Marie Meredith has a background in working with shelter dogs and has helped many dogs transition to happy and well-behaved dogs. This experience inspired her to start
Pup Potential LLC
. She enjoys helping dogs in loving homes to function as polite members of their family and society.
Training Philosophy
Marie Meredith is a certified professional dog trainer who uses positive reinforcement training methods. She believes that dogs can only reach their potential if they are able to understand and interact confidently with their environment.
Services
Pup Potential offers a variety of dog training services, including:
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In-Home Dog Training:
In-home coaching and day training in Lansing, Holt, Okemos, Haslett, Dewitt, Grand Ledge, Mason, and more.
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Zoom (Virtual Dog Training):
Virtual training for pet parents outside of the service area.
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Group Dog Training Classes:
Group classes located in Okemos, MI.
Specific Training Services:
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Behavior Modification:
Coaching and day training packages for dogs with aggression, fear, and anxiety issues.
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Day Training:
Training packages where Marie Meredith trains the dog for the owner, including transfer sessions to help the owner maintain the dog’s new skills.
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Master the Basics:
Training packages for adolescent and adult dogs to learn basic manners, such as loose leash walking, sit, down, stay, and come when called.
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Leash Reactivity:
Coaching and day training packages for dogs who lunge and bark on walks.
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Hyper Adult Dogs:
Coaching and day training packages for adult dogs who exhibit puppy-like behaviors, such as mouthing, jumping, and body slamming.
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Reactive Rover:
Group class for dogs who show reactive behaviors on leash.
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Field Trip Prep:
Group class to prepare puppies for public outings.
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Advanced Reactive Rover:
Group class to continue reactivity training.
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Canine Good Citizen:
Group class to help dogs earn the AKC CGC certification.
Certifications
Marie Meredith is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) and a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP).
Specializations
Behavior Modification, Leash Reactivity, Hyper Adult Dogs, Puppy Training, Basic Manners, Canine Good Citizen
Training Methods
Positive Reinforcement Training
Customer Reviews
“Marie Meredith with Pup Potential is amazing. Marie is a dog genius and literally comes up with a solution to any problem that will work for you. She is patient, creative, and empathetic. She comes to our house and has already had a zillion great ideas and the dogs are responding amazingly.”
– Liz A.
“100% worth it. I saw huge differences in my dog within just a couple sessions. I was so impressed with what she accomplished at the end of the class. I also learned a TON to help me continue her training on my own.”
- Kayla and Oldham
“Marie was excellent with our older dog Tino. We reached out to her for help when we adopted him and needed help introducing him to our cats. Her training helped us develop routines that strengthened his ability to remain calm and attentive to us.”
- Rebecca H.
“Working with Marie in both class and personal training settings has helped increase my bond with my puppy and reduce his overall reactivity. She gave me the strategies I need to help him become a good canine citizen.”
- Lisa E.
“I had a great experience and walked away with tools to help Manny be more confident and to appropriately manage his behavior. I absolutely recommend Marie and these classes.”
- Beth H.
