Welcome to 
"The Den of Mischief" 

Where kindness, connection, and a touch of mischief come together

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This is a calm, supportive space designed to help you explore the different membership tiers and notice which path feels like the best fit for you, your dog, and your current stage of learning. There’s no pressure to decide quickly here — curiosity, reflection, and kindness (towards both humans and dogs) are encouraged.

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Whether you’re a brand-new dog guardian finding your feet, a more confident guardian wanting to deepen your understanding, or a fellow dog professional or student seeking thoughtful, ethical support, the Den offers a place to learn, connect, and grow — together.

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Below, you’ll find the different paths available inside the Den. Each one meets you at a slightly different point on your journey, but all are rooted in compassion, science, and respect.

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Read more below and click the Welcome Video button to learn more!

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Pathfinders

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For gentle beginnings, fresh starts, and steady foundations

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Pathfinders is a calm and welcoming starting point for guardians who want to understand their dog more deeply — without pressure, jargon, or overwhelm. It’s ideal if you’re new to behaviour work, feeling unsure where to begin, or simply wanting to rebuild trust and connection after a tricky start.

 

Here, we focus on compassionate foundations: emotional safety, communication, enrichment, and real-life skills that support everyday living together. Learning is broken down into manageable, accessible steps, with plenty of reassurance along the way.

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There’s no rush.

No expectation to “keep up.”

Just space to learn, notice, and grow — together.

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Ruff Rangers

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For growing confidence, curiosity, and everyday adventures

 

Ruff Rangers is for guardians who feel ready to explore a little further. This tier supports you in building confidence, practical understanding, and flexibility — helping you respond to your dog with curiosity rather than doubt when things feel messy or unpredictable.

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The focus here is on real-world living: understanding behaviour as communication, navigating challenges with kindness, and developing skills that work in everyday life — not just in theory.

 

You’ll find thoughtful resources, shared reflections, and guidance that encourages progress without perfection and learning without pressure.

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Trailblazers

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For reflection, recalibration, and walking alongside complex dogs

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Trailblazers is a deeper, quieter space for those supporting emotionally challenged, sensitive, or complex dogs — or for guardians and professionals who want to think more critically and compassionately about behaviour.

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This tier centres reflection, nervous system awareness, ethical decision-making, and collaborative care. It’s a place to pause, ask harder questions, and gently recalibrate when the usual advice doesn’t quite fit.

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There’s no expectation to have all the answers here.

Only permission to slow down, reflect, and walk alongside your dog with care and integrity.

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🌈 Little League Trainers 🌈

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For kind hearts, curious minds, and gentle learning

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Little League Trainers is a child-friendly space where young people can learn how to understand dogs safely, kindly, and respectfully. Through playful activities, clear explanations, and age-appropriate guidance, children build empathy, confidence, and dog-safe skills that support lifelong positive relationships.

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Learning here is fun, accessible, and rooted in kindness — helping young trainers grow alongside the dogs they love, at a pace that feels safe and supportive.

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Mischief Crew

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(​Facebook exclusive membership)

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For deeper reflection, gentle support, and sustaining the work.

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The Mischief Crew is a paid, subscriber-supported space for those who’d like to go a little deeper — while helping sustain the wider free education, resources, and community spaces.

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This is a quieter, slower-paced membership centred on thoughtful reflection, shared learning, and compassionate conversation. It’s designed to grow gently, without content overload or pressure to engage.

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You don’t need to post.
You don’t need to perform.
You don’t need to be “doing enough.”

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By being here, you’re supporting the work — and that’s enough.

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​Mischief Commons

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For open doors, shared learning, and thoughtful community

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The Mischief Commons is the free, open-access heart of Mutts & Mischief — a shared space for anyone who wants to learn, reflect, and connect without pressure or obligation.

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It’s a place to explore ethical, force-free ideas, notice the quieter wins, and dip into learning at your own pace. You’ll find community spaces, free posts, blogs, videos, and gentle signposting — with no expectation to keep up or go deeper unless you choose to.

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This space exists so that support, education, and connection are always available — regardless of where you’re starting from.

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No cost.
No commitment.
Just an open door, whenever you need it.

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Which tier?

 

There’s no “right” tier.

No expectation to commit forever.

And no pressure to decide today.

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You’re warmly invited to explore, read, and sit with what feels right for you — and for your dog (or young trainer).

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When and if you’re ready, the Den doors are open.

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Take a look around.

Follow your curiosity.

And join us when it feels like home