What if your pet could become a

Good Citizen?

Canine Positive Reinforcement (R+) Training, Dog Group Play & Train and Pet Services.

My Mission:

To provide proactive, holistic dog and handler education that teaches dogs (and their humans) to be attentive & polite.

Puppy classes include: all students will need to attend a Private Lesson Orientation before joining a class

*Come when called *walking loose leash/no pulling *No jumping *Sit *Down *Stay/wait *Leave it *Drop it Making training a lifestyle and how to handle mouthing, jumping, barking and much more. Puppy play time included in class! Parents will learn how to positively reinforce good/wanted behaviors and how to redirect unwanted behaviors. Shaping plans can be offered in Private Lessons for more difficult or long term tricks

Private Lessons

Weekly lessons at your home or in public depending on the goals. Can cover any basic puppy training all the way through Canine Good Citizen pre-game!

Online Consultations

For those people dealing with aggressive dogs, or for non-local people, I do offer online video call consultations where we can discuss the issues and understand how dog training works as well as a holistic approach to household setups. I can teach pretty much the same on a video call as I can in person, with just a little patience. I can share videos, links and personalized information for you and your dog and show you where the homework page is so you can access all the downloads and homework sheets.

Customer Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5

Marina has done a wonderful job helping us transition a breeding dog into a rehomed pet. She spent her first 3 years working for a breeder. We were lucky to get her as a pet. Unfortunatly the transition was not easy. With Marina's training she now walks on a leash, sits, stays, and all the expected tricks a 3 year old should be able to do. We are currently working on making her more confident and less agressive. She has made great improvements. What makes Marina so special is that she never hesitates to reach out to her community of other experts for advice. We feel as if we have a whole team working with us. She is a great listener and has excellent communication skills. We have learned so much.

Rated 5 out of 5

Reliable, kind and compassionate dog walker. Marina made me feel very comfortable leaving my dog to the care of another. She made us feel like she was caring for her own as she would even spend quality time with my dog after his walks. Would highly recommend her services to all!

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