About
Clients that hire my services get me to work with them, not an employee. What began with my learning to train my own dogs, to a hobby of helping friends and neighbors, to a full fledged career, has kept me busy for the last 20 years. As far as my boarding services, I will only board dogs that have trained with me, and never more than two at a time.
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Certified Professional Dog Trainer
I can't imagine anything more fun and rewarding than spending the rest of my life around dogs. Seeing the unconditional devotion they give to their owners, and the the bond between dog and parent grow, gratifies me immensely. The appreciation I receive from their owners for showing them the way to a better life with their companions, and the knowledge that this dog will be staying put in his new forever home, is why I do this.
I am an American Kennel Club (AKC) Canine Good Citizen (CGC) trainer and evaluator. Also certified by PetSmart for their class training.
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dogtrainingwithmj.com
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Private or board lessons
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
First, I have a free phone consultation where the client can get to know me and I can better understand their needs. If I feel we are a good match, and I am sure I can help them, I will offer my services and we set up a day/time to start.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Originally self-taught. Viewed hundreds of videos from professional trainers and read many books on training. Work mostly with the philosophy of Balanced Reinforcement Training.
Accredited through the PetSmart training program. Have taught many different breeds of dogs over the last couple of years in their classroom setting.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your services? If so, please share the details here.
Pricing may vary depending on your needs.
Each session is approximately one hour.
Full puppy training curriculum is six sessions. You pay as you go and you can stop at any time.
How did you get started in this business?
Training my own dogs. Then helping friends and neighbors train theirs. Was an avocation for years which turned into a vocation.
What types of customers have you worked with?
All kinds of people with all kinds of dogs.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
Work I did in a shelter with a 100 lb lab. Would not listen to anyone. Pulled on leash, bounced around in his kennel and had bad food resource guarding issues. I got him out and walking on a leash and fixed his food guarding issues.
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a pro in your area of expertise?
Talk with them and get a feel about them.
What questions should customers think through before talking to pros about their needs?
Decide what they want out of their dog.