Maria Perez
Dog Trainer & Dog Walker
Serving MARIN COUNTY for over 15 Years!
Licensed, Bonded & Fully Insured
Certified in Dog Training, Dog Walking, and Pet First Aid and CPR
Have you smooched your pooch today?
Pack Dog Walks
Currently doing Pack Walks in
Sleepy Hollow & Terra Linda/Marinwood
Tired when you get home from work? Let me alleviate some of your pups excess energy; that way when you get home you have a more mellow and worn out pooch ready to snuggle and relax with their owner!
Tired of coming home to potty accidents? Let me help help relieve your pup mid-day so you don't have to worry about the carpets!
Not only do I walk and play with your pup, but I will also enhance his basic obedience skills! Think about it, because your pooch will be with me (a dog trainer) every day I can positively reinforce things like: coming when called, not jumping on people, nice greetings, behaving well around other dogs, not jumping out of the car until it's safe... Remember, its all included for free!
Your pup will be outdoors for a guaranteed 45 minutes (not including travel time) so your home-alone pup will get to spend 1-4 hours with me!!! We will visit a variety of trails, beaches, parks as well as walk on leash in residential neighborhoods. As you may know exercise and socialization (with humans and other dogs) are crucial in having a happy, well rounded dog. Being with the same person and pack of dogs everyday (consistency) allows your pooch to settle into his away-from-home family on a deeper level because he has the ability to build routines and friendships, both of which dogs are very fond of.
PRICING: $40 for 45 minutes guaranteed outdoors time*
A free Meet-N-Greet is required prior to any walking service.
(minimum 2 walks per week, M-F only)
Perfect for:
Dogs that require more exercise who could use the extra friends, obedience training and socialization opportunities
(don't worry if you have a "reactive" dog, I work with them before allowing them into the pack).
Not suitable for:
Puppies under 4 months of age or dogs with serious medical conditions
Check out my FAQ's page for more.
Dog Training
Invite me into your home and let me show you one on one
How To
stop the annoying habits (chewing, jumping on people, pulling on the leash, eating food off the counter...)
&
How To
start getting the desired behaviors you wish (coming when called, waiting for the car door to open, sitting when being introduced to people...).
It's an easy-to-understand, easy-to-apply approach backed by
Positive Reinforcement
PRICING: In Person: $170 an Hour
First session is 2-2 1/2 hours, second session (if needed) is 1-1 1/2 hours. Majority of my clients are able to resolve their issues in two sessions
(assuming they're practicing while I'm away).
Phone/Zoom Consultations: $120 an Hour
Solo Dog Walks
Lets face it, some dogs just don't do well in a pack, and that's OK! Whether your furry one is too young, too old, has medical condition or just doesn't play well with others, I can help take a load off by taking your pup for a 1 on 1 walk. Not only will they get the exercise needed to keep them healthy, but they get all of my obedience training skills, attention, love and affection all to themselves.
**Limited Availability- If you are interested please let me know ASAP so I can prioritize a solo slot for your pup.
PRICING: $50 for a 30 minute walk
(Snuggles & Rubs no extra cost)
A free Meet-N-Greet is required prior to any walking service.
(minimum 2 walks per week, M-F only)
Pandemic Puppy Package
Congrats on your new puppy!!!
Discounted package of 1-on-1 in home trainings that will help you start off on the right track with your puppy. We will go over chewing, nipping, jumping, potty training, sit, stay, leave it, come here and the proper way to walk your pooch on a leash. We will also talk about separation anxiety now that your going back to work and how to properly meet new people. On top of that, we will also go over the ABC’s of “Doggie Learning” so that you'll have an idea on how to handle things that can come up.
Most of our dogs' problems and bad habits develop in those first couple months of their lives if there is no solid, consistent, positive communication system set in place. As with most things, it’s easier to deter the problem than to fix it! Already signed up with another puppy class, but have to wait over a week for it to start? Every day is an opportunity for your new pup to learn a new bad habit, and I bet you have questions NOW, that’s why I offer the “Jumpstart”!
It's also good to know that while Puppy Classes are wonderful for supervised socialization and basics, most find 1 on 1 training more valuable, because you feel comfortable asking ALL the questions YOU have for YOUR unique situation. You don’t have to be lost, let me help you!
PRICING: 4 hours of training (2 sessions)
$580
You Save $100!!!
This service is PERFECT for those who are either expecting a new puppy and would like to properly prepare or for those who have already signed up for another programs puppy classes but have to wait over a week and a half for them to begin. Their pages are blank slates, everything that happens in the first few months WILL leave life lasting effects! This service provides you with the means to deal with some key issues so that you don’t have to struggle until your puppy class begins, hurry up before your pup learns a new bad habit!
Call or Text Now:
917-841-3806
Services
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Pack Dog Walks
Solo Dog Walks
Dog Training
Pandemic Puppy Package
Transitional Support
Energy Healing (Reiki)
"How To Train Your Human"
Transitional Support
Saying goodbye to our furry friend can be one of the hardest things we do in life. Knowing when is the right time is especially difficult. There can be so much doubt, confusion, sadness and fear of regret. When do we do it? When is the appropriate time? I can help bring clarity, compassion and support during this most challenging time. I wear my three hats in our session.
I've been a dog trainer for over 15 years and have a helpful perspective on quality of life vs longevity. I've been a Reiki Practitioner (energy healer) for animals and humans for almost 10 years. I am trained and have had successful sessions in Animal Communication (speaking to animals energetically). With this 3 pronged approach I will sit with you, guide you and carry the weight with you with all of my resources to try and help you feel clear and supported while you make one of the hardest decisions a pet owner has to make. Whether it is a consultation where I offer my professional opinion on timing, whether you want someone to be with you as you say goodbye, or if you are grieving so hard and you need emotional support afterwards I am there for you. Reiki can help the human and the animal feel better emotionally, mentally and physically and combined with Animal Communication can be incredibly insightful to how much your furry loved one is suffering and if they feel they are ready to go.
Pricing: $120 an Hour
Or maybe you rescued an animal and they still aren't settling in well despite all your efforts. My combination of Training/Energy Healing/Animal Communication can help!
Energy Healing (Reiki)
Reiki is an ancient form of energy healing that is safe, holistic and natural. For thousands of years Reiki has been helping both humans and animals feel better physically, mentally, and emotionally. The word "Reiki" is Japanese for "Universal Life Force Energy" and as the practitioner I channel this beautiful energy to my client using my hands and intention (it is NOT a massage however). My clients always feel calm and incredibly relaxed afterwards. Reiki may help alleviate pain and discomfort as well as help you and your animal feel more emotionally balanced overall. I recommend Reiki to animals and humans who suffer from anxiety, stress, physical pain and mental confusion. Reiki is PERFECT for animals who aren't settling well into their new home or animals who are approaching the end of their days and are physically uncomfortable or in pain. Reiki can help shift your animal into a higher state of well being after just one session, but with an issue that is severe or chronic a few more sessions may be needed to really see and feel the lasting benefits.
Pricing For Dogs: $65 for 30 minute session
(in home or remote)
3 Session Package: $165 (15% off)
Pricing For Humans: $120 for 1 Hour Session
3 Session Package: $300
Please check out reiki.org for more information
or call me if you have any questions!
"How To Train Your Human"
Seminar
After being a professional dog trainer for over 15 years I started realizing that humans and animals have ALOT in common when it comes to how they learn. In this fun and unique presentation I teach my audience how to use dog training psychology and techniques to respectfully and lovingly improve their interpersonal relationships with the humans in their life.
Want your children to listen more? Want your hunny to "behave" better (hehee)? Or maybe you want to improve your dynamic with your boss or your friends! In this 2 hour presentation we go over the basics of how we learn, how to set up the ones we love for success while asking for what we need as well as an interactive Q&A at the end where you give me some specific situations in your life and I teach you
"How To Train Your Human"!
Pricing: $40 per person (4 person minimum)
Can be done as a workshop, dinner party or on zoom
