Meet your trainer Marc

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I empower dog owners across North America and the Caribbean with my expert Virtual Training Solutions.

With 30+ Years of international dog training experience across 🇺🇸🇨🇦🇩🇪🇬🇷🇳🇱🇹🇹, you can trust that you're making the best choice for your dog's training needs—all from the comfort of your home!

Services I Offer to my Clients

  • Virtual Dog Training Consultations 🐶

    Experience personalized dog training from the comfort of your home. During our virtual consultation, you'll receive expert guidance tailored to both you and your dog's unique needs.

    Through live video sessions, we address behavior issues, provide training techniques, and offer actionable advice.

    (USA, Canada, and Caribbean)

  • In-Person Dog Training Consultations

    Receive hands-on training tailored to both you and your dog's needs.

    My in-person sessions address behavior issues, teach essential skills, and strengthen your bond with your dog, all from the comfort of your home

    (Exclusive to Trinidad & Tobago)

  • Breed Selection Consultation

    Find the perfect dog for your lifestyle. During our consultation, I'll guide you in choosing the right breed to match your needs and preferences.

    (USA, Canada, and Caribbean)

How does Virtual Dog Training work?

Watch the video below to find out how

A Behind the Scenes View of My Virtual Dog Training Sessions

  • Virtual dog training offers numerous benefits:

    1. Individual Attention: Receive tailored training sessions focused on your dog's specific needs.

    2. Effective Transformation: Real-time guidance and feedback help you effectively transform your dog's behavior.

    3. Convenience: Train from the comfort of your home without the need to travel.

    4. Recorded Sessions: Access and review your training videos anytime to reinforce learning.

    5. PDF Summaries: A summary of your most recent virtual consultation is emailed to you after each session.

    6. Flexible Scheduling: Book sessions at times that suit your lifestyle, ensuring consistent progress.

Client Testimonials

  • Marc is an awesome person and dog trainer. He is responsible for teaching my deaf dog “Champy” basic obedience through sign language. He has helped me to understand how my dogs interact, taught me tell tale signs of pack aggression as well as helped me introduce new dogs to my pack of 6 dogs. Marc is knowledgeable and extremely trustworthy. Marc has also donated his time to training my rescue as well. If you’re looking for a dog trainer- he’s your guy!

    -Vince Charles

  • I had Heidi trained from 4 months old by Marc and it was a good investment. Heidi was an exuberant energetic pup. She never lost this quality which is typical boxer traits but I was able to have control over her especially as she got bigger in size due to this training. She was easy to be in public with. I would recommend Dogpoint wholeheartedly.

    -Vic S. Surajdeen

  • Marc did an excellent job with our Akitas, he has patience, understanding & I think he could literally speak to them!lol I would 100% recommend his training and advice!

    -Kumar Sohan

  • Marc is definitely the dog whisperer. He did obedience training for my 3 dogs aged between 6mths and 4years. This enabled my 100+lbs mastiffs to be easily handled by young children. Highly recommend!

    Nazreen Aneesa Bhim

  • Marc has worked with multiple of our dogs and he has been absolutely amazing with them. They are always happy to see him and the training remains with them almost instinctively. Highly HIGHLY recommended!!

    Keegan Fanovich

  • TRUST is an essential factor in any relationship. As any dog owner can attest, having a devoted, skilled and knowledgeable trainer who works assiduously with your ‘canine kids’ makes all the difference. I will recommend Marc, every time!

    Salisha Baboolal

  • Best of the best! Your dogs are in good hands with Marc

    Brandon Thackorie

  • Marc did a wonderful job training Carib (and myself 😂)! Carib is the most wonderful dog and we love him so much, which is easy to do when you have such a sweet and well behaved (Thank You Marc) rottie! I started training Carib with Marc at 10 weeks old and truly believe that is why he never developed any bad behaviors.

    Kisha Midori

  • Marc has trained 2 of our dogs already, including helping our family in introducing our new puppy to our 3 year old dog. He is extremely knowledgable in his field and would recommmend him anytime. All the best to him and to Dogpoint!

    Nigel Hernandez

  • Marc had my “aggressive” maltipoo literally eating out of his hands after the first session and my yorkie doing tricks on the same day! He is patient and knowledgeable and you won’t be disappointed

    Leah-Ana Gumansingh-Taylor

  • My crew and I had the privilege of being trained in animal behavior by Marc as we deal with all types of dogs. I must say it was enlightening and educational for all of us,giving us more confidence in particular the challenging pets.

    Pet to the Vet

  • Marc is a great trainer! He trained out Italian mastiff 5 years ago and it was a great investment. Marc is a wealth of knowledge and experience and brings great energy. Not only did Marc train our dog but he also trained us to be better dog owners, to see what our dogs needs were and how best to meet them. It resulted in a wonderful integration of a very large dog into our family as an inside dog! We continue to enjoy our beautiful Bindi and I am greatful that I found Marc early on.

    Sarah Agostini

CHECK OUT MY BLOGS

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How to Crate Train Your Dog: Quick and In-Depth Guide
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How to Crate Train Your Dog: Quick and In-Depth Guide
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Crate training your dog is a game-changer! Learn step-by-step how to make the crate a positive, safe space your dog will love, ensuring peace of mind for you.

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Top 5 Things You Need to Teach Your Dog
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Top 5 Things You Need to Teach Your Dog
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Training your dog can seem daunting, but focusing on key areas makes all the difference. Start with engagement to ensure your dog finds you the most exciting thing in their world, making training easier. Next, crate training provides structure, aids in potty training, and prevents problem behaviors. Teaching loose leash walking is crucial for enjoyable and stress-free walks. Proper socialization helps your dog become calm and confident in various environments. Finally, focus on basic obedience commands like sit, down, come, and heel. These foundational skills make life easier for you, your dog, and everyone who interacts with them. By concentrating on these five areas, you'll raise a well-behaved and happy companion.

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Your Dog Doesn't Respect You and Here's Why
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Your Dog Doesn't Respect You and Here's Why
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Ever felt like your furry companion treats you more like a lenient landlord than a respected leader? Well, you're not alone in this canine conundrum. Here's a gentle, albeit slightly Germanic-humor infused nudge towards understanding why your dog doesn't tip its hat in respect to you. Spoiler: It's not because they're plotting to take over your household (or are they?).

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About Dogpoint LLC 🇺🇸

Dogpoint LLC is a proudly American, father-and-son-owned company based in Delaware, committed to enhancing the lives of dogs and their owners.

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FAQ’s About

Virtual Dog Training

  • During virtual consultations, you handle your dog under live instruction, similar to an in-person session. The main difference is that these sessions are conducted via Zoom, allowing you and your dog to train comfortably from home.

  • Virtual dog training offers numerous benefits:

    1. Individual Attention: Receive tailored training sessions focused on your dog's specific needs.

    2. Effective Transformation: Real-time guidance and feedback help you effectively transform your dog's behavior.

    3. Convenience: Train from the comfort of your home without the need to travel.

    4. Recorded Sessions: Access and review your training videos anytime to reinforce learning.

    5. PDF Summaries: A summary of your most recent virtual consultation is emailed to you after each session.

    6. Flexible Scheduling: Book sessions at times that suit your lifestyle, ensuring consistent progress.

  • The number of virtual consultations needed to train your dog depends on factors such as your dog's genetics, the bond between you and your dog, and the amount of practice you put in between sessions. Each dog's training journey is unique, and we tailor our approach to meet your specific needs.

  • I recommend scheduling consultations once a week in most cases to ensure a steady and consistent progression for both you and your dog(s).

    If there is too much time between sessions, you may inadvertently make mistakes that you are unaware of, which could turn into bad habits for your dog.

    Weekly consultations help us catch and correct these issues early, preventing the formation of unwanted behaviors and keeping your training on track.

  • You can start virtual consultations with your dog as early as 8 weeks old.

  • Yes, a dog can be trained at any age from 8 weeks onward. However, it might take a little longer to replace old habits with new ones.