Colonial Dog Training

When we first got Elijah, he was so sick for several months. After he was better, he was a big boy at 7 months, and very hard to control because he was too sick to really train well. I learned about Colonial Dog Training, and Maggie from a co worker. From running around, and not listening at all to being outside OFF LEASH, Maggie really helped us get to a good place with him. I didn’t see how it would be possible, but it happened! Maggie helped me get to live a dream I always had…to walk my dog down the street safely, and so we both could have a good time! I can’t say how much I recommend this company, and this trainer!

Maggie worked with our 1 year old Vizsla and completely blew us out of the water with how impactful her work was! We went into training with a wild, chaotically energetic puppy, and felt like we came out with an incredibly well trained dog, and it legitimately took only three lessons. While previously we had to worry about and watch Piper at basically all times, now she stays on her place quietly when asked, walks in a perfect heel on leash, doesn't jump on counters or people, lies down in the middle of playing with another dog when asked, and interacts beautifully with all dogs, people, and kids! The biggest change was apparent at work - after training, people stopped by my desk almost daily to say something along the lines of "wow, Piper has calmed down so much!" Piper is capable of hanging out quietly and calmly for an entire workday, which has changed the game for us. We know this is because of Maggie's awesome training (of both Piper and us!), and it's really made having a dog totally enjoyable (and never stressful). We tell anyone we know that spending the money to train with Maggie is the best money you'll ever spend on a dog.

Maggie is fantastic! We have a feisty and precocious golden retriever puppy that was somewhat of a handful. Within the first few weeks Maggie had him trained in going to ‘place’ and healing while walking and not pulling on his leash. He is great off-leash and his recall is now excellent! The training she provided has made all the difference and we now have a well-behaved, welcome addition to our family!

Working with Maggie Mader has changed my anxious pup into a playful love bug! My new dog Daisy came to us after 4 previous housings and she was extremely anxious. Daisy has a complex case of severe anxiety, trauma, and distrust. Maggie came in for the consult and she immediately realized just how fearful my poor dog was (we couldn't even look in her direction!). With Maggie's help in just 6 months Daisy is totally different. Maggie helped Daisy come out of her shell and now she loves pets, walks, and, with Maggie's help, has built a strong trust between us. I highly recommend colonial dog training and Maggie Mader for anyone with an anxious or fearful dog. (Pictured is Daisy just a few weeks ago snuggling on the couch, which she never did before her training)