About Muttessori | Dog Training

What they offer

Muttessori is a reward-based dog training business in Cheyenne that specializes in behavior modification, reactivity, leash training, basic obedience, puppy socialization and education. It offers virtual and in-person consultations, one-on-one training, workshops and board-and-train.

Services

Pup Primary School is an in-home lesson that guides owners through foundational skills. Behavior work starts with an in-home behavior consultation, followed by resources and a full behavior modification plan. Reactivity sessions for dogs that bark, lunge or spin on leash begin at home and then move to real-world settings, and aggression rehabilitation sessions are offered as well. Group classes and a multi-day board-and-train round out the menu.

Method

The business describes itself as force-free and follows a least intrusive, minimally aversive approach: no prong collars, electronic collars or physical punishment. Training looks for the reason behind a behavior and uses tools such as desensitization, counter-conditioning and rewarding an alternative behavior. Its head trainer, Miranda Kurtz, lists a wildlife biology degree and years of shelter behavior work.