What a Good Dog LLC

What A Good Dog offers a structured Relationship For Life puppy program that aligns training with developmental milestones in the first year of a dog’s life. Group classes include Manners, Cooperative Care, Trick Training, and Performance Sport Skills. Private training is customized based on the dog’s breed, temperament, and behavior challenges, and can occur at home, at the facility, or via Zoom. Virtual Video Feedback allows clients to submit short videos for expert analysis and personalized guidance, with options for ongoing support.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not explicitly listed on the website. Private sessions, group classes, and virtual video feedback are offered with a free first video submission. Packages and pricing are available upon inquiry through enrollment or consultation.

What A Good Dog LLC is a dog training business founded over 35 years ago by Mary Remer, who began applying her equine expertise to dog training. The business has served over 35,000 dogs and families, offering a full range of services including private and group training, boarding, daycare, swimming, and grooming. Training is based on positive reinforcement techniques and incorporates breed-specific behavioral knowledge, recognizing that 65% of behavior is learned through environment. They provide training in-home, at their facility, or via Zoom, and offer group classes at their Malvern location and in the community. Their signature Relationship For Life puppy program targets critical developmental stages in the first year of a dog’s life. They also offer a unique Virtual Video Feedback service, with a free first video submission for behavior assessment.

Their facility includes dedicated spaces for play, sleep, swim, and learning, with small, carefully structured playgroups and personalized care. Staff are described as knowledgeable, calm, and highly attentive, with clients praising their ability to observe and address individual dog-human dynamics. They emphasize building mutual respect and communication between dogs and their families to enhance the human-canine bond.

Additional services include pet boarding, daycare, grooming, and swimming therapy, making them a one-stop destination for dog care and training needs.

Accomplishments

Founded over 35 years ago by Mary Remer, the business has trained over 35,000 dogs. Mary’s background in equine skills and her intuitive communication approach have contributed to long-standing community trust and repeat client relationships.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients begin by completing a New Client Registration form. They can schedule a consultation or submit a free 1–2 minute video of their dog’s challenging behavior through the Virtual Video Feedback service. Private training and group classes require enrollment via the Schedule Your Training page.