https://www.mannerlymutts.com/home daily 1.0 2023-06-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600a01581c9a9068909ed554/1611693426025-YIOZGG6HL2SJGQK2TQKH/image-asset.jpeg Home - What We Do Mannerly Mutts NYC works with you to develop a program that, while it includes universal commands and behaviors, is uniquely tailored to you and your dog. We specialize in the positive reinforcement theory of dog training and believe there are no “Bad Dogs,” only dogs that haven’t yet learned the rules. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600a01581c9a9068909ed554/1611693075146-6VDX45NLG2KIJ36NJ3XF/image-asset.jpeg Home - Who We Are Mary Ellen Smith has over 12 years of experience in dog training and has a deep love of all things canine. She has experience with virtually every breed and ages from 10 weeks to 7+ years. She has worked with behaviors ranging from potty training and puppy biting to jumping and reactivity in older dogs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600a01581c9a9068909ed554/1612202515202-043Z1J5FGWTFXL4MRHC5/image-asset.jpeg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600a01581c9a9068909ed554/1612201960170-J9KJ2BAGOD0G8FUOWL31/image-asset.jpeg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600a01581c9a9068909ed554/1612202337164-LONWMMF50OEW5HDBK0GT/image-asset.jpeg Home https://www.mannerlymutts.com/our-aboutus daily 0.75 2022-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600a01581c9a9068909ed554/1612117904043-E4G0W3O0LKPH6K1CN7XD/image-asset.jpeg About Us - Mary Ellen Smith Mary Ellen has been training dogs for 10 years. She had a long career on Wall St., but has found her true passion in working with dogs. Her second “retirement” career has proven to be immensely fulfilling and tremendously fun. She specializes in the positive reinforcement theory of dog training and will work with you to develop an individualized training program for you and your dog. She has worked with puppies as young as 10 weeks and as old as 7+ years and has worked with a wide range of breeds. Mary Ellen is also a Certified End-of-Life Doula for Companion Pets and can work with you as you go through this difficult period. https://www.mannerlymutts.com/individualized-programs daily 0.75 2023-06-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600a01581c9a9068909ed554/1612200576898-09NZ7G482UEAIE0J7UVK/image-asset.jpeg Individual Programs - Individualized Programs For dogs older than 6 months. This includes dogs who have not had any prior training, as well as dogs who are ready to learn new and more challenging skills. The focus of these programs is both problem prevention and problem resolution. As with all our programs, we require written proof that all dogs are up to date on vaccinations. (DAPP, Rabies) What do we cover? FREE 1/2-hour in person consultation, followed by 45-60 minute sessions building on the concepts and behaviors previously covered Classes are client driven; we work on those behaviors that are most critical to you, as well as teaching and reinforcing basic commands Continue to develop and refine good leash manners (includes both loose leash walking and heel); for basic behaviors already introduced continue to build reliability Work with you to develop specific strategies to manage any reactivity that may be present Fun tricks can include put your toys away, paws up Program Costs: FREE 1/2 hour in person consultation Single Session: $150 Three Sessions: $290 Six Sessions: $475 https://www.mannerlymutts.com/puppy-kindergarten daily 0.75 2023-06-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600a01581c9a9068909ed554/1611861461353-Q2RV2KV10RQZOY69F3KX/image-asset.jpeg Puppy Kindergarten - Puppy Kindergarten Puppy Kindergarten is for all puppies who are at least 9 weeks old and 6 months or younger. As with all our programs, the puppy must be up to date on all their shots. We recommend the first 2 sets of shots be given before training is started. What do we cover? FREE 1/2 hour virtual consultation followed by 45-60 minute sessions, each session building on the concepts and behaviors previously covered Discussions of common problem behaviors such as jumping and nipping. We work with you to develop an approach to managing these behaviors that is tailored to your situation. Introduce good leash walking skills and manners; target problem areas with your dog and develop strategies to manage them Introduce basic universal skills including sit, stay, wait, and recall. We use positive reinforcement strategies to teach these skills Introduce some fun tricks such as shake and take a bow Program Costs: FREE 1/2 hour in person consultation Single Session: $125 Three Sessions: $240 Six Sessions: $425 https://www.mannerlymutts.com/specialized-programs daily 0.75 2023-06-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/600a01581c9a9068909ed554/1612057984131-XTLTGBF7LCQLRFC8GOA1/image-asset.jpeg Specialized Programs - Specialized Programs We offer a variety of specialized programs, such as preparation for the Therapy Dog exam, and End-of-Life Doula for Companion Pet services. For the Canine Good Citizenship and Therapy Dog programs, we require written proof that all dogs are up to date on vaccinations (DAPP, Rabies) Programs and Costs: Therapy Dog FREE 1/2 hour Consultation Sessions cover behaviors required to pass the Therapy Dog exam Develop an individualized program focusing on specific behaviors required to pass the Therapy Dog exam Focus on specific behaviors that need to be brought up to exam requirement levels, while maintaining those behaviors already mastered Program Costs: Single Session: $150 Three Sessions: $290 Six Sessions: $475 Potty Training for All Ages Sessions are approximately 1/2 hour Discussion of tips and techniques that aid in successful potty training Program Costs: Via Phone: $25 In Person: $30 End-of-Life Doula for Companion Animals FREE 1/2 hour Consultation Sessions may include discussions of End of Life issues such as quality of life, pain management, treatment programs, possible exploration of alternative treatment options, and developing a plan that benefits both the Companion Animal and the Humans Program Costs: Completely Individualized for every Companion Animal After the 1/2 FREE Consultation, a written plan outlining services to be provided as well as cost will be prepared by the Doula and furnished to you via email https://www.mannerlymutts.com/contact-us daily 0.75 2023-06-15 https://www.mannerlymutts.com/program-overview daily 0.75 2023-06-15