PABLO, DACHSHUND

"Marie has been a godsend for our little Dachshund, Pablo. He's generally a little shy of new people but he took to Marie immediately and now looks forward to his walks and training sessions with her every week.  

Marie is patient and considered in her training, and really seems to understand why dogs act in certain ways. She's been incredibly helpful in helping us manage Pablo's walks when our schedules are busy, has been able to help us become better dog parents and helped Pablo become a well-behaved little guy!  

Thank you Marie!"

Matt Mullarkey, via Google Review

"Engaged Marie for help with a few issues. One being having a pup that is easily excited and barks at almost everything, human, bicycle, dogs etc. After the first session, I could see my pom puppy being less reactive to humans and even successfully walking past a group of them without barking. However, we hoomans still require alot of practice and hopefully we are doing it right 🙏🏻.

Marie also provided various insights on products we can get for our pom from pee tray, to food, to toothpaste and more. Not only for 🐶, she was able able to provide recommendations for hoomans too. 🤣

Overall, she made the sessions very enjoyable and my puppy is very comfortable with her."

Lydia, via Google Review 

"We feel so fortunate to have had Marie referred to us to help take care of our fur children Parker and Percy. 

Parker and Percy adore her, and she is helping reinforce some better behaviours. Her attention to detail with cleaning and brushing them post walk is amazing and the love she shows them and her level of communication with us has been absolutely outstanding! 

Knowing our boys are being cared for by Marie when we are unable to do so is such a comfort, and we trust her implicitly. We have nicknamed her our 'Marie Pawppins' as that is how wonderful we believe she is!"

Irene Bellette, @the_tails_of_two_spaniels

"Marie is an exceptional dog trainer who goes above and beyond. Not only does she work wonders with dogs, but her influence extends to us humans too. 

Through her guidance, I have learned to cultivate confidence and patience, helping me to navigate moments of anxiety when my beloved Waffle didn't quite behave. 

Marie's holistic approach is truly transformative, leaving both pets and their owners better off. I'm immensely grateful for her expertise."

Aaron Ng, @brotheraarron911

"We engaged Marie for some guidance with my dog's behaviour towards other dogs. She took the time to understand my concerns as well as my dog's behaviour.

Marie gave me new perspectives on my dog's behaviour and helped me understand things from my dog's point of view. She also taught me some rules to follow to work on my dog's obedience. Her dog Butter also became my dog's first friend!"

Eleen Ong, via Google Review 

"My Singapore Special Sam is a sweet boy but has issues walking, particularly when I’m traveling. He wouldn’t let anyone else put the harness on him, so that meant he wouldn’t be walked. He would also hold his pee and poo for days, hoping that I will be back soon to walk him. He would only do his business at home after he can’t hold anymore. 

So I’m very glad that we met Marie through a friend’s recommendation. She was able to solve issues, and let me gain confidence in walking Sam. I feel much better when I see Sam getting the walks when I’m away. Sam takes well to her as well! We are both grateful to her!"

CP Wong, @sambabyhippo

"My partner and I met Marie while walking our dog Ravioli along Robertson Quay. Ravioli is a cautious dog and can be timid if she’s not comfortable with you. We decided to try out Marie’s daycare and it was the best decision we made. Marie paired Ravioli with another dog who complemented her personality. 

We also left Ravioli for boarding and we got real time updates from Marie. She’s made us more confident as pawrents. We can holiday knowing that our Ravioli is in good hands. I would definitely recommend her to any dog moms and dads out there because she cares for your pup like her own."

Chachi Apolinario, via Google Review

"We engaged Marie to look after Momo while we were away and highly recommend her!

Momo has behavioural and anxiety issues and Marie made adjustments to make sure he’s comfortable at her place. She took him for long walks, sometimes in the wee hours of the morning. She converted her study room to be his “presidential suite”, complete with diffuser, soothing music and a view of the Singapore River. She sat next to him in the room and gave him lots of cuddles too.

Thanks Marie for the Momo’s staycation!

Ailyne Halim, via Google Review

"I engaged Marie to help with my mini Dachshund, Carlos' behaviorual training. He had an intense biting phase — play-biting but didn't control his strength! — and was difficult to take out on walks (constant pulling), easily excited/ over-stimulated (which made meeting other dogs or even children difficult), and had virtually no impulse control (jumping on people, rushing to eat things off the floor, etc.). 

I was so stressed out about all this until I started working with Marie, who is an absolute delight and life-changer with Carlos.

After 1 session of training (the humans!), we could already see a marked improvement with Carlos' behaviour, and even visitors who come to our place are shocked at the almost overnight change in Carlos' behaviour.

Marie is friendly, sweet, and always willing to go the extra mile to help — I often text her on days that training doesn't go the way I'd hoped and she's always willing to advise me and help even though it isn't an official training day with her. You can tell that she genuinely cares (for both pup and human) and just wants to help make our dogs' lives and relationship with us better. She's also really gentle and good with dogs, Carlos has loved her and felt comfortable since the very first day!

I really owe it to Marie for showing me that any dog can be trained, and for helping me fully enjoy my dog. Thanks Marie! ♥️"

Talia Vilaire, via Google Review

"Marie was a godsend.

We’ve had dogs our whole life, but it was our first time adopting our Singapore Special, Elvis. 

He was highly anxious out on walks and with anyone else he wasn’t familiar with. 

So glad we engaged her to help all of us learn how to help him, she was so patient even when he bit a hole in her nice Lululemon pants! 

He is much calmer now, thanks Marie!

Geraldine Lee, via Google Review

"Marie was a godsend when we had two new puppies, Autumn and Winter. We've always had rescues before who were older, or well trained dogs who had been abandoned. So two new puppies (one for my mom, and the other for my family) had us a little out of our depth. 

We knew we definitely didn't want a coach that used aversive training or devices, or had very restrictive times or group sizes. Marie is basically the equivalent of gentle/positive parenting in the dog world.

What we love about working with Marie is that she offers bespoke lessons for the family. We've had lessons where it was just with my mom and I at my mom's place. Lessons with the different helpers where they learned to walk the dogs. And soon - lessons with my young boys at my home as well. 

We've also had very practical behavioural classes for the pups - how to mingle with other dogs and how to behave at outdoor cafes. Things we actually need in our daily life. We really just wanted the furkids to be well-trained to live well with us. To not be over excitable, be toilet-trained and to be well socialised with both dogs and humans.

The pups were privileged to be guided along by Butter and Ash in their journey. We're looking forward to them blossoming further under Marie's guidance.

Sara Ann K, @saraannk1

"I engaged Marie to come and share her experience with my husband and I before we brought home my dog, Leila. It proved very useful as we found ourselves more prepared when gotcha day came around. 

On our second session together, this time with Leila, both doggy and human had such a fruitful session with Marie! She really helped me overcome my fear of Leila’s separation anxiety, giving me the confidence to leave her alone at home for short periods (slowly increasing with time). 

She also taught me a useful lesson in training Leila to get used to her playpen and to only come out when allowed. The training was so effective that Leila was completely knocked out afterwards.

I am looking forward to the future sessions together, especially meeting her dog, Butter! Thank you Marie for all the help and assurance so far."

Ellyn Koh, @leetlemissleila

"We got to know Marie when Dr Vanessa, our vet from Mount Pleasant recommended us to contact her to help with Koda's timid and extremely shy behaviour.

Marie has a very natural way with dogs, and Koda who is not human/stranger friendly was able to open up to her. We brought Koda for behavioural training, and Yoyo, our other Chihuahua also joined in for the training session to learn some commands too. 

The training was comfortable, not rushed, and Marie took the time to answer all our questions. Teaching a small timid Chihuahua is not as easy, but Marie demonstrated extreme patience with both of them, and mostly, the learning humans too. We are glad we found Marie, and we are still in touch with her as we continue our learning journey."

Heng & Yianling, @yoyo_koda

"Cooper is always excited about his environment during his daily walks. He would pull and lunge at other dogs, and I would have great difficulties walking and controlling him. 

I got to know Marie through her IG and decided to engage her help. She has been amazing with just one session. During the training, I learnt about the advantages and limitations of different types of leash and harness, and why a Freedom-No-Pull harness can help me.  

Marie explained to me the causes for Cooper's excitable behaviour and guided me on how to get him to behave calmly. I am more confident walking Cooper now, especially after the second training session on proper socialisation with other dogs."

Lunna Lek, via Google Review

"It was through an online recommendation from a stranger I chanced upon that we decided to seek Marie’s help for two Singapore Specials, Yoda and Levi. Both of them were skittish and their lack of confidence, combined with our own inexperience with handling rescued dogs, led to them developing reactivity issues. 

It was our first time engaging professional help and we didn’t know what to expect, but Marie’s optimism and expertise made us feel at ease. She was with us throughout the journey and boosted our confidence in handling the dogs on our own. We could already see an improvement in the dogs after one session and I remember being so touched to finally see the shiest boy (Yoda) wagging his tail at me. 

Marie has changed the way I approach dog training ever since. Fast forward to today, we can bring the dogs to explore pet cafes without worries."

Geraldine, @the.two.brown.dogs

"I was a clueless first-time dog owner when I asked for Marie’s help urgently with Usagi, my new puppy. I was having sleepless nights with Usagi’s all-night crying and having to clean up her toileting mistakes all over the house. Marie came to my rescue and offered advice prior to the in-person training session, and continues to answer all my questions even until today.

I learnt how to toilet train my dog, walk her on leash properly, and how to overcome her fear of the sound of vacuum cleaner. I gained valuable insights on how to be a responsible pawrent, thanks to Marie. I am so glad to hear she now offers dog boarding service as I can now safely make travel plans knowing Usagi can stay with her in future."

Lanie Ng, via Google Review

"I wholeheartedly and sincerely recommend Marie for her outstanding dog walking services. She has been an incredible help in taking care of Baileys every Friday, consistently prioritising his safety and happiness. 

Marie's unwavering commitment to his training and her kind-hearted nature has made a remarkable difference. With her genuine love for animals and caring approach, you can trust that your beloved pet is receiving the best possible care and attention from Marie."

Cindy Wong, via Google Review

"Marie helped Sumo with some of her anxiety issues, especially Sumo’s excitement when the humans get home or when we have visitors over. 

As Marie shared with us, it is as much about training the humans as it is training our furry ones. Sumo is still as excited when we get home (as we are ourselves to see her!) but we now know how to manage the situation better."

Brendan & Stefanie, 

via Google Review

"Leaving your pet behind when you travel overseas can be very stressful. So boarding our little one with Marie and her woofies came as a huge relief to us. 

Marie was extremely professional with Hugo, providing him with a very inviting, comfortable and most importantly, safe space for him. We constantly get updates of what they are up to. There is just a sense of confidence and peace of mind when Hugo is with Marie. We will definitely engage her boarding services again." 

Adrian Hua @zadrianohua

"Eeyore has come a long way and presented numerous challenges to us as new dog parents. Thanks to Marie's expertise and unwavering support, Eeyore took his first courageous steps out of his shell and conquered his fear of leaving our home. 

Marie's deep understanding of dog behaviour surpassed our expectations, and she consistently went the extra mile to assist us with valuable wisdom and helpful tips. 

We wholeheartedly recommend Marie, as her exceptional ability to establish rapid connections with dogs she encounters sets her apart." 

Kalyn Ang, @elloeeyore