Why Train With Us
Our Mission
Our mission is to help you live a better life with your dog.
We can teach you how to effectively communicate and work with your dog to help alleviate the stress and problems so many families are struggling with when trying to live happy lives with their dogs.
What sets us apart is our open mindedness in exploring all areas of training to find the best way for you to get results. We use many techniques and tools to help your dog become the best he can be. Some of these training techniques and tools include:
We want to see more people able to enjoy doing things with and spending time with their dogs instead of dreading simple activities like going for a walk, having friends/family over and getting their dog to follow basic house manners.
We can teach you how to effectively communicate and work with your dog to help alleviate the stress and problems so many families are struggling with when trying to live happy lives with their dogs.
What sets us apart is our open mindedness in exploring all areas of training to find the best way for you to get results. We use many techniques and tools to help your dog become the best he can be. Some of these training techniques and tools include:
- Evaluating your dog's needs and developing a personalized training plan
- Working with your dog to get them into a calm mindset
- Using aromatherapy to calm your dog and relieve stress
- Deep muscle massage and conditioned relaxation techniques
- Teaching your dog to be mindful of their actions and choices they make
We want to see more people able to enjoy doing things with and spending time with their dogs instead of dreading simple activities like going for a walk, having friends/family over and getting their dog to follow basic house manners.
Meet Our Trainers
Marcia- Founder and Lead Trainer
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Marcia is the founder and lead trainer at Prairie Oaks Dog Training, LLC.. She has been working in the animal field for over 30 years. Marcia began her career with animals at the age of 16, working for a local veterinarian. After working for 10 years, Marcia started college life with a major in Biology. She graduated from Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo and was hired as a biopharmaceutical technician at Genentech, Inc., located in South San Francisco, California. While at Genentech, Marcia became interested in emergency response, and hazardous materials in particular. She joined the local all volunteer fire department where she became a company officer, hazardous materials specialist and emergency medical technician. She volunteered with the fire service for 10 years. Marcia has been in the emergency management field for 20 years and has recently retired from Amgen, Inc. where she was the emergency manager for 12 years. Marcia has been an active volunteer with several local animal shelter organizations and has fostered numerous animals, with a special interest in hospice dogs. Marcia has studied training techniques with Susan Miley, Brian Agnew, Heather Beck, Jason Vasconi, Kacey Cover and Victoria Smith.
Marcia is a Professional Member of IACP (International Association of Canine Professionals), an organization dedicated to maintain the highest canine professional and business standards. |
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Sarah- Assistant Trainer and Animal HandlerSarah has been working with animals for over 30 years. She is a retired Veterinary Assistant who is continuing to help animals of all kinds by volunteering at local animal shelters and humane societies. Sarah cares for the many animals living at Prairie Oaks Ranch including dogs, cats, goats, turkeys, chickens, Guinea hens, frogs, lizards, donkeys and a pig.
Sarah is a Navy veteran who served as a Corpsman stationed in Hawaii. She has traveled the world, but has always called Oklahoma home. Sarah has a special talent in caring for neo-natal kittens and puppies. |
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