Manners Please Canine Training

Manners Please offers private training sessions, group/structured classes, and specialized service training. They also provide pet sitting, boarding, and dog walking services. The Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Program is offered, which focuses on good manners at home and in the community, laying the foundation for other AKC activities like obedience, agility, tracking, and performance events. Training is designed to be fun for both pet and owner, building trust and enhancing their bond.

Pricing Summary

Private Training sessions are priced at $150 for a 1-hour session, $580 for 4 sessions, $810 for 6 sessions, and $1,250 for 10 sessions. Pet Sitting In Your Home costs $95 per night, while Pet Boarding At My Home is $75 per night.

Optional add-ons include pick-up/drop-off service for $30 per trip and a Holiday Fee of $75. “Stay & Train” services require a quote via email. Dog walking services include “Pit Stop Walking” for $15 (15 minutes), “Sniff The Fresh Air” for $25 (30 minutes), and “Outdoor Energy Burner” for $35 (60 minutes). All paid services are non-refundable, and unused training sessions are redeemable for 1 year from the original purchase date.

Policies

All paid services are non-refundable. Unused training sessions are redeemable for 1 year from the original purchase date. For pet boarding, a meet and greet with the trainer’s pets is required no later than 1 week prior to the first day of stay. Current vaccinations, including Bordetella and Rabies, are required with documentation.

Manners Please Canine Training is a full-service pet company that offers dog training, walking, and pet sitting, including specialized service training. Their philosophy centers on making training enjoyable for both the pet parent and the pet, believing that fun is essential for effective learning. They emphasize building trust with dogs as the foundation for a meaningful and bonding relationship.

For pet sitting, they aim to provide adventurous experiences filled with fun activities, while maintaining the peacefulness and stability of a continuous schedule and familiar surroundings. Walking excursions are designed as one-on-one experiences, tailored to meet each pet’s specific needs and physical requirements. Manners Please Canine Training and Pet Services is dedicated to delivering an ultimate training and pet care experience.

Accomplishments

The business is owned and operated by Stacie Lemieux, a Certified Dog Trainer who graduated from Animal Behavior College in 2011. She worked as a pet training instructor for Pet Smart for 2.5 years, gaining experience with various dog ages, breeds, and sizes. Stacie became an evaluator for the American Kennel Club (AKC) and a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) in 2013 when she started Manners Please Canine Training and Pet Services. She has a lifelong passion for animals, including experience as a Puppy-Raiser for Guide Dogs of America.

How to Get Started!

New clients can schedule private lessons by filling out an online form, which is noted to not work on iPad/Safari browsers and requires Chrome or Firefox, or by using a Microsoft Forms version. Existing clients also have a dedicated form for appointments. Scheduling submissions are responded to within 72 hours during at-home business hours (Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays, 7p-10p). A service area within a 25-mile radius of 90504 is specified, and clients are advised to confirm their location within this area.