The DogMaster

I found Marie on Unilocal prior to getting Biggie, my english bulldog. I did a lot of research prior to giving Marie a call. I looked at the dog bootcamps and other K-​9 services but I realized a lot of them use training (shock) collars. I did not want that.
After just 4 training sessions with the Dog Master, Biggie is a well trained 5 month old Bulldog that knows Sit, Come, Leave It, Stay, Heel, Paw and more! Please keep in mind that Marie is not only training the dog, but the owner as well. She is very kind and will answer any questions that you have!
Highly recommended!

We just finished 4 sessions of training with Marie for our little 6 lb chihuahua/​terrier, Charlie. We wanted to hone in on his skills and help with a few issues we had been having with him, including barking and getting along with other dogs.
After our sessions, I now feel equipped to handle him at dog parks and having him be social with other dogs, and I haven’t gotten out the dog collar in over a month! Charlie is behaving so much better because I feel more competent and in control of the situation.
Marie is amazing, patient, always arrived on time and was such a pleasure to work with. Thank you so much for your help Marie!

An excellent experience with a top notch professional! Marie helped us and our rescue dog Max with commands and behavior. She made our learning experience easy and doable! Thanks to her training, we are on our way to becoming great pack leaders! If you’re looking for a professional trainer who gets the job done; look no further!

When I was ready to adopt my pup I first searched for the right trainer and I found Marie. She was quick to answers all my questions even before I found my Esther! Marie is patience, knowledgable and very professional. I feel so blessed to have found her.

I have three Beagles. Two of them are older and have been through training before but had a bad case of selective hearing. The other is a 7 month old puppy. Marie came in and easily worked with all three at the same time. The older ones has remembered how to listen and the puppy has learned manners. Marie is wonderful and patient. I am beyond pleased with the training she provided. Quick results and clear instructions for homework with the dogs.

Marie is amazing. With only four sessions, she helped my very stubborn Great Dane puppy to be a well behaved dog.

I also found Marie on Unilocal when I knew I would be getting a miniature schnauzer puppy after losing our beloved Max the schnauzer last December. I wrote to Marie ahead of time to let her know I wanted to engage her services. Marie was very responsive and helpful. A couple of months later when Baxter had joined us, Marie began training us a lot, oh and him a little :-) Being big Cesar Millan fans and believers, we were pleased that Marie also believes in pack leader psychology and using calm assertive energy to achieve calm submission in dogs. So we had 6 sessions with Marie and the learning curve we have seen in Baxter is awesome. So now it is up to us to continue the techniques and mental discipline Marie taught us. All of that said, our experience with Marie was as good as it gets. She is extremely skilled, communicates well, and has an obvious love for all dogs. She listened to our issues and had good solutions. We got along great with Marie and look forward to having her back for some «refresher» work as needed.
Employ Marie’s services and you will be very pleased. We really like Marie and cannot say enough good things about her.
Thank you very very much Marie!

I was referred to Marie by my boyfriend — she helped him train his dog (Shepherd Chow mix) a couple of years ago. His dog is amazing — super sweet, friendly, and very obedient. When I got my new pup (Maltese Poodle «Maltipoo»), I had to meet this trainer because I want my dog to be as wonderful as my boyfriend’s! Before I had my first session with Marie, my bf taught me Marie’s method of training. I was able to teach her some basic commands before our first session, exemplifying that Marie’s method really does work.
Training:
Marie keeps things simple — all you need is yourself, your dog, treats, and some dedicated training time! I really like her approach to training: it’s all about positive reinforcement, being consistent (training the same way every day), and being your dog’s pack leader. Marie teaches YOU to be the trainer of your dog — YOU are the dog’s master. Don’t expect Marie to do all the work. She is teaching you to be your dog’s lifelong trainer. Paying for 3 – 4 sessions for a lifetime of dog training?! Priceless.
The DogMaster:
I appreciate Marie so much for what she does for her clients and their dogs. She doesn’t try to sell you unnecessary training sessions or advertise any unnecessary products. She is straightforward, friendly, and a genuine dog-​lover. She wants you and your dog to succeed and will help you in any way that she can. She is very professional and organized — I like that she sits down with you at the beginning of every session and goes over what you did the previous week and what needs to be done that day. She gives handouts with instructions that are very helpful. Marie is so sweet — she gave my pup a toy on our last day which my pup loves! My pup loves her too — she got sad and whimpered every time Marie left.
My pup and me:
At 6.5 months old, my Maltipoo has learned numerous commands: sit, down, come, wait, stay, shake, heel, on/​off, and more. I feel confident that I can add to the list of commands with the method that Marie taught me. It’s clearly effective, and I have seen it work with my pup and my boyfriend’s. I am planning to get my dog certified to be a therapy dog in the future, and I will definitely reach out to Marie for help with that.
Bottom line:
I highly recommend Marie to be your personal dog trainer. She will undoubtedly have a positive impact on you and your dog’s life! It’s great to know that if I ever need more help with my pup, I can call her and set up another session!
Thank you Marie!

I found Marie on Unilocal when I was looking for an obedience training class when I rescued my dog a couple months ago. Since I was introducing a new dog to our family where we already had another dog, I felt overwhelmed and worried during this adjustment period. Working with Marie during these early months helped me gain the confidence and leadership ability that a pack leader needed to have to make the adjustment period smoother. Aside from teaching our dogs the basics, Marie gave us the tools to become strong leaders which in turn made our dogs more secure with each other.
We worked with her over 4 sessions and were encouraged to be diligent with homework to reinforce the new commands. It was important to learn that these skills needed to be reinforced throughout the day and not just during training day. Marie was very patient answering our questions and concerns. She was calm and knowledgeable when working with our dogs, and one of them wasn’t the easiest to work with either! Towards the end of the last session, there was huge difference in Biscuit and for that I am grateful for Marie’s help with teaching us to become better dog owners.
I would highly recommend Marie. Her prices are affordable for two dogs and we got the attention we needed. Her schedule was flexible and communication with her was wonderful. Thank you again Marie for your help!

Marie was wonderful to work with. She not only trained my dog but also trained me in the process. I highly recommend Marie. I have a rescue 1.5 yr German Shepherd/​Great Dane, who was a handful from the moment he was brought to his new home. Four sessions with Marie, he is a complete different dog… I have to say the training sessions were also very fun for me. I learned a lot about my dog and gained my dog’s trust. Aside from him I also own a 2 yr. Pitbull. Since Marie started training the German Shepherd /​Great Dane they have gotten along much better.

Marie has a very special gift that allows her to communicate with your dog on a different level. Our dog, a Rhodesian Ridgeback, is stubborn by nature but Marie was able to get Apollo to listen and follow her commands within the first 30 minutes. More importantly Marie teaches you how to understand and learn your dogs behavior.
After 4 sessions with Marie worked our dog Apollo had the basics (and a trick or two) down. She taught us how to give the commands both verbally and how to use hand signals. NOTE: you have to work with your dog when Marie leaves. If you do not reinforce the commands that both you and your dog learned the progress will be slow! It only takes 5 minutes a day 2 — 3 times a day.
Thank You Marie! We look forward to our next group of lessons!

Marie is a gem! She genuinely loves dogs and advocates for them by educating dog owners like myself about how dog’s behavior is a reflection on how we handle them. She essentially teaches people how to communicate with dogs through gentle and simple techniques. My whole family joined us during the sessions and everyone pitched in.
Value– Marie’s prices are beyond reasonable, especially if you consider the time and headache she saves you by coming to your house. Puppies can be a handful in the car and quality trainers are not always local. Rather than spend a morning or afternoon hauling your puppy to a class, why not have a professional come to your house and educate your whole family? It really does take a village people!
Get it done right the first time and call a pro. I’m sure glad I did!

My family and I needed help with training our puppy German Sheppard and found Marie on Unilocal.This is the first dog we have had as a family, and as a result we needed as much training as our puppy Riley did. Marie was the perfect trainer for our Riley and for us.
Her approach was just what we needed, and allowed each of us to work with Riley during the training session at our home, in his familiar environment. Having all four of us involved in the training was critical as it helped make sure we were all on the same page and training him consistently. One of my issues was him laying on the couches. We decided as a family that he was not to be allowed on the couches anymore. I thought it would take a long time to train that out of him, but the reality it was just a matter of getting us all on the same page. It took just a few days to train that out of him and he hasn’t tried to get on the couch since.
Marie was firm yet loving with Riley, and broke down the steps of training in a way that was so easy to apply. We completed our last of 4 scheduled sessions with Marie yesterday, but certainly will reach out to her as needed in the weeks and months to come, particularly when it comes to summertime and teaching him how to swim in our pool. We can’t wait!
Thank you, Marie, for all your help! I recommend Marie to anyone who needs help – especially for families who all want to be involved in having a great relationship with their dog!

Marie is just wonderful!!!
My 2 Pomeranians and I just finished our final session (3 total) today, and guests in my house say the changes in my pups are apparent!
I initially reached out to Marie because of her stellar Unilocal reviews and very good pricing, and I wasn’t let down!
We went back to basics at the start – sit, come, down, stay, etc. – then moved on to new stuff that is just as useful – drop it, leave it, wait, etc. – and in the final session today we even learned roll over, shake and crawl!
Most importantly I learned to be the «pack master,» so that my dogs finally understood that I am in charge. They no longer jump on the couch uninvited and are slowly learning to remain calm when guests come over because they only get attention when they have «all 4 (paws) on the floor.»
Marie is eternally patient with stubborn dogs, and she knows her stuff! I highly recommend her!
P. S. Her final send off when the dogs «graduate» is very sweet!!!

Marie is a wonderful lady and incredible trainer who will come to your house to train you and your dog. Give her a call if you need any help with training your dog. Seriously, she didn’t get all these stellar reviews for nothing! Her prices are very fair, she is easy to reach on her cellphone and is very flexible in regards to scheduling. And trust me, the first time you meet her, you’ll know why she’s The Dogmaster.
In the basic obedience dog training I enrolled in for my shiba puppy of 3 months, Marie came over once a week for 1 hr training sessions four times. She structured her training sessions consistently with the handout she gave me at the end of each lesson. (Very helpful!) However, whenever issues/​questions/​suggestions are brought up, she is very accommodating and flexible.
The first session consisted of a detailed «Dog 101» ground rules discussion + first obedience commands. It was a great conversation on dog psychology, purpose of training, Dos and Donts, and in my dog’s case, potty/​crate training. She is extremely knowledgeable, practical, and patient, and gave great advice that wasn’t generalized like what I found online, but pertinent to the environment at my home with this puppy. Then, the obedience training began. Each week she introduced a 3 – 5 commands to Lobi, made sure he got it, then had me and my mother practice a couple of times. She would then make constructive comments on improving our approach, like the timing of treats or speaking more assertively. For homework after the session, we would work on the commands and chain them together during the week in 5 minute sessions throughout the day. At the next session with Marie, she reviews last week’s commands, then moves on to the new set for this week. By the end of the four sessions, my smart little Lobi has learned 10+ commands and is absolutely SMITTEN with Marie. He ADORES HER, as do me and my mother!
She also has a very useful Facebook page that she will update with a picture of your dog during the lesson plus a detailed summary on the lesson. Look through the pictures and read the comments to get a very clear picture on what you can expect during the sessions.
A tip if you do enlist Marie to help you: FILM THE SESSIONS! I learned so much from watching Marie work her magic again and also, from seeing how I am interacting with my dog. It is also a great way for everyone involved in taking care of your dog to be on the same page with your dog’s training and promote consistency in how to give commands and reward.

I found Marie on Unilocal and looked at her website and realized she was the perfect trainer for my dog Clover. Not only is Marie a dog lover and passionate about what she does, but she was able to cater the training to my dog’s needs as well as, and more importantly, my areas of growth as a dog owner. Before Marie, my dog would bark excessively at any and everything, not listen, have accidents in the house, and would snap at other dogs. However, now she is much more calm, obedient, and more easily socializes with other dogs. As an owner, I am more confident and less anxious about my dog’s behavior, which in term puts my dog at ease. Everyone has commented that she is like a new dog. Marie is exceptionally patient and extremely knowledgeable. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to transform their dog and themselves as a dog owner !!!

We found Marie on Unilocal and loved her positive training methods. She was very patient with our 6 month old German Shepard and trained our family how to teach our smart girl. It was amazing how quickly she picked up on the material! Thank you Marie!

Marie is a amazing person and great trainer. She not only trains your dog but she teaches you how to handle your dog. I just want to say thank you so much for all positive expertise in training for puppy Mocha. You are a wonderful trainer and we really love your classes; it was so much fun! I love the gentle way of your training and the results I get from it. Marie is the best trainer .I highly recommend Marie to anyone who needs a trainer.

I found Marie, The Dogmaster on Unilocal to seek help with our puppy Shamai, a 5 month old female Golden Lab/​Retriever mix. Shamai still has a way to go but overall, what a difference Marie has made!
Marie was so patient with us and Shamai! She’s great at following up and ensuring that everyone is on board.
Our puppy even received her diploma, which we have showing proudly!
The Dogmaster was worth every penny!

What can I say that hasn’t already been said by other reviewers here on Unilocal?Marie is an excellent trainer! She helped us with our five month old Mini-​Aussie Shepard puppy Logan. We did the basic obedience class. The results were amazing and I was so happy that Logan responded so well. Marie is very compassionate about training and love dogs. She is very good at instructing not only the dog but you as well. The price is very reasonable and I highly recommend her service. She was able to work around our schedule and that was also a big plus.
Thank you Marie!