Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Maggie Marshall Dog Training
Maggie Marshall Dog Training was founded in 2009 in the Jacksonville, FL area. Maggie left the Jacksonville business to be run by her son, Joe, when she relocated to West Palm Beach, FL in June 2023.
Training Philosophy
Maggie refers to herself as a “family dog trainer” because she works best with all the beautifully ordinary issues that come with life in a family home. She is a wife, mother and grandmother, and knows by experience how a dog can be an amazing family member or a stressful burden. Maggie enjoys working with people of all ages, all abilities, and developing creative solutions to make life with your dog harmonious.
All cases are approached with three things in mind; safety first, basic needs second and training third. This allows for the correct priorities to be established and optimizes learning.
Because Maggie prefers to work with “family dogs,” she does not offer service dog training or dog sports. Her training is focused on having a well behaved, family dog that gets along well with its family’s routine and lifestyle, is safe with people, and responds to the cues that each family needs. Maggie does not focus on traditional obedience, but on calmness, listening and an overall behavior that pleases each owner. Things like riding in the car, good play with children, good behavior around furniture and counters, an educated and empowered owner and lots of calmness is what is important to most families. If you want an awesome family dog, Maggie is your trainer.
Services
Maggie Marshall Dog Training offers a variety of services, including:
- Phone or Video Consult
- Private Training
- Group Classes
- Training Manual
Certifications
Maggie Marshall is a certified dog trainer with the following certifications:
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) - 2015
- Certification of Canine Behavior Consultant (CCBC) - 2019
- Graduate of Animal Behavior College - 2009
- Certified in Pet First Aid and CPR
Specializations
Maggie specializes in training family dogs and addressing common behavioral issues such as:
- Housetraining
- Mouthing
- Jumping
- Leash Pulling
- Barking
- Aggression
- Fear
Training Methods
Maggie employs the concept of LIMA: Least Intrusive Minimally Aversive to her training and always discusses her methods openly and honestly and seeks approval from the dog’s owner. She highly respects the dog and the family and will make every effort to agree upon anything used or done to the dog. Maggie focuses on educating the owner about normal dog behavior, setting realistic goals, and creating a calm dog that is easy to manage and enjoy.
Maggie uses a variety of training methods, including:
- Clicker training
- Food rewards
- Verbal corrections
- Leash corrections
- Management techniques (crates, tethers, leashes, gates)
Customer Reviews
Dr Patrick Garrett
a month ago
Maggie is an excellent dog trainer with a heart of gold. It's always important that the person that trains your best friend is not only highly qualified like Maggie but also focuses on the owner's responsibility to actually do what she teaches. As a functional medicine doctor, we are only as good as our outcomes but nearly all our advice and changes are 100% dependent upon the patient implementing and practicing to find their solutions. This is no different than dog trainers. They are only experts that teach owners to coexist with their pets in meaningful and positive ways. The training and advice is only as good as the pet parent implementing that expert advice. Maggie is one of those experts that have helped others through her wisdom and experience that you can see has been so beneficial to so many. Thank you Maggie for being that person so many need. Dr. G
Kaylee Beauford
a month ago
Mrs. Maggie is a very special person! Not only is she knowledgeable and experienced in her ways, she also is a kind person who truly cares about my dog and I. It’s hard to stay consistent with a busy schedule of mine but she’s been very patient and understanding with those factors and has been helpful throughout my experience. Take notes and do your best to be consistent, her training will change your life for the better! Thank you Maggie for this wonderful experience!
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Media Appearances
Featured on Channel 4 Morning LIVE, in reports about both dog attacks and dog safety.
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