Services
Behavior issues can be frustrating, embarrassing, concerning, and in some cases dangerous. Maniac Mutts offers a variety of services designed to help you with these issues. For dangerous or concerning behaviors involving fear, anxiety, reactivity, and aggression, Maniac Mutts recommends a Behavior Consultation. For frustrating or embarrassing behaviors like jumping on guests or pulling on leash we recommend Real Life Skills, Puppy Packages, and Adventures.
Dog Adventures & Hikes
Do you love getting outside and enjoying nature? So does your dog! Let us share our love of Portland parks and trails with your friend for half a day while you are working or on vacation. Your dog will get to sniff, walk, run, explore, and come home tired from a day of adventure and exercise. We will also incorporate quality, reward-based training into every session. All adventures are limited to three dogs or fewer.
Half Day Adventures ($99/dog per session or $899 for 10-session package)
- You pick morning session (9a-1p) or afternoon session (1:30p-5:30p)
- Includes pick-up & drop-off from your home
- Includes training for one behavior focus area
- Adventures will be along local trails, parks, and dog friendly neighborhoods
- Rinse-off services available for an additional fee
Half Day Adventures
Behavior Consultation
A thorough 90 minute behavior evaluation that addresses behavior problems like barking, biting, jumping up, and lunging while on leash. Each consultation will include an in-person meeting with you and your dog, a discussion about your dog’s behavioral history, and your training goals. Afterwards, you will receive a customized management and training plan which may include a recommended training package that suits your needs.
In some cases, Maniac Mutts may recommend a visit to a veterinarian or veterinary behaviorist for a medical and or behavior evaluation prior to starting behavior modification.
Foundation Behaviors May Include:
- Muzzle training
- Hand target
- Emergency U-turn
- Engage/Disengage
- Leave It
Initial Consultation
Behavior Modification Training Packages:
Real Life Skills
For Dogs Over Five Months
Real life skills prioritizes the individual needs of you and your dog in order to teach practical behaviors while preventing the practice of undesirable ones. Practical skills such as coming when called, waiting at doorways, leaving dropped food alone, and relaxing on a bed when asked.
Helping you and your dog be successful together is our top priority. With this goal in mind, Maniac Mutts requires all new clients complete an hour long initial consultation before booking training packages.
During the initial consultation, Maniac Mutts will gather a brief behavioral history, discuss your training goals, set realistic expectations, and recommend a training package based on these goals.
Focus area may include:
- Jumping up
- Counter-surfing
- Barking
- Chasing wildlife
- Pulling on leash
- Digging
- Door dashing
Real life skills:
- Come
- Wait
- Go to mat
- Sit
- Leash walking
- Leave it
- Eye contact
Initial Consultation
Real Life Skills Training Packages:
Puppy Training
For Dogs Under Five Months
A 60 minute in person consultation created to get you and your 8-18 week old puppy started off right. From puppy play biting to housetraining Maniac Mutts will help you create a customized plan to set your puppy up for success.
Focus areas may include:
- Proactive socialization
- Handling
- Play biting
- Housetraining
- Chewing
- Alone time
- Crate training
- Resource guarding prevention
Puppy Life Skills:
- Come
- Wait
- Sit
- Leash walking
- Leave it