We Are One K9 Training

Sending Piper to WAOK9 was the one of best decisions we made! Mariann was extremely helpful throughout the whole process and took the time to answer any questions we had. Mariann also posts regular updates on Instagram which gave us peace of mind that Piper was learning and having a great time. Our dog Piper is a 15 pound cavachon with a strong personality. Piper was always in go-mode, she was never able to calm herself down unless she was ready to sleep. She would steal shoes, pens, toilet paper from the bathroom to get our attention. She would zig-zag on the leash and drag us to where she wanted to go. When we would leave her alone, she would whine and bark until we got back. We revolved our schedule around Piper for a full year until we found WAOK9. After WAOK9, all of these issues were resolved! We still can not believe how well behaved Piper is now. She sits in place to give herself a calm state of mind. She does not even think about stealing shoes or anything else anymore. Walks with Piper are now enjoyable for all of us as she walks right beside us. We’re able to leave her alone if we need to leave the house to go anywhere and Piper is calm in her crate until we get back. Our advice to anyone considering WAOK9, do it. Piper is now able to regulate her emotions which she wasn’t able to do before. This has made her a happier and healthier dog while also improving our lives. Mariann really knows what she’s doing and clearly loves each dog that she trains!

The best decision we ever made was sending our little Prince to Mariann's training program! She kept us updated throughout the entire process and was always patient with us whenever we had questions. This was our very first time being separated from our dog for an extended amount of time (3 weeks) so at first we felt very anxious and worried about leaving him behind. However, Mariann was quick to reassure us and gave us updates through text or through her Instagram (@WeAreOneK9Training) as soon as she was able to. She is always willing to provide further clarification if needed no matter how many times you ask. She is a very genuine and understanding person who wants the best for you and your dog. Prior to her training program, he was extremely reactive (i.e. barking, lunging, growling, snarling) at humans (children, elderly, men), squirrels, cats, dogs, and birds. We couldn't take him anywhere farther than around our neighborhood for walks because we were always stressed and worried that he would have a reactive episode. Our neighborhood is home to many other dogs, so we would encounter at least one or two dogs on our walks together and at each encounter, Prince would go absolutely bonkers! Prince is now thriving after attending a three week board and train program with Mariann! She has taught us how to handle his behavior inside and outside of the house. He is no longer reactive on walks because of her wonderful training and the time and dedication that we have spent to reinforce what she taught us. We can finally bring him to places outside of our neighborhood without having to worry and stress about him having a reactive episode! We can pass by dogs, cats, birds, and humans with no trouble at all! We even brought him to Walgreens and Marshall's recently and he was wonderfully behaved! Car rides were an absolute nightmare prior to Mariann's training program as Prince was always barking, whining, and jumping around in the car unable to settle down. Now, he is able to stay in the down position with minimal whining (if any) and respects the boundaries that we have set for him. Even if he were to slip, Mariann has given us the tools and the training to be able to hold him accountable for his actions and to continue reinforcing his good behavior. We have always loved Prince despite his reactive behavior and after this training program, our love for him has grown so much more stronger! He is so well behaved and obedient that sometimes, we can't believe that he is the same dog we had around a month ago! We are so blessed to be able to have worked with Mariann! If you are considering whether or not to enroll your dog into her program, we would encourage you to do so! You will not regret it! 🐶💕