Maggie Marshall

A talented trainer with over 14 years of experience training dogs in homes, groups classes and consulting for owners and organizations. Maggie is a passionate speaker and teacher and communicates effectively with dogs and humans. She has a wealth of education and experience in the field of dog training. Maggie creates customized training plans to meet any client's needs and focuses on conceptual training to cover many common issues with just a few creative techniques that work for all dog types. Maggie uses primarily positive reinforcement techniques and subscribes to LIMA, but is skilled in many training methods and is open to do what is right for each case.

• Mentored by the late Bob Hammesfahr, owner of Behavior Training for Dogs
• Featured on Channel 4 Morning LIVE, in reports about both dog attacks and dog safety
• Received Professional Dog Trainer Certification through CPDT. Certification was active from 2015-2023.
• Served as Safety Patrol Staff for the National Strutt Your Mutt Event by Best Friends Animal Society in 2016, 2017 and 2018
• One of only 474 people in the world to hold a Certification of Canine Behavior Consultant. She has over 500 hours of specialized training in fear and aggression, as well as expertise guiding people through tough decisions concerning dogs. Certification was active from 2019-2023.
• Was a member of APDT from 2009-2023.
• Completed the most comprehensive aggression course in the world: Aggression in Dogs Master Course
• Voted Best Trainer in the City in 2017, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 by Jacksonville Magazine and Top Trainer for Sniff Spot in 2023
• Mentor Trainer for Animal Behavior College
• Certified in Pet First Aid and CPR
• Guest speaker at Safe Animal Shelter, San Jose Beauclerc Animal Hospital, Happy Hounds Dog Resort, St. John’s Community College, Pet Therapy Expo and K9 Obedience Club, and the DePaul School.
• Consultant for NE FL GREAT Rescue, Clay Humane Society, Pawstars Pet Care
• Taught Group Classes at Safe Animal Shelter, Poochies Park, Pawstars Pet Care, Happy Hound Dog Resort, Birch Island Animal Hospital, Palm Valley Veterinary Center and her own facility.

Animal Behavior College Dog Trainer

When she is not training, Maggie spends her time with her chickens and her grandaughter.