Mary is a professional dog trainer with certification from CATCH Canine Trainers Academy (CCDT). She is a member of The Association of Professional Dog Trainers and certified in pet first aid by the American Red Cross. Mary avidly pursues continuing education by attending conferences and staying current on dog training literature. She has also volunteered at a number of local dog rescue organizations and been a therapy team with her dog, Tara at New York Therapy Animals. Owner of Tara's School for Dogs.

 

Certifications: CCDT

 

Job Title: Owner

 

Locations Served: Manhattan, Upper East Site, Upper West Side, Midtown. Ask about other locations

 

You’ll find that Mary is committed to positive reinforcement dog training thus providing the most effective training methods to meet her clients’ dog training needs. She will help you build a lifetime bond with your dog through informative and fun classes. Teaching children, ages 7 to 12, is a specialty class Mary offers as an after school activity. There is also a Welcome Home Puppy service that gets you set up for the new puppy arrival. See our website for information. After a 25 year career as a clinical research specialist at Weill Cornell Medical College, Mary brings with her a sophisticated understanding of scientific principles and a true love of dogs. She is life-long resident of Manhattan and lives with her human and animal family that includes a Sphynx cat, a Chinese Crested dog and a 14-year-old turtle. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself and your dog laughing and smiling in class as you learn together!