The Mannerly Dog

10/14/2026

Going trick or treating this year? Treat yourself to some training tricks this year at The Mannerly Dog!

10/12/2026

Halloween can be a scary time for dogs! The costumes, the noises, the CHILDREN. At The Mannerly Dog, you can learn how to prepare your dog for the spooky days ahead, so that you and your pup can both enjoy the fun!

10/07/2026

Take our dog reading course at The Mannerly Dog, and learn how to read your dog's body language today!

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10/07/2026

It's important to keep in mind that we are always capable of influencing a dog's behavior. This includes the behavior of a fearful dog! All it takes is a little patience, and determination

Fear is undesirable in any species, especially those we live with. It's essential for keeping us safe, but best minimized in our pets.

10/01/2026

Dog training requires focus, and sometimes focus means we need to discipline our brains for the task ahead! Read this article for helpful tools to get you started on your dog training journey at themannerlydog.com!

https://themannerlydog.com/learning-is-a-skill-set-do-it-well/

I’m a dog trainer, but mostly I’m a coach and teacher.  I teach other people how to be their dogs’ partners, and that means learning skills related to dog behavior, how dogs learn, and how to communicate with a non-verbal species.  Learning All the Time Dogs, humans, and every other species ...

10/01/2026

It’s National Black Dog Day! This particular one is extraordinary.🩵 if you have a black dog, please share him or her in the comments!

09/29/2026

09/24/2026

You wouldn't think to use a game like fetch as a training tool, but games like fetch are actually great for reinforcing positive feedback! When he or she brings the ball back (or not), you can use these moments to teach behavior skills that will carry on into the rest of your dog's training. Click the link to read more on this, and if you like this article, you can get more by subscribing on the bottom of the first page at themannerlydog.com! https://themannerlydog.com/good-habits-for-dogs-fetch-as-feedback/

Good habits are building all the time, even during a fetch game with your dog! Learn to build them deliberately, even during play.

09/16/2026

Some of you may have kids, and if you do, you learn quickly that the phrase (yelled or even spoken) "No!" does not cut it. They need to know why- Why can't I play outside? Why can't I get into mommy's makeup?

Dogs, like kids, are always learning. You need to teach them the right ways, and reinforce them rather than showing frustration or anger when they do something wrong. Frustration and anger breed fear, where patience and calmness breed a closer, more copacetic relationship. Learn more on this in this article on themannerlydog.com, and feel free to sign up for the free newsletter while you're in the neighborhood, to read these articles hot off the presses!

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Saying "No" to your pets is common but can create an attitude that diminishes your partnership with them. Consider what's really going on.