CERTIFICATIONS, EVALUATIONS & JUDGES BADGES

Meet Marsha Durfee, Owner and Instructor 

Marsha Durfee, a Certified Professional Public Master Dog Trainer with ASCTI, brings over 19 years of expertise to our team. With accolades including certifications from the American Kennel Club and Do More with Your Dog, Marsha is committed to ensuring the highest standards of training excellence. Her extensive experience ranges from obedience to specialized tasks, including service and therapy dog training, Detection, SAR & HRD K9s.

 In February 2014, Marsha was among the first recipients of a scholarship to attend a week-long training class with Cesar Millan at his Dog Psychology Center in California. 

Marsha is passionate about helping veterans train their own PTSD/TBI service dogs. These highly trained dogs perform various tasks, including turning lights on, waking from nightmares, getting help, and finding the phone.


Marsha the original trainer for the Arkansas Paws in Prison Program in North Central Arkansas, where she spent over four and a half years teaching male inmates how to train the dogs in obedience, service dog training, and courtroom dog skills. in her unit she had 100% successful adoption rate.

Marsha believes in providing the highest quality training using safe and humane methods. Her programs involve the entire family, from children to grandparents, ensuring everyone is part of the dog's training process.

 She enjoys working with her own dogs daily, engaging them in physical exercises and mental stimulation activities, such as Parkour, Narcotic Detection & HRD (Human Remains Detection)

 Marsha believes each dog is an individual, learning at their own pace. She recognizes the diversity within breeds and tailors her approach accordingly. She continually updates her skills through online workshops, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring her methods remain current and effective. 

 
In the summer of 2021, Marsha developed a new certification for dog trainers, which was approved by the ASCTI board in January 2022. This certification, available in the U.S. and internationally, focuses on teaching puppies to senior dogs how to swim and stay safe around water. 

 Marsha and her Husband, Randy, are dedicated to developing new classes and workshops to benefit their community and the tri-state area. By expanding their offerings and collaborating with other specialized trainers, they aim to reduce the number of dogs entering shelters. For more information about our programs and services, please contact us.