Mary Puppins
Dog training for an affordable price?
MORE LIKELY THAN YOU THINK!In house pet maintenance?
"On the way dear!"Is your dog jumping on guests with talons for toes? Does he refuse to sit? Is he a little too... "ruff"? Mary Puppins can help!Call or text 240-735-MARY(6279) to schedule a FREE virtual training consultation OR schedule your grooming.We also work with some exotics for nails and grooming
Terms Of Service
By garnering any services you are committing to the following:
1. Bettering the life of you and your pet. Mary Puppins believes in: Leadership characterized by benevolence rather than tyranny, respect that fosters trust instead of fear, compliance achieved through guidance rather than dominance, rewards that inspire rather than create dependency, and control exercised with compassion rather than cruelty.2. You acknowledge that prices are subject to adjustment based on an elastic clause and may differ from those listed in the service menu. Variations may occur due to factors such as the severity of the pet’s needs, the size of the pet, and/or challenges in managing your pet. Any such adjustments will be communicated promptly.3. By purchasing or scheduling dog training, you confirm that you are the pet’s legal owner or guardian.4. You assume all associated risks and are fully responsible for any damages or injuries involving the pet, including those affecting the pet itself, others, or their pets, in connection with Mary Puppins Dog Training & Grooming Services. The likelihood may be slim but never zero. Furthermore, the client agrees to cover all associated costs in such an event.5. Should you be situated more than 45 minutes from my base in Brandywine, MD, please be aware that an additional fee may be applied for future travel. This fee is intended to cover the costs associated with vehicle usage and travel time.6. By participating in Mary Puppins Dog Training & Grooming, you consent to being photographed, videotaped, and recorded (99.99% just your pets). You grant Mary Puppins permission to use, display, and publish these materials, including images or recordings of you and your pet, for promotional purposes worldwide and indefinitely. You release Mary Puppins from any liability related to these recordings and waive the right to inspect or approve them, although we will likely ask out of courtesy. Copies of certain materials, like Day Adventure Photos, may be available. Opting-out is available.7. If the participant is under 18, a parent or legal guardian must be present for the entire training or grooming session. By signing, you confirm that you are the parent or legal guardian, and you consent to all terms of the Dog Training/Dog Grooming Terms, including indemnity and release, on your behalf and for the participant.8. The client acknowledges that the success of any dog training program depends on consistent practice of the techniques provided during sessions. Failure to implement these techniques at home may limit the effectiveness of the training, and as such, no refunds—partial or full—will be issued due to the client's lack of practice. The trainer cannot guarantee results without the client's active participation, and ongoing support will be available to guide the client throughout the process.9. Grooming payment is to be rendered promptly after grooming completion. Training payment for single sessions is due promptly after the time of lesson. Packages of lessons require a non-refundable deposit of 20% of service cost or to be paid in full up front. Any payments towards the lessons must be made at least per lesson. Failure to pay will result in blacklisting from my future services if this was not discussed prior.10. The Client agrees to provide the trainer with: 1) Honest and accurate information regarding the dog’s behavior, medical history, and training goals. 2) Ensure the dog is in good health and is up-to-date with all vaccinations, including rabies, distemper, and parvovirus.
3) Practice recommended training techniques and exercises between sessions to reinforce the dog’s progress.11. This Agreement contains the entire understanding between the parties regarding the subject matter herein. No other agreements, understandings, promises, or representations, verbal or otherwise, will be considered valid unless documented in writing or by the forms below or signed in person.12. Your form counts as the agreement for all future visits herein.
About Me
Owner and trainer Brandi aka "Mary Puppins" is a professional, balanced dog trainer that has dedicated their life to working with animals. Her passion for animals dates back to being a young girl growing up with dogs, horseback riding, and having a variety of pets from arachnids to rodents.Brandi is currently a veterinary assistant whose experience expands beyond her role helping animals live healthy lives. She has four years of experience as a dog trainer's assistant learning and applying light behavior modification, all levels of obedience, AKC rally, assistance and therapy training, and learning the basics of scent work. Additionally, she is working towards certification in canine nutrition and earning the hours required for a CPDT-KA certification and does basic grooming for your fluffy friend's needs!"I'm here to help build your dog's trust, confidence, and obedience through education, enrichment, and teamwork. Through a strong bond, only then will you flourish as one."
Pricing - IN HOME GROOMING!
Yes, I come to you!
We have a variety of grooming services available for your furry friend's needs! These are often done in the comfort of your home, as many dogs do not do well with the hustle and bustle of groomers and vet clinics.THESE SERVICES ARE RENDERED IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN PROPERTY. My prices consider gas, wear and tear on my gear and car, and my time.Note: I do not have a dryer, but will gladly use yours! Otherwise I will towel dry and apply deodorizer. My dryer should be shipped shortly!
Nail Clipping: Did you know? Dogs need their nails clipped every 3-4 weeks! This service is also available for exotics like birds, reptiles, guinea pigs, and more!Ear Cleaning: You should check pet's ears weekly and give them a clean just like we do!Ear Hair Removal: Some dogs have very thick ear hair that holds in wax and moisture! For those dogs, it's important to make sure the ears are clear and clean, otherwise they can have chronic ear infections. Time for redoing it varies depending on your dog's individual hair growth rate.Sanitary Trim: For when your dog has too much hair for using the restroom. If they have a lot of hair, this prevents feces and urine from caking up and causing matting, burns, and ultimately skin infections.Dematting: If you haven't had the time or ability to travel with your high maintenance pet's coat, it's important to make sure they stay comfortable. Matting causing bruising and pain, interrupts blood flow and reduces your pet's field of motion. Keeping the mats away also makes it easier to bathe and keep track of your pet's skin!Stylized Trims: Following the same pricing scale as a dematting trim, a nice fresh cut for your baby to hit the town looking cuter than a button!Anal Gland Expression: The anal gland's in a dog are an obsolete organ that many cannot express while they have a bowel movement. Many dogs of all sizes need their glands expressed (on average) every 2-4 weeks.Signs that the glands are full include a foul odor of the rear, scooting their bottoms, and licking their bottoms, etc. The risks of neglecting their anal glands includes: impaction, infection, abscessing, and rupture--which is significantly more expensive than tending to the glands on a biweekly to monthly basis. Not to mention painful! Very uncomfortable!Bathing: Bathing is good for your dog, but an abundance of bathing can be bad for their skin. For traditional baths, I use deodorizing shampoo and spray and will gladly towel dry your fluffy friends (my dryer is on the way!) This includes brushing out extra fluff that remains to be styled.If you opt for a barkbath, it's more like a doggy spa to clean the coat with no bathtub needed!Brushing: I can brush your dog as is to get out the undercoat and remove loose hairs. Brushing is included post-barkbath. It is included as a freebie for short, easy to brush coats W/ANY PURCHASE. For super curly or long coats, this is affordably priced!Medication Administration: More of a miscellaneous service, some people need help administering medication for their pets. This includes applying topical, injectable, otic, and other medications. I have also applied CGMs (continuous glucose monitors).
All additional services may affect the time of adventures and sessions alike. Please make sure to expect additional time allotted if booking in tandem.
| Service Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Nail Trim w/Dremel Option | $20 |
| Ear Cleaning | $20 |
| Sanitary Trim | $20 |
| General Full-Body Brushing | $20 |
| Ear Hair Removal | $25 |
| Anal Gland Expression | $30 |
| Medication Administration | $10 |
| Training Services | Listed Seperately |
| Dematting & Stylized Trims Solo | Size Example | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Small Dog/Cat/Other | Shih-Tzu, Yorkie | $40 |
| Medium Dog/Other | Cattle Dog, English Bulldog | $50 |
| Large Dog/Other | Golden Retriever, Rottweiler | $70 |
| Extra Large Dog/Other | Great Dane, Newfie | $90 |
| Anything else? | Ask! |
| Bark Bath Solo | Size Example | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Small | Shih-Tzu, Yorkie | $40 |
| Medium | Cattle Dog, English Bulldog | $60 |
| Large | Golden Retriever, Rottie | $80 |
| X-Large | Great Dane, Newfoundland | $100 |
| Bigger/Not A Dog? | Guinea Pig, Cat | Ask! |
| Packages | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Everything but the water! | Nails, and glands, and ears, oh my! (Saves $15) - ALL sizes of dog! (Trims priced seperately) | $100 |
| With bathing &/or Styling | Price varies by size | Contact me! Discounts given for large ticket invoices! |
Important note: Beyond 45 minutes of travel may incur a fee for future travel.For dogs 4.5 months and older, a record of their vaccinations must be presented during the consultation or before point of contact. THERE MUST BE AN UP TO DATE RABBIES VACCINE WHERE APPLICABLE (usually 14 weeks or older)! They MUST also be up to date on their flea and tick preventatives! Distemper and Bordetella are also preferred.If you have insufficient records at the time of consultation, sessions will not begin until the record has been updated and provided. Pet must be NOT sick at the time of sessions. If they are sick (diarrhea/vomiting), the session will be postponed for their health.
Pricing
We offer a variety of training sessions and services to meet your fluffy friend's needs! We recommend doing one session at least every other week until desired results, then monthly to maintain results.THESE SERVICES ARE RENDERED IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN PROPERTY. My prices consider gas, wear and tear on my gear and car, and my time.Mary has trained multiple service dogs and lots of fuzzy family friends! Let her know what you need and we'll get it done!
First Consultation: First consultations are held on video or phone call unless we have met prior. Zoom is available. This is your time to show and/or discuss the concerning behaviors, necessary training, methodology, and more. There is no such thing as a bad question and I can help you on your journey!Private Sessions: At a location of your choice (home, dog park, pet friendly store, etc). We go over the recommended dog curriculum and commands or problems of your choice. Package sessions must be used within 6 months of date of agreement.Equipment is not included. It may be gifted to those enrolling in their first package as needed.Day Adventures: Mary Puppins swoops in to take your dog to build confidence with real world exposure and training so you can go about your day! Afterwards, she will brief you on training progress and show or tell you what your dog has learned! Pictures of your baby in action are included! We will focus on your dog's level of obedience, leash manners, general handleability, polite greetings, and leash reactive problems. This is NOT doggy daycare but a training outing. This provides a chance for her to catch all of the behaviors you want corrected live and address it immediately in real-time.
All additional services may affect the time of adventures and sessions alike. Please make sure to expect additional time allotted if booking in tandem.
| Training Type | Time Per Session | Cost | Sessions |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Consult | Up to 30 minutes | FREE | 1 |
| Leash & Collar Private Session | 60 minutes per session | $100 | 1 |
| Leash & Collar Private Session Package (Save 20%) | 60 minutes per session | $640 | 8 |
| E-Collar Private Session | 60 minutes per session | $150 | 1 |
| E-Collar Private Session Package (Save 20%) | 60 minutes per session | $960 | 8 |
| Day Adventures | ~4-5 hours per session | $200 | 1 |
| Day Adventure Package (Save 20%) | ~4-5 hours per session | $1,280 | 8 |
| Training Walks & Bike Rides | ~30 minutes per session | $30 | 1 |
| Grooming Services | Listed Separately |
Important note: Beyond 45 minutes of travel may incur a fee for future travel.For dogs 4.5 months and older, a record of their vaccinations must be presented during the consultation or before point of contact. THERE MUST BE AN UP TO DATE RABBIES VACCINE WHERE APPLICABLE (usually 14 weeks or older)! They MUST also be up to date on their flea and tick preventatives! Distemper and Bordetella are also preferred.If you have insufficient records at the time of consultation, sessions will not begin until the record has been updated and provided. Pet must be NOT sick at the time of sessions. If they are sick (diarrhea/vomiting), the session will be postponed for their health.
Pet Photography
Here you can see the examples of pet photography that Miss Mary Puppins has to offer. Please feel free to inquire about services for ANY pets! I love all species!Editing turnaround time is approximately 2-4 weeks! Any delays or early completions will be notified ASAP!
Soon offering digital paintings of your pets as well!
| Service | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| 20 Edited Photos Of Choice + All Unedited Photos w/Flashdrive (~60-100 photos) | ~30-45 minutes per session | $125 |
Events
To be announced!
We plan to do doggy meet and greets, assist with community events, and more! Please do not bring knowingly aggressive animals unless absolutely necessary (for example, vaccination clinics).
| Event | Date | Time | Where | Itinerary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event Name | xx/xx/xxxx | xx:xx AM/PM | Location | What to expect |