About MaryO’s ‘Good Dog’ Training

In-home training from Woolstock

Mary O's Good Dog Training is based in Woolstock, Iowa. Mary Oliver describes herself as a professional dog trainer and Certified Canine Behavior Specialist, certified in dog communication and owner education. She trains all over Iowa, coming to clients for personalized one-on-one in-home training, and has trained clients across the country via Zoom.

Method

Mary's training is described as "proven, comprehensive, psychology-based" and works with a dog's natural instincts, using natural and gentle techniques. It aims at the root cause of misbehavior rather than the symptoms, with a focus on owner education, trust, respect and leadership. Common goals include recall, calm greetings, dog-on-dog aggression, leash pulling and anxiety.

Services and prices

In-home training is a 1-3 hour private lesson covering behavior observation, The Five DOG Rules to being the leader, obedience commands, loose leash walking and an Emergency Recall, priced from 350 to 500 USD, with no extra charge for travel under one hour. Online training over Zoom or Messenger covers the same material for 250 to 350 USD. Both include lifetime phone, text or email support and lifetime access to a library of over 250 training videos, and rescued and adopted dogs get a $50 discount.

What to ask

Ask about follow-up visits for dogs with more serious aggression.