Rhy’s-N-Shine Canines

Training is delivered through private 1:1 sessions and group classes, with options for in-home or facility-based lessons. Programs are customized and ongoing, with weekly sessions tailored to the dog’s progress and the owner’s goals. Training includes obedience, agility, and behavior modification, with adjustments made based on individual challenges such as reactivity or separation anxiety.

Mary Jo Rhy of Rhy’s-N-Shine Canines offers customized dog training tailored to each owner and dog’s unique needs. She provides both private lessons and group classes, with sessions held in-home and at her facility. Mary Jo combines positive reinforcement with traditional training methods, creating a balanced approach that helps dogs of all ages and sizes—from reactive giants to new puppies—learn obedience, behavior modification, and agility. She is known for her calm, patient, and professional demeanor, actively listening to concerns and crafting personalized game plans. Clients praise her for going above and beyond, including follow-up messages and adapting training to life changes like pregnancy or new babies.

Her services include basic obedience, puppy training, leash pulling, reactivity, separation anxiety, recall, and agility. She works with dogs of all sizes, including large and giant breeds, and supports families, behavior modification, and competition training. Mary Jo’s approach emphasizes high expectations and consistent communication, helping owners feel confident and connected with their dogs.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with scheduling an appointment, followed by an initial assessment to understand the dog’s behavior and the owner’s goals. Training plans are then customized and implemented through private or group sessions.