About Us
Your source for positive reinforcement dog and puppy training in Boone and the surrounding area. Nationally certified trainers. Veterinarian recommended.
Marge Rogers,
Certified Behavior Consultant Canine – Knowledge Assessed
Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed
Certified Fear Free Professional
Marge breaks complex training into manageable pieces for both ends of the leash. She understands that training dogs requires mechanical skills, like observation and timing (regardless of what training method you use). What makes her program different from many others is that she develops skills in both her canine and human learners. Marge empowers her owners with the knowledge to solve problems and set their dogs up for success.
Play is a big part of Marge’s training. If you only ever practice obedience when your dog is calm and on a leash, you’re only teaching him to respond in those situations. But what happens when he sees a squirrel and gets excited? Or his favorite person walks through the door? Exactly – if you want your dog to respond to cues when he is aroused, you have to practice when he is aroused. Play is a great way to tease up your dog’s nervous system (heart rate, respiration, adrenaline). And, who doesn’t want to have “play with your dog” as part of their training practice? But playing alone is not enough. You have to know how to do it with structure and set your dog up for success. Don’t worry – Marge will show you how.
Qualification & Credentials
In an unregulated industry, it’s hard to tell what you’re getting when you hire a dog trainer. And, that’s a lot of alphabet soup behind Marge’s name. Let’s see if we can simplify it.
- CBCC-KA Certified Behavior Consultant Canine – Knowledge Assessed
Marge is certified behavior consultant through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. That is the *only* independently administered, statistically validated testing for dog training professionals in the US. In an unregulated industry, sitting for the exam is voluntary. Certificants must demonstrate knowledge in applied behavior analysis, ethology, body language, consulting skills and best practices, life stages, anatomy and physiology. Marge has to attend continuing education programs regularly to keep her certification. - CPDT-KA Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed
This certification is also through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. - Fear Free Certified Professional
- Certified Control Unleashed Instructor
- Licensed Family Paws Parent Educator
- Approved by the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board & The Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers as a Continuing Education Provider for the program “Carrots and Sticks – The Science Behind Changing Behavior”
- Former Mentor Trainer for CATCH Canine Training Academy
- Assisted Leslie McDevitt with international trainer mentorships through IAABC
- Charter member of the Pet Professional Guild, the association for Force Free professionals.
Lisa Mallory,
Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed
Certified Nose Work Instructor
Certified Fear Free Professional
Lisa has national certifications in dog training and K9 Nose Work. Her passion is helping dogs and owners achieve a deep, loving bond through the use of positive, force free training and clicker/marker training. Her goal is to make each and every dog a well behaved, valued member of the family. Lisa’s methods are based on the scientific principles of how dogs learn. Her methods are proven, effective, humane and kind.
What makes Lisa unique is her experience with dogs and people. Lisa worked as a registered nurse in the field of oncology and bone marrow transplant for many years in several large teaching hospitals. The ability to communicate effectively with caring, compassion and knowledge were an integral part of her job. She brings that expertise to her profession as a dog trainer, coaching and training dogs and their owners.
Lisa is a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, the Pet Professional Guild, the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, the Association of Animal Behavior Professionals as well as many other organizations including the Doberman Pinscher Club of America, the National Association of Canine Scent Work, the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen program, and Lisa is also a licensed presenter of the Doggone Safe “Be A Tree” program.
Lisa is a National Association of Canine Scent Work Odor Recognition Test Judge and Certifying Official, as well as a licensed AKC Scent Work judge. She competes at the National level with her Doberman Pinschers and Foxhound in Scent Detection.
