the well-Mannered Mutt Podcast
Welcome to The Well-Mannered Mutt Podcast, the show for dog owners looking to enhance their relationship with their canine friends. This podcast is designed to both train dogs and teach people, so there can be success and happiness at both ends of the leash.
Your host, Staci Lemke is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, retired Registered Veterinary Technician, and owner of Manners for Mutts Dog Training. With over 20 years of experience working with dogs and their people, Staci is the perfect guide to help you navigate the ups and downs of life with a dog.
So, whether you’re a new dog owner or a seasoned pro, be sure to join Staci for each episode as she shares practical training tips, fun doggy adventures, and simple things you can do to strengthen the bond between you and your four-legged friend.
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Indoor Puppy Activities for Rainy Day Survival
Indoor puppy activities and puppy brain games that provide mental stimulation for puppies when you need smart, simple rainy day dog activities.
Puppy Potty Training Regression: Why It Happens and How to Fix It
This episode explains potty training regression, common puppy potty training setbacks, and how potty training positive reinforcement reduces puppy accidents in the house.
Choosing Puppy Classes That Support Safe Puppy Socialization
Learn how to start training a puppy by choosing puppy classes that support safe puppy socialization and well-structured group puppy training.
When Puppies Need a Pause: Using Time-Outs the Right Way
Using puppy timeouts the right way can support positive puppy training, clear puppy discipline, and calm an overstimulated puppy without fear.
End of the Year Recap: Puppy Behavior Myths We’re Leaving Behind
Before choosing a Christmas puppy, learn how to prepare for a puppy and why responsible dog ownership turns a puppy as a gift into a long term success.
Why Puppy Regression Spikes During the Holidays
Before choosing a Christmas puppy, learn how to prepare for a puppy and why responsible dog ownership turns a puppy as a gift into a long term success.
The Christmas Puppy Decision: How to Prepare for a Puppy and Why Responsible Dog Ownership Matters
Before choosing a Christmas puppy, learn how to prepare for a puppy and why responsible dog ownership turns a puppy as a gift into a long term success.
From Fearful Puppy to Confident Dog: Gentle Steps That Work
Transform your fearful puppy into a confident dog with gentle desensitization dog training and proven trust-building steps from Staci Lemke.
The Trainer’s Guide to Loose Leash Walking and Positive Reinforcement Training to Stop Leash Pulling for Good
Discover how to stop leash pulling and enjoy peaceful walks using positive reinforcement training and practical loose leash walking tips.