Manners For Your Mutts Dog Training

Ranked #2 in Medford and #62 in Oregon

4.8 Stars,11 Reviews
2231 Terrel Dr, Medford, OR 97501

Service area: Medford, OR, serving from Ashland to Central Point and Jacksonville. Arrangements can be made for those outside this service area.

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

  • Family Dog
  • Competition / Agility
  • Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

  • Basic Obedience
  • Puppy Training
  • Leash Pulling
  • Jumping on People
  • Barking Excessively
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Biting / Nipping
  • Potty Training
  • Resource Guarding
  • Stealing Food
  • Recall

Training Formats Offered

  • Private Lessons
  • In-Home
  • Private Facility

Program Formats

  • One-Time Consultation
  • Sessions Package

Types of Dogs

  • Herding

Age of Dogs Trained

  • Puppy (<1 year)
  • Adolescent (1-2 years)
  • Adult (2-8 years)
  • Senior (8+ years)

Dog Training Methodology

Methods: 

  • Balanced Training

Equipment: 

  • Flat Collars

Manners For Your Mutts Dog Training offers several programs. The **Basic Obedience Program** covers commands like Heel, Sit, Sit Stay, Formal Recall, Come When Called, Down, Down Stay, and an optional “Pick-A-Trick.” This 6-8 week program includes the Behavior Modification Program at no extra charge and is suitable for puppies as young as 8 weeks, with no upper age limit.

The **Behavior Modification Program** (1-3 weeks) addresses common issues such as Crate Training, Housebreaking, Mouthing, Jumping, Begging, Stealing, Leash Pulling, Digging, Excessive Barking, Separation Anxiety, and Resource Guarding. It is included with the Basic Obedience Program or can be taken separately. A one-time behavior consultation is also available.

The **Advanced Obedience Program** (4-6 weeks) refines basic commands, increases distance for stationary commands, transitions to off-lead work, and teaches advanced maneuvers like sudden sits and downs, and separation of hand and voice signals. Completion of a Basic Obedience Program is a prerequisite.

The **Conformation Handling Program** (4-6 weeks) focuses on preparing dogs and handlers for the show ring, covering techniques for stacking, showing a dog’s bite, bait use, gait patterns, show ring attire, etiquette, and understanding show rules and point calculation.

Pricing & Policies

Pricing Summary

Prices are listed per program. The Basic Obedience Program is $475, the Behavior Modification Program is $275 (or included with Basic Obedience), the Advanced Obedience Program is $300, and the Conformation Handling Program is $250. A one-time behavior consultation is $150. Discounts are offered for multiple dogs signed up simultaneously. Payment is accepted via cash or check, with payment plans available.

Testimonials

“You gave me the insight and skills that improved the communication between my dog and I and saved a relationship I had thought was beyond saving. Thanks to you we are now a great team.”
– D. Acton

“Chris, you’re a bottomless pit of patience!”
– M. Wright

“We were told by another trainer that our dog was “untrainable”. Thanks to your gentle, fair, and firm when needed, approach to training, our dog is now a welcome member of our family.”
– K. Morris

About the Trainer

Manners For Your Mutts Dog Training is owned by Christine Parker, an experienced dog trainer located in Southern Oregon. Christine’s goal is to help dog owners and their dogs communicate better, fostering a happier and more harmonious relationship by helping owners understand how their dogs think and work together as a team.

The business offers private, professional training tailored to the specific needs of each dog and owner, taking into consideration the dog’s age and temperament. Training typically begins in the client’s home and progresses to public areas to ensure the dog and owner can work together effectively in real-world environments.

Manners For Your Mutts is an ideal choice for those seeking personalized attention, who may have struggled with group classes, or whose schedules don’t align with traditional group training. While the main focus is on helping family dogs become well-behaved members of the household, Christine can also assist owners interested in training their dogs for obedience titles. Additionally, Christine offers a patented product called the “Keep It On Collar.” A free initial consultation is included with sign-up, and flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends, is available. Discounts are offered for multiple dogs enrolled simultaneously.

Accomplishments

Christine Parker has over 45 years of experience training dogs in obedience and over 40 years showing dogs in conformation. She has earned Obedience, Championship, and Dog Agility titles on various dogs. She also worked in the Veterinary Medical field as a Licensed Animal Health Technician and holds a patent for the “Keep It On Collar”.

How to Get Started!

To get started, interested clients should contact Manners For Your Mutts Dog Training via the provided contact form, including their phone number in the message. A free initial consultation is included with sign-up.

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  • 45 Years Experience

  • Free Consultation

Availability

  • Weekdays
  • Weekends
  • Evening

Associations

  • AKC

Languages

  • English
  • wheelchair accessible entrance
  • wheelchair accessible parking

Other Services Offered

  • Pet supply store

Location

2231 Terrel Dr, Medford, OR 97501