Alec is AMAZING, she literally speaks "puppy/dog" and communicates with them in a way I've never seen. To top it off, even with all her teachings/corrections, the dogs LOVES her...mine especially! If your new puppy needs training, or your new rescue needs help acclimating, she's your person! read more

Alec was very helpful and honest in her training . I would highly recommend her services ! read more

We are so lucky that we found Alec and The Mannered Mutt. We took our little nugget, our spoiled rotten 5 month old puppy to Alec for training and Alec is absolutely AMAZING! We are so happy with our experience and the results that were achieved with our pup. From the first call Alec was professional, very kind and answered all of my questions. She outlined her pricing, services offered and listened to determine the best solution/plan for our dog. Everything that we discussed was clearly summarized in writing. Alec is very kind, patient, and knows how to effectively communicate and help your pet reach their full potential. She uses positive reinforcement to teach the pups. We are very happy with the service that we received. Our dog stayed with her for a week and over that week she sent us videos of our pups progress, videos of our dog having a great time. The videos and updates just further gave us even more peace of mind. Once the training was completed she provided us with a detailed written plan that we could use at home and she allowed me to video tape her as she walked thru all of the new commands that were taught. If you are on the fence about selecting a trainer please consider giving Alec a call. Your pet will be in good hands. read more

I met Alec through social media when I reached out to the dog community in scv. I needed to re-home my pitbull puppy mix that I personally could not provide the care he needed because of medical issues. Furthermore as I was hurt and not able to personally monitor him, he got into a fight with my older Chihuahua mix and was no longer welcome in my household. She reached out to me and offered some advice and accessed my pup for potential foster parents. The road was not easy. As he was not allowed here I had to pay/paying for dog sitting facilities to keep him in the meantime. She has gone above and beyond to help me find a new family for pirate. And to be honest no words can express my gratitude. He would not last one week at the pound. During this hard time she was able to train him and calm his puppy energy. He has gone through a lot and is a wonderful dog! His new family loves him and I hope he does well. Alec is an awesome person she loves animals and it shows. She will work with you and do what it takes to help your pup! read more

Our family hired The Mannered Mutt when we first were considering getting our first family dog. She came with us to evaluate the puppy prior to us even getting her. Not only did she check out the puppies for social skills but also their physical frame such as hips teeth eyes head and entire bodies. It was quite beautiful to witness. She gave the thumbs up and was so impressed. Once we brought the puppy home we had Alec come again. Alec is so calm and gentle yet in charge. She basically taught us newbies how to be with our dog, S'mores. (tri-colored Aussie border collie) We hire her periodically as S'mores grows and new issues come about. It's amazing how much we, the owners have to change our ways in order to get our pets to respond. S'mores will be 2 in August. We needed her to come out again to help with swimming pool manners. Again, Alec taught us the steps we must take to resolve this issue. Every time we hire Alec we learn about how our actions can impact our dog's behavior. We have recommended so many other families to the Mannered Mutt because without Alec we would've had many more struggles. We have also run into other pet owners that have used her! We believe that all new dog owners should get a head start on training themselves and their dogs. Mannered Mutt is the best thing for us and our dog!!! read more

Alec is a rare talent in the dog training world. After adopting a rescue dog who was nearly feral, we spent a year tying to find the right trainer to help us with him. Most didn't seem to truly understand what he was all about and just wanted to focus on obedience. But, the first time Alec met him, she knew he wasn't hopeless and that we could help him to live a more normal dog life. In the 6 months we've been working with Alec, this dog who had never been on a leash, out on a walk, or able to do anything normal dogs do, is now able to wear a lead, walk around the block and see the vet without freaking out. She's the first to realize that he's not an fearful dog for no reason: he has separation anxiety. With a diagnosis comes healing, and instead of trying to push this dog to be something he isn't, she's tailored our program to fit his needs and his abilities. We may have saved this dog's life by adopting him, but she's saved his quality of life by listening to him and giving him the gift of compassion. I can't recommend Alec enough! She's changed our lives in ways we only dreamed possible!!! read more

The Mannered Mutt - Dusty and Luna on graduation day! Thank you Alec for all your hard work!! - Pet Training Near Me

Alec and her assistant, Chelsea, are WONDERFUL!!! From the moment I spoke with Alec, I knew we found someone who would be able to help guide us with some concerns we had with our 2-year old rescue dog, Tillie. Before she was rescued we were pretty certain that Tillie had been through some traumatic treatment during her young life. Based on Alec's initial observations of Tillie, she believed this was the case. Alec is insightful, compassionate, calm, intuitive, and creative. She really takes the time to figure out what makes your dog tick and offers simple, reliable solutions to work through them. Chelsea is equally amazing. They both took the time to really explain the why behind why they were doing something and how the dog would naturally respond. Over the two weeks that Tillie stayed with Alec and Chelsea, we received many texts, pictures, and video updates with how she dog was doing. I'm amazed at how quickly Tillie responded to their techniques and the overall sense of calm she has now that she is home. Alec is always easy to reach and willing to offer advice anytime. I recommend The Mannered Mutt without hesitation! read more

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If you need help choosing the right dog for your family, hire Alec! She will help you find the right fit in terms of personality, lifestyle, etc. She has worked with different rescues and will guide you through the process. She is gentle and calm, yet firm in her ways and methods. read more

I just finished a 4 week virtual Puppy Training Package with my almost 2 yr old rescued lab, Canelo. If you are on the fence about virtual training, take the plunge! It is totally worth it and so easy to do. Alec was amazing! Her knowledge about all things dog is incredible. My consultation with her set the stage for our virtual class sessions. The "games" she taught "us" during class gave us something fun do to, one on one, until our next session. By our 4th session Canelo saw me setting up our "class room" (computer, chair, mat, treats) and he was ready to go to school! Alec provided links to videos for everything we did in class so I could watch someone else do the same training which was really helpful for me. Canelo and I have bonded in a way we hadn't (I'm his 2nd favorite person at home :)) in the 9ths mths since we adopted him. Thanks to Alec and virtual training, I now have some great tools and games to help Canelo be his very best dog and for me to be the very best dog mom for him! read more

Alec is extremely knowledgeable and has the ability to read dogs very well! She has done wonders for us and our three challenging pooches. Every cent has been well spent! She truly understands how dogs are wired and has the research and studies to substantiate her training techniques. Alec does a phenomenal job and we wouldn't hesitate to call upon the "Mannered Mutt" should we need any help in the future. read more

Alec has a feel and innate understanding of dogs. She came to our home when our dog was 3 months old and gave us so much important information about housebreaking our pup, about crate-training, walking on the leash, interacting with other dogs, understanding and obeying commands. We still have the occasional call with her - our pup is now 11 months old and questions still come up. She is great about Skyping or calling and helping out and following up. Our little Miniature Dachshund is a very well mannered pup thanks to Alec! J Rassell, Los Angeles read more

My dog and I spent two training sessions with Alec and she has changed our lives. My very happy and friendly dog becomes hard to handle when encountering friends or other dogs because he gets so excited. Now I'm practicing better control techniques and he's happy to be receiving so much praise instead of reprimands. THANK YOU SO MUCH! read more

Alec is not only an amazing trainer, she is an amazing person. She is very generous with her knowledge and her time! As a first time dog owner I was completely lost until I found her. Please do yourself a favor and take advantage of this wonderful resource to make your life and your dogs life better. read more

Alec is amazing! I was referred to her by a friend and that was the best referral we could have gotten! My dog is a rescue which is a specialty of Alec's training. She took a gentle yet affirmative and (VERY EFFECTIVE approach) in my dogs training. We've used her for leash walk training, aggression across dogs, and overall corrective behaviors. All of her instructions are very simple to incorporate into your existing routine with a few tweaks, and within a few attempts you'll notice a very beneficial change in the dogs behavior. The dogs respond well to her calm and caring manner, and us human's value her feedback and insights. I have seen a tremendous improvement in my dogs since working with Alec. She takes the time to observe, process and effectively resolve whatever issue you are experiencing with your dog(s). I am incredibly thankful to have her as my trainer and would recommend her guidance and help to anyone. Thank you, Alec!!! read more

Alec saved us. . . . . we had just adopted a rescue dog and wasn't really sure how to work with our dog Ruby and understand what she was trying to tell us. We were fortunate to run into Alec on the street and she helped us immediately on how to understand Ruby and to work with her in a positive way with rewards (treats). The first few days when you aren't sure what to do or need a little guidance Alec was helpful, patient and knew how to communicate with our dog and explain to us what she was doing; so we could learn and become better dog parents. read more

Alec is the most caring and insightful trainer I have ever worked with! She guided us from the very first step of deciding whether Theo was the right dog for us as a family, and then worked with us as we learned to understand him, and be better owners. She had so many helpful tips to the many questions that come up when you're a dog owner! Theo turned out to be the most perfect and well suited dog for us as a family! Thank you Alec for the invaluable service you provide! I can wholeheartedly recommend "The Mannered Mutt" to anyone looking for a dog trainer!! read more

We called Alec to help us with our 3 two year old dogs. We had specific things we wanted to work on: pulling while walking on their leashes, not barking at every little thing in our backyard and jumping up on people when they entered our house. She taught us a great deal about animal behavior that helped us to understand why their behavior was the way it was. She observed our dogs together then gave us insight on which dog needed what training to help them behave better. We then took one of the dogs ( the one who pulled the most) for a walk and "walked" us through how to train him. There was no high pressure to sign up for a bunch of sessions. She was very positive the whole time even though I felt guilty for not training them better or sooner. I felt she could have handled any behavior problem any of our dogs might have had. She left it completely open for us to sign up for more training and we could call anytime ask any questions. I was very happy with her service. read more

My family and I are so thankful to Alec. She and her husband rescued our sweet Lola girl. They loved her back to life! When they first found Lola she was around 35 pounds and had a stomach injury, she is now a healthy 75 pound dog! Not only did they help this incredibly sweet and loving dog but Alec helped place her with my family (which includes a preschooler). Alec was very patient with us as new dog owners. She has a special talent & wisdom for knowing if a dog is the right fit for a family. We are amazed everyday at how perfect Lola is for our family. We will be forever grateful to Alec and her family! read more

If yelp had 10 stars I would give it to Alec! She is amazing and knows her stuff. Alec has helped me through the years with several rescues our family has adopted. She is very compassionate and caring and wants the best not only for the rescue but for the whole family. She recently met our newest hairy family member, Olive, and gave me some suggestions and recommendations that I immediately acted upon. Right away our sweet Olive responded positively to the changes I made based on Alec's recommendations. She can help you understand your rescue's behavior and if necessary how to turn it around. If you need help with your canine, Alec is the one! read more

Alec was such a blessing to me and my family. She helped us situate our home for our new puppies, provided so much knowledge & was patient with me. She cares about the whole families happiness and is not judgmental at all. She went above and beyond for me, she is much more then a trainer who teaches commands she has a certain healing energy about her & is able to calm the emotions and struggles for both the dogs & their human families. Thank you Alec! read more

Alec is the premier dog trainer! She changed our lives by helping us understand and train our 95lb, super smart, wild and crazy rescue dog. Her style is calm, effective and very easy to incorporate in your home. He became our favorite pet and was truly "the mannered mutt" after our sessions ended. If you do the work, you will see the results quickly. It's worth every penny and more. Alec is the only trainer I would recommend. read more