MARGARET CORRY, CDTI, AKC Evaluator, Certified Behaviorist specializing in basic obedience training and behavioral consultation, offers personalized dog training tailored to meet your dog's unique needs.

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Training for Every Breed

Training for Every Breed Training for Every Breed Training for Every Breed

Transforming behaviors and strengthening bonds. Foundational dog training.

SERVICES WE OFFER

  

Basic Obedience Foundation

  • Sit – A default polite behavior used      during greetings or transitions. petandlife.com
  • Stay – Builds impulse control and prevents unsafe rushing or bolting.
  • Come (Recall) – A critical lifesaving command for indoor and outdoor safety.
  • Down – Encourages calmness in stimulating environments.
  • Leave‑It / Drop‑It – Prevents ingestion of harmful or unwanted items.
  • Loose‑Leash Walking / Heel – Teaches comfortable, controlled walking.
  • Off – Teaches your puppy not to jump up on people

Basic Manners – House training, Crate training

Teaching Problem Solving – Figuring out the best paths around obstacles 

Verbal Commands and Hand Signals

Social Rules

Positive Reinforcement

Realistic Expectations

AKC Trick Titles

AKC CGC – Canine Good Citizenship promotes responsible dog ownership and recognizes dogs that are reliable and well-behaved. It can improve a dog’s manners, confidence, and socialization, and is often a prerequisite for therapy or service dog programs. AKC Community Canine (advanced CGC)

AKC Urban CGC

AKC S.T.A.R Puppy

Behavioral Issues

  • Aggression Towards Humans or Dogs: Behaviorists can assess the underlying causes of aggression and implement strategies to reduce or eliminate it.
  • Resource Guarding: If your dog becomes possessive over food, toys, or other items, a behaviorist can help modify this behavior.
  • Phobias and Fears: Dogs with severe phobias, such as fear of thunderstorms or fireworks, can benefit from behavior modification techniques.
  • Reactivity: Behaviorists can work on reducing your dog’s reactivity to stimuli that trigger excessive barking or aggression.
  • Compulsive Disorders: Dogs with  compulsive disorders may require specialized training and behavior modification plans.

Behaviorist, AKC Evaluator and CTD Instructor

OBEDIENCE OR BEHAVIOR

Whether you need Basic Obedience or Behavioral Consultation, our personalized dog services focus on the training or behavioral needs tailored to you and your dog or puppy right in your home. We guarantee our services.


Experience the BEST Dog Trainer/Behaviorist in Central Florida designed just for you.

BEHAVIORAL TRAINING

BEHAVIORAL DOG TRAINING

Behavioral dog training involves addressing the emotional and psychological roots of problematic behaviors—such as aggression, anxiety, or fear—rather than just teaching obedience commands. Trainers often use personalized plans, desensitization, and balanced methods to help dogs manage reactions and improve emotional regulation. 

KEY COMPONENTS

Key components typically involve:


Behavioral Modification: Using techniques like counter-conditioning and desensitization to change a dog's reaction to fear or aggression triggers.


Individualized Training Plans: Tailored programs, often in-home or specialized day programs, that focus on specific issues like separation anxiety, leash reactivity, or excessive barking.


Balanced Training Approaches: Combining positive reinforcement (rewarding good behavior) with corrections to provide clear, consistent feedback to the dog.


Impulse Control and Socialization: Training focusing on safety, such as building "bite inhibition" and better reactivity control around people or other animals.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE

Professional Expertise: Utilizing certified trainers or behaviorists who look at the dog's overall emotional state to provide long-term, sustainable behavioral changes. 


Utilize a certified trainer or behaviorist who looks at the dog's overall emotional state to provide long-term, sustainable behavioral changes. 


Having a well-balanced dog is generally defined as a calm, confident, and obedient companion that behaves predictably and reacts with, at most, mild curiosity to environmental stimuli rather than fear or aggression.


Are you looking for training to help with a specific behavioral issue, such as aggression or anxiety?


INTERESTED IN MORE INFORMATION?

PERSONALIZED DOG TRAINING

Dog Training and Behavioral Consultation

BEHAVIORIST, AKC EVALUATOR CGC, TRICKS and CDTI


We have received many awards and accolades for our dog training services. We are located in Florida and travel throughout the state to our customers. The awards are a blessing but we are much more excited about the satisfaction of our many customers. 


We believe that every dog has the potential to be a well-behaved and obedient companion. With over 50 years of experience in dog training in central Florida, I have worked with most breeds of dogs, as well as birds, horses, donkeys, and mules. I am committed to providing personalized training programs that meet the unique needs of your furry friend. Our goal is to help you develop good behavior and manners, building a strong bond with you and your furry family member that will last a lifetime.


IF YOU HAVE A NEW PUPPY IN THE FAMILY OR A DOG WITH BEHAVIORAL ISSUES... Give us a call! We specialize in basic obedience training, housebreaking, and addressing biting and behavioral issues. 


DON’T WAIT... We have appointments to fit your busy schedule and offer many different affordable plans available.

AKC CGC Evaluator/Trainer

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We are here to provide for all your pet sitting and dog walking needs, including assistance for those involved in dog training in Central Florida! Dog Walking... Taking the dog out for exercise is essential, especially for those in dog training in Central FL, We pick the dog up at the owner's house, take it out for its walk, and then return the animal back home. We make sure the animal has had enough food and water. Pet Sitting for Clients.... Quality time with your pet is our priority. This includes playtime, dog walking, petting, and brushing as requested. We also clean the pet area, ensure the cleanliness of all food and water bowls, and pick up outside pet areas. Daily litter box maintenance is included, along with cleaning up any accidents. We bring in the mail and newspaper, put out trash cans and bring them in, and water plants. You will receive a Welcome Home Report, along with text or email updates during the visit. Hugs and lots & lots of LOVE! References Available.

Dog Training

Pet Sitting/Walking

Pet Sitting/Walking

Pet Sitting/Walking

Your pet is just as important to us. We specialize in your pet's personal needs.


Dog Walking...

  Taking the dog out for exercise. We pick the dog up at the owner's house, take it out for its walk, and then return the animal back to the house. We make sure the animal has had enough food and water. 


Pet Sitting For Clients....

  • Quality time wit

Your pet is just as important to us. We specialize in your pet's personal needs.


Dog Walking...

  Taking the dog out for exercise. We pick the dog up at the owner's house, take it out for its walk, and then return the animal back to the house. We make sure the animal has had enough food and water. 


Pet Sitting For Clients....

  • Quality time with your pet
  • Play time, dog walking, petting and brushing as requested
  • Ensure the cleanliness of all food and water bowls
  • Pick up outside pet area
  • Scoop/clean litter box daily
  • Clean up any accidents
  • Cleaning of pet area
  • Bring in the mail and newspaper
  • Put out trash cans and bring them in
  • Water plants
  • Welcome Home Report and text or email during the visit
  • Hugs and lots & lots of LOVE!


References Available

Obedience Dog Training

Testimonials

Pet Sitting/Walking

Pet Sitting/Walking

Read our Google reviews. 5 Star Reviews.


 “I had 3 trainers. Until I found Margaret, I was going to have to get rid of Hero because he just wouldn't listen. I often heard Margaret say 'I charge double for humans'. She was able to "talk" to Hero. After the evaluation, Hero has been the perfect companion." - Maria T.
— Ashlee


“If you’re searc

Read our Google reviews. 5 Star Reviews.


 “I had 3 trainers. Until I found Margaret, I was going to have to get rid of Hero because he just wouldn't listen. I often heard Margaret say 'I charge double for humans'. She was able to "talk" to Hero. After the evaluation, Hero has been the perfect companion." - Maria T.
— Ashlee


“If you’re searching for a knowledgeable, reliable and caring pet sitter, look no further! Margaret's your girl". — Amanda S.


"Also known as Sgt Margaret, to us humans, she has compassion and experience unsurpassed" — Anonymous 


"After just the first lesson, Pumpkin was walking on a loose leash. We couldn’t be more appreciative and excited to see what the training brings for Pumpkin and us. Her style of training not only was calming for him but we were thoroughly engaged as well. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!" — Carol R.


"A genuine dog whisperer..." — Charles J.


“The days I come home and Margaret had been by to play/ walk her, she is ten times more happy." — Taylor P.


“She is experienced, knowledgeable, and reliable. I get updates daily of her visits and she is available through call or text if I have a question or concern about anything at all." 

— Sarah T.



Problem Behaviors

Pet Sitting/Walking

Problem Behaviors

Problem Behaviors are most often misunderstood

 

  • Understanding common dog behavior problems and their causes is essential for effective prevention and resolution.
  • Consistent training, proper exercise, and addressing underlying issues can help manage excessive barking, chewing, and digging.
  • Separation anxiety and aggression require specialized

Problem Behaviors are most often misunderstood

 

  • Understanding common dog behavior problems and their causes is essential for effective prevention and resolution.
  • Consistent training, proper exercise, and addressing underlying issues can help manage excessive barking, chewing, and digging.
  • Separation anxiety and aggression require specialized training and, in some cases, professional intervention to ensure safety and well-being.

Dog behavior problems are often misunderstood or mishandled by dog owners. Whether you are new to dog ownership, considering getting a dog, or trying to help your dog with a challenging issue.

Understanding the most common dog behavior problems is the first step toward solving and preventing them. A strong foundation of obedience training can help you avoid or control many of these issues.


Barking

Aggression

Anxiety

Chewing

Digging

Biting

Housebreaking

Jumping Up



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WE COME TO YOU....Don’t let good intentions keep you from doing what’s necessary: If you aren’t succeeding with your dog training but know something must be done, seek professional help. Don’t push your dog to the point at which you end up condemning him/her to a shelter. Help your best friend with expert 

professional resources. 


We guarantee our service.


If you are looking for solutions…. we can help. With over 40 years of experience, we’re here for you.


We look forward to hearing from you!

Margaret Corry PERSONALIZED Dog Training

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BASIC OBEDIENCE STARTS WITH YOU

Don’t let good intentions keep you from doing what’s necessary: If you aren’t succeeding with your dog training in Apopka, but know something must be done, seek professional help. Don’t push your dog to the point at which you end up condemning him/her to a shelter. Help your best friend with all the resources available to you, including expert dog training in Apopka, FL. Your responsibility toward him will be rewarded with his love and trust.


If you are looking for solutions…. we can help. With over 40 years of experience, we’re here for you.


We look forward to hearing from you!

MARGARET CORRY BEHAVIOR AND DOG TRAINING

321.439.2945/mcorrydesigns@aol.com

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