Certified Dog Training You Can Trust

Committed to your best friend's well-being

Your pup is family. But, life with an active dog isn’t always easy!

We get what it’s like to love a dog who’s “a lot.” We also know how incredible those dogs can be when they’re supported, understood, and given the right outlets.

JoyDog Trainer Mara is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA). This means we use the most up-to-date, effective, and dog-friendly style of training.

It’s important to choose a trainer whose education, experience, and methods support your dog’s well-being. To get the best results, your dog should love the training process. We’ll help you make that happen!

Using science-backed, force-free methods, we help you communicate clearly, meet your dog’s needs, and build reliable, real-world-ready behavior.

"We had decided to train our rescue dog with Mara and we had an amazing experience with her! ...She has helped us not only train our dog better but understand our dog and make progress for life."
Ashley and James, Hana's Parents
Coaching Clients
Site Images (Half 960x600) (650 x 960 px)

Private dog training that

fits your lifestyle:

Jumpstart

Done-for-you dog training, right at home

Our trainer visits your dog to teach them new skills (so you don’t have to!)

  • A certified trainer does the heavy-lifting of training for you
  • Your dog enjoys learning from an expert
  • We’ll train your pup at their home, or drive to nearby locations to practice if needed
  • You’ll stay in-the-know via Transfer Sessions with you every other week
  • Includes additional follow-ups with you at the end of the program to ensure lasting success
Best for:

Pet parents with busy schedules, or who want a premier learning experience for their pup

Coaching

Let's train your dog together

We’ll be your personal dog training coach. You’ll have weekly lessons with our trainer, plus tips and support between sessions.

  • A certified trainer meets with you and your dog to coach you through new skills
  • You’ll be involved in your dog’s training from start to finish
  • Learn how your dog thinks and bond with them through training 
  • Receive customized notes after each session, so you know exactly what to practice that week
  • Bonus support between sessions – we’re just an email away!
Best for:

Pet parents with time to invest into training and who want to be more hands-on with the training process

Dog Training Packages

Manners Foundations

Teach foundation behaviors like sit, come, settle, and more for a polite and responsive pup around the home. Perfect for teenage dogs, rescue dogs, or teaching any pup basic listening skills.

Advanced manners packages available on completion.

  • Includes: Start Right Session, plus four 1-hour sessions at your home
  • Teaches you and your dog the building blocks for focus, positive connection, and better behavior
  • Can also be adapted to a manners goal of your choice, such as calm greetings or polite leash walking
  • Follow-up packages available after completion to take your dog’s awesome home manners on the road
  • Investment: $670

Coaching: Meet weekly with our trainer for in-person coaching at your home. Learn alongside your dog and receive tips and support between sessions.

BUILD BETTER LISTENING SKILLS ➝

Manners Jumpstart

Let us do the heavy lifting! Our certified trainer works 1-on-1 with your dog, practicing listening cues around the home or out-and-about, based on your goals and your dog’s needs.

  • Includes: Start Right Session, plus twelve 1-hour training sessions:
    • 8 Jumpstart Sessions (dog-only)
    • 2 Transfer Sessions with you
    • 2 Follow-Up Sessions to ensure lasting success
  • Teach your dog to settle and engage with you around distractions, whether at home or around town
  • Covers basic obedience cues, or can be adapted to a manners topics of your choice
  • Investment: $1,590

Jumpstart: Our certified trainer jumpstarts your dog’s training for you.

  • We’ll do the hardest part – teaching your dog new behaviors – so you don’t have to. 
  • You’ll learn how to use and maintain your dog’s new skills along the way
  • Rest easy while your dog learns via fun, force-free methods
JUMPSTART BETTER MANNERS ➝

Does your dog bark and lunge on leash?

GO TO REACTIVITY TRAINING ➝
(For any other dog behavior goals or concerns, please contact us.)

Getting started is easy:

1. Free Intro Call

We welcome you to schedule a free 30-minute phone call with our trainer. Tell us about your dog and explore which training package best fits your needs.

2. Start Right Session

All private packages kick off with a Start Right Session. We’ll listen to your goals, give you initial tips, and create your dog’s training plan.

3. Get Training!

From here, you’re ready to embark on your training journey! You and your dog begin learning positive strategies to achieve your goals.

Rowdy Walkers Club

Group training walks designed for reactive dogs
After completing a Rowdy Walker foundations package, you are invited to join the Rowdy Walkers Club – a bi-weekly group dog walking event for reactive dogs only!
 
Rather than a formal class, these “club meetups” provide a relaxed training format where each handler uses the environment to train at their own pace. Our trainer is present to offer guidance throughout the walk and facilitate a successful training environment for all.
 
Meetups are a unique opportunity to hone you and your dog’s training skills around real distractions, so you can gain more confidence on walks out in the real world.
 
Practice your dog’s listening skills, meet other dog owners who “get it”, and keep your pup’s skills sharp.
Jumpstart:
  • Start Right Session
  • 8 Dog Training Sessions
  • 4 Field Trips
  • 3 Transfer Sessions
  • 2 Follow-Up Sessions

Cost: $2040

Coaching:
  • Start Right Session
  • 8 Coaching Sessions
Cost: $1050
Must complete Rowdy Walker Foundations Package to attend
Ongoing membership after end of package - $59/month
JOIN THE CLUB ➝

Not sure which package is right for you?

SCHEDULE A FREE INTRO CALL ➝

Dog Training Classes

NEW CLASS:

Brewery Buddies

Enjoy a polite dog by your side at your favorite dog-friendly brewery or cafe! This group class teaches skills for settling at your table, polite ordering, leash walking, greetings, and more. 

Class takes place at a real brewery so you and your pup can practice in real-world environments. Grab a pint and get ready for your dog to draw attention for all the right reasons!

  • Includes: 4-week class, meets for 1 hour each week
  • Build show-off ready skills for enjoying breweries, restaurant patios, and cafes with your dog calmly by your side.
  • Upon graduating, get access to monthly Brewery Buddies Meetups – monthly hangouts to socialize and grab a brew with your pup.
  • Investment: $140

Location: Meets weekly at X Brewing Company. Learn alongside your dog during a weekly 1-hour class. Receive post-class handouts with reminders and recommended practice steps throughout the week.

Pre-requisites: Dogs should have some prior basic manners training, such as completion of a basic obedience group class (or our Manners Foundations package), and should not be reactive to people or dogs. (Click here to view: Is my dog ready for a brewery manners class?)

TRAIN YOUR BRILLIANT BREWERY BUDDY ➝