Mary’s Angels Dog Training

Training begins with a 1.5-hour behavior consult to assess needs and create a personalized plan. Group classes are 8 weeks long, with small sizes (max 4 dogs), and include handouts and a clicker. Classes are structured by age and skill level: Puppy Kindergarten (5 months and under), Teenage Manners (6–12 months), Manners 1 (adults 1+), Manners 2 (advanced), Overcoming Distractions, Agility For Fun, and Tricks For Fun. Day training involves 3 weekly sessions with the trainer, plus weekly transfer sessions to teach owners. Private training includes 1-hour sessions with daily homework. First session of group classes is human-only.

Pricing Summary

Private training packages: $140–$150/hour (4-, 8-, or 12-week packages). Day training packages: $140–$150/hour. Behavior consult: $210 for 1.5 hours. Group classes: $400 for 8-week sessions; advanced classes like Overcoming Distractions are $440. Seminars and workshops available at varying prices.

Policies

Group classes have scheduled breaks: no classes from December 23–January 2 and January 23–January 31. No specific cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated for private or day training.

Mary’s Angels Dog Training is a dog training business founded by Mary Dormody, a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP), offering personalized dog training services in the San Francisco Bay Area. They provide both private in-home training and semi-private group classes at their dedicated facility in San Rafael, with class sizes limited to 4 dogs to ensure individual attention. Their services include puppy kindergarten, teenage manners, adult dog manners, advanced classes like overcoming distractions and agility for fun, as well as specialized training for fearful or anxious dogs. They also offer day training for busy owners, where the trainer works with the dog while the owner receives regular check-ins and transfer sessions. Mary emphasizes positive reinforcement techniques and tailors training plans to each dog’s needs, with a strong focus on building confidence in shy dogs. Additional services include puppy social play sessions and a shop offering training tools. Mary has over a decade of experience working with dogs, including internships with Dr. Sophia Yin and volunteer work at Marin Humane.

Accomplishments

Mary Dormody is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP), earned her Bachelor of Science in Animal Biology from UC Davis, interned with Dr. Sophia Yin, and volunteered at Marin Humane from age 12 to 18. She has been training dogs since 2017 and has over 10 years of hands-on experience with animal behavior.

How to Get Started!

Begin with a free 30-minute phone consultation to discuss your dog’s needs and determine the best training path. Schedule via the online booking link provided on the website.