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THE RIGHT CONNECTION CHANGES EVERYTHING
By combining expertise in both human personalities and dog behavior, I help bridge the gap, building a more intuitive connection between you and your dog.
Because neither species learns well when stressed, fearful, or overwhelmed, we start by decoding your unique partnership style— then use it to:
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Align Your Energies — Understand where your personalities click and where they clash.
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Foster Trust — Move beyond commands into genuine mutual understanding.
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Thrive Together — Build a lasting bond where both of you feel seen and heard.
Every dog has a language. Let's learn yours together.
MY PHILOSOPHY -
Training with Heart and Science
At the core of my work lies a commitment to positive reinforcement. I believe a strong, trusting relationship between you and your dog is the key to both successful training and joyful companionship.
Emotions First: While behaviors can be taught, emotions cannot. I pay close attention to your dog’s body language. Neither humans nor dogs can learn effectively when they are scared, fearful, or overly excited.
Well-being Matters: By prioritizing your dog’s emotional health, we apply animal science principles to build desirable behaviors without compromise.
Confidence & Teamwork: Training should be a positive experience that builds mutual trust and lasting confidence.
SERVICES AND FEES
FREE CONSULTATION
Every dog is unique — and so is every journey. Whether you're navigating puppy chaos or just want to strengthen the bond, we're here to help. Our free consultation is designed for you to share what's going on, ask questions, and see if we're the right fit.
20 min in person or Zoom FREE
DOG TRAINING
Tailored sessions for you and your pup, whether you’re raising a puppy, supporting a sensitive dog, or helping a rescue settle in. Includes notes after each session, additional training resources and a clear plan to follow.
60 min in person or Zoom + 45 min post session training plan.
$125.00
TRAINING SHORTS
Every session is designed with your dog's needs in mind. You'll get 30 minutes of focused, one-on-one training targeting the specific issue you're working through — plus 30 minutes of free sniff and play time in our fully fenced, 1-acre yard.
60 min: $45.00
PERSONALITY ASSESSMENTS
Every great partnership starts with strong communication. We provide personality assessments and coaching for the humans in the equation, helping you discover your communication style so you can show up as the best partner your dog could ask for.
$200 (includes a personality test + an interpretation of your results)
Lynn P. & Amelia
Working with Mary Ellen has been life-changing for my rescue, Amelia, and for me.
Mary Ellen brings incredible wisdom, sensitivity, and creativity to her work, focusing on relationship-building between dogs and their humans, rather than traditional "obedience training."
Amelia has gone from a frightened and injured 9 month old to a confident, happy, well-behaved girl, and with Mary Ellen's support, we have built a truly profound relationship that brings us both joy every day. I could not be more grateful!
Jen, Jesse & Arlo
“Mary Ellen helped us understand how to hear what our dog wants and needs from us.
She is so patient and eager to connect with the dog and human clients alike!
We struggled to find a trainer who could support our disabled dog, and we are so glad we finally found Mary Ellen!”