Training Techniques - Think Like Your Dog

See the World Through Your Dog’s Eyes

For nearly 25 years, Mary Ellen Walsh has taught pet owners how to understand canine behavior and easily train their dog using her signature "Think Like Your Dog” positive training philosophy. Her empowering, praise-based technique nurtures your dog’s cooperative, loving nature … and teaches you how to be an effective pack leader using calm assertive energy.

The Grateful Dog will NEVER use … and does not advocate the use of violent electronic shock collars, harmful pain compliance techniques, physical manhandling, or intimidating fear tactics. (Be very leery: a qualified dog trainer, behaviorist, breeder, and experienced handler would never need these).

Mary Ellen’s proven “Think Like Your Dog” training philosophy is based on 25 years professional experience and addresses real life situations with positive, non-intimidating methods. No matter your dog’s age, breed, or temperament …you will see positive results, enjoy a confident dog, and experience a life-long, rewarding relationship with your canine companion. Mary Ellen will show you …

How to establish a non-threatening, constructive bond of emotion and communication
between you and your dog, which serves as the foundation for more advanced and
constructive interaction.
How to use correct body posture through touch, voice tone, facial expression and eye
contact.
How to emphasize training based on good manners, not precision obedience.
A well-mannered dog is housebroken, polite when greeting people (keeps all four feet
on the ground!), able to stay alone without being noisy, tolerates other animals, and is
trustworthy.

Be Empowered!

From celebrities and high profile CEOs to busy on-the-go families, Mary Ellen’s people empowering “think like your dog” training philosophy enables pet owners to “get inside the head”
of their canine companion and take control to solve their dog’s behavior issues.

In today’s overworked society, people are on-the-go more than ever. As a mother, Mary Ellen understands family dynamics and takes an uplifting, “you can do it” approach that is empowering … especially to women and children!

Energetic … fun … engaging … and informative! That’s the light-hearted approach Mary
Ellen Walsh instills when teaching pet owners all the amazing how’s and why’s of dog
behavior.
Mary Ellen’s instruction is easy to understand, and delivered in a tone that’s fun,
relaxing, and ALWAYS non-threatening and non-intimidating for the dog, its owners,
and their children.
Mary Ellen Walsh helps empower dog owners by teaching them to use calm, assertive
energy and a purposeful demeanor. This “people empowering” technique guarantees
your leadership status in your pet’s mind; thereby ensuring a well mannered and
trustworthy dog.

Real Life Practical Results

Pet owners want practical solutions! People are passionate about their dogs … and feel a sense of shame and frustration when they can’t control their canine companion. Mary Ellen tackles all those common behavior issues that can turn normal family life upside down. Along the way, she demystifies dog psychology, training myths, and canine development from birth to senior ages.

As a renowned dog whisperer and veteran canine behaviorist, Mary Ellen has
successfully trained over 20,000 dogs … every breed, age, size, temperament … and
behavior issue imaginable!
Mary Ellen will show you how to become a good pack leader, assert calm energy, and
can turn around any “doggie drama”.
Her proven reward-based training techniques and dramatic success stories are
regularly featured in various newspapers and pet publications as well as on local
television and radio shows.

Learn how fun and easy it can be to successfully train your dog using Mary Ellen’s effective, “think like your dog” methods. Contact us today to get started!