Muttz with Mannerz Canine Academy

Are you planning to take your dog to a summer festival or other family gathering this year? With a little planning you can ensure your best buddy will enjoy this year’s summer season too! In this Episode of the Muttz with Mannerz™ Canine Academy Podcast, co-hosts Corey McCusker and Diane Purser discuss some points and provide some important tips on how to keep your dog safe and protected while att...

Do you spend time mentally exercising your dog? Is your dog still bored and demanding attention from you even after you have taken a long walk or played fetch? In this Episode of the Muttz with Mannerz™ Canine Academy Podcast, co-hosts Corey McCusker and Diane Purser discuss the importance of mental stimulation and exercise for your dog’s well-being. In this episode, Corey and Diane cover: Why you...

Have you made an Emergency Plan to ensure your dog is cared for in case of an emergency like a house fire, accident, or a power outage? In this Episode of the Muttz with Mannerz™ Canine Academy Podcast, co-hosts Corey McCusker and Diane Purser provide some tips and resources to help you have a plan to keep your pet safe and cared for during an emergency. In this episode, Corey and Diane cover: The...

Are you concerned about your dog’s behaviour? Do you know who to call for help? In this Episode of the Muttz with Mannerz™ Canine Academy Podcast, host Corey McCusker interviews Karen Baxter, Dog Trainer and Behaviour Consultant. Corey and Karen discuss the various options available to you, and Karen shares how she works with her clients. Beginning her professional career with dogs over 20 years a...

Dog training isn’t easy, today we share some tips that will positively contribute to your success and help make your dog training fun for everyone! In this Episode of the Muttz with Mannerz™ Canine Academy Podcast, co-hosts Corey McCusker and Diane Purser discuss the key points that impact the effectiveness of your dog training.  In this episode, Corey and Diane cover: Things to think about with d...

Here at Muttz with Mannerz we get calls and emails from excited owners who are picking up their new puppy soon to bring to their forever home and they ask “when do I start the training?”. Puppies start learning from birth and by 8 weeks when they go to their forever home, they are well on their way. In this Episode of the Muttz with Mannerz Canine Academy Podcast, co-hosts Corey McCusker and Diane...

In this Episode of the Muttz with Mannerz Canine Academy Podcast, host Corey McCusker interviews Lorraine Houston, President, and Founder of Speaking with Dogs Rescue.  Lorraine has 40 years “in dogs” when she began her career at the Toronto Humane Society in 1980. Since 2001 Speaking of Dogs Rescue has helped transport, foster, vet, and re-home hundreds of dogs in the Toronto area. All dogs enter...

Is your dog trying to tell you something? Did you know that a dog’s ears do more than hear and that they can smile? A dog’s body language is one of the key ways that they communicate with you and other dogs . In this Episode of the Muttz with Mannerz Canine Academy Podcast, co-hosts Corey McCusker and Diane Purser will share some key tips on how to understand your dog’s body language and what they...

Are you thinking about growing your fur family? You may think that you need to go to a breeder, but have you considered adopting from a shelter or rescue instead?  We support adoption and want to share with you the good reasons why. In this Episode of the Muttz with Mannerz Canine Academy Podcast, co-hosts Corey McCusker and Diane Purser will highlight the benefits of adopting a dog, discuss how t...

Are you thinking about bringing a dog into your family and wondering how to figure out the best breed or temperament to suit your lifestyle? Or do you already have a dog and want to know more about being a responsible owner?  Having a dog involves a lot of responsibility. In this Episode of the Muttz with Mannerz Canine Academy Podcast, co-hosts Corey McCusker and Diane Purser discuss the key thin...

Do you and your children know how to properly greet a new dog? Do you know how to ask others to approach your dog so meeting new people is a positive experience for everyone? In this Episode of the Muttz with Mannerz Canine Academy Podcast, co-hosts Corey McCusker and Diane Purser discuss dog bite prevention and important tips on how to greet a new dog properly to avoid an unwanted dog bite! In th...

Is your dog suffering from separation anxiety? Separation anxiety can happen at any time in your dog's life and it can happen for a variety of reasons. Corey and Diane can help! In this Episode of the Muttz with Mannerz Canine Academy Podcast, co-hosts Corey McCusker and Diane Purser discuss separation anxiety. The cause, the behaviours (symptoms), and tips to help you avoid it, or stop the progre...

My puppy won’t stop biting us! HELP! Are you concerned about your puppy nipping at the kids, or biting way too hard during play? In this Episode of the Muttz with Mannerz Canine Academy Podcast, co-hosts Corey McCusker and Diane Purser discuss the natural tendency for puppies to bite, why you want to curb it, and how to help your puppy develop appropriate bite inhibition. In this episode, Corey an...

Do I really have to spend the time to socialize my pup? Does it really matter?  In this Episode of the Muttz with Mannerz Canine Academy Podcast, co-hosts Corey McCusker and Diane Purser discuss puppy socialization. This topic is of great importance and one they are very passionate about! Today they share why it is so important to get it right and get started with your pup as soon as possible. In...

Welcome to the Muttz with Mannerz Canine Academy Podcast! Today co-hosts Corey McCusker,Canine Coach and Diane Purser, Canine Educator share their journey and experiences with pups. You will learn about the origin of this podcast and various benefits that Muttz with Mannerz can offer pet parents.  In this introductory podcast, Corey and Diane will discuss: How they met. Their individual and joint...