MUTTS WITH MANNERS 

Training Programs


MUTTS WITH MANNERS OFFERS A RANGE OF 'WHOLE OF LIFE' PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO TAKE YOUR DOG FROM PUPPY THROUGH TO CANINE GOOD CITIZEN!
 

NEW! Pre-Puppy consultations Designed specifically for clients wishing to add a puppy or an adult dog to their family. The aim is to help you decide on which breed would best suit your lifestyle, educate you on canine development stages and discussing the mental and physical requirements of dog ownership.

 

Puppy Pre-school is a 5 week program designed to socialise young pups, (7 - 14wks of age), with other dogs & people in a safe, controlled environment, while learning basic obedience, handling and health care. We also cover normal puppy behaviour, such as chewing, mouthing & jumping up, and give you problem solving tools BEFORE your pup gets to adolescence! Positive associations with other dogs & people during this period is essential to create a happy, well adjusted adult dog. We aim to help your pup grow into a well behaved family member, with owners who are committed to starting off on the right paw! 

 

 

WHOLE OF LIFE PROGRAMS! We specialise in creating fun, small classes , (max. 6 dogs per class), to ensure a happy, stress free environment where you and your dog can effectively learn, while offering individual attention that you just don't recieve in a large class. We believe training is more than just teaching our dogs to sit and stay. It is about helping dogs and humans live together harmoniously together and increasing the human animal bond.

 

Level 1: Basic is a 6 week program designed for dogs aged 4 - 12 months. The aim is to help you build strong foundations for future training using positive training methods. Our goal is to produce well informed owners with happy, well behaved dogs!

 

Canine Good Citizen Short Course is a 6 week program designed to promote Canine Good Citizens using positive, reward based training designed for REAL LIFE situations that you & your dog encounter in everyday life. We cover nutrition, first aid, canine body language and a whole lot more! The aim is to produce good citizens on both ends of the leash!

Canine Good Citizen program is dedicated to a better tomorrow for the dogs we love and to safeguard their future and the invaluable contribution thet make to our quality of life. See our main page for more information.

NEW! Post Adoptive Training is a 5 week program designed specifically for newly adopted shelter dogs. The aim is to help the dog settle into their new environment, allowing new owners to gain some basic control and forge a strong bond between dog and owner.

 

Private Training Lessons are tailored specifically for you and your dog. This may be suited to owners requiring help with specific training problems, those with time restrictions & / or dogs which may not be suited to a class environment. We will teach you how to apply positive, motivational training methods in order to teach your dog how to learn. This method of training helps create an enthusiastic, energetic, willinging dog that wants to continue learning with informed, competent, caring owners.

 

All training is designed for PET DOG OWNERS wanting a happy, well behaved member of the family. . All participants receive a certificate of participation and a course information booklet. Classes are available for owners who have completed the CGC program & wish to continue their dogs education. Private (one on one) training lessons are also available. Dogs must have proof of Vaccination & worming.

All training is done with DELTA Accredited Canine Behavioural Trainers, using positive, reward based methods, operant conditioning and motivational play training. For more information or to enrol in a program, please do not hesitate to contact me.

 



Debbie Chitty

Wangaratta. Vic. 3677

Email:   meowmix@iprimus.com.au

Phone:  0417030590


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