Dog Nanny Testimonials

We had an amazing experience with The Dog Nanny, during the 6-week beginner course for our dog, Mandy. Marcia has a deep understanding of dog behavior and a true passion for training. She showed so much care in ensuring that both our dog and we were confident in the training process, and provided us with clear, detailed homework notes via email after each session, which helped reinforce the training at home.

Throughout the course, our dog not only learned new skills but also significantly improved existing ones. We are very grateful for the positive impact this training has had on our lives.

If you are looking for a skilled and compassionate dog trainer, we highly recommend The Dog Nanny. Thank you, Marcia!

Maryam S.
Barrie

We have so enjoyed our 6 week puppy training with Marcia Murray.

We have learned so much. Our Mocha is Australian Shepperd/Collie mix he is an energetic dog. Marcia has given us the steps to making him a better dog and in so doing has also trained us humans.

We appreciate her caring way with animals her ability to teach a puppy to sit, stay, obey and so much more. We look forward to our next sessions with Marcia. We can’t say enough about her. Thank you Marcia!

Terry

Marcia has an impressive pedigree herself, with a history of training and showing a number of breeds, including several entertaining stories from her experience. I have had numerous dogs over the years but a new breed of puppy entered our lives, both stubborn and cheeky. Marcia was great in providing valuable home training lessons, and let’s face it, it is the adults who need the training more than the dogs! Would highly recommend her training, and plan on returning for the next level course as soon as possible.
Don Ross – Barrie

Great experience for my new puppy and myself, we both learned the necessary basics that are essential to our ongoing development. Marcia’s experience and teaching methodology are awesome and have provided a valuable foundation for us to build upon. I highly recommend The Dog Nanny for whatever level of training you’re seeking.
BJ D – Barrie

The Dog Nanny is amazing and really knows her stuff. Dogs almost automatically do what she instructs, they crave her approval (and a cookie).
I can’t wait for the next level with a bit more practice!!
Marcia gives very good instructions and a lot of information for practice every week.

I totally recommend the dog nanny’s course for your dog!

Thank you,
Kim Thepparath

As new dog owners to our boy Gus, he came to us full of terrier energy at 10 weeks old. We knew most definitely we needed some guidance when it came to understanding our dog and his behaviours. Researching trainers in our area, Marcia at The Dog Nanny came highly recommended by many neighbours in Bradford.

After the first puppy class we knew we were in the right place. Marcia’s extensive knowledge, hands on approach and the intimate small class size, made us feel comfortable and confident as first time dog owners. After each class homework was given which provided detailed notes and instructions to practice at home. 6 weeks later Gus is a different dog. We now have the proper tools we need to understand and train our boy effectively.

Highly recommend The Dog Nanny to any first time puppy owners and to anyone looking for a trainer! Looking forward to enrolling in the intermediate class very soon. Thank you Marcia for everything!

Sarah and Chris Lahey
Bradford, ON.

Everyone loves Duke!
He didn’t get this way on his own…Marcia has been my team mate this entire time. Yes Duke comes from an incredible Breeder and we had the litter evaluated for the best case scenario, Marcia Murray is really a link in my chain that without her this would all have fallen apart. If you are looking for canine training, all the way up to service dog training…she is the place to go to! And conveniently located in Innisfil!
Duke & Family

Levi and I really enjoyed puppy class. I learned so much about puppy obedience and behaviour from your smaller class that I was able to understand and teach my pup! The weekly notes you send really help so small things are not forgotten! Your knowledge of dog behaviour only comes with a lot of time and experience with dogs of all breeds. Both Levi and I are really looking forward to Intermediate class!!
Arva & Levi…😁

Gamilla , our rescue street dog from Cairo Egypt, and Hans and I learned a lot from Marcia about dogs and training.
I would recommend Marcia the Dog Nanny to anyone who has a dog who needs training and their owners (parents) who need to understand more about dogs.
Thank you, Marcia.
Daphne

We adopted our dog Harper when she was 4 months old from a family that could no longer keep her. Right away we knew she wasn’t anything like the dog we had in the past. Harper is a very hyper dog and we had 4 months of zero training to undo and to mention that walking her was a nightmare so it was hard to get that energy out.

We had never used a dog trainer in the past and weren’t sure where to start looking. I started asking around to see who people have used and got a few responses from people saying to contact Marcia from The Dog Nanny.

I contacted Marcia through her website and her fast turnaround and knowledge reassured me that she was exactly who we needed to help. Marcia makes the class fun and relatable by adding her personal experience to each of the lesions.

Harper has now completed the 6 weeks Beginner Course and we see such an improvement. People are now able to enter our house without Harper jumping and walking has gotten better. We will be enrolling Harper in the Intermediate course and look forward to continuing this journey with Marcia.

I highly recommend anyone that is looking for dog training to contact Marcia at The Dog Nanny. You won’t be disappointed.

Marcia is absolutely amazing and really knows her stuff! She was very patient, but still firm and was really great with the dogs. I love her approach to training and that it doesn’t include the use of equipment that may cause pain to the dog. Our dog has come such a long way since we’ve started implementing what Marcia has taught us and I couldn’t be happier. Her services are also very affordable, which make them much more accessible. She is also very personable, kind, and understanding to the dog owners, while still being straightforward about what the issue is and the possible solutions. The result is happy owners and happy dogs!

Brittni H.

We took the Intermediate class and it was very good. Marcia is very knowledgeable. The instructions were explained well and Marcia sent us typed summary and instructions to practice every week. Nice atmosphere and fun.

Chris G.

Had such a great experience at The Dog Nanny! Marcia was very attentive to my German Shepherd Lima. Small class made it better for one on ones. She was very knowledgeable and always was there to answer our questions. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for puppy class or intermediate !

Giuseppe Zambito
Innisfil

Diago just graduated his first set of courses with The Dog Nanny. Diago has adored Marcia, The Dog Nanny, from our first group of private sessions and now having completed group session. Myself and Diago have learned so much and have grown even more fond of her each meeting. I believe she is a dog whisperer and an excellent trainer/ teacher. I highly recommend every aspect of her training. Thank, you Marcia. Looking forward to our next sessions!!!

Carol and Diago

I just finished Intermediate obedience training with Marcia and all the pieces are coming together for my German Shepherd and I. Puppy class taught us the basics and through intermediate I began to see everything start to come together. I love that Marcia teaches us the handler as it is truly the person who makes the mistakes. Her knowledge of so many breeds is very helpful and enlightening on what you can expect and how to handle different situations. I can’t wait for Advanced training.

Samantha Barlow

Innisfil, ON.

I am so happy with the training Harley and I have acquired from The Dog Nanny Academy we just completed the Intermediate class and can’t thank Marcia enough for all her helpful tips

Yeah Harleys graduation😊

Linda Copp

My dog Daisy and I attended The Dog Nanny’s Beginner Obedience classes in August/September of 2020. We both learned immensely from Marcia’s effective training methods. I confidently recommend classes through The Dog Nanny.

Kerri T.

Little Foot, a 6 month old Presa Canario Mastiff, recently completed stage-one beginners obedience course, with excellent results! We are eagerly waiting to begin the next stage intermediate.
Our many thanks to his trainer Marcia, the Dog Nanny in Innisfill.

May Ward

We just completed Marcia’s 6-week beginner course with our one-year old Scottie-Islay. We are very pleased with her progress in such a short time. Marcia’s extensive knowledge and experience helped us to better understand our dog’s behaviour and how to clearly communicate what we are asking of her. The techniques we learned from Marcia will help ensure we have a safe, happy and well-mannered dog. We are now registered for the upcoming intermediate classes. The Dog Nanny’s Training Academy is who we would highly recommend to all dog owners.

Julie,
Bond Head, On

I would highly recommend anyone taking your classes, your knowledge and way with dogs is amazing.  You helped both Stanley and I tremendously.
Thanks so much

– Bev, Innisfil

I highly recommended anyone who is looking to expanded on their puppies training as well as new dog owners to take Marcia class because of her background in dog behaviour and psychology. Her knowledge about dogs adds a level of understanding to the training techniques which makes it easier for us as owners to learn and use correctly and effectively. Marcia also pays close attention to the individual dogs she is training and if you are having trouble will provide you with a short term goal to achieve before moving on to your goal in front of you. We have just completed the advanced training course with our 9 month old American Bully. We first started with puppy training where he and us excelled under Marcia’s techniques, we were recommended to join the intermediate course even though he was not of age because it would be good to continue with our progress and we PASSED FIRST TRY! We then moved on to the advanced class which he did really well in and just passed. Marcia is a kind encouraging trainer who will provide you with techniques and mile stones to strive for, in our case the first few classes seemed like he would never get it however Marcia took the time to give us smaller tasks at home and build up from their, she continued to remind us that he is still young and doing extremely well for not only his age but his breed.

– Georgina S. Innisfil 

My wife and I brought our 5 month old Saint Bernard Pup (100 lbs) to Marcia (DogNanny) for the 6 week puppy course and it was the best thing we could have done with this dog.

My wife and I both had different ideas of how to train the dog and quickly found out that we both had some good and not so good ideas. Marcia is very hands on with the dogs and quickly demonstrated to us and I am sure all, the correct way to relay commands to your dog both with voice and hand commands.

Marcia is very well versed in all breeds and will make your puppy experience much more satisfying then trying to do this on your own without her help.
We are very thankful to Marcia the DogNanny for all of her guidance and instruction worth the drive from Springwater every Tuesday night. We could have gone more local to save on commute time, but if you want the best then go see Marcia.

Max is a 4 month old Shih-poo who started his puppy classes as a shy and nervous little boy. Not only did Marcia’s classes teach him several important commands but also helped him socialize with other dogs and gain a significant amount of confidence! He can’t wait to start his intermediate classes in the fall! Thx Marcia 😊

Cecile B. – Barrie, On.

Marcia,
I enjoyed learning the training techniques you taught in the Intermediate Class. Our Coton de Tulear, JD, has responded extremely well and we are very pleased with his progress.  The homework emails were very helpful and were referred to often during the week to make sure we were being consistent and would be prepared for the next class.  You are an exceptional trainer of dog trainers and your calm, positive reinforcement style is very much appreciated.
Looking forward to learning more in our next class

Paul & Nancy Clark

Marcia is an excellent Instructor and Trainer. She teaches with compassion and humour providing an environment that is not stressful for her students … dogs or humans. Her knowledge of breeds, and their behavioural needs is extensive and she is supportive and patient in her classes. I would recommend her to anyone interested in having a well behaved pet, or working companion.

Anne Davis & Willow – Wasaga Beach

We just completed Marcia’s 6 week beginner course with our 1 year old rescue and we couldn’t be more pleased! Marcia’s extensive knowledge helped us understand the way our dogs think and act. The small class sizes allow for a more personal training experience, fun stories from Marcia’s many experiences, and lots of opportunities to ask questions. We are very happy with the knowledge and techniques we have learned from Marcia. Our boy, Buddy, loved going to training classes each week almost as much as we did! We would definitely recommend her classes to all pet parents!

We really enjoyed your lessons and are looking forward to seeing you again in the future,

Carleen

“I would highly recommend Marcia at The Dog Nanny. Not only is she knowledgeable in canine behaviour, she takes the time to provide tips and tricks to really ensure her audience are getting the most out of her classes. As a first time puppy owner, I was shocked at what we have accomplished and have been able to train our young Rottie. It would not have been possible without Marcia’s easy and practical methods. We are already scoping out her calendar for the next level of training. Thank you, The Dog Nanny!

Melissa Wilson – Barrie

Marcia is a very knowledgable trainer. She is passionate about dog training and very patient with her students. I would recommend The Dog Nanny’s classes to any dog owner.

Bea Gerrish, Innisfil.

We are very happy and pleased with Marcia’s classes. She is very knowledgeable and explains as to why our dogs behave and how they interpret our body language and mannerisms. We attended class with our one year old and had a private with our 16 month old. We are definitely pleased and will continue with both our dogs with Marcia.

Marcia is the best She has trained 3 generations of my standard poodles and several others along the way. As far as I’m concerned, she is one of the most knowledgeable trainers out there. Not to mention fun to deal with. Her classes are always informative and even after going to classes with generations of poodles I always pick up something new. Not to mention I really appreciate how much she has taught my kids as they have learned how to best handle and train the dogs (sometime kids listen to another adult better then mom lol) I will be taking my newest puppy to her when she (I’m adding to my pack in a few weeks) arrives.
Debra Mortson-Pohl – Phelpston

Marcia is by far the best at what she does, she’s one of a kind and very professional. I’ve attended many classes over the years with my parents and their dogs and seen the amazing work Marcia does for both the dogs, and their owners.
Since moving out of my parents house and getting my own dogs, I’ve brought them into classes as well. To me, my dogs are literally my babies, and Marcia genuinely cares about your furry family member just as much as you do.
She provides you with great knowledge and gives you a better understanding on how dogs think and react. Taking our dogs to Marcia’s training classes is beneficial for both them and us as owners! Not to mention gives us devoted one on one time with our fur babies outside of the house, and the opportunity to connect with them in a different manner. I’m very thankful for meeting Marcia & having the opportunity to train my dogs and have her guidance along the way. –

Amber

We highly recommend The Dog Nanny Canine Academy. Marcia is very knowledgeable with all breeds. Marcia has helped us to understand our American Bulldog and how to be more patient. Marcia is very professional in her class and addresses all of her clients needs.

Tina Durocher – Egbert, ON

It has been a very rewarding experience working with Marcia aka the Dog Nanny. Anything you need to know about your dog’s behaviour she has the answer. I feel more confident with my dog William knowing he will come when he is called and is able to follow my instructions when learning new tricks. I would definitely recommend the Dog Nanny for all of your dog’s training needs. And she’s funny too which makes the classes pleasurable rather than something “you have to do!”

Tracy and William Fawcett, Innisfil.

Marcia Murray has been a true blessing to our household. Helping us understand our American Bulldog, and making it a positive experience always. We highly recommend You allow Marcia to guide you and your dog in a great bonding experience.
Thank You Marcia for all that you have done

Thank you Marcia for teaching us how to train Duncan our Golden doodle. Your training is on point!  The methods we were taught showed results immediately. I highly recommend your puppy class for families with new puppies. Looking forward to the intermediate class. Cheers!
Jen, Mike and Duncan