Martha's Canine, Feline & All Creature Counseling
Martha's Canine, Feline & All Creature Counseling

Martha's Canine, Feline & All Creature Counseling

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Introduction
Hi, I'm Martha, most of my clients call me "Aunt Martha" because of all the free coaching I give you after I have worked with you in person. As an animal behavior therapist as well as a trainer, I work very differently than other trainers. I specialize in teaching you everything you need to know to live successfully with and solve all the problems you are having with your puppy, dog or dogs in one session. I come to your home to work with you and your family and animal friends. I usually only need to see my clients once (no worries here if you need shorter follow up sessions down the line, I can do that) and I take a holistic approach. My definition of that is that I share everything I have learned that affects your dog's behavior. I teach you about food/feeding and how that affects behavior, I cover the physical/health/well being subject if there is something there that will be helpful to you and your dog, I look at the history, your home and environment, how you are doing things and set up and let you know what you are doing right and should continue and what we need to change or add to solve all the issues on your list. I do my best to help you understand your dog, why it is doing what it is doing and teach you how to communicate, teach, behavior modify and train to resolve everything you need help with. I have been doing this professionally for more than 50 years so many of the most serious problems are under control the day I work with you, especially things like barking! I also give you free phone follow up privileges after I have worked with you. I always do a free/no obligation phone evaluation so read my reviews, send me a request, I will send you back a quote and then we can chat about your dog friend in detail and I will explain further and schedule you with me if you decide to hire me. I look forward to hearing from you soon! Thanks
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39 years in business

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2019

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2016

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Specialties
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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.

Excellent 4.9

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Sandy G.
Jan 21, 2025
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Martha was so great giving us direction and a plan to work with our rescue pup.

Details: 2 - 10 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • I'm flexible • Aggressive behavior modification • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Dog Training
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Nathan m.
Nov 24, 2023
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Martha was a great help with my 2 year old German shepherd. Just moved into a house with new people and kids and he was anxious and a little protective but with Martha coming over and explaining what his reaction are coming from and how to go about it. He is now just in the first week 10 times better. These are photos of one of my roommates and he now let's her pet him and snuggle

Details: 1 - 2 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Private lessons • Aggressive behavior modification • Leash pulling • House training • Barking • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Dog Training
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Behzad M.
Jan 29, 2023
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Aunt Martha rocks! She helped me a lot with Rodrick and our session was so successful and transformative for both me and Rodrick. She showed me the art of "How to make your dog actually listen to you and respect you!" She is using a balanced training approach to encourage the good behavior and discourage the bad behavior without cruelty which is what we all want. She is also offering follow up phone calls and actually make times for you to resolve issues. I'm so glad that I found her.

Details: 0 - 6 months old • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • Private lessons • Puppy training • Barking • Digging • Chewing • Destructive behavior • Leash pulling • Crate training • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Martha's Canine, Feline & All Creature Counseling's reply
Hi Behzad: Thanks so much for taking the time to write this. It was great working with the two of you and watching your transformation! I am delighted you got it and are doing so well. Let me know if you need any more coaching along the way. By the way, I have to give Rodrick the cutest puppy of the year award, he is adorable! Make sure you stay in control! Blessings, Martha
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Robert F.
Nov 20, 2022
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I would definitely recommend Martha to anybody who has a dog. You will learn a lot and your relationship with your dog will be so much better for you and your family. She has deep knowledge of different breeds and was able to identify issues our dog was having and some that we did not even know about. Our dog has changed so much in one day and so have we. Thank you Aunt Martha.

Details: 1 - 2 years old • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • Leash pulling • Destructive behavior • My home, venue, etc.

Dog Training
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Paulette D.
Jul 20, 2022
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Loved that we had conversation about my lab puppy (Bailey) before training so that we both had a good sense of what she needed and what my part was in the training process. Martha gave me SO much information about training, healthy foods, personality traits and resources I could use. I appreciated her honesty and the fact that I can continue to use her as a resource while Bailey and I train together. A definite 5 out of 5 stars!

Details: 6 - 12 months old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Private lessons • Puppy training • Leash pulling • Barking • Chewing • My home, venue, etc.

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FAQs

  • What types of customers have you worked with?

    Solving behavior, training and healing problems with dogs and cats

  • What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

    Follow your heart

  • What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

    A majority of my clients have already worked with many other trainers or gone to lots of classes without getting the help they need to solve whatever problems are going on with their dogs. Often, I am the last resort.