When we would walk our dog on the old railroad path, she would lunge and bark at dogs, E-bikes, and bicycles, but she loved children and people. We while walking her we would try to contain our dog and people would just look at her and turn the other way. We couldn't even say good morning or hello to our neighbors. She was so reactive! We had her in multiple puppy training classes, multiple family dog classes, doggy day care and board & train classes, etc. We made an appointment with Maria at Perfect Pooch Performance and she is just magical with our reactive dog. In just one training lesson she was able to diagnose our problem. It was us! We had lapsed in our behavior. We had to be retrained using the prong collar to make the correction at the appropriate time. Using her system of 1,2,3! Maria used my arm as an example of holding the leash. By continuing squeezing hard as when we held the leash which did not equate to a correction. Then she showed us to use heel command (leash on a J) and then a quick correction to reinforce the heel. Our dog was perfect! She told us to be an advocate for our dog and to put up our arm & hand to stop other dog owners whose dogs were not on leash. Bravo Maria! She told us our dog was not aggressive and was a sweet girl who needed to be with her people. She did not need to be with other dogs. Our dog used her brain and was fully exhausted! She was worn out by the training. Thank you!!! Maria at Perfect Pooch Performance. We took our dog home and walked her on the same path and she was not reactive to another dog, e-bike or bicycle. Wow! We will be sending other dog owners we know to her for training. Don't wait another day, call Perfect Pooch Performance to get the most comprehensive individualized training program for you & your dog. read more

My wife and I recently adopted two tiny 8 week old puppies (1 and 2 lbs. at the time) on top of already having two older dogs, three cats, two bunnies and a snake, so needless to say we have our hands full. Neither of us has raised a dog from that young before, so we were a little lost and struggling in a few areas and after about a month we decided we needed some help. I found Marie and PPP on Yelp, gave her a call and scheduled an in-home lesson. She was able to come over a few days later, evaluated our situation, validated that we weren't completely messing everything up, and gave us a ton of advice for how to improve our situation. She worked well with both the puppies and the older dogs and put us at ease about having them together, which was one of our big sources of anxiety. We've implemented all of the changes she suggested and since we did, we've cut potty accidents in the house to almost zero, the bigger (well, 12-16 lbs.) dogs get to hang out and play with their little brothers while separated on either side of a pen and we're confident enough now to remove the pen soon, and the puppies sleep comfortably overnight in their own crates. It's been a huge transformation and our situation has improved so much that it was more than worth it to bring her in. Thanks, Marie! read more

In general, I am not one to leave reviews, but I left my dog with Marie at Perfect Pooch Performance for two weeks when I went on vacation. I came back to a completely new dog! Marie worked with him every day to improve his obedience especially recall with kindness and a firm hand. He was treated as one of the family, even snuggling on the couch at night before bedtime. Before Marie's training, Jameson ran away when I tried to call him back to me, at one time actually running out to the middle of Fulton Road, scaring me to death and causing traffic to (thankfully) stop in both directions! After I returned home, Marie took time to train ME so that I could continue to reinforce her teaching. Jameson is now happier and safer and he is the most loving joyful pup ever! I Highly Recommend Perfect Pooch Performance! You will not be disappointed! read more

We sent our adorable 12 month old English Springer Spaniel "terrorist" Ellie, to Marie for two weeks of intensive training. She came home a different dog. No more pulling on her leash, "heals" on request while walking and is doing the excellent on her off-leash recall. Sit, stay, waits are excellent. No more "counter surfing" either. However, the thing we like the most is Marie trained her to go to her "bed" when we want her to. While eating dinner, or when guests come to visit, we just instruct Ellie to her "BED" and she will go over there and stay until we release her. We are very happy with the results of her training and very happy we sent her there. If your dog needs any type of training, I would highly recommend that you consider Marie (PerfectPoochPerformance), you won't be disappointed! read more

I have two small Aussiedoodles needing basic training. The two dogs are 4yo and 11yo. Marie Miller, the owner of Perfect Pooch Performance came to my home for an initial evaluation followed with weekly basic training for myself and the dogs. Marie set goals each week for me and the dogs. In just two weeks I noticed improvement. When I had special issues with the younger dog not socializing with other dogs I dropped him at Marie's home and training facility weekly where she also provides doggie day care and a great place for monitored socialization. He's made excellent improvement. Marie is well organized, knowledgable and passionate about her job and responsibilities. I highly recommend this business. read more

Marie is one in a million. Against the advice of friends and colleagues I got my first dog, a ChowChow puppy. I love and respect the breed but I reached out to Marie for extra help to ensure I'm doing the best for my puppy. Marie was more than I could have hoped for and continues to be a person I can reach out too for advice, her love for canines shows and she's probably the only person I'd ever trust watching my puppy if I needed to travel. I do plan on using her services again and again throughout my puppies ever changing stages. I highly recommend her if you're having any issues at any age of life. she brings a lot to the table! Thanks Marie Love Dominique & Tapanga read more

Worth EVERY penny. Marie worked wonders with our 2.5yo lab Nova. Our dog now has much more impulse control, heals, waits at the door, chills in her bed and no longer goes crazy when someone comes to the door. Her 2 week "board and train" in Marie's home was set up for success right off the bat. Our fur baby was very happy there while getting tons of attention... while learning new boundaries. We have her home now with very little backslide behaviors that went away the first day. Marie also made sure I knew how to take over commands before she was done training all of us. A win win experience for all. Can I give her 10 stars read more

I had an incredible experience with Marie who guided me through helping my dog overcome reactivity. Not only did she work wonders with my dog, but she also took the time to teach me effective training techniques. Learning how to train my dog has not only improved our bond but has equipped me with valuable skills that will undoubtedly benefit me with any future pets. I also appreciated that her price range was very, very manageable compared to those in the area. I highly recommend her services to anyone looking to enhance their relationship with their canine companion and develop lasting training abilities. read more

We highly recommend Marie at Perfect Pooch! She provided in-home training sessions for our family and our new rescue dog, and we couldn't be happier with the results. Marie is knowledgeable, patient, and practical--she gave us tools we could actually use in our day-to-day life. The home visits made a huge difference for our anxious pup, and we saw steady improvement after each session. Marie was great with both our dog and our family, and she made the entire process feel manageable and positive. We're so grateful for her help and would absolutely recommend her to anyone with a new dog. read more

We reached out to Marie for help getting our rambunctious dog under control during walks. We spoke over the phone re: the problems we were having and she made some suggestions for a more effective type of collar that we purchased before our first meeting. Marie came to our home and walked the neighborhood with us demonstrating techniques and then observing us as we tried those techniques. After just one session, we could see a huge difference! Marie was patient with us as well as our dog and made the whole experience so easy. I wish we had reached out sooner. read more

I was so nervous to leave my dog in boarding for two weeks for the first time, but I was recommended to Marie by a friend. From the moment we arrived for the drop-off, our nerves that had been building for weeks immediately eased. Marie has an incredible environment for dogs and her warmth, care, and passion made us feel so confident that are dog would not just be okay, but would be very happy. When we picked her up, it seemed she hardly wanted to come home! Training was also great and Marie helped make progress with barking and eating! read more

Perfect Pooch Performance has a very large fenced in area with artificial turf, play structures and plenty of Trees for shade. I had my 28# Mini Australian Shepherd there for several days while I was out of town. Marie is very structured and professional and sent pics daily of my dog playing with others. I left her with Marie feeling very confident that my dog was in good hands! When I picked her up, she was brushed and a very happy pooch. Its a fair price and I will definitely bring her back to Perfect Pooch next time I leave town! read more

Marie is an absolute game-changer! We've worked with three other trainers and behaviorists, but she is the only one who truly helped us address our dogs' reactivity, jumping, and lack of recall. Her approach not only made sense to us but also to our dogs--it's like we're finally speaking the same language! The difference is night and day, and our pups are literally smiling with their newfound sense of security and structure. If you're struggling with training, look no further--Marie is the best. 10/10 highly recommend! read more

Marie is very Experienced, and Wonderful to work with! We have learned a lot from her. She is so kind, and yet very specific about what needs to be accomplished. She understands how things are understood from a dog's point of view, and teaches us to Understand the Messages we are Unknowingly giving to our dogs. We have 2 Doberman's, and I am very Disabled. She has been very Understanding, Flexible, and Creative in her Approach to the Uniqueness of our situation. Bless your Heart, Marie, and Thank you so very much! read more

Maria worked wonders for my reactive dog. I had given up walking since my dog was lunging and pulling with any outside encounter. Maria also clearly showed me what I was doing wrong and gave me great instruction. Now I am enjoying my walks in the mornings! We encountered a squirrel , other dogs , a few other walkers and no issues. My dog kept her walk position beautifully . Even when the squirrel seemed to tease my dog by running ahead a bit then looking back at us several times! Thanks again read more

I contacted Marie because I needed help with my rescue dog that reacted when she saw other dogs. I have worked with my dog for over a year and have definitely seen some improvement, but there was room for more. Marie fine tuned my approach, and after only a week of using Marie's method, I could relax so much more while taking Beca for a walk. Timing was everything! I highly recommend Marie as a very effective and experienced dog trainer. read more

I'm so pleased to have met Marie and found her to be kind, thoughtful and very knowledgeable about training your loved pet (I.e. family member). The area for training is very clean and well kept. The overnight boarding was most appreciated as my dog was kept in the house and not penned outside. I look forward to more sessions for my dog with Marie. Joyce H. read more

We had two sessions with Marie, she was AMAZING! I love the way she works with the pet and the owner. Our dog was having unwanted behavior toward other dogs while on a leash and with some new tools and proper commands she had our Maggie behaving in no time! Thank you Marie for your help and we can't thank you enough for helping bring joy back to our walks read more

Marie is amazing, full of communication and her amazing animal expertise. She took the best care of my new puppy Roscoe and forever will recommend her care. She treats your pups as if they were her own. I can't wait to start training my puppy with her after his excellent boarding experience . Cannot thank her enough again for amazing communication read more