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Hi! I’m Marina,
a certified dog trainer based in
Mandurah, WA

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ME

I recently graduated as a Karen Pryor Certified Trainer and as a Certified Professional Dog Trainer by the Certified Council of Professional Dog Trainers. 

I was born in Buenos Aires, and have long had a passion for helping both animals and people. While working with service dogs, I developed an interest in occupational therapy and earned my degree in the field. Then I ventured to the world’s top service canine institute, the Assistance Dogs of Hawaii, where I honed my training skills and worked my way up to Program Manager.

In 2018 Shine On! Kids Japan—an NPO supporting hospitalized children with serious illnesses—approached me to launch its first-ever Japan-based facility dog training program. I successfully completed the mission in July 2021 with two-star dogs, Ty and Masa, embarking on invaluable careers in children’s hospitals. During my last months in Japan, I started my own business with the goal of providing support to English-speaking dog owners. 

Currently, I work part-time as an Occupational Therapist. On my non. working days I am studying for my Doctorate and training family doggies. 

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My Work ethic

I will train you so you can learn how to shape your dog’s behaviour and create a lifelong bond through understanding and positive reinforcement.

In my classes, I use the latest in positive, modern, and ethical canine-training techniques to nurture trust and confidence—techniques that will help you better communicate with your dog.

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ABOUT

SERVICES 

DOG TRAINING

From basic cues to solving barking, digging, housetraining, door dashing, separation anxiety, and chewing issues.

DOG SITTING

Day sitting at your place taking care of your best friend or friends (if you have multiple pets)

Will go for walks, do some training, basic grooming.

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OVERNIGHT STAY

Day sitting at your place taking care of your best friend or friends (if you have multiple pets)

Will go for several walks, do at least two training sessions, basic grooming, relaxation time, and playing time. 

ADULT GROUP CLASS

Basic Obedience classes. All the fun and the learning plus an added value of making some friends on the way!

PUPPY GROUP CLASS

Classes specially designed for puppies' needs. All the fun and the learning plus an added value of making some friends on the way!

SERVICES
CLIENTS
"There is no one like Marina for training your dog. Marina has such an incredible connection with dogs, that within minutes they are following her instruction. She has trained Japan's first hospital therapy dogs to work in hospitals with young kids, devising the programme herself. She will solve any problem large or small, and always has a solution. I couldn't recommend her highly enough."
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