I am so impressed with Mary! I started bringing my Great Dane for service dog training to her at 10 weeks old. Here he is, 6 1/2 months old and he's so well behaved, he can accompany me in public! He actually goes to school with me and sits in my classes. Mary is extremely knowledgeable in her field and she not only trains the dog, she trains the person too! She has taught me many skills on how to handle day to day situations as well as obedience training and now task training. Her methods are very humane and creates a wonderful connection between owner and dog. Every day, my bond with Marduk grows stronger. The fact that I live in North Everett and take the buses everywhere due to my disability doesn't deter me from going all the way into West Seattle. If Mary was in Renton, I'd bus there to train with her! I highly recommend the Service Dog Academy to anyone who wants a better behaved dog. Mary does individual training sessions as well as small classes for puppies and adults.

My puppy, Kira, loves Mary and her classes. Starting her off at a young age is definitely helping pave the way for her learning to be a Service Dog. The best thing is Mary loves her job and the dogs. Working with someone who is truly fulfilling their purpose every time they come to work is a rare joy. Carry on Mary.