About Mad 4 My Dog

Overview

Mad 4 My Dog is an Ellettsville, Indiana business established in July 2004 and insured for two decades, dedicated to teaching people and their dogs to communicate effectively with one another. Alongside training it offers grooming, daycare, pet sitting, and retail, and states it is recommended by veterinarians, rescues, shelters, and other trainers. The business has been recognized for excellence in small business by the Small Business Development Center of Southern Indiana and the Ellettsville Chamber of Commerce.

Method

Training is force-free and dog-friendly: the business states it uses only techniques and equipment that will not cause a dog pain or fear, and does not rely on dominance-based methods, using basic cues such as sit, down, and stay as tools to build communication and a stronger relationship.

Services

Offerings include group training classes, private sessions, puppy preschool, reactive dog training, service dog training, therapy dog and CGC/trick dog evaluations, in-facility day training, bathing and grooming, daycare, and pet sitting.

What to Expect

Instruction is led by owner Madalyn McKenney, a Pet Dog Training Instructor since 1995 who earned her CPDT title in 2004 and the CPDT-KSA level in 2012. Her stated credentials also include CCC-CI, Cooperative Paws Service Dog Coach, an Indiana University Area Certificate in Animal Behavior and BA in Psychology, and Pet CPR and First-Aid certification, alongside memberships in professional training organizations.