WELCOME TO
MUTTLY MANNERS AND MORE
Obedience Training & Behavioral Specialists
Whether it’s for basic manners or more complex behavioral issues, Saranne is focused on not only training your pet, but teaching humans how to effectively communicate with their dogs, without using fear, submission or intimidation. Browse our site to learn more about how we can help.
Recognized as one of the best dog trainers in Huntsville Alabama
Recognized as one of the best dog trainers in Madison Alabama
Graduate of Animal Behavior College 2011
Member Association of Pet Dog Trainers
ABOUT US
Best in Class
At Muttly Manners and More, we help our pet clients and their human parents make the most of their relationship. We know that each animal is different, and we work with you and your pet to provide tailor-made guidance that creates long lasting change. Whether you have a new pet or already own a pet with behavioral challenges, we are here for support.
Some of the behaviors we work with:
* House training
* Crate training
* Leash training
* Barking
* Puppy behaviors
* Chewing
* Digging
* Jumping
* Separation anxiety
* Marking behaviors
* Destructive behaviors
* Leash reactivity
* General reactivity
* Basic obedience training
* Bringing a baby into the home, helping your dog adjust
* Bringing a new dog into the home, helping your dog adjust.
Or maybe you would just like a refresher class on basic manners for your dog. We can do that too!
Contact us for peace of mind and professional service.
HAPPY TAILS
My dog, Skye, could not go for a walk without barking and lunging uncontrollably at other dogs. She would even attack the tv screen if she saw a dog. This created so much stress in my home. Saranne taught me how to recognize when she was about to react and take steps to ensure this did not happen. Without ever using negative reinforcements, and just after a few sessions with Saranne, I can now walk Skye in my neighborhood without issues. She has shown marked improvement when a dog is on the tv also.
Jonna—Harvest
We cannot say enough good things about Saranne! She is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about what she does. With practical tips and helpful advice, she helped our brand new puppy acclimate quickly to our home and family, teaching us all (kids included!) different ways to be a part of training our Goldendoodle Molly, and it was evident that she was a happier and more peaceful dog because of it. If you have a new puppy, or even an old dog that needs some new tricks, you need Muttly Manners in your life!
The Cobb Family—Madison
My dog is 40 pounds of stubborn exuberance and bossiness. (But I love him anyway.) Saranne showed me how to patiently and lovingly, but firmly, help him make better decisions and become the well-behaved dog he really is. Saranne instinctively read him like a book and taught me how to pick up on his behavioral cues so that I can help him become a better dog. I would definitely recommend Saranne to anyone who wants to have a better relationship with his/her dog. The transformation in my dog in a few short weeks was amazing which allowed our bond to grow since I don't always feel I have to be correcting him on walks and around the house.
Susan—Huntsville
“Your training has paid off. We have a happy dog that loves to go on walks.”
Deborah—Madison
Saranne's ability to teach us how to be the leader our dogs needed was easy to understand and implement! We now have a happy household with dogs that like each other and humans that are happy too!
Parker Family - Huntsville
I cannot say enough good things about Saranne and her training. She has done wonders with our 6-month-old rambunctious goldendoodle in only three lessons. I can't wait to see how the next three go. She is great to communicate with and extremely organized. My puppy and I look forward to her visits. I highly recommend.
Debbie - Monrovia
LOCALLY OWNED
Saranne Riccio - Owner/Trainer
Looking for more harmony between you and your dog? Saranne Riccio is a Certified Dog Trainer through Animal Behavior College. She has 12 years' experience with everything from basic obedience to specific behavioral issues. Her background in fostering and rescue showed her the need for people to become more educated about their dogs and work through many basic training issues, and she saw the number of dogs being turned into animal control due to issues like housetraining, loose leash walking, chewing, etc. that many owners simply did not know how to correct or where to go to get help. Saranne strives to bridge the gap in understanding between humans and canines to enable a more harmonious relationship. As a Certified Dog Trainer, she can help you overcome common behavioral issues and help you avoid others. She can guide you through teaching your dog basic obedience and the all-important everyday manners in your own home where you are facing these daily.
