Locally owned and operated in the heart of Sonoma County. I have been dog training for 20 years and love working with dogs and people. I believe in being fair to the dog and have clear communication with the dog. Most problems start in the home.
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10 customer reviews
Maureen Bonner
Dog Training
Marie described many aspects of her dog training priniciples and was very friendly and outgoing. My dog really liked her and after one session has already shown great promise in her understanding of commands
Jamie
Unlike the new TikTok and run of the mill "dog trainers" or "in-home boarding" or "doggie daycare" rackets that have sprung up recently; Marie is an experienced dog trainer who understands exactly what your dog needs. The care of all the dogs is top of the line for safety, comfort, and to make sure your dog is happy while you are away. Highly recommend. More...
Amy N.
We reached out to Marie for help getting our rambunctious dog under control during walks. We spoke over the phone re: the problems we were having and she made some suggestions for a more effective type of collar that we purchased before our first meeting. Marie came to our home and walked the neighborhood with us demonstrating techniques and then observing us as we tried those techniques. After just one session, we could see a huge difference! Marie was patient with us as well as our dog and made the whole experience so easy. I wish we had reached out sooner. More...
Reply from Perfect Pooch Performance- Locally owned and operated
Thanks Amy for the kind words. You made this easy since you did good follow thru with your dog and trusted me.
Melanie
This gal knows her stuff!!! Marie’s worked and trained not only her own dogs but many others. Her training facility is amazing and a lot of thought and research went into it before opening!
!! Animals certainly listen to her - she knows what she’s doing 🫶🏼👍🏻❣️
Couldn’t ask for more - Melanie
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Lori
Dog Training
Marie took such great care of my dog Coco. She trained her all the basics plus crate training, being w other dogs and calm around cats! Would totally recommend Marie and looking forward to utilizing her in the future. More...
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Thank you for the kind words. Coco is a joy to have around and look forward to the next time she gets to hang out with me.
Ray
100%! Marie was friendly, honest and insightful. We highly recommend her and would/will call upon her expertise again.
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Lola is a sweet dog with alot of energy. I am glad we found a way to work together to get her to settle down more.
Doris Constant
Marie is the consummate professional. She takes the time to evaluate both the dog and the owner to establish the correct course of training. As I learned, it is mostly the people who need training the most! Consistency is the key and Marie is the Key Master! Thanks Marie for helping to make my rambunctious rescue pup a much better citizen and making me a much better dog mom. More...
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Thank you for the kind words. As always it is a pleasure working with you.
Rita Alonso
Marie has a calm, logical and caring approach to training. I highly recommend Marie!
Gigi
I have a well behaved young dog because of the training we received at Perfect Pooch Performance. She trained the dog, then she showed me how to handle her. And, I feel 100% comfortable when I leave my dog in her care. More...
Sara Clements
Marie was highly competent in dealing with my Bill Mastiff Critter. He is our sweet baby boy! She also was able to handle myself and husband with firm kid gloves! We are one happy family now.
Reply from Perfect Pooch Performance- Locally owned and operated
Critter is a gentle giant and just needed to learn some boundaries. It was a joy to watch how his training evolved to allow you to have a happy home with him.
What do you love most about your job?
Molding the behavior of the dog and seeing the results that makes the owner happy.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I train and compete with my own dogs and friends always said you love working with dogs , you should do this for a living. Thanks to my supportive friends I made my dream come true of working with dogs.
Why should our clients choose you?
I am very productive in my time with the client and thoughtful on how we spend our time to best serve the clients needs.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
No. I believe for this type of work, it really is better to be in person.
Private Lessons
Private lesson in your home that is tailored to your needs. These lessons are great if you want a more hands on approach to training your dog. In these lessons I teach you how to meet your training goals with your dog in the home or the neighborhood where the unwanted behaviors are happening.
Board and Train
Board and training at my home is great for those who want to fast track their dogs training.
Boarding Overnight
Need a vacation? Your dog will sleep in the house and be part of the family,
Doggy Daycare
Doggy Daycare at my home. Also have a pool for swim lessons if requested
