Owned and operated by Marcella Ward, my business goal is to spread information about dog behavior and training as well as how to best communicate with your dog. Dogs Speak Dog Training started out on a completely different path. For years, I wanted to be a veterinarian but found that my passion pulled me towards the world of dog training and behavior. Getting started in the sport of dog agility with my first dog, Shimmer, I found that I would only be able to cooperate with my dog through clear and concise communication. I was introduced to clicker training and shaping behaviors and learned to wait for the desired behavior to be offered, reward that behavior and to allow the dog to think about what they were doing. I continue to strive to educate myself whether that be through taking classes offered by other trainers or reading articles and teaching clients.
I have been competing in agility since 2007 and have owned dogs my entire life. I also compete in AKC Rally, Dock Dogs, Barn Hunt, Disc Dogs and Lure Coursing. I have worked with numerous dogs and compete in dog sports with my border collie, Vengeance. My dogs have earned their Canine Good Citizen Certificate from the American Kennel Club and hold various titles in venues such as AKC, USDAA, and NADAC. I have also done some frisbee work, introduction to nose work, and hope to compete in Canine Nose Work, Obedience and Herding in the future. I am an approved AKC CGC/Trick Dog Evaluator, approved AKC Temperament Test Evaluator, approved AKC Fetch judge, distributor for Brilliant K9, VetriScience Ambassador, and a former member of the no longer running True Blue Trainer Program. We have also done some work through animal acting and hope to continue that in the future. I am hoping to certify myself through other organizations to provide the best possible training experience. With patience and consistent training, the possibilities are endless!
Dogs Speak Dog Training offers private in-home lessons, CGC and Trick Dog testing, pet sitting, online classes as well as pet photography. Marcella also teaches group classes at KraftyK9 Dog Sports. Group classes include puppy, adult, CGC prep and trick training, fungility, nosework and a sport sampler class. Private lessons and vary in cases from basic manners to reactivity and separation anxiety to preparation for dog sports. No matter the goal with your canine companion I aim to empower and support your journey of growth. Seeing clients and their pups succeed is the highlight of the work I do!
I have been competing in agility since 2007 and have owned dogs my entire life. I also compete in AKC Rally, Dock Dogs, Barn Hunt, Disc Dogs and Lure Coursing. I have worked with numerous dogs and compete in dog sports with my border collie, Vengeance. My dogs have earned their Canine Good Citizen Certificate from the American Kennel Club and hold various titles in venues such as AKC, USDAA, and NADAC. I have also done some frisbee work, introduction to nose work, and hope to compete in Canine Nose Work, Obedience and Herding in the future. I am an approved AKC CGC/Trick Dog Evaluator, approved AKC Temperament Test Evaluator, approved AKC Fetch judge, distributor for Brilliant K9, VetriScience Ambassador, and a former member of the no longer running True Blue Trainer Program. We have also done some work through animal acting and hope to continue that in the future. I am hoping to certify myself through other organizations to provide the best possible training experience. With patience and consistent training, the possibilities are endless!
Dogs Speak Dog Training offers private in-home lessons, CGC and Trick Dog testing, pet sitting, online classes as well as pet photography. Marcella also teaches group classes at KraftyK9 Dog Sports. Group classes include puppy, adult, CGC prep and trick training, fungility, nosework and a sport sampler class. Private lessons and vary in cases from basic manners to reactivity and separation anxiety to preparation for dog sports. No matter the goal with your canine companion I aim to empower and support your journey of growth. Seeing clients and their pups succeed is the highlight of the work I do!
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