Mary’s Hand That Feeds School for Dogs

Mary Perrego runs Mary’s Hand That Feeds School for Dogs, a dog training business in Shavertown, Pennsylvania. Mary holds the Certified Behavior Consultant Canine (CBCC-KA) credential and the Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) credential. Pet Professional Guild membership means a commitment to training without shock, prong or choke collars. Their listed services include manners and basic skills, private lessons, group classes, behavior consulting, reactivity and aggression and dog sports and tricks.

At a glance

• Trainer: Mary Perrego
• Credentials: CBCC-KA · CPDT-KA · PPG member
• Approach: Positive reinforcement (reward-based)
• Services: Manners and basic skills, private lessons, group classes, behavior consulting, reactivity and aggression, dog sports and tricks, service dog training
• Location: Shavertown, Pennsylvania

What this means for a Frenchie

French Bulldogs are often vocal and pushy around other dogs, and corrections tend to backfire on reactivity. A reward-based behavior consultant uses gradual exposure to change how your dog feels about triggers, rather than just quieting the barking. For more, see our guide to force-free French Bulldog training.

Sources: the Pet Professional Guild member directory, checked October 2026. These credentials come from the trainer’s own Pet Professional Guild directory listing. Services and prices can change, so it’s worth confirming with the trainer directly.