Training Classes

  In addition to private lessons in CT, Mary   teaches a variety of classes, gives periodic   workshops, and is competition obedience   training director at Port Chester Obedience   Training Club (PCOTC), just over the CT   border in White Plains, NY.  For more   information, please visit www.teachrover.com.

 

 
Good Dog "U", LLC is a privately owned training and education business dedicated to promoting mutually rewarding relationships between dogs and their owners.
We use modern, force-free motivational training methods that are both fun and effective. Our goal is to help dogs
and owners develop a deep and lasting partnership based
on understanding, effective communication, caring and trust.
 We serve the lower Fairfield County, CT area and offer services that are tailored to each  client's needs, goals and lifestyle. Early problem prevention is our specialty, and we take  
 special delight in helping expectant puppy owners select, prepare for and welcome the new  puppies into their homes.

  Why Train Your Dog? A must read!   read full   article here

  Trick training is fun and useful!  Click here to   see how-to videos by Mary on YouTube. Our   current trick is, Take a Bow!”    www.youtube.com/ppwpet

 
"Positive Training" has become a catch-phrase for just about any training in which treats are used. This can include correction-based methods in which rewards are simply add-ons to an otherwise highly punitive approach. Although we do not oppose correcting undesired behavior on occasion, we prefer a balanced, relationship-based training approach that teaches dogs the behaviors we desire and sets them, and their owners, up to succeed.