Dog Training Philadelphia

When working with animals, it's important to make sure your people skills are up to par as well. Marisa is a favorite among dogs and humans alike!

Testimonials

     I frequently refer clients to Marisa for training and they always come back singing her praises.

Eric J. Matkowski, VMD
Associate Veterinarian
Society Hill Veterinary Hospital
www.shvh.vetsuite.com

     Beginning last year, my dog became increasingly aggressive with other dogs, and stopped listening to my commands. Brutus is a two year-old Rottweiler, and his problems started to cause my wife and I discomfort and embarrassment.
     I received information about several dog trainers, but my veterinary clinic recommended Marisa. During her first visit, Marisa got to know Brutus and observed his behaviors. Marisa gave me the tools, suggestions, and guidance necessary to make this program work.
     Since beginning this program, Brutus’s behavior has turned around completely. Marisa has a wonderful way with dogs, and earned Brutus’s respect immediately. Brutus now listens to what we say, is much better behaved around other dogs, doesn’t jump on or bark at people, and gives my wife and I much more respect.
     It takes hard work – Marisa provides the tools and the practice, and the individual dog owner must consistently apply this training between appointments. But if you follow Marisa’s plan, you will see your dog’s behavior improve dramatically.
     I’ve given Marisa’s name to friends of mine who have their own dog problems. Her program has made our life, and Brutus’s much better. I highly recommend her.
 
Sincerely,
Dylan Davis

     I met Marisa while working at a veterinarian hospital where she was head of the daycare and training services. I immediately realized the amazing training ability and thorough knowledge of dog behavior she possesses. Marisa has continued to further her education by working with other trainers to research what she feels are the best training methods available. She is always challenging herself to reach new levels of training with her personal dogs. She loves what she does, and it shows in that after a day of training dogs for other people, she goes home and trains her own. Marisa is a remarkable young woman with admirable ability and unwavering commitment to her profession.
 
Merritt K. Kennedy

     I originally contacted Marisa Scully because we had adopted a 1 year old Cane Corso. We had made some progress with training; however, Rocco was still pulling and barking at other dogs while on a leash. Marisa was able to teach me to incorporate positive reinforcement to break Rocco of this bad habit. Because Marisa has 2 Pit Bulls of her own she was very familiar with the challenge of strong breeds. After only a few training sessions with Marisa, Rocco showed huge improvement. Soon I was walking him, and other dog owners were commenting on Rocco’s good behavior.
     I feel one of her strengths is she is able to convey to the owner why the dog is acting or reacting in a certain way. It is obvious she has put a lot of time and work into her craft.
 
Sincerely,
Melissa Ceresi