Hi, I’m Maggie Marshall.

I’ve been working with dogs and coaching owners since 2009. For fourteen years, I lived and trained in Jacksonville, FL where I built a strong reputation as a behavior consultant, mentor, and award-winning trainer. In 2023, I moved to West Palm Beach and continued my work here, bringing 15+ years of education, experience, and real-world behavior expertise with me.

My philosophy is simple: love and discipline go hand in hand.

Dogs learn quickly. The real change happens when the humans in the home gain clarity, confidence, and consistent routines. I teach owners how to communicate clearly and lead calmly so their dogs can follow easily and respectfully.

I train in people’s homes because that’s where real behavior happens — and where families can learn the skills they’ll actually use every day.

A Look Into My Training Style

Here’s a video that shows my communication and training style.

Professional Background & Education

Certifications & Academic Training

  • Graduate of Animal Behavior College — ABCDT (2009)

  • Professional Dog Trainer — CPDT (2015)

  • One of only 474 people worldwide to earn the Certified Canine Behavior Consultant credential (2019)

  • Completed the Aggression in Dogs Master Course — the most comprehensive aggression program in the world (2018)

Experience & Specialized Work

Behavior & Training

  • Over 500 hours of specialized training in fear and aggression

  • Mentored by the late Bob Hammesfahr, Behavior Training for Dogs

  • In-home behavior consulting since 2009

  • Taught group classes at:
    Safe Animal Shelter, Poochies Park, Pawstars Pet Care, Happy Hound Dog Resort, Birch Island Animal Hospital, Palm Valley Veterinary Center, and my own training facility

  • Former adoption counselor and foster, working directly with shelter dogs and families

Community & Service

  • Safety Patrol Staff for Best Friends Animal Society’s Strutt Your Mutt (2016–2018)

  • Mentor Trainer for Animal Behavior College

  • Behavior consultant for:

    • NE FL GREAT Rescue

    • Clay Humane Society

    • Pawstars Pet Care

Awards & Recognition

  • Voted Best Trainer in Jacksonville Magazine:
    2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

  • Top Trainer for Sniff Spot (2023)

  • Featured on Channel 4 Morning LIVE for dog safety and bite-prevention segments

  • Featured in:

    • Voyage Jacksonville Magazine (2024)

    • Canvas Rebel (2024)

Speaking Engagements

Invited speaker for:

  • Safe Animal Shelter

  • San Jose Beauclerc Animal Hospital

  • Happy Hounds Dog Resort

  • St. John’s Community College

  • Pet Therapy Expo

  • K9 Obedience Club

  • The DePaul School

Podcast Features

Want to hear more of my approach? Here are a few interviews:

🎧 Paws & Effect — Dr. Carra Walters (2025)
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🎧 Pet Professionals Unleashed — Colleen Pelar (2024)
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A Final Note

I believe every family deserves a dog they can enjoy — a dog who listens, respects boundaries, and feels safe and understood. Training isn’t about perfection or performing tricks. It’s about communication, clarity, and creating a peaceful home where both the humans and the dog thrive.

If you’re curious about what working together looks like, the best place to start is a simple, friendly conversation.

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