About Mountainside Mutts

Modern, humane training in Rutland

Mountainside Mutts is a dog training business in Rutland led by Als, who introduces herself as a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and Behavior Consultant, and the business describes itself as Rutland's only Certified Canine Behavior Consultant. Training is force-free and science-based, with no prong, choke or shock collars, and everyday life is used as a chance to build trust, communication and real-life manners. The business has a private dog gym and fenced yard for practice and play.

Programs

Puppies are a specialty: crate and potty training, foundation obedience, socialization, Puppy Jumpstart and a Puppy Training & Socialization class. For adolescent and adult dogs there are New Dog Jumpstart, Real Life Manners Coaching and a Basic Manners for Real Life group class, covering jumping, leash pulling, barking, chewing, biting, recall and separation distress. Behavior Coaching addresses resource guarding, aggression toward people or dogs, leash reactivity and problems with other household pets. Owners can also task-train their own service dog, and Muttessori is a dog school that combines daycare with enrichment and a focus on good manners for dog-social dogs. A Strategy Session is the suggested starting point.

What to ask

Ask about pricing, class schedules and whether your dog is a fit for Muttessori.