about me
Since a child, I have always had a love for animals. During my teenage years, I would rather be training my horse and preparing for competitions than be out on the weekends with friends. I also put myself through college by giving riding lessons and loved to teach. During my adult life, I continued to teach people how to train their dogs. For the last 20 years, I have trained 4 Dobermans in competition obedience as well as teach people to enjoy their pets and maintain having their pets be well-mannered. We should love our animals but also be able to have boundaries for them so everyone can live harmoniously at home and out in the world. I want to share my love for animals by teaching others to be fair and have clear communication with their pets.
I offer in home private lessos for those who want a more hands on approach. In these lessons I teach poeople how to meet their training goals with their dogs in the home and neighborhood where the unwanted behaviors are happening.
I also offer board and trains for people who want to fast track their training and have their dog professionally trained multiple times throughout the day.
1900 square feet training field on property
Accolades
Rebholzer Danzig CGC YTT OB3 TR3
3rd Place at the DVG KG Regionals April 2021
Rio di Perlanera, CGC OB1
Way out West Guilty as Charged “Grecko” CGC TKI IGP3x4 MR1x2 ATT FH1
UDC CH Incredible Chanel, WAC CGC YTT ATT SCH3 IPO3
Our Services
IN-HOME Boarding for your dog
I understand the stress dog owners feel when they have to leave their dog in a kennel. My dogs live with me in my home and I want the same kind of environment when I go away. So why not have that available to others? I will board your dog in my home and treat it as if it was my own. I live on 1/2 acre that is completely fenced. Swim lessons can be purchased during their time here and you can add in training as well for their time here (additional cost)
In Home Private Dog training Lessons
Why waste time in a group lesson? Save time and energy and get a customized private lesson in your home to address YOUR needs and help you have a happy home with your dog.
Pulling on the Leash
Naturally a dog gets excited and wants to move faster than you are. There is a time and place for moving faster, but you are the one who allows that to happen. I will teach you how to let the dog enjoy a walk and make sure you are enjoying it as well.
RECALL
Does your dog come when you call? Most people will answer NO. I believe a dog not coming when called is a huge safety hazard for the dog in many ways. What happens if a car is coming and they could get hit? What if they slip out the front door and are running around in the neighborhood? What if you want to take a walk on the creek and want them off leash? I will teach you how to get your dog to happily come when called.
Puppy Training
Got a puppy and then say to yourself this is more work than what I expected? How do I potty train? How do I stop the puppy from jumping? Is the puppy biting you? These are all normal things puppy’s do but that doesn’t mean you have to live with it. Let me help you so you can enjoy your puppy.
dog aggression
Dogs don’t have to play with other dogs but they do need to respect other dogs. Pulling and barking towards other dogs is unacceptable behavior. I can help you teach your dog not to be ill mannered towards other dogs.
“In April of 2016, I decided to bring home my best friend Maximus. Maximus is a shorty bulldog and at the time, I was unaware of the breed’s stubbornness and difficulty to train. I had a challenging experience attempting to potty train him and teaching him basic obedience. I reached out to Marie for help.
In a short amount of time, Marie was able to potty train Maximus, teach him to sit, stand on two legs and come when he’s called. I was extremely impressed with Marie’s knowledge and Maximus absolutely loves her. Marie showed me the necessary skills to train Maximus at home and provided positive feedback. Marie was able to train a very difficult puppy into a well behaved boy.
I highly recommend Marie to anyone looking to teach their dogs basic obedience, I couldn’t have done it without her.”
-Aaron
rates
Boarding Per Night $75
Your dog will be part of the family. I have an excerise play areas they get to play in and they sleep in the house at night. Dog must be crate trained for their safety.
In home visit $80
Travel in Santa Rosa City Limits for 1 hour visit is $80
$100 for outside Santa Rosa City Limits (Windsor, Healdsburg and , Rohnert Park)
Park Meeting $80-$100
Depending on the needs of the client , sometimes it is best to meet in a public setting.
Board and Train
Starting at $800 per week.
