side lacks the motivation! Having a training buddy is a good way to get over that!

Set up a time to meet at the park, or set some goals together! It is a great way to challenge yourself!

A friend, a neighbor, someone who know from the dog park, someone in your class… lots of options! The dogs don’t need to work this close, but close enough to provide some distraction, or you can have the dogs waiting their turns too. Good to practice quiet crating for classes and dog trials!

Penelope and Mindy are the cutest little duo!

06/24/2026

Good dogs Gus and Juna!

06/23/2026

Ha! Isn’t this the truth!

Remember that what your dog can do at home or in comfortable locations is very different than what they can do in public! Unless you train it!

Once you’ve got some basics at home it’s best to hit the road! Parking lots, green spaces, outside popular shopping places, and then maybe to a busy park. Start slow and be fair.

Don’t forget the cookies! Reward the things you like and you’ll be setting your dog up for success!

Happy Training!

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06/18/2026

Boxer Style bitey face.

All dogs have their own preferred way of playing. Some are real physical and rough, and others prefer chase games and less contact.

With these two it’s full contact all the time. Very classic behavior for the breed!

06/17/2026

The fluffy dog gang.
Olive, Noah and Weston.

Here for a good time, and the snacks! Oh and to work on some manners and obedience. 😉

06/16/2026

There’s a general rule that the cuter the puppy, the naughtier the puppy. The cute factor is how they survive puppyhood.

In this case that’s pretty accurate! 😉

06/12/2026

This last set of rally classes we really focused on heeling and connection- sure paid off!

Balance in all things- a little of this, a little of that. Work on one thing, and something else gets messy. It’s the way it goes so we constantly change our focus to get the pieces all together.

Too bad I didn’t video all the classes- some pretty amazing work last night! Here’s a small clip.

06/10/2026

Eye contact is a basic foundation skill that takes seconds to work on, and will really help you out in real life situations!

Marla is rocking her first stay and train day!

06/09/2026

Important Information!

In the summer months it’s best to avoid letting your dog swim (or drink) in standing water- for this reason!

🦠 Blue-green algae poisoning (or cyanobacterial toxicosis) occurs when dogs drink or swim in water contaminated by an algal bloom. Algal blooms are an overgrowth of cyanobacteria that can produce numerous types of toxins (specifically, cyanotoxins). The two most serious types of cyanotoxins (called microcystin and anatoxin), can cause liver or neurologic injury. Shock, liver failure, respiratory arrest and even death can occur.

⚠️ The clinical signs for cyanobacteria toxicosis will vary depending on the specific toxins in the water and may include vomiting , diarrhea, weakness, pale gums, collapse, drooling, muscle tremors, difficulty breathing, muscle rigidity, paralysis and seizures.

🐾 If you think your pet may have been exposed to an algal bloom, rinse their fur with fresh water and bring them to a veterinary hospital immediately.

➡ Read how the City of Lethbridge is working on preventing the growth of blue-green algae : https://www.lethbridge.ca/news/posts/fighting-the-summer-slime-at-henderson-lake/

06/07/2026

Attention! The foundation for all the things!