Transform your dog’s behavior,
Enjoy life together.
Are you struggling to find the right training solutions?
Take the MariDog Training Type Test™ to discover your dog’s
TRAINING TYPE™ and get rapid results.
Choosing the training strategy that’s right for your dog is essential to transforming their behavior for a happy dog, and a happier you.
Trying to DIY dog training from YouTube is a minefield of bad information. Online courses are generic… if you even finish them, and private training costs fortune!
Your dog is confused and dejected because they don’t understand what you want them to do
Online information is contradictory so you’re feeling overwhelmed and frustrated
Your dog’s behavioral issues are still unresolved and having a real negative impact on your lives
You love your dog but… you’ve thought about rehoming him because you can’t live like this anymore
Taking the MariDog Training Type Test™ is the crucial first step to understanding which training methods to use for
your dog’s Training Type™
What is a Training Type™?
Your dog's Training Type™ is the combination of its inherent breed traits, temperament and unique personality that shapes how it learns best. Some dogs thrive on structure and tasks, while others are independent thinkers or highly motivated by rewards. Your dog's Training Type™ provides a powerful framework for creating training plans designed for your dog so you achieve maximum results quickly.
TEMPERAMENT PROFILE
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Calm, confident, and with a protective temperament, Sentinels are typically independent thinkers. Less interested in obedience training, more interested in doing their job.
Most effective Trainer Persona:
Major Richard Winters -
The Synergist is intelligent, cooperative, and driven by purpose. They thrive on task-oriented training, making them naturally responsive and willing to please. They excel with consistent guidance and positive reinforcement.
Most effective Trainer Persona:
Coach Pat Summitt -
Marauders are bold, energetic, and fiercely independent, with a natural drive for hunting and problem-solving. They are tenacious, spirited, and highly determined requiring consistent training and mental stimulation.
Most effective Trainer Persona:
Manager Jürgen Klopp -
Heralds are often small in size but big in personality. They are alert, lively, and affectionate, forming strong bonds with their owners. Sensitive to noises and stranger-danger, they act as self-appointed alarm systems, alerting everyone when they perceive a hint of a threat. They need patient, nurturing, positive training.
Most effective Trainer Persona:
Educator Anne Sullivan
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DISPOSITION METRICS
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Composure describes a dog’s ability to regulate their emotional responses to stimuli, manage arousal, and maintain self-control.
Shut-Down ←→ Frenzied
Shut-Down: Emotionally collapsed, unresponsive, frozen.
Frenzied: Over-aroused, chaotic, unable to regulate emotions.
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Connection describes a dog’s tendency to seek and maintain social bonds, engagement, and attachment with humans or other animals.
Aloof ←→ Clingy
Aloof: Detached, uninterested in social bonds.
Clingy: Overly attached, anxious without constant interaction.
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Optimism describes a dog’s general expectation of success or failure, influencing their confidence in navigating the world
Fatalistic ←→ Ebullient
Fatalistic: Assumes failure or negativity is inevitable.
Ebullient: Overly optimistic, hopeful to the point of impulsivity.
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Grit describes a dog’s persistence and determination in the face of difficulty or setbacks.
Apathetic ←→ Relentless
Apathetic: Indifferent, unmotivated, lacks drive or perseverance.
Relentless: Unyielding, obsessive determination, never gives up.
= Training Type™
Train the Type, Transform the Dog
3 Simple Steps to Transform Your Dog
Experience the joy of a well-behaved companion
Take the MD Training Type Test™
Discover your dog’s unique Training Type™
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Implement Your Training Plan
Start seeing positive changes in your dog’s behavior.
We Understand How Challenging Dog Training Can Be
Our experience and empathy guide you every step of the way.
Years of Expert Experience
Our training methods are developed from years of hands-on experience with dogs.
Validated by Behavioral Science
We use scientific research to ensure effective training solutions.
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“Today, he is totally transformed.”
When I rescued a sweet, handsome pit bull he was wonderful with people and cats, but highly reactive to other dogs. Luckily, I met Mari. Today, he is totally transformed: he is Mr. Sociable with lots of doggie friends, and he's a fixture at his local dog park. The MARIDOG Method is magic for dogs!
- Julia Szabo, The Pet Reporter & author, Medicine Dog
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“He was my first puppy and I wanted to do it right"
I thought I was prepared for my new puppy…. but he was nothing like I thought he would be! Mari recognized that his baseline personality was very anxious, and she tailored his development to prioritize confidence and trust making him the self-assured dog that he is today! The MARIDOG Method is amazing!
- Sophie and Louie
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“I felt like a prisoner because I couldn't leave him alone, ever"
Pancho’s separation anxiety was so bad I couldn’t even run to store to buy food . I was worried that he would hurt himself, or that I would get evicted. Worse, I was really starting to resent him and was considering rehoming him even though I loved him a lot too. I felt trapped - really, suffocatingly trapped. Through the MARIDOG Method and consistent work, Pancho now is calm and chilled out when I leave…. and I have my life back! Thank you Mari!
- Betty and Pancho
Finding the Right Training Shouldn’t be Hard
You deserve better support and guidance.
Training your dog can often feel overwhelming, especially with the endless contradictory information available online. MariDog is here to change that. Our proprietary Training Type Test™ offers you a personalized training profile, ensuring you have the best techniques suited for your dog. With our community by your side, you'll experience less frustration and more joy in your training journey, leading to a happy, well-behaved dog.