Mischief Managed Mayhem to Manners

Mischief Managed Mayhem to Manners offers flexible group classes with open enrollment and small class sizes (4-5 teams for Manners classes). These classes cover a wide range of topics, including Marvelous Manners (Sit/Down, Settle, Stay, Impulse Control, Polite Greetings, Loose Leash Walking, Coming When Called, Place) and Life Skills (Hound About Town, Conquering CGC, Public Spaces, Cooperative Care).

Their sports programs include Agility (Introduction, Level 2, Skills & Drills, Advanced Coursework), K9 Nose Work® (Introduction, NW1, NW2, NW3 Trial Prep, NW3 & Beyond), and Rally Run Thrus. They also offer Trick Dog Training, which helps build confidence and strengthens the bond between dog and handler, with opportunities to earn AKC Trick Dog Titles. Cooperative Care training focuses on teaching pets to willingly participate in husbandry procedures like grooming, nail trims, and vet prep.

Day programs include Prep School for Dogs, designed for puppies (up to 6 months) and adolescents (6-18 months), offering training, play, socialization, and enrichment, along with unlimited group classes and private lessons. Canine Camp is an enhanced doggy daycare program with a 10:1 staff-to-dog ratio, focusing on maintaining training and providing enrichment. Private dog training lessons are available for puppy training, manners, and behavioral issues like reactivity and aggression, offered both at their facility and in-home.

Pricing Summary

The business offers a Class Pass for $185.00, which includes 7 group classes and has an 8-week expiration. This pass is valid for various manners, tricks, K9 Nose Work®, Agility, and Life Skills classes. Returning students can purchase a Renewal Class Pass at a discounted rate, offering 4 group class credits to be used within 30 days.

Individual classes can also be purchased, and Rally Run Thrus are available on a pay-as-you-go basis. Linear, 4-6 week classes are excluded from the Class Pass system. A 50% discount on all services is provided for dogs from municipal shelters and rescues.

Policies

Clients can easily reschedule a class with 24-hour notice. The Class Pass is valid for 7 group classes and expires in 8 weeks. The Renewal Class Pass includes 4 group class credits and must be used within 30 days of purchase.

Mischief Managed Mayhem to Manners is a dog training business dedicated to transforming dog behavior in Rhode Island. They offer a wide range of services, including group classes, private lessons, and specialized day programs. Their approach emphasizes flexible scheduling and small class sizes to enhance the learning experience for both dogs and owners.

The business focuses on building confidence and strengthening the bond between dogs and their handlers. They provide training for basic to advanced manners, various dog sports like Agility, K9 Nose Work®, and Rally, and unique Cooperative Care training for husbandry procedures.

In addition to training, Mischief Managed Mayhem to Manners offers day programs such as Prep School for Dogs for puppies and adolescents, and Canine Camp, an enhanced doggy daycare. They also extend a 50% discount on all services to dogs from municipal shelters and rescues.

Accomplishments

Jo, the owner and lead dog trainer, and her dog Windsor have achieved three AKC Trick Dog Titles: Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced. The business highlights numerous student achievements in K9 Nose Work®, with dogs earning various titles such as ORT, NW1, NW2, NW3, and AKC Scent Work titles (SWN, SCN, SEN, SBN, SIA, SWA, SBE, L1C, L1E, L1I, L1V, L2C, L2V, L2E, L2I).

Notable student successes include Windsor’s 3rd in Vehicles at NW1, 1st Overall and 2nd in Vehicles at NW2, and multiple NW3 titles. Griphook achieved 1st Place Interior, 2nd Place Containers, and 3rd Place Overall at NW1. Finlay earned 3rd Place Overall, 1st Place Interiors, and 4 Pronounced searches at NW3. Alastor Mad-Eye Moody achieved 2nd Place Vehicles and 2nd Place Overall at NW2. Schultzie and Lynne earned High In Trial Combined Novice B at the South County Kennel Club.

How to Get Started!

New students interested in group classes should begin with Marvelous Manners. The first step is to purchase a Class Pass, after which clients can select and register for their desired classes. For those unsure about which classes to choose or for private lessons, a free 15-minute phone consultation can be scheduled. First-time ring rental students are advised to email or text to schedule their initial appointment.