Muttz with Mannerz Canine Training Academy Enriching the lives at both ends of the leash.
Muttz with Mannerz is a premier dog training and enrichment center offering a full range of services, including enrichment daycare, day school, professional grooming, and expert-led training classes for every age and stage of your dog’s life. Led by certified CPDT-KA trainers and a licensed Family Dog Mediator, we provide compassionate, science-based guidance to help dogs and their people thrive together.
Take your pup’s skills to the next level! Designed for graduates of our Puppy Manners and Intermediate programs (or dogs with solid basic obedience), this advanced class builds focus, control, and handler skills—both indoors and out.
We’ll strengthen leash walking, introduce off-leash exercises, and work through real-life distractions with:
✔ Sit & down stays under high distractions
✔ On- and off-leash heeling
✔ Group recalls
✔ Outdoor training & community walks
Small class size — only 4 dogs per session for personalized attention.
This course is for puppies up to 1 year old who have taken Puppy Manners or already have basic training – it’s time to continue with training and have some fun while you do.
We start off by increasing your dogs' focus and control by introducing distractions – LOTS of them.
We’ll be working indoors in training centre and get to practice off leash-recalls, heeling, sit/stays and down/stays. We’ll add some fun and bring out the agility equipment to introduce them to jumps, tunnels and more.
Start your puppy off right with this fun and informative 6-week class! Designed for puppies 10–16 weeks old, this course builds confidence, teaches basic obedience (sit, down, come, stay, leash walking), and helps prevent common puppy problems like nipping and jumping. You'll learn how to read your puppy’s body language, build a strong bond, and lay the foundation for lifelong good manners—all in a safe, social environment.
Build skills and have fun with this combo class in Agility and Rally Obedience!
Designed for dogs 8 months and up with basic obedience skills, this class introduces teamwork, confidence-building, and focus through engaging Rally and Agility exercises. Strengthen your bond while teaching your dog to navigate courses, follow cues, and enjoy learning together.
Canine Life Skills – Dogs 1 Year+
Ready to take your dog’s training beyond the classroom? This 4-week course starts to buildsconfidence, focus, and real-world manners for dogs and their humans. We’ll work indoors and out in the community — from local shops to parks — to strengthen handling skills, trust, and calm behavior around distractions.
You’ll Learn:
🐾 Polite greetings & loose leash walking
🐾 Focus & impulse control
🐾 Navigating busy public spaces with confidence
Perfect for Foundation Skills grads, rescue dogs, and those starting therapy dog prep. Limited to 4 dogs.
Pre-requisite: Formal training with Muttz with Mannerz and dogs must be at least 1 year old.
If you haven’t done training with us and this is the class for you and your pup. This program is good for adolescent and rescue dogs to build the foundation necessary to set them up for success.
In this class we will discuss the foundation pieces required for training, the different stages and focus on teaching your pup the following:
Basic obedience-sit/stay, down, walking nice on leash, leave it, drop it
Have your dog focus on you with low distractions.
Come when called
Tap into your dog’s natural hunting instincts with our scent detection classes! This fun and rewarding activity builds teamwork, boosts focus, and strengthens your bond. Great for dogs of all breeds, ages, and personalities, each dog works one at a time using the Wintergreen scent. Classes follow SDDA guidelines and can prepare you for future competition—or simply provide an exciting mental workout your dog will love.
This class is a continuation of Fun with Scent Detection Level 1. Pre-requisite for this class is Fun with Scent Detection Level 1 class. We will continue on building on using your dogs’ natural ability to sniff. Teamwork makes this a fun activity for you and your dog. Although there will be multiple teams in the class, only one team searches at a time. In this Level of class, we will continue using different types of containers and searches for the scent will be at various heights. Scent work requires a lot of concentration which is why dogs get tired more easily. If your dog still loves to use their nose to sniff and you like to interact with your dog, you will both enjoy these classes. While in class, dogs are kept on their non-retractable leash and take turns locating a scent. Level 2 class uses the essential oil scent Pine.
A behaviour assessment is performed on every prospective daycare client, providing dedicated time to best understand your objectives for your dog’s day school experience (price on request). If the scheduled assessment day or time doesn't work for you, please contact us to arrange an alternative.
Ready to take your dog’s training beyond the classroom? Our Canine Life Skills program is designed to build confidence, resilience, and readiness in both dogs and their humans. Over the course of six weeks, we’ll take your dog’s skills into the real world — helping you navigate everyday challenges with calm, control, and confidence.
This course focuses on:
🐾 Strengthening focus and handling skills
🐾 Building trust and communication between dog and owner
🐾 Learning how to confidently navigate public spaces
🐾 Encouraging calm behavior in busy, unpredictable environments
We’ll train inside and out in the community, visiting real-life locations such as:
Local stores
Pet-friendly businesses
Parks & nature trails
This class is perfect for pet parents looking to raise a well-rounded community canine and is a great foundation for those considering therapy dog work in the future. By building confidence, social skills, and reliable behavior in real-world settings, you and your dog will be better prepared for whatever path you choose together.
Let’s turn everyday outings into confident, connected adventures!
***Pre-requisite you must have taken formal training with Muttz with Mannerz and be at least 1 year old.
Free 10-Minute Training Chat: Discover What’s Best for Your Dog $0.00
Not sure which training class or program is right for your dog? Let’s figure it out together! In this free 10-minute call, you’ll chat with a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and Licensed Family Dog Mediator who cares about helping dogs and their families thrive. We’ll get to know a bit about your pup, talk through your goals, and give you personalized recommendations — whether that’s training classes, daycare, or fun socialization playdates. It’s a friendly, no-pressure way to see what fits your dog best and start them on the path to success.
Join us for a fun, engaging playtime for your small dog. All dogs must be under 30lbs, fully vaccinated, and should be friendly or good with other dogs. At Muttz with Mannerz, we understand the unique needs and preference of our smaller canine companions, and we’ve created a safe and fun space just for them.
