What will you learn in Maggie’s Program?

1. Learn how to immediately and effectively communicate to your puppy or dog to stop mouthing, jumping, and other rude behaviors. Your dog will learn to sit and look at you to receive his food, affection, toys, to go out the door and more. You will have gentle boundaries that keep you happy, your puppy or dog safe and bring order to the home.

2. Manage, control and calm your dog around eating areas, the kitchen, work-stations, houseguests and more. Your dog will know where you want him and learn to self-regulate; he will get really good at being calm!

3. Your dog will reliably respond to his name and come to you when called. This helps you manage him when he is about to get into trouble! Call him away from the kitchen before he steals food; call him away from a guest before he jumps; call him back if he gets through the front door; and even enjoy some off-leash time.

4. Learn how to stop your dog from doing what you don’t want or what is not safe. You will be amazed at how effective this gentle and hands off method is; to stop puppies from rough housing, from chasing children and even fighting at the fence line with the neighbor’s dog. This method will allow you to enforce listening and house rules and feel really in control of your dog. Feel less stress and more joy!

5. Together, we will find the perfect equipment for you and your dog, and you will know how to use it correctly. Stop leash pulling, teach focus and position and learn how to pass tough distractions like other dogs, squirrels and joggers.

6. We will make sure your dog can jump in and out of the car, ride quietly and calmly and behave for you out in public.

*Additional topics are taught as needed and may include reducing fear and aggression, addressing issues specific to puppies or your dog and household.

FAQs

  • $750

  • You and Maggie will meet a total of 6 times, each for an hour.

  • The consultation is at your home, with your family and your dog for about an hour. This is a chance for us to get know each other, evaluate the dogs, set realistic goals, make recommendations for equipment, answer any questions you might have and get consent to proceed.

  • See the information above in the green section. Basically, your dogs will learn the skills needed to accomplish your goals, as long as they are realistic. Maggie focuses on concepts like calmness, confidence, listening, and leadership.

  • It can be uncomfortable to pay upfront, but don't worry. At the end of the consultation, you will be asked if you are comfortable and in full agreement with Maggie's recommendations. If you are, we will schedule the remaining 5 sessions, and no refunds will be given. If you answer no, a full refund will be given, and we will terminate our relationship.

  • You may call and speak to Maggie and she can send you a link to schedule or you can book on this website. Look for a button that says SCHEDULE NOW. You will fill out a form, read the policies, choose a day and time to meet for the consultation and pay in full. You and Maggie will schedule the remaining 5 sessions in person, at the end of your consultation, if all is agreeable.

  • Yes! You will receive an e-book of all Maggie's training handouts that will help you understand the techniques more deeply and provide a resource for you to consult. Because MMDT is a small and personal company, you will also receive unlimited contact with Maggie in between sessions via phone, email or your preferred way to communicate.

  • In my experience, five sessions is what most people need. If your dog has severe issues, you have trouble learning or staying committed to training or any other number of reasons, you may need additional sessions. You can book additional sessions for $99 each, if needed.