Maggie Kaiser ( formally Pearson) graduated from the Karen Pryor Academy and is a Certified Training Partner, has her certification as a Separation Anxiety Trainer, a Certified Controlled Unleash Instructor, a Certified Family Dog Mediator, and her Fear Free Certification. She is an Accredited Dog Trainer with IAABC, a Canine Good Citizen Evaluator for AKC, and an AKC Fit Dog instructor.
To Maggie, it feels like she has never not been a trainer. She’s always been fascinated by training. As a child, she had Guinea pigs, rabbits, gerbils, hamsters, salamanders, frogs, and dogs—everything under the sun. She went on to get a degree in psychology to feed her fascination with learning theory and how animals learn. Her passion never wavered, and she kept taking classes. It happened naturally that she started teaching group classes at her local kennel club. After a few years of doing that, she decided she should get more education. This is a theme for Maggie, a lifelong learner. After Maggie got her separation anxiety credential, those cases quickly became her favorite. She has had a dog with separation anxiety and is familiar not only with the panic disorder itself but also with the stress it can put on a dog guardian. She loves helping dogs overcome their separation anxiety and giving pet parents the ability to leave their dogs without guilt and worry, hence giving the entire household some relief. Maggie has a background in human resources, which helped her learn to advocate for people and to communicate. She is versatile and flexible in her interactions with people. She’s a superb listener and works to understand where clients are coming from and what their goals are with their dogs. Then she helps them bridge that gap. She enjoys explaining dog behavior and helping people understand that often, what their dog is doing is normal. She can then help them find out an outlet for the dog to do “dog things” in ways that better fit in their human lives.You can see Maggie’s practicality in the educational offerings she has created for local clients, including “Office Dog,” a program for business owners who want to provide their employees with the unique benefit of bringing their dogs to work and do so safely. It’s one of her most popular offerings. Maggie provides her skills to her community. along with search and rescue work with her dogs Ruger ( passed 2025 ), Rebel ( passed away), RLo, and Arson she has been doing therapy work with her dog Gracie ( passed in 2024) since 2015 and recently her Koolie Rlo passed his test, May of 2023! Maggie has helped countless clients prepare and pass their therapy dog testing as well. She volunteers with local rescue groups and her local animal shelter. She also is a faculty advisor for the esteemed Victoria Stilwell Academy. Maggie is on a mission to positively impact lives, one dog at a time.
Package of 3 Training Sessions at Local Facility (Sioux Falls)- Sale tax included in price"
$59.90 Online payment
45 minutes
Private lessons are fantastic for families, which have a dog, which may not be suited for group classes or need training at a time and place, which best with your schedule. These packages are NOT intended for dogs with aggression or reactivity. All lessons are 30 to 45 minutes long and customized to you and your dogs needs. Each session is then followed up the next day with " homework" and additional resources to help keep you motivated. Additionally, you have access to me in between sessions for questions, coaching and feedback . We have a facility if you want to in person or offer private lessons via zoom.
PLEASE make sure to create an account for ease of scheduling your appointments.
Location Windhorse Vet. Clinic 3500 S Minnesota Ave, Suite 102, Sioux Falls, SD.
Please note you have 90 days to book your sessions. At 90 days they expire and we do not offer refunds. If you need to reschedule, you must do so BEFORE 24 hours of your appointment, otherwise you will be charged the full session.
By signing up for lessons you agree to the following:
I, as the owner of the above-identified dog, acknowledge and agree there are inherent risks associated with handling, training, and working with dogs. In addition, by placing my dog with Tenacious Dog Training, LLC, I further acknowledge and agree Tenacious Dog Training, LLC, and its staff, have relied upon the information provided by me concerning my dog including, but not limited to, its temperament, health, vaccinations, and general condition. I further acknowledge and agree that not all dogs are able to be trained or handled by and that Tenacious Dog Training, LLC, and its staff may, at any time and in their discretion, discontinue working with my dog, but I will remain liable to pay for all services previously provided. I further acknowledge and agree that my dog may interact with other dogs at Tenacious Dog Training, LLC, and that Tenacious Dog Training, LLC, and its staff, cannot predict how my dog will interact with other dogs, and injuries may occur. In the event my dog is injured or becomes ill, Tenacious Dog Training, LLC, and its staff, may contact my dog’s veterinarian and seek treatment, all at my sole cost and expense. I have provided to Tenacious Dog Training, LLC, proper and accurate information to contact my dog’s veterinarian. If my dog causes property damage or injury, to any person or animal, I agree I am solely liable for all such property damages or injuries and I will be solely liable for paying all costs and expenses arising from or related to all such damages or injuries. And I will defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Tenacious Dog Training, LLC, and its staff, from and against any and all related claims, demands, causes of action, costs and expenses (including attorneys’ fees). I hereby, irrevocably and forever, on behalf of myself and my heirs and representatives and any other party making any claims on my behalf, release Tenacious Dog Training, LLC, and its staff, from any and all liability arising from or related to damage to my property, or death of or injury to me or my dog, while on the premises of Tenacious Dog Training, LLC, or resulting from any actions of Tenacious Dog Training, LLC, and its staff in providing services to me and my dog whether on or off the premises of Tenacious Dog Training, LLC, except to the extent cause by the gross negligent or willful misconduct of Tenacious Dog Training, LLC, or its staff. I certify I have read and understand this Agreement and I agree to be bound by its terms, including specifically, but without limitation the releases, waivers, and indemnities herein.
You are booking 3 sessions. Each session is for 45 minutes. You can schedule as many or as few of your sessions at the time of booking. Any remaining unscheduled sessions can be scheduled in the future.
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