Manners Matter K9 Manner Training

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Introduction: Training with MMK9 puts dog training in the hands of the owner. The owner interacts with their dogs daily and it important the owner has the tools to make their dog a welcome and happy part of the family. I love watching dogs and owners learn how much fun training can be! It is very rewarding to see dogs try to get their owners to train because it has become a game. Seeing owners realize that dog training isn't about force and intimidation is also a very rewarding aspect of what I do.

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Jesi W.

Apr 4, 2014

After adopting my German Shepherd, I wanted put him in training for multiple reasons. The first reason was for obedience training because of his unknown history, I didn't think he had any training. The second reason was to create a closer working relationship with him. The third reason was that I wanted to fix his reaction towards other dogs. He wasn't aggressive towards others but it was like he had no idea how to behave politely around other dogs. I looked for trainers and found someone who trained German Shepherds and other breeds. This is where my dog (and me) was trained with a prong (or pinch) collar. At first I didn't have a problem with the prong but after 6 weeks of training, I realized that we still weren't where I wanted us to be as a team, so I went looking again for trainers. I came across Mandy through my mother who enrolled her puppy into Manner's Matter Puppy Foundation. So I thought I would give Manner's Matter K9 Manner Training a try and entered us in Beyond Basics (now called Basic Manners Two). This was the first time I had ever done "positive training"; although, I had been debating about using a clicker. During the first day of my training, Mandy asked to see us work together, which we did the basics like heel, come, sit, down, stay etc. At the time, I told Mandy I wasn't comfortable taking the prong collar off of my dog and she said that was okay, but the next training time she pushed me to not use the prong. She also stated that if I wanted to still have his prong on, I could but only have a short drag line on the prong and have his leash on the flat collar. So the next training session I took her advice and only used his flat collar but had a small drag line that didn't touch the floor on his prong. It was an adjustment for both my dog and me because I had been using the prong as a crutch. However, by the last two training sessions we had finally graduated off the prong! The experience I had with Mandy was very eye-opening for me because I had learned that my dog was only doing the commands that I had asked out of fear. He was afraid of getting corrected by the prong collar and the only way to not get corrected was to do the command I asked for, whether he liked it or not. Since we graduated from Manners Matter K9 Manner Training, a year ago, I am proud to say that I have a dog that is willing to do anything, even if it is something that I didnt ask for. He is willing to try to get the right answer and keep trying until he gets it right. I cannot thank Mandy enough for teaching me and showing me the possibilities we now have as a team because of positive training. If you are looking for a trainer, Mandy at Manners Matter- K9 Training is the real deal and has changed the way I work with my dog and future dogs.

Dena H.

Apr 7, 2014

Her classes are heads above any other training experience I have experienced in last 20 years. Mandy is very organized, extremely knowledgeable, always positive, and a fantastic problem solver!!!!

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What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I make it a priority to attend at least one continuing education conference or training every year. ClickerExpo through the Karen Pryor Academy, APDT Conferences, and private training lessons with top trainers are all a part of my commitment to staying informed on the changes in dog training.
What types of customers have you worked with?
Dog training is more than teaching a dog sit. It's about nutrition, health, and behavior. I am commonly asked my opinion on everything from house training to picking a good veterinarian. It's important for me to be informed about all things dog!
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
Ask LOTS of questions!! Does the trainer participate in continuing education? Research what groups the trainer is affiliated with. Does something seem "not right" about a method you are being taught? Go with your gut, if it feels wrong it probably is wrong. There are no quick fixes when it comes to training. Be cautious of trainers offering a quick fix.