I have been working with Mary McNeight of the Service Dog Academy since April of this year (2010). She is phenomenal! I have worked with 2 other trainers in the past with other dogs I have had, but Mary far surpasses any trainer I have seen and is better than the Dog Whisperer on TV. My dog is being trained as a service dog for mental health issues, not as a pet. This requires a different kind training. She has held my hand and guided me through the process skillfully. Mary is very attuned to my needs as well my dog's. She has never worked with a dog as small as mine (5 lb. miniture Shih Tzu) for service work but is doing an exceptional job. The education about dog behavior has been almost as valuable than the training itself. I have never felt more supported and competent as a dog owner as I have with Mary.
Pros: Excellent trainer
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