Mountainside Mutts

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Mountainside Mutts Humane dog training for committed pet parents near Rutland and Killington, Vermont. We want to help you train the most incredible companion dog.

Mountainside Mutts is an exciting new dog training offering for Rutland, Vermont and other nearby areas. If you're going to love them like family, we believe you should train them like family too. We are committed to using only the most humane training methods. Effective training can absolutely be done without resorting to shock, prong, and choke collars or harsh leash corrections and Mountainside Mutts wants to show you how. Through customized training programs, our aim is to help you raise the dog of your dreams. We're currently offering private in-person or virtual training sessions but will soon be opening Rutland's first Dog School & Enrichment Center. Check back here regularly to see the latest information. Owner and head-trainer Als Allan has operated Girl Friday ACK, LLC a successful dog training and pet care business in Nantucket, MA since 2014 and now wants to share her extensive knowledge with invested pet parents in and around Rutland, Killington and Woodstock, Vermont. Als is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed ("CPDT-KA"), certified Service Dog Coach, AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluatator, and Fear-Free accredited trainer. Our philosophy is simple, everyone needs a little help sometimes. At Mountainside Mutts, we welcome all pet parents who would prefer to train their dogs without having to resort to harsh, old-fashioned training methods. If you're seeking effective, fun and compassionate, dog training and coaching, reach out today and learn more about our services.

Polite request from GMNC!🙏
10/22/2026

Polite request from GMNC!🙏

Walking your 4 legged bestie this Winter please bring bags and take out what they leave behind.

10/20/2026
The Fall Collection at Mountainside Mutts is pretty spectacular! ❤️🌟🐾
10/17/2026

The Fall Collection at Mountainside Mutts is pretty spectacular! ❤️🌟🐾

10/09/2026

🚨 WEE-WOO! The Fun Police have arrived! 🚨

Does your dog have something to say whenever other dogs start having fun?

Some dogs just can’t resist barking when their friends start running, wrestling or generally enjoying themselves.

It’s not unusual, but it can certainly be annoying. And the dogs on the receiving end may not appreciate the running commentary either!

So what can we do?

🐾 PREVENT: Watch for the early signs that your dog is getting worked up. Increase distance, slow things down or offer a break before the barking starts.

🐾 INTERRUPT: If the barking begins, calmly help your dog disengage. Avoid shouting or adding to the excitement.

🐾 REDIRECT: Give your dog something else to do. A familiar hand touch, a little sniffing or moving away with you can all help. Better still, practice and reward these behaviors before the barking starts.

And don’t forget to consider WHY your dog might be barking. Excitement? Frustration? Discomfort with the other dogs’ activity? The motivation matters.

Barking is normal. But that doesn’t mean we can’t help our dogs learn a different response.

Even the Fun Police deserve a day off! 😂🐾
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Looking for some Fall Fun & help a great cause? Trails for Tails is tomorrow and the weather should be pawsitively purrr...
10/03/2026

Looking for some Fall Fun & help a great cause? Trails for Tails is tomorrow and the weather should be pawsitively purrrrfect!

Trails for Tails 5K & Fun Run

Sunday, October 4th - Northwood Park, Rutland, VT
8:00 AM Registration

Lace Up and Run to Support Rutland County's Animals in Need!

Register Today!
https://rchsvt.org/trails-for-tails-registration/

“Down & dirty. No fluff.” Thanks Paws N Claws 911 & WOOF PACK for a great Sunday morning. Learned a lot & great putting ...
09/27/2026

“Down & dirty. No fluff.”

Thanks Paws N Claws 911 & WOOF PACK for a great Sunday morning. Learned a lot & great putting faces to names.

No dogs were harmed in this production.
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Address

654 US-4 East
Rutland, VT
05701

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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+15087611229

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