"I cannot recommend MMK9 and Maggie enough! I rescued my three year old dog in January of 2022. When I got her she was terrified of everything; but especially dogs. Working with Maggie has honestly been life changing. My dog, Tilly, now has the confidence to heel past other dogs, be comfortable outside and even be able to take treats, be in a "break" state around other dogs and just overall feel so much more happy and comfortable. Maggie has taught us so many essential skills in and outside our home and I see improvements with Tilly after every session with Maggie. She is a phenomenal, patient, kind and knowledgeable dog trainer that I would recommend to anyone who is looking for help with obedience, reactivity, fear, aggression, confidence or any other issue with their dog! She is truly the best!"

"My husband and I worked with multiple trainers and training organizations after adopting our 1 year old 75lb Shepard, Chow, Lab mix, Odin. After 3 years of not getting the results we were hoping for or promised, our dog still had on and off leash aggression, issues with resource guarding, and obedience problems. We were very hesitant to work with another dog trainer, but Maggie came highly recommended from a co-worker, so we agreed to a consultation. 

Maggie's patience and expertise in dog training from day 1 were nothing short of remarkable. She took the time to travel to our home, assess Odin’s specific needs, and tailored a training program that aligned with our goals. Her positive reinforcement methods and gentle guidance were not only effective but also easy for us to implement. Over the past 6 months Maggie didn't just teach Odin to obey commands; she taught us how to communicate with our dog effectively.

In Maggie, we found a friend, mentor, and expert who has made an indelible mark on our lives. She is an extraordinary woman who has a gift for transforming dogs and their owners. Thank you, Maggie, for making our journey with Odin an amazing one.

Thank you for everything,

Chris & Nicole "

"After my dog and I moved to Boston, I started noticing a lot of behavioral issues with Enzo. From walking on the leash to not being able to interact with dogs, aggression, and being extremely reactive. Maggie changed everything! She was able to pinpoint Enzo’s issues and work so patiently with us. The first day of training Enzo was walking on the leash 10x better than ever. He can now recall and walk entirely off leash. He also finally plays well with other dogs! Enzo’s confidence in the park and overall behavior has improved tremendously. Maggie was always there to answer any messages and was always down to do another session if something came up. My dog loved her so much! She was even able to give some pointers on integrating a new puppy into the family as well. I would highly, highly recommend her to anyone needing some training for their dog! Amazing one on one work with someone who is truly passionate about what they do."

"Maggie is absolutely incredible! I reached out to her a few months after rescuing my dog Reese to help with basic dog training as well as leash reactivity. The first day I met Maggie she told me I would be able to walk Reese down the street with a hot coffee in one hand and her leash in the other. Initially I didn’t believe her, but she was right, today I walk Reese down the street with a coffee in one hand and a leash in the other.
Maggie is patient, thorough, and knowledgeable. She truly loves the dogs she works with and wants the dogs and owners to succeed. She adapted every training lesson to meet Reese’s needs.She taught me how to communicate with Reese, and learn her cues. She even incorporated my family members who babysit Reese into our training sessions to ensure that we were all on the same page. Reese and I worked with Maggie for almost a year and it was so worth it, I wouldn’t change a thing. I can’t tell you how many compliments I get from friends, family and total strangers on the street telling me how wonderfully behaved Reese is and more importantly how in tune we are with each other. It’s all thanks to Maggie.
Here we are nearly a year later after graduating from training with Maggie and I still send her updates almost every month. She cares so deeply for her clients and is so proud of the progress we’ve made and is still available for any questions even a year later. I highly recommend Maggie and can’t thank her enough for everything."

"My french bulldog George and I have been working with Maggie for about 8 months now and the difference has been incredible. George is 5 and a half and struggles with reactivity and aggression towards both people and dogs, especially inside his home. George has been in training since he was 2 years old and we've worked with 3 other trainers before finding Maggie. I had given up hope that George would ever be able to handle being inside and around people if he wasn't in his crate. Maggie came in and changed everything! She was so thoughtful in the way she listened and observed George to get his full story. She wanted to know everything about him and she truly saw the dog he was, underneath all the reactivity. She immediately helped me start making changes in our life that taught George better boundaries and a better understanding of who was in charge of the house (me not him lol)!

What really sets Maggie apart for me is the love she shows her clients. I've always felt like George has been very mis-understood by most trainers and that he does have a huge heart, just struggles with how to manage his emotions. Maggie saw that too and worked to help bring out that loving side of him, that's not ruled by his fear and emotions. Recently my mom remarked to me about how loving George has been towards her and she said "It's like in the Grinch when the grinch's heart grew two sizes, that's how it feels with George!" And that's completely the truth. Finally I feel like the people around me are getting to see the fun loving and sweet dog that I have and that I've always known he could be. This is all thanks to Maggie and her balanced training approach. She truly puts her full heart into each and every dog she works with and it shows. George has made more progress with her and gotten closer with her than any other trainer we've ever worked with. She exudes positivity, warmth and comfort and both humans and dogs pick up on that. I am eternally grateful for Maggie for everything she has done for George and I both! We are continuing to work with her and now even working on having people over in my tiny Boston apartment with George not in his crate - something I never thought possible! She is the real deal and no matter the age or problems of your dog, she can help! I would highly recommend her to anyone!"

"We began working with Maggie when our dog, Stella (a highly anxious rescue pup) was about a year old. Maggie was just the person we needed to help us understand how to manage Stella’s anxiety. With two young kids, her behaviors had become unmanageable and we were questioning whether we could safely keep her in our home. Maggie was patient, kind and non-judgmental, yet confident and firm. She was truly committed to doing whatever we needed and was there to help us create a plan that worked for Stella and our family.
As new dog owners, we loved Stella very much but didn’t know how to best manage her behaviors. We committed to working with Maggie and saw immediate changes. Maggie thoughtfully created a routine for Stella, teaching us the skills we needed to help her succeed. If new concerns ever arose, Maggie has always been just text or phone call away to help problem solve.
Maggie’s love of dogs, coupled with her immense knowledge, experience and skill allowed us to keep Stella in our family. Working with Maggie, we learned there is no “magic pill," but that with consistent techniques, clear expectations, and understanding the causes of Stella’s behavior we could achieve long term improvements, and bring the best out of our dog and her relationship with our family! We highly recommend Maggie Mader for anyone in need of training or boarding. No one will care better for you and your pet!"

"Maggie Mader is an absolute joy to work with. From the first time I contacted her she got back to me quickly, answered all my questions, informed me of the process, and got us scheduled for the first appointment. From the first lesson with Maggie, I saw immediate improvement in Tundra. Each lesson had a new focus and was individually tailored to Tundra and I’s needs. Tundra came to me with resource guarding, and I had tried everything I could think of and research and nothing worked until I started working with Maggie. Given that Tundra is a Husky, I never thought I could teach her recall or to trust her off leash as huskies are notorious for running off and not coming back, however with the skills Maggie has taught us, Tundra was safely able to be recalled after slipping out of her collar, something I never thought I’d be able to say about a Husky after growing up with two others. Maggie was so fantastic to work with the first time around with Tundra, that it was a no brainer to use her again with our newest puppy, Denali. After just one lesson, Denali has learned skills that I tried for months on my own to teach him in just an hour with Maggie. I do not know how she does it, but Maggie is truly magical in her way around dogs, and I would recommend her to anyone. Not only is she fantastic with the pups and treats them like her own, but she is also incredibly personable, funny, kind, easy and comfortable to be around, quick to respond, and always available to answer questions even if it is months away from the last time you have worked with or talked to her. I could not ask for a better trainer and would recommend her without hesitation to anyone looking for a dog trainer."