We offer a wide range of training help for dogs of any age
From relieving fear and reactivity to improving household behavior, we can start your puppy off on the right paw or put an end to unruly doggy behavior.
Services
Need a hand teaching your pup, young dog, or new best friend manners at home or in public?
We offer flexible scheduling and continuous instructor support in our individualized, in person or Zoom private lessons and small group classes.
Our late summer session of Fired up Fido is now open for registration.
If your dog is easily distracted, excitable or impulsive, this class based on Leslie McDevitt’s Control Unleashed with elements of Emma Parson’s Click to Calm, and more, is for you.
Learn essential skills, then practice in a small, supportive group setting. Additional instructor text/email support included.
About the Trainer
Mary Jane has over 20 years of canine training experience. Like many dog trainers, she began formal dog training with a rambunctious pup and became fascinated with animal behavior, learning theory, and positive training methods. With many thanks to Niki, Sirius, and the dogs who have followed, Mary Jane gained the skills and knowledge to become a certified trainer. She loves watching dogs and puppies learn and become the dogs their people hoped they would be. She now lives, plays, and trains with English Shepherds who actively compete in agility, dock diving, obedience, and rally. Mary Jane is a big fan of continuing her education through regular conferences, workshops, books, and videos.
Certifications and Education
CPDT-KSA Certified Dog Trainer
AKC Canine Good Citizen & Trick Dog Evaluator
Certified Control Unleashed Instructor
Aggression in Dogs Master Course
AKC ACT Evaluator
Judge, WCRL Rally
Judge, CDSP Obedience
BS Elementary Education
KPA Click to Calm for Instructors - Skills Assessed
Testimonials
“I have been training with Mary Jane Trate and Bark de Triumph K9 Training for over a year. It started with my three year old doing obedience training, along with some agility training. What I like is that it is individualized to the dog you are training and at the dog’s pace of learning. When I took my puppy to obedience training, the class was individualized for her as well. Each dog in the class was instructed to practice at the level they were in class.”
“I see such an improvement in his confidence and that he now looks to me for cues.
Thanks again!”
“Thank you for all your help with Divi!”
“Regina had become reactive on walks and in the yard and house. She has been living a better life with some awesome training. Thank you so much Mary Jane!!!”
“Words cannot express my appreciation for all of your help transforming my reactive pup back to her confident and happy self. Your classes this summer taught us both how to be better behaved in public. She now has her CGC and earned qualifying scores in both AKC Obedience and Rally. We enjoyed a fun and relaxing experience where she could calmly and confidently walk around the building near other dogs! For that I can’t thank you enough!”
