MINDFUL
DOG TRAINING

Dog Training to Help Your Dog Live Their Best Life

When it comes to training your dog, it can be difficult to know where to start! Maybe this is your first dog, and having a dog is totally different than what you expected. Maybe you’ve had dogs before, and are ready to learn more so you can give your dog the best life possible. Or perhaps you are encountering unexpected challenges with your dog’s behavior. Whatever your situation, we’re here to guide you on your training journey. Let’s work together to help you and your dog build a great relationship and live your best life together!

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Meet Your Trainer: Mary Simon, CPDT-KA, FDM, FPPE

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Hi, I’m Mary!

I specialize in coaching frustrated pet parents to help them build an incredible relationship with their canine companion and unlock a dream life together.

  • Graduate of Top Dog Training’s Apprenticeship Program
  • APDT: Member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers
  • CPDT-KA: Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed
  • Living and Learning with Animals Course Certificate of Completion
  • Aggression in Dogs Course Certificate of Completion
  • Certified Family Dog Mediator
  • Licensed Family Paws Parent Educator

I only support training techniques that are kind and effective. I believe training should be easy to follow, consistent, and always fun for both dogs and people.

What’s Included

Every dog is different, and your dog’s training program will be customized to suit your individual needs on your dog parenting journey. During the Evaluation, we will speak in depth about your training goals, and will come up with a program that suits you and your dog.

Potential topics may include the following: 

  • Potty bell Training 
  • Collar and Harness acclimation
  • Positive crate or safe space training
  • Counter surfing
  • Door Dashing 
  • Down
  • Drop it
  • Leave it
  • Handling and Husbandry
  • Jumping on people
  • Loose Leash walking (walking without pulling)
  • Reactivity Prevention
  • Recalls (coming when called)
  • Settle
  • Separation anxiety prevention
  • Sit
  • Targeting
  • Tug and Fetch

Who This Service Is Best For

Whether you are a working professional, parent, retiree, student, or someone else, the Mindful Dog training program could be a great fit for your life with your dog. This service is best for people who want:

  • a better relationship with their dog
  • To understand their dog
  • a more well-behaved and happy dog 

Program Details

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Coaching

  • Regular private, in-person lessons
  • Implementation of the treatment plan
  • Develop skills to help you analyze and modify your dog’s behavior throughout your dog’s life. 
  • Learn foundational dog training concepts so you can understand how best to encourage good behavior in your dog
  • Problem Prevention Strategy

Video Tutorials & Resources

  • Over 100 easy to follow mini videos
  • Readings to support your understanding of the material
  • Share materials with others involved with your dog so that training is consistent
  • Exercises for each session to give your training structure between in-person lessons
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Support

  • Text, phone, and email support to give you peace of mind throughout the process
  • Video Analysis to get feedback of your homework
  • Assistance with helping others in your family learn (kids, spouse)

Mindful Dog Training Program FAQs

Do you work with dogs who have human-directed aggression?

Sometimes, depending on the situation. I can give you a better idea after I get some details on the specifics of your situation. 

Do you work with dogs who struggle with resource guarding?
This depends on the severity of the behavior and specific details related to it. I can give you a better idea once I have more information about your dog. 

Areas We Cover

Beverly, MA, USA

Danvers, MA 01923, USA

Everett, MA 02149, USA

Lynn, MA, USA

Lynnfield, MA, USA

Malden, MA, USA

Marblehead, MA, USA

Melrose, MA, USA

Nahant, MA, USA

Peabody, MA, USA

Revere, MA, USA

Salem, MA, USA

Saugus, MA, USA

Swampscott, MA, USA

Wakefield, MA, USA

Winthrop, MA, USA

*Clients outside of my service area may travel to the Nahant area for training.

How To Enroll

To book your free 20 minute phone consultation, leave your information and we will reach out!
Take advantage of $91 in savings with the 6 lesson package below, or pay per lesson at $115 per lesson.

North Shore Dog Training Services

Located on the North Shore of Massachusetts, The Mindful Dog offers thoughtful, effective training for a variety of behavioral issues.