A revolutionary approach to dog training is helping families worldwide address complex behavioral issues without resorting to punishment-based methods. Dr. Mayuri Kerr, founder of DoggEd Training, has developed a games-based methodology that is capable of achieving remarkable success with dogs previously considered difficult or even untrainable.
Dr. Kerr’s signature program, “Chaotic to Calm,” works with families over a 4-6 month period to address serious behavioral challenges including reactivity, dog aggression, and human aggression. What sets this approach apart is its exclusive use of rewards—food, toys, and play—rather than aversive tools like prong, choke, or electronic collars.
“After our consultation, I was skeptical when Mayuri explained that we would be playing games with Kodak but I was willing to give anything a chance,” shares Tom W. whose Husky exhibited severe resource guarding and reactivity despite trying e-collars and various training methods. Tom reports a remarkable transformation: “He would no longer sit and bark at the window, some of his favorite dog friends could pickup his toys without him becoming a raging mess, and he would bring toys to your lap and push them into your hand to play with them.”
“I can confidently say that working with Mayuri and becoming part of the DoggEd community has saved us and Kodak,” Tom adds.
The program’s effectiveness stems from Dr. Kerr’s multidisciplinary background. As both a dentist and biomedical engineer, she applies clinical diagnostic principles to dog behavior. “I carefully diagnose each dog and help create a training plan that is simple for the guardian to follow and very effective for creating the desired behavior change,” Dr. Kerr explains.
What makes DoggEd’s behavior modification program particularly accessible is its delivery method—all training sessions are conducted via online video conferencing, allowing dog owners anywhere in the world to benefit from Dr. Kerr’s expertise.
The impact of this approach extends beyond basic obedience. Carrie Y., who struggled with her German Shepherd Indy’s leash pulling and vocal dog reactivity, shares: “Mayuri has changed our lives for the better. We had tried so many trainers and methods to address her dog reactivity and never saw significant improvement until now.
When we started with Mayuri, every walk was stressful. We took Indy out to sparsely trafficked parks and pubs where we were unlikely to see other dogs because one encounter could ruin the whole thing. And we did it pretty rarely because it was anxiety-inducing for all of us.
Now Indy hikes regularly in parks with many dogs, goes on pack walks to support a local dog rescue, goes to work at my partner’s dog-friendly office, and plays with the puppies we foster. (We never would have dreamed of fostering puppies before because she was too unpredictable with other dogs.).”
What makes this approach particularly noteworthy is its scientific foundation. Abby R., who holds a PhD in neuroscience and animal training, offers a professional perspective: “Her style of training is unique. While at a superficial level it seems similar to positive reinforcement, it’s powerfully different. It’s a bit hard to explain but it is based on playing games and rewarding active choices that your dog makes.”
Abby sought Dr. Kerr’s help after her dog bit someone. “With Mayuri, we worked on getting to the root of the issue and improving his optimism, confidence, and ability to disengage. Only now are we seeing real changes in how he interacts with the world.”
The program’s accessibility represents another breakthrough in the field. All training sessions occur via online video conferencing, making expert behavioral help available to families worldwide. This virtual format hasn’t diminished effectiveness – Dr. Kerr maintains a 99% success rate in keeping dogs with their families.
For Esther C., whose miniature poodle Sammy struggled with multiple behavioral issues for four years, Dr. Kerr’s diagnostic abilities proved transformative: “She was able to determine more about Sammy in 1 hour than anyone has in the four years we had him – and she hadn’t even seen him or any of his behaviors!”
The results for Sammy have been significant: “He used to bite people in our family at least 4-5 times a week, but he hasn’t bitten anyone in many months; his reactivity towards dogs has decreased to the point where he was able to see 5 dogs in one walk and not react.”
In an industry without regulation, Dr. Kerr’s credentials stand out. She is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (IAABC-CDBC) and an Accredited Dog Trainer (IAABC-ADT) with the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.
For families struggling with canine behavioral issues, DoggEd’s behavior modification program offers hope where traditional methods have failed. Dr. Kerr’s approach demonstrates that even the most challenging behaviors can be transformed through science-based, rewards-only training – keeping beloved pets where they belong: with their families.
For families struggling with complex dog behavior issues, professional behavior consultation services like those offered by Dr. Kerr provide an effective alternative to outdated training methods that rely on punishment or aversive tools. With a new course specifically geared towards resource guarding dogs on the horizon, more families will soon have access to these innovative, science-based training techniques.