We were referred to Marge by a friend of ours for training. Our dog Morgan responded positively and we saw great improvement with Morgan after the first session. Marge has a calm and gentle demeanor and her style of training was very effective when working with Morgan. We have also boarded Morgan with Marge. A good experience. We highly recommend Marge. read more

Everything went so well. What everybody says about her is true. She is really an amazing dog handler and a good teacher for me and isn't that the most important thing. Just ask your friends with dogs and I'm sure her name will come up and everything they say about her is true. And no, I'm not a relative just a happy customer who's getting his dog under control Kim mc read more

We heard about Marge and her business from a friend and decided to give her a try. We took our dog to a private session with her and saw fantastic results within 20 minutes of the training. Our dog is an Aussie doodle and very high strong. She was able to get our dog to calm down and showed us a bunch of ways to work with her. It has made an unbelievable difference, and how our dog acts towards us and others, as well as how she works on a leash. Thank you for helping us with our dog. read more

Twin Cedar K9 - Dog - Pet Training Near Me - Jackson, California

We highly recommend Twin Cedar K9. Margaret the trainer is excellent. She is patient, kind, professional and her rates are reasonable. She has a way of training your pet that I have not seen from other dog trainers. In your session you can feel the love that she has for your pet to succeed. She is unique. Thanks to Margaret we have control of our puppies, they listen to us and are more of a joy!! Thumbs up Twin Cedar K9. read more

Margie is such a great dog trainer. She's very knowledgeable with dog's communication and behaviors. Shes taught me a lot with my foster dogs. Her location is beautiful. read more

We are so excited to be working with Marge! Our 2 year old, 170 lb, St Bernard had become very hard to walk and was very reactive with other dogs. He would lunge and bark and we could barely control him. We have now had 2 private lessons with Marge and cannot believe the change in our dog. During the first lesson she had him sitting calmly while other dogs would walk up to and around him. During the 2nd lesson she had him heeling and completely focusing on her. We took him out today for a walk into town and when we walked past a dog he remained completely neutral. He also walked by a dog barking behind a fence and he thought about lunging and then corrected himself! We are so grateful for Marge and her help. We had taken him to another trainer and it really wasn't the type of training he needed. We are looking forward to our next lesson. read more

I have had the honor of working with Marge and her team with several of my dogs in the past. They are amazingly gifted and have a deep understanding of canine behavior. They really specialize in behavior modification and obedience training. They helped my Rottie, Kai, transform from an unpredictable pup with fear-based aggression to a well-balanced and happy dog. Because of them, I could take Kai on SPCA Doggie Dashes and Alzheimer's Association walks. I was able to integrate Kai into every aspect of my life, which resulted in the most remarkable bond I have ever experienced with a dog. I am eternally grateful to them and wish I lived closer now that I'm rescuing Rotties! read more

Marge is amazing! We've had one lesson and she taught my 3 year old crazy golden sit, stay and heel in one hour!! Worth every penny. Her dogs are unbelievably well trained and I can't wait to be able to take my girl out in public. read more

Another great thing about Amador County is that it has one of the best dog trainers in the United States! Margaret (Marge) Blair, who owns Twin Cedar K9, got better results in "one week" with my year old Australian Shepherd than other trainers have done in 6 months with my other dogs. He came home a well-behaved, responsive dog. Twin Cedar K9 is located about 10 minutes outside of Jackson, on a ranch that has been in her family for generations. They board for training purposes only, do individual training sessions, and also have group lessons weekly. She not only trains for obedience, but also is expert in therapy and search & rescue. Marge also successfully trains "second-chance" dogs so they can be re-homed. She has extensive experience working with dogs with behavioral problems including fearful dogs, separation anxiety and dog aggression. It's obvious that she loves dogs and has an in-depth knowledge of canine behavior. She treats them with kindness, uses positive reinforcement and just the right amounts of discipline. I highly recommend Marge and Twin Cedar K9! read more

My 10 month old Doberman and I just left our first appointment with Margaret and I could not be more excited about our next session! I was super nervous and Margaret immediately put me at ease. She was absolutely wonderful and her property is beautiful! I would highly recommend contacting Margaret if you want your dog to be the best it can be!!! read more

Our 10 month old Golden retriever was a terror when walking her on a leash despite lessons with 2 different trainers. Marge had her for 1 hour and she is now a pleasure to walk. Highly recommend. read more

When it comes to Margaret Blair at Twin Cedar K9 words just aren't enough to explain what your eyes will see. I adopted a 3 month old Australian Cattle Dog/German Shepard Mix from the local shelter who was an absolute nightmare. After a few months with the dog I was ready to take him back. My local veterinarian Dr Mary Allen, saw him for his last set of shots and recommended Marge when she noticed the frustration I was showing. I met with Marge in a private lesson and after she held my dogs leash for 5 minutes, you could just already see an incredible difference. At the end of just 1 hour with her, he was a completely different dog. She is simply amazing at what she does! The time, effort and experience she exudes with you and your dog is unparalleled but also unlike anything I have seen anywhere else. She gave me all the knowledge and tools I needed to help my dog and myself become a better owner in every situation we have faced. Not only will I continue to attend her weekend group classes to learn and grow up I will take every dog I have to her! I would HIGHLY recommend her Ranch of Good Behavior to anyone looking for any dog training needs! read more

Twin Cedar K9 - Ghost! - Pet Training Near Me - Jackson, California

If you need trianing go here! We took our dog here German Shepard and it was a lot of training the dog but also training us on how to train her which is great read more

Margie Blair is the true dog whisperer. Within minutes she was able to get our Scottish Terrier to walk better on leash, sit nearly still to be faked examined, something that has been a problem. In other words, prepping her for grooming and for the Vet. She gave us plenty of advice and homework, which we expect to complete. We're looking forward to our next session. We're off to a walk! read more

Twin Cedar K9 - Alma has Scottitude! - Pet Training Near Me - Jackson, California

Marge came to assist with two LGD boys that I received at 18 months old, and haven't been able to touch or interact with successfully for over three months. Within two hours, Marge had them leading on a leash, coming in for hugs, and learning basic commands. And, she had the dogs interacting with me just like they were interacting with her. But more importantly, she gave me the tools to adjust my behavior to continue to move these two (now wonderful) dogs forward and be a successful dog owner. If you want someone who will give you an honest appraisal, plus the means to be a good dog companion for your pack, Marge is absolutely the best! read more

I took my newly adopted Dog to Marge at Twin Cedar K9 to be evaluated. I was very much impressed with her knowledge and the way she handled & evaluated my new dog. I learned a lot of valuable information that day. Her property is beautiful, a wonderful place to evaluate, train & work with dogs. I would highly recommend her. One could tell that Marge truly loves dogs, knows her stuff & is a caring kind person. read more

I love Twin Cedar K9 and their philosophy in dog training. The experience has been excellent and I have nothing but great things to say. My experience consists of training and "boarding" (I use quotes because training is required for her to keep your dog for extended periods of time, she is not a boarder). I have known the Twin Cedar K9 crew for a few years now. The relationship started by reference from a long time client for my nervous hardly trained rescue German Shepherd. TRAINING and HONESTY: She was honest from the get go and didn't push services that exceeded my needs. She did one private session to evaluate my dog then recommended group classes on weekends which are very fair priced. She did not push private sessions beyond my needs. This was very honest. Training at the group classes was superb. There are always a number of like minded clients who have basic to good handling skills. This is a very positive and supportive environment to be in. The trainers are always there waiting to help. My dogs socialization and training improved dramatically. She works magic with dogs and in my opinion is unbelievable. You will learn skills that will translate to other dogs throughout your life. I've been around a number of different trainers and personally I like her approach best. "BOARDING" As mentioned before she is not a boarding facility but a training facility. I went to Europe for six weeks and left my dog with her to receive regular group training. Payment communication was very open and clear. I spoke about having my grandmothers dog stay as well and I was clearly told that it would be an additional fee per pet (price per dog). Very reasonable and expected. However, for grandma's dog we went with a boarder closer to the bay area where she lives. And by the way they more costly (already considering the Bay Area premium) for an OK facility with poor handling experience....and we shopped around on yelp. The facilities are outdoor pens in a country setting. The dogs have a pool of water to jump in and shaded areas to stay. They even have access to shaded barns. What I found after my dog got home was that she was much more comfortable just being outside by herself and not waiting by the door (less needy). She was also much more social-able and her training was polished. One more thing on honesty, Margaret clearly let me know that my dog was overweight (to which I agreed). She certainly didn't look like a dog who was in her prime natural state if you know what I mean. This is what Margaret wants from her animals and likes to see from other peoples as well. This made me appreciate her even more! She made me aware of what my veterinarian wouldn't. She acted in the dogs best interest rather than overlooking an issue to just make me happy. Needless to say my dog came back trim and fit. She has much more energy is quick and nimble...mainly due to weight loss. Feel free to contact me with any questions about my experience. Nick nicholaspdonovan@gmail.com read more

1 hour is all you will need to discover the worthiness of this training. Margaret assesses and then retrains your dog to display appropriate behaviors. She then teaches you how to repeat the techniques. 1 session is all it took to see that there is hope in training my 1.5 year old German Shepard to be the loving, trusting pet I've always dreamed of. Awesome to see immediate results! Highly recommend Twin Cedar!! read more

This has been the best training that Murphy has ever had. Margie is extremely patient especially with me being new to this amazing program. I love the place the people and our trainer! read more

We are the proud owner of a little Lhasa female puppy, she is 18 months old and has long hair and requires grooming at the least every 6 weeks. After being kicked out of every groomer in Jackson because she would not hold still for hair cuts, she freaks out when being bathed, cries, will not hold still, she would try to nip the groomer every chance she got. Our last groomer told us she was the worst behaved dog she had ever seen in her 30 years of grooming, she is a spoiled little monster that has been allowed to get away with murder.... We take her with us every where we go and she is afraid of everyone. (She has been with us since 8 weeks old). She is the sweetest, most adorable, loving puppy with us. Oh my goodness, what are we going to do to correct this behavior? Was she really a little monster? We started looking for a trainer who could help us and we found Twin Cerar K9. After only one visit Marge was able to pick her up, petting her fluffy little paws, had her walking on a leash, learning the commands to sit, heal and stay. We were was so proud, smiling from ear to ear. Marge was kind, soft spoken and gained the trust of our puppy quit easily. Yes I would call her the dog whisperer. It was amazing to watch her interact with Darla. We have booked more appointments with her, next we are going to address grooming and bathing behavior. We could not be happier! If you have any training or corrective behavior needs with your dog call Twin Cedar K9, you will not be disappointed. Sincerely, a proud owner of a little Lhasa puppy named Darla. read more

Twin Cedar K9 - Darla - Pet Training Near Me - Jackson, California

Margaret Blair is the best dog trainer. I was having medical issues and my puppy needed training. While I was recovering,, she took on my puppy, trained her, boarded her, and fed her. She took such good care of my German Shepherd, Lilly. When I recovered almost 2 months later, Lilly had almost doubled in size, and was perfectly trained. I would never leave my dog with anyone else and I highly recommend Margaret Blair to help with your animal. She is just simply the best read more

Simply amazing results. We have a 1 year old husky, and she spent just two weeks kenneled and training with Twin Cedar and we could not be happier. I highly recommend the drive to Jackson to get your puppy trained. We will be going back for some of her weekend training sessions and snow training next winter. read more

After seeing the improved behavior in my spoiled rotten 5 year old lab Banger, I felt I had to write a review. I don't easily hand out 5 star reviews but I was so impressed with Margaret's dog training results I felt she deserved the high rating. My wife and I are not into the make a "click" noise and give your dog a treat method of training. We were really excited when we heard about Twin Cedar K9's training facility and their belief that the dog should respond to the owner not the treat when asked to do something. We were amazed that in the first 5 minutes Margaret had Banger healing and by the end of the first lesson he was auto sitting, even though he threw a few temper tantrums, which Margaret easily corrected. Each lesson has progressed easily and with much improvement in Banger. We find her methods and instructions easy to follow and would highly recommend Twin Cedar K9 to any dog owner looking for dog training or to improve their dog's behavior. read more

At first we were very impressed with Margaret and her husband Brian. We had rescued a dog that was out of my comfort zone for dealing with and I was inadvertently doing very many things wrong with him for his training. We brought him here and were very pleased with how Margaret was able to show us the right way to train and react to our dog. While in conversation and planning future training sessions we mentioned we'd have to postpone for an upcoming trip and our dogs were to be boarded at a local vets facility. She asked how much they charge, I said $22 for both, and she jumped on that and said that she could board the dog for $10 per dog and be cheaper,,than where we were going to take him. Because we had such a wonderful experience with the training I thought it would be a great idea, she said she was not a boarding facility per county regulations, so to make this legit she would train the dog one day out of the stay since she was officially a training facility. I had all his paperwork there to prove he had his rabies, dhlpp and bordatella vaccines, she said she trusted me and she didn't need to see them, red flag. Well. We agreed upon a day and time and left. We dropped off the little one with her husband and left, then we had a sudden change and needed to board our second dog, whom we thought we were going to take, and called her to see if she could accommodate him. She could, but started talking about how she wasn't a boarding facility and that she would have to train him each day, along with our other dog, and she introduced for the first time a fee for this service, which was never mentioned before, for and extra $15 per day, per dog. Wow. I explained to her the agreement we had previously and that this fee was not mentioned, but by that time I was in too deep and had cancelled our reservation we had for months at the other location, we were stuck. Dropped off our second dog and left on our trip, she did not meet us that day, a volunteer did, whom disparaged our dogs for either being too thin, which we adopted as a skeleton, or too heavy, we're working to correct that too. The dogs shared an outside barn run, fenced with a little pool. We literally had a fixed income for this once a year trip to visit family out of state for my brothers memorial, and due to this woman's shenanigans we had to cut our trip short and come home 2 days early. Couldn't wait to pick up the boys! The other boarding facility had an indoor/outdoor run with a/c, which during the 100+ temps in summer really matters, obviously the barn did not. I post this as a warning to others. She is good for training, please do not make the mistake to fall for her gosh I'm less expensive than your other choice facility lie. Not only did she not care about the vaccines of our dogs, boarding at her facility ended up costing us $45 dollars more than at our local vet! for 2 dogs for 5 days. We will never make this mistake again with our precious pets. And you get the bonus of getting overcharged and shamed if your dogs aren't up to snuff with her cadaver dogs... Eek! Methinks not. read more

Our dog Amber came from a second chance program with Margaret 12 years ago. A bull terrier puppy who had been abused, and a knucklehead...she was a challenge for us! Margaret was the best, and had placed our dog in her her Police Dog training. She taught us how to deal with her issues and I would highly recommend her services to anyone with a new dog. Amber has become one of the best dogs we have ever had. Thank you Margaret for the many great years we have had with an awesome animal who could easily have been put down by a shelter. You are the best! Vicky and Roger Daniels read more

Both our dogs came from TCK9. We just couldn't be any happier with our dogs and what Margaret does to save the dogs that everyone else gave up on. She is an angel. Thank God for her and all the wonderful people at Twin Cedar K9. read more