Marisa’s goals are happy dogs and happy people. Her training methods are dog-friendly and her kindness, patience and dedication are what make her so successful not only with dogs, but also with people.
A wide array of tools for training and an open mind enable Marisa to come up with answers when other methods have failed. She feels that her creativity and willingness to adapt to specific needs are among her greatest attributes.
Since dogs can learn at all ages and stages of life, it is always worthwhile to form new habits, teach new things and improve your relationship. Often all it takes is a bit of motivation for your dog to want to perform and behave for you, and then you have a dog that is happy to offer behaviors that you appreciate. Marisa has the understanding and expertise to figure out what makes your dog tick.
Marisa uses only gentle and humane methods to help your dog learn and
begin to make changes at his or her own pace. Training methods are
based on operant and classical conditioning and the concepts of
clicker training. Positive motivators are used as rewards so that your
dog is eager to learn and perform. Marisa also focuses on relationship
development so that you and your pet are both devoted to making each
other happy.
Awards
Marisa Scully was awarded Best Dog Trainer in Philadelphia 2007 & 2008 by Philadelphia’s Tails Magazine Readers Choice Awards.
Certification
Marisa Scully is a certified dog trainer with the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CPDT).
The CPDT's certification program is based on humane training practices and the latest scientific knowledge related to dog training.