
Happy Tails
Wipe your paws and stay a while! Check out these success stories from our tail-waggin' students.
Maisie
"Mary Beth came to me highly recommended by my vet Dr. Lisa Keehner. My dog Maisie loves her. She walks wonderfully on her leash now and we’re working on her down and stay. I have and would highly recommend Mary Beth to anyone."


Biscuit & Yogi
"Not sure where to begin on my experience with Mary Beth training my two fur babies. She is amazing!
She came into my life and helped to train Biscuit with a friend of hers who I had been using. She took the reins and immediately helped to create an obedient, loving and easy dog. Her love for Biscuit was shown instantly through Biscuit's actions and she has been nothing but amazing since then. She helped us with our new addition Yogi and still continues to teach our pups obedience skills along with allowing them to show their doggy mannerisms around the house. The training out in the community has been a key factor and something that I think is amazing that Mary Beth does for my pups. She excels in teaching us how to continue the training when she isn’t around and helped to create an easy living environment for our family of humans and fur babies. Her love and devotion towards dogs speaks volumes and there is no doubt in my mind she is in the right profession."
Maxwell
"Mary Beth has been with us every step of the way with Maxwell. As a rescue and a first dog for our family I knew we need someone with strong knowledge that would be patient with us. She jumped right in on day one and helped us with Maxwell’s training. We wanted a dog that would be a member of our family with good manners and behaviors so we could take him out with confidence. Mary Beth worked with our entire family to ensure just that. Maxwell is one in a million and I firmly believe that Mary Beth played a huge roll in shaping him into a family member, not just a pet."


Rex, Roxy, & Tippy
"I heard about MaryBeth through a friend. I was skeptical as I have four terrier dogs. I thought, no way anyone can train them, especially a deaf one. Let me tell you, she has been the best investment for my pups, and anyone that comes over to our house. Before, they were ornery, and unaccepting of anyone that walked though our doors. Now, they have manners and settle down quick. We also had trouble leash walking. With some training, techniques, and tools, I now feel confident and calmer walking my dogs. It’s not something you do once. You have to keep up, just like going to the gym or eating healthy. Training your dogs is a habit. MaryBeth is the best. She takes her time, explains her methods, offers homework, and encourages both the owner and dog to excel. Cannot recommended her services enough!"
Leo & Atlas
"Mary Beth has been amazing! I started therapy dog training with another dog trainer and had not seen much improvement after a couple of months. One lesson with Mary Beth and Leo was completing tasks that he never wanted to do. She is fun, engaging and most of all Leo loves her. Atlas has some visual impairments and was extremely nervous anywhere outside of his backyard. After only a few lessons with Mary Beth, Atlas has less fear to leave his back yard and can now walk in a straight line while on a leash and follow simple commands. Mary Beth stepped in and took the challenge to train Atlas and I can’t thank her enough."


Bud
"After moving from Michigan to Kentucky into a retirement community, my service dog Bud needed training to assist me in my new residence. With Mary Beth’s help, Bud quickly learned several new skills. Not only did she work on Bud’s service dog abilities and behavior, but she also showed extreme patience working with me as Bud’s (senior) handler.
MaryBeth’s skills, patience, high energy personality and expertise in service dog training is the best of the best. It is understandable why she is in high demand. Professional dog training with MB is worth every penny for her services."

Josey & Marley
"Mary Beth Sherwood is the best! As a lifelong owner of dogs (most of them rescues), I recognize the value of good manners in my pets. Mary Beth is a pleasure to work with and my dogs love her more than I do! She is truly the best dog trainer I’ve ever had. She is energetic, dependable and patient. I’m always amazed at how responsive Josey and Marley are with her.
My family and friends note how well behaved my dogs are. That really says it all when it comes to how skilled she is. Thank you Mary Beth, for loving my dog family and for training ME as well as my dogs!"


Shep & Saba
"When I called Marybeth, I was at a loss for what to do with my extremely frightened German Shepherd mix, Shep. He was scared of the wind blowing, did not want to be around people, and was not motivated by food. She took the time to get to know me and my dog. She was patient, knowledgeable, and encouraging. Today, Shep is very attached to me, listens and follows commands, and is no longer frightened by every little thing. He looks and behaves like a totally different dog. I could not imagine this transformation without Marybeth. Now that Shep has basic obedience mastered, we have even moved on to tricks and agility training, got another German Shepherd mix (who she helped me find) that fits our family energy, and trained our new dog to be CGC certified. I could not imagine working with anyone else for dog training. She is amazing!"
Fluer & Potter
"We are so thankful for Mary Beth, she has made such a difference for us and our two dogs, Potter and Fleur. We have gained confidence and learned a lot from working with her. The pups love her so much and can hardly wait for her to come inside for each lesson. Her extreme talent for working with dogs is only matched by her kindness and warm heart in working with people. She is always prompt, professional and patient, and she makes the lessons a ton of fun too. Potter and Fleur have grown their manners and skills ten fold. Our home is much more peaceful and we are able to include our dogs on trips and outings that we avoided in the past. Everyone is much happier because of Mary Beth. We can’t imagine our lives without her!"


Hazel
"We adopted Hazel from a local rescue and noticed right away that she was very anxious & guarded. We hired Mary Beth & she helped her work through her confidence issues & learn to trust her new family. Mary Beth also trained us on how to handle her & continue to build her confidence. Hazel wants to please & she is always excited to learn new things. She is now the best dog on the leash in our neighborhood! Her confidence has soared and she loves us just as much as we love her!"
Rex
"I didn’t think we needed a dog trainer.
I didn’t think we wanted a dog trainer.
I didn’t think we could afford a dog trainer.
But, when THIS woman walks into your home, you instantly fall in love with her! And so does your dog! And so do your children!
We’ve been working with Mary Beth since the beginning of the year and now I countdown the days between our visits.
Yesterday she spent focused attention teaching the kids how to handle Rex, play with Rex, train with Rex. I can already see their bonds growing more and more with him! And now I feel like I’ve been on an episode of The Dog Whisperer.
Our ENTIRE family is happier with Rex in our lives and it’s all the more sweet now that we have new, exciting ways to engage with him!
So the moral of the story is: get the trainer! Call Mary Beth right NOW! Your only regret is that you didn’t contact her sooner!
She is the definition of professional, always on time (always spends extra time), she remembers EVERYTHING about our home, our family, our dog, she helps us create goals and accomplish them, she’s intuitive about our dog and our lifestyle, she LISTENS (omg she’s an amazing listener)! I could go on and on!!! MB is not just our dog trainer she’s our friend and I feel so blessed to have her in our family!


Lainey
"We are extremely grateful to have found Mary Beth, she is a true dog lover and treats our dog (Lainey) as if her own. She is absolutely AMAZING! Mary Beth erased all our concerns! She truly treated Lainey (and still does) as one of her own. She sends us multiple pictures, including their dog adventures/ field trips! She also continues to reinforce good training behaviors for Lainey, as she is still a growing puppy! Mary Beth is always willing to give us guidance on any questions we have – including some of the best toys, treats, etc. Lainey is so excited each time she gets to spend time with her – her tail just keeps wagging! Thank you Mary Beth for all that you do!"
Pepper & Zero
"Mary Beth is an incredible dog trainer. She has a natural instinct for dogs and tons of experience training for different breeds, backgrounds and needs.
I have two dogs with very different needs and abilities. We first engaged with her to help us deal with our fearful dog Zero. We were struggling with extreme aversion to boxes, strollers, other dogs, you name it. Walks with her were a nightmare.
Mary Beth provided us tools to better train her and correct in a less anxiety-inducing way, and we worked on exposure therapy to get Zero more used to things that previously scared her. We can go on walks now! She sits and stays! She doesn't pee when someone makes her nervous!
Having Mary Beth train us to work with Zero has been life changing.
She also helped us take our other dog, Pepper, to the next level. Through the introduction of some new tools and methods, and our training for her AKC Canine Good Citizen certification, we addressed her boisterous nature around people. I can take her to Lowe's or Cabela's and feel confident she will behave. And for fun, we got her her AKC Trick Dog Novice certification as well. Walks with my dogs are actually relaxing now and I actually receive compliments on how well behaved my dogs are!"


Lola
"We trained with Mary Beth specifically to help get our Lola ready for our wedding day. We knew we wanted Lola to be a part of our big day and we definitely wanted her in our photos. Before Mary Beth, Lola, being a high energy dog, struggled with jumping on people upon greeting and holding a solid sit-stay. In our sessions, Mary Beth trained US how to work with and communicate with Lola. After just a few sessions and daily practice, Lola was a model citizen for our wedding photos!! We have continued to work with Mary Beth after our wedding and she has helped us and Lola improve on so much! E-collar training, manors, come-recalls- you name it! Our Lola would not be who she is today without Mary Beth and her training, we cannot thank her enough!"
Ivy, Ryder & Skye
"I cannot thank Mary Beth enough for the amazing work she has one with my 3 therapy dogs. She walked my youngest doodle, Ivy, through the process of being certified as a therapy dog from start to finish. The process was fun and was done with as much love from Mary Beth as I have for my sweet pup! The older two had been through certification before I started with Mary Beth, but she polished up some things even with them to make them even more amazing than they already were. I cannot even put into words how much my crew loves her and how grateful I am that I reached out to her. If you are even considering a therapy dog, you've found the right place to go!"
