Many Muddy Paws Dog Training

Many Muddy Paws Dog Training Positive Dog Training Solutions for Real Life Problems. Serving the Lethbridge Area

~ Over 18 years of experience
~ Group, and Private Lessons Available
~ Pet Level and Competitive Classes
From the well behaved family dog to the high scoring Obedience trial dog, positive methods have proven to work! We use dog-friendly, balanced methods that make training not only fun, but effective!!!

The sky is blue, and the sun is out! Get outside, quick!
06/03/2026

The sky is blue, and the sun is out!
Get outside, quick!

This face is always Ready for action!
06/02/2026

This face is always Ready for action!

Dog training (and trialing) is messy sometimes. Before things are picture perfect there are going to be days and session...
05/28/2026

Dog training (and trialing) is messy sometimes.

Before things are picture perfect there are going to be days and sessions that just don’t look good. Or maybe even feel good. It’s okay! It’s normal. It’s a dog. With feelings, and thoughts of their own. 😉

Small steps, better than yesterday- towards your goal or your “picture.” That’s what we look for. The messy days are important steps in that direction. Part of the process

So don’t stress if your driveway heeling session didn’t look as nice as the guy on the internet, or if your leash walk had one blow up, and a melt down. Or if that last trial didn’t go quite how you had plannned. Figure out what you could do better, what you could change, and then move on!

Also, stop comparing yourself and your dog to people on the internet. Those are highlight reels folks- only showing the good stuff. 😉

I was chatting with a puppy owner this morning about leash training and thought it was worth a post! This is mostly for ...
05/27/2026

I was chatting with a puppy owner this morning about leash training and thought it was worth a post!

This is mostly for puppies just learning to walk on leash, and about building good habits from the start! But also could apply to an adult dog. 😉

Loose leash walking is a hard thing for puppies! But pulling on a leash is a very clear way to build reactivity and frustration- so it’s important to work on it!

Take cookies. Reward what you like. But also use moving forward as a reward too.

Don’t walk in straight lines. For real. Circles. Zig zags, random changes of direction. Praise and reward for coming with you. This generally means you need to walk in green spaces and parks versus neighborhoods tho. Walking in a straight line encourages them to pull to “get there.” If they don’t know where we are going they do pay more attention!

Give them a chance to sniff and do dog things. Take a long line with you and when you get to the park let them have some space to do things. Hang out in an area well off the path and give them some space to take their time. But be sure not to allow them to interact with other people
Or dogs as part of their free time. 😉

Start your walk with training. Practice some obedience and tricks before you start. High rate of reinforcement too! Don’t be cheap. This little training session will set you and your pup up on teamwork.

Train more than walk. I know. Some of you might like to actually walk. But you’ve got to get in their heads and stay in their heads. Stop and train ever ten minutes or so on your walk- at least!

A reminder that your puppy does not need to say hi to every person or dog they see. In fact letting your on leash dog say hello to everyone is a good way to build bad leash manners and excitement- which turns into reactivity.

Use a tool- a front attachment harness is okay for adult dogs but not puppies. But if your pup is a super strong puller I’d suggest a gentle leader or halti (head halter). It takes some training but does take away the dogs pull.

Depending on the age- puppies can be a bit barky at things- if that happens back up, away from what startled them and then stop and train a bit. If the dog can listen at that point that’s perfect. Let them look at the trigger again, and train some more. Don’t run away, and never try to bribe or lure closer (especially if it’s a person). People watching is a great puppy pastime! Go to a parking lot and hang out. Train, walk a bit. Let the dog see all the things. But no interactions at all. Just you and your puppy!

Choose your location wisely. Start where it’s less busy! Build good habit with success!

Happy Training!

Gonna miss you Libby! ❤ Libby and her family are moving- great for them, sad for us. She’s been part of our rally commun...
05/26/2026

Gonna miss you Libby! ❤

Libby and her family are moving- great for them, sad for us. She’s been part of our rally community for years! We will miss you!

Libby’s gonna love the beach! 🌊

Had a great time teaching some rally obedience in Medicine Hat today! Lots of keen folks and talented dogs! I look forwa...
05/25/2026

Had a great time teaching some rally obedience in Medicine Hat today! Lots of keen folks and talented dogs! I look forward to working with you all again!

Rocco, All tongue and full of character! You can tell a lot about a dog from their eyes. This guy is happy, excited and ...
05/23/2026

Rocco, All tongue and full of character!

You can tell a lot about a dog from their eyes. This guy is happy, excited and a tad over stimulated. 😉

Building calmness and focus takes some time but is well worth your effort.

Teach your dog how to be bored. At home, in the park, in the car. Not all things lead to excitement.

If every car ride leads to the dog park or fun things your dog is going to learn to be excited in the car.

If every evening after supper your dog brings you a toy incessantly and you always give in and pick it up- you’ve taught them it works to be annoying. 😉 Instead how about a few minutes on a bed being calm, and then some training or play time. On your terms.

Little habits matter! Calmness earns life rewards.

Ziggy says bring on the sunshine and the weekend!
05/21/2026

Ziggy says bring on the sunshine and the weekend!

Stays are more fun with friends. 🥰
05/20/2026

Stays are more fun with friends. 🥰

I could have sworn I posted before I left. But here we are! I was away all last week doing sheepdog things. But I’m back...
05/19/2026

I could have sworn I posted before I left. But here we are!

I was away all last week doing sheepdog things. But I’m back now and will return messages and emails tomorrow!

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