Maggie Marshall Dog Training

06/09/2026

One of the best gifts we can give our children is teaching them how to understand and communicate with dogs.

Kids need to learn what a relaxed dog looks like, what a worried dog looks like, and when a dog is asking for space. They need to know how to approach, pet, play, and interact respectfully. These skills help keep everyone safe and make life with dogs a lot more fun.

The challenge is that most parents were never taught these things themselves.

If you don’t understand dog body language, it’s almost impossible to teach your children how to recognize stress, discomfort, excitement, or calmness in a dog. We can’t pass on knowledge we don’t have.

That’s why education matters.

When parents learn how dogs communicate, they can teach their children how to interact safely and confidently. The result is less confusion, fewer accidents, and better relationships between kids and dogs.

If you have children and a dog, don’t leave it to chance. Learn the skills, teach your kids, and create a home where everyone can enjoy each other safely.

🐾 Summer Training Special 🐾

A 90-minute private training session for $199 is available through July 17, 2026. Whether you’re raising a puppy, struggling with unwanted behaviors, or want your family to learn how to communicate better with your dog, this is a great place to start.

Book here: https://mmdtscheduling.as.me/summerdeal
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When we learn, our dogs will listen — and our kids will understand them too. ❤️🐾👧.

06/08/2026

Dog training is one of the few things you can buy that improves every single day of your dog’s life.

Training isn’t just about teaching a dog to sit or come when called. It’s about creating a common language between you and your dog. It’s about helping your dog understand what is expected, how to be successful, and how to navigate the world with confidence.

A trained dog has more freedom. More opportunities. More places they can go. More people who enjoy being around them.

A trained dog is safer. They are less likely to run out the front door, pull someone over on a walk, grab something dangerous, or create conflict with people or other dogs.

Training also changes life for the owner. Simple daily tasks become easier. Walks become enjoyable. Visitors become less stressful. The relationship becomes more peaceful.

The goal isn’t perfection. The goal is communication, trust, and a dog that has the skills needed for real life.

The value of dog training isn’t measured by how many commands your dog knows. It’s measured by how much better life becomes for both ends of the leash.

When we learn, our dogs will listen. 🐾

06/07/2026

People often see a video like this and think the dog is just naturally well-behaved.

What they don’t see is the work that came first.

The practice.
The repetition.
The boundaries.
The times someone said “no.”
The times someone followed through.

Freedom isn’t the absence of rules. Freedom is earned through them.

When a dog understands expectations and has learned to listen, life opens up. Walks become enjoyable. Adventures become possible. Trust grows. The dog gains access to more of the world because the owner can confidently say, “I know what my dog will do.”

Obedience isn’t about control. It’s about communication.

Discipline isn’t about punishment. It’s about teaching.

When we put in the work to create listening and understanding, we create something every dog and owner wants: freedom, joy, and the ability to experience life together.

Love and discipline go hand in hand.
When we learn, our dogs will listen.

06/06/2026

I am offering a summer deal for training.

https://mmdtscheduling.as.me/summerdeal

$199 for a single session (book one or as many as you need) through July 17.

Summer is a perfect time to reset and learn new skills to make your life easier come the fall.

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06/06/2026

did NOT sign up for this 😂😅

06/06/2026

One of the most important skills in dog training has nothing to do with your dog.

It’s learning to pay attention to yourself.

Dogs thrive on consistency. They learn from patterns, repetition, and predictable outcomes. We often expect them to be consistent while our own responses change from day to day.

Sometimes we allow jumping. Sometimes we don’t.
Sometimes we follow through. Sometimes we let it slide.
Sometimes we ask once. Sometimes we ask five times.

Our dogs notice.

If you want a dog that listens reliably, start by becoming aware of your own habits. The clearer and more consistent you are, the easier it is for your dog to understand what is expected.

Before asking, “Why isn’t my dog listening?” try asking, “Have I been consistent?”

When we learn, our dogs will listen.

06/04/2026

Stay away from sugar and fillers. They cause cavities, calories and can affect behavior. Look for a single ingredient treat or use real food like chopped meat, carrots, apples, dried sweet potatoes, canned salmon, etc. keep it healthy and simple. Better for your dog and cheaper too.

05/31/2026

05/30/2026

Most people spend more time living in the story in their head than in reality.

“I can’t do that.”
“My dog won’t do that.”
“He’s just stubborn.”
“She’s too old.”
“We’ve already tried.”

The problem is that these stories often have very little to do with what’s actually happening.

Dogs live in reality.

They don’t wake up worrying about what happened six months ago.
They don’t spend time predicting failure before they try.
They simply respond to what is happening right now.

A dog that pulls on a leash today can learn not to.
A dog that jumps today can learn not to.
A dog that doesn’t come when called today can learn to tomorrow.

The dog is open to learning.

The question is: are you?

Many people decide what is possible before they ever begin. They get trapped in “I can’t,” “I have to,” and “that will never work.”

Meanwhile, the dog is standing there waiting for clear information.

The fastest way to make progress with your dog is to stop arguing with reality and start working with it.

Look at what is actually happening.
Decide what skill your dog needs.
Teach it.
Practice it.
Repeat.

Reality is where change happens.

Stories are where excuses live.

05/29/2026

People think kindness is letting dogs do whatever they want.

Real kindness looks different.

Real kindness says:

“I care enough to prepare you.”

“I’ll teach you how the world works.”

“I’ll show you how to be successful.”

“I’ll give you skills before you need them.”

Because once you figure out where your dog needs to go in life, asking a trainer how to get there becomes easy.

When we learn, our dogs will listen.