My dogs have enriched my life, and I want to help you experience this same wonderful gift with your dog.

My mission is to help you be successful in building a better communication and relationship with your dog. Perfecting this positive dog training method has been my personal passion since 2000.

My training does not rely on punishment or force. Behaviors are taught using positives reinforcements, rewarding the dog for the behaviors that we want and redirecting the behaviors that we do not..

I often teach using a “clicker”. A small plastic box, when pressed it makes an intriguing “click” sound. Through rewards, the dog very quickly learns that whatever he is doing when he hears the “click” is good! He then understands the game and he is eager to perform to make the “click” happen again.

About Marlene

Marlene is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer and Professional Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT). The Certification Council of Pet Dog Trainers has high standards requiring 300 hours of dog training experience, references, and successfully passing a rigorous certification exam. CPTD maintain their credentials through continued education.

Marlene is a graduate of Pat Miller’s Peaceable Paws Intern Academy, Level I and II. The academy is one of the country’s most successful and comprehensive programs training dogs with gentle, positive methods.

Offering apprentice program to dog training enthusiasts, Marlene has created an opportunity to share her knowledge with persons interested in the dog training field. She also is an approved apprentice trainer for Animal Behavior Collage.

Marlene is an active member of San Antonio’s Delta Society. She visits an elderly care facility and a rehabilitation hospital with her Australian Shepherd Pet Partner, Sizzle. She enjoys the rewards of bringing a smile to someone’s day.

Agility is still another area where Marlene has found the joy of training and competing with her dog Sizzle. They have earned several titles and have had many first and second placements.

International and AKC Champion “Beau” is Marlene’s greater Swiss Mountain Dog. She trained and competed with him in conformation and owner handled him to his championship titles. She has shown other dogs and currently trains dogs and owners to prepare them for the show ring. She also has completed the Red Cross Pet First Aid Class.

An active member of her community, Marlene is a member of the Boerne Chamber of Commerce, the Boerne Business Women’s Network, and the Hill Country Women in Business.