I am a Certified Dog Trainer and Fear Free Certified Professional. My passion is supporting clients with their training goals. It’s simple, I want to help others enjoy their dogs as much as I enjoy mine. I first got the dog training bug in 2001 with my puppy Echo. We started obedience training with a highly recommended trainer who used aversive techniques. Training this way was never comfortable for me, and I’m sure Echo didn’t enjoy it either.
Training & services
Training goals
Behavior consultation
Crate training
House training
Leash training
Obedience training
Puppy training
Behavior support
Barking
Digging
Jumping up
How training happens
Group classes
Private training
Dog age
Adult dogs
PuppiesProgram details
We take getting a new dog or puppy from exciting to spectacular. We'll help you get ready for your future BFF with selecting the right equipment, toys, crate, food, setting a safe place for your new dog and how to start house training. Have questions? - We have answers. Contact us today.
Training level
Beginner training
Support between sessions
Personalized training plans
Dog sports
Agility
Additional services
Dog walking
Other listed services
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Dog sitting (in-home)
Begin Training
Coaching Sessions
Continuing Education
Customized Training
Dog Home
Dog Learn
Dog Park
Dogs Dog Training
Focused Training
German Shorthair Pointer
Manner Training
Positive Dog Trainer
Positive Training
Private CoachingProgram details
Ready to train your dog with professional 1-1 guidance? For 6 weeks we meet and I teach you to train your dog. We have mid-week check-ins to keep you on track and answer questions. You and your dog are unique so why settle for group classes. Get more done faster with private coaching. Call today.
Solving Problem BehaviorsProgram details
All our programs include help with common puppy and dog behavior issues. The may include: jumping, nipping and mouthing, leash pulling, barking, chewing, house training, crate training, digging, etc. Of course this is in addition to learning and reinforcing manners.
Tailor Training
Training Activities
Training Your Dog
Weekly Training
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5/5Maria came to see me and my almost 4 months old golden retriever puppy for a 90min consultation. She asked about and issue or allergies before hand and was punctual to the agreed meeting time. While here she was extremely good with teaching both me and my puppy how to communicate…Read full reviewClose full review
Maria came to see me and my almost 4 months old golden retriever puppy for a 90min consultation. She asked about and issue or allergies before hand and was punctual to the agreed meeting time. While here she was extremely good with teaching both me and my puppy how to communicate to one another and addressed many issues and bumps we've had a long the way. It's been about a week and using the advice she provided, my pups nipping and biting is night and day from where it started!
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Madison Hays
5/5
Maria is FANTASITC!! My husband and I worked with Maria one on one for coaching in our home with our newly adopted dog. We went from no contact at all to our dog eating treats out of my husband's hand, which was a huge leap in progress. Maria gave us so many helpful tips and tricks and was a saving grace to our family!!!
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5/5We recently had the pleasure of working with Maria to train our dog, Jane and the experience was outstanding. Maria came to our home every morning to help our newly acquired, 6 year old rescue overcome her anxiety and refusal to get into our car. (At 120 pounds Jane is too heavy…Read full reviewClose full review
We recently had the pleasure of working with Maria to train our dog, Jane and the experience was outstanding. Maria came to our home every morning to help our newly acquired, 6 year old rescue overcome her anxiety and refusal to get into our car. (At 120 pounds Jane is too heavy for us to lift)
Maria is incredibly experienced, knowledgeable and patient. Jane would actually anticipate Maria’s arrival and sit at the front door every morning with a wagging tail waiting for Maria to come.
After several sessions, Maria had Jane hopping into the back seat of our car.
We can’t express our appreciation enough to Maria for her success in helping Jane overcome her fear.
Maria is truly a godsend to us and we highly recommend her for any dog training or dog behavior issues you may have.
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Barbara Towson
5/5
My dog Cody, loves Maria ! I wanted a trainer that used positive reinforcement and she was perfect. I had done a lot of research before I decided on using a trainer as I was not sure exactly what I needed. Apparently what I needed was Maria. I heartily recommend her and her training techniques.
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Pamela Layton
5/5
I liked that Maria listened to my situation and helped me based on my dog's behavior. I am truly grateful for the support she gave me. Thank you Thank you Thank you
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