Mariah Dog Training

I booked 4 sessions of day training with Mariah for my dog, Petunia, with the big goal of eventually testing for therapy dog certification. But, we had some basic things to work through such as reacting to other dogs while on walks. Mariah has some amazing tools up her sleeve that really helped Petunia make big strides in her training! I am very satisfied with everything she did for us and I would recommend her to anyone looking for a dog trainer. Mariah was always on time, focused, and responsive when communicating in between lessons. 10/10!

We are absolutely thrilled to have found Mariah Hines to support us since we adopted out new puppy in January. When we adopted Penny, we knew we wanted to start her off on the right foot, and Mariah was an obvious choice in the area. She has supported us with everything from potty and crate training to advanced manners, both at home and in public. Penny was a little shy at first, and Mariah’s encouragement helped both her and us grow in confidence. Throughout the process, Mariah has helped us train Penny completely force/fear free, and has involved the whole family, even working directly with our 3- and 7-year-olds on occasion. She has tailored an approach that is unique to our needs, always listening to what is going well, and where we need additional support. Most importantly, Mariah has been super supportive of my husband and I as first-time puppy parents, but veteran dog owners. We have some hang ups from our first rescue, who we loved deeply, but didn’t have the time or resources to train and support in the way we wanted to. Mariah has been patient as we’ve asked all the questions, an encouraged us every step of the way. We’ve had such a great experience with Mariah that we decided to extend our initial training sessions. We thought at first that we just wanted to get Penny’s manners to a “good enough” place, but when we saw what’s possible with Mariah’s support, we were encouraged to raise our expectations, and are now on our way to have a dog that can be a constant companion for our family, at home, and in public!

Working with Mariah has been such a positive experience. She really takes the time to listen to my concerns and create a plan that feels realistic and tailored to both me and Willow. I especially appreciate her focus on positive, force-free training and how supported I’ve felt throughout the process. The puppy stage is definitely a little chaotic at times (potty training, routines, all of it), but she’s made it feel so much more manageable. Even though we’re still early in our training journey, I’m already seeing progress with Willow and feel so much more confident in what I’m doing. I’m really grateful to have her as a partner in helping Willow grow and learn.