About Us - Overview

The Grateful Dog was founded by Mary Ellen Walsh – an experienced dog whisperer, renowned canine behaviorist, and champion AKC breeder.

Since 1983, The Grateful Dog has provided safe, positive-based dog training services in the Southwestern, Connecticut and Westchester, New York areas.

All Breeds; All Ages; All Sizes; All Temperaments
Private, In-Home Dog Training
Off-Site Training - “Doggie Boot Camp”
Breed Selection Consultations
Puppy Socialization Seminars
General Obedience Classes
Group Seminars and Community Classes
Nationwide Phone Consultations

A certified Association Pet Trainer, Mary Ellen has successfully trained over 20,000 dogs and has corrected virtually every behavior issue imaginable! For nearly 25 years, she has taught pet owners how to understand canine behavior and easily train their dog using her signature "Think Like Your Dog” positive training philosophy.

Mary Ellen’s instruction is easy to understand … it’s fun, relaxing, and ALWAYS non-threatening and non-intimidating for the dogs, the owners, and their children. Learn how to communicate with your dog using the power of positive reinforcement