Mary Puppins Dog Training

09/03/2024

Oakley is incredibly smart and willing to work, but struggles with saying “no” or communicating that he’s had enough until it’s too late and he explodes. We worked on channeling his drive and communication with his owners who have done an amazing job training him so far.

09/03/2024

This little queen slays her training sessions and has been so fun seeing grow up! Her pawrents are amazing setting Brioche for success!

08/31/2024

September 7th is our next adventure with SUP Pups! Enjoy getting your pup out on the water for an end of summer splash!

08/31/2024

I first met Inzo at a puppies and pole dance class event. While his siblings all ran around getting to play and cuddle the students he remained right by the side of our instructor and her husband for a full two hours. It’s always amazing how our dogs choose their s sometimes; my senior dog, Domino, did that at the shelter where he approached me from his kennel after shying away from all staff members for two days prior.

08/30/2024

08/29/2024

Benito was such a pleasure to work with! His family truly took the time to help his best self come forth. I love getting progress updates about him having a great time and thriving in new experiences he gets to be part of. That’s the goal right? We all get a dog wanting to include them in our life adventure. If we give them the skills to do so they truly can share life with us fully.

08/26/2024

There’s a lot of stigma about dog’s wearing muzzles. My own dog wears one often as she finds inappropriate things outside exciting to eat. We’ve worked hard in training a “that’s trash” cue for her to drop an item in trade for a tasty treat reward. Now finding leftover pizza/chicken bones/beef sandwiches are too hard to resist, so the muzzle helps prevent her from making poor choices when we encounter them.

Here’s other reasons a dog may wear a muzzle. I am grateful for companies like the.muzzle.movement for providing education and aide to dogs around the world.

08/24/2024

Krypto and Lady Ace practiced relaxing in the travel carriers before a big trip. This ensured their success to remain calm and content instead of stressed during flights and the change in environment.

08/22/2024

Natural dental chews that also take more than 3 seconds to devour so help dogs find calmness.

08/20/2024

Private training sessions are my most popular service. These are done typically in the comfort of your own home and cater to your dog’s specific needs. This is a great option for dogs that are too young for group classes, recovering from physical or mental trauma, reactive or for multidog houses. In addition to a personalized game plan you’ll receive weekly check ins and video tutorials.

08/18/2024

Lottie can be a “stage 5 clinger” and needed some help giving others personal space. Her mom did great being patient with her and recognizing her potential with games based dog training exercises. They absolutely had great wins in their first session!

08/17/2024

Tired of messy treat bags or large fabric pouches? These treat pouches are the perfect size and easy to clean. They clip on my leggings without weighing them down and keep treats and food secure. Only $5 each!

08/17/2024

Don’t let those puppy eyes fool you as this God of Mischief, Loki, still surprised us at his training session today! In a good way though! He is such a smart puppy and his pawrents have already done a great job setting him up for success. He loved the flirt pole most!

08/16/2024

This little fluff princess is Mia! She probably won’t need a dinner tonight as she was very eager to work for her food and treats today during her training session. It doesn’t take much to fill her belly but her metabolism is quite active! She’s like a hummingbird dog!

08/16/2024

Maya was a pleasure working with today! Her moms have done a great job working with her to model after big sister Simone, but she still needs some help overcoming some leash reactivity. I’m excited to hear how she progresses!

08/15/2024

Did you just bring a new dog into your family? Rescue or not this FREE online resource can help make those first days at home welcoming and set you both on the path for success as you bond. Message me to claim yours!

08/15/2024

08/14/2024

These are some of my favorite high value treats to give either of my dogs. We use them in training sessions along with kibble, as meal toppers or hidden surprises for them to sniff out in their enrichment activities.

08/11/2024

Does your dog get nervous, excited or spicy in the presence of other dogs or strangers? That can make routine vet visits tricky. Oliver here did great at his last visit since his foster mom has been working with me on his reactivity. He wore a muzzle for safety, but did great working with his care team so the muzzle did not add any stress for him.

08/11/2024

Cleo is the perfect dog for first time dog owners. She is so sweet and gentle with her very own boy. She needs a bit of help not pulling too hard on the leash when she gets excited to go somewhere, but after her first session I know she’ll be a pro at joyful walks in no time.

08/10/2024

Want to practice your loose leash walking, neutrality around other dogs and enjoy a stroll around our beautiful city? Starting August 17th I’ll be hosting Pack Walks. These will be safe places for clients to help their dogs with exposure yet not engagement as dogs will remain on leash and 6feet apart. Message if you want to join!

08/10/2024

My strong chewer loves these yak chews! It easily takes her hours if not days to know these guys down. Once they are small enough, I pop them under water for a good rinse and into the microwave for 1 minute. They fluff up like a crunchy marshmallow and are still completely digestible. They are amazing at cleaning my dog’s teeth too!

08/08/2024

Arlo was such a joy to work with this morning. His family loves his playfulness but could use some help showing him how to rein it in when it’s inappropriate.

08/08/2024

Need to quickly exercise your dog? Got prey drive? Want to build impulse control? Have a dog that loves to chase?

Get a Flirt Pole!

This has been one of my favorite training tools/games/ toys for many clients and my own dogs.

08/05/2024

Short and sweet is key. I usually recommend 3mins max to a training game. This keeps it fun, fresh and you dog from getting tired or frustrated. Quick and fun sessions are mood boosters and easier to fit within daily schedules.

08/03/2024

This month only I am offering a special for new services. If you book either a Walk and Train or Training Field Trip in August you will enjoy 20% off the services for life! Message me to book!

08/02/2024

As many of you know Raven wears a muzzle. Not because she is aggressive, but because she likes to eat trash, pick up inappropriate items when outside and can redirect her frustration onto me being quite mouthy. Some dogs are working through past experiences, eat p**p or would prefer a muzzle to the head cone when recovering from surgery.

The Muzzle Movement is dedicated to creating muzzles that provide the best comfort and fit for your dog. They have great resources too for how to train your dog to love their muzzle. And I couldn’t get over the adorable color choices when designing my muzzle.

08/01/2024

Casey has been such a joy to work with introducing her Shiba Inu pup Krypto to games based dog training. You can truly see progress each week as she’s dedicated to playing every day with him. I can’t wait for Lady Ace to be old enough to join our group classes as well!

07/30/2024

Why should you consider a Training Field Trip? This is a great option to help break up your dog’s day when you’re out of the house. Besides giving them a potty break, I can give them physical exercise and do a training session so they will be ready to relax until you’re home. This service will help expedite training and ensure that your dog is set up for success when trying the skills you’ve worked on at home once they are out in public. Message to book!

07/30/2024

Walk & Train services begin August 5th. Not only will your dog get a potty break but a mini 1 on 1 training session. This will help ensure your dog is getting consistent exercise that grows them in the right direction. Message to book!