Before I met Mary Huntsberry, I was desperate: my usually very sweet four-year-old cat, Piper, had been acting out aggressively, to the point where I felt unsafe. Her attacks were increasing in frequency and intensity, and were especially alarming as I have a compromised lymphatic system—a bite or scratch from …

We rescued Jillian, a 4 year old German Shepard, in September. She was very friendly with me and my husband. However, she was a very nervous dog with multiple issues, including aggression towards dogs on walks, aggression towards people inside our house, and food guarding.We had tried obedience training, which …

“Mary speaks dog, and in my professional opinion is a valuable asset to animal welfare…” - Brenda A. Klaunberg, VMDI sought Mary’s help in the spring of 2014. As a veterinarian, I have substantial knowledge of canine behavioral problems, but it is not my area of expertise. After adopting a …

Seven years ago my husband and I adopted two wonderful 4 month old kittens. They were beautiful black and white domestic shorthaired brother and sister. They, as kittens, were intertwined together as they slept and we knew that we needed to adopt both of them so as not to split …

I had recently gone through a major life change losing a spouse and then moving to a new place where I was renting a room. My 5 year old chihuahua started exhibiting massive levels of separation anxiety to the point where she was hurting herself whenever I left the house …

Mary is the answer to our one year old Lily’s needs! Lily is a rescue dog who at about six months started displaying fear aggression. We were frightened and upset for our puppy. Mary helped us to understand that Lily’s problem is in the range of issues that dogs can …

Buggy was a hurricane rescue, estimated to be 2 to 3 weeks old when we found him alone in the storm. He was about 4 weeks old the first time this adorable kitten sat on my chest, looked me in the face, and swung at me. From there, I felt …

Shortly after moving to Bethesda in July of 2013, our beloved blind cat Tigger began urinating on the carpet intermittently. This had never been a problem in our old house that had hardwood floors. After months of repeated cleaning with just about every product on the market (thinking the scent …

Shortly after adopting my Pit Bull mix, BB, I realized that she was uncomfortable around children. This became an immediate problem for me considering I have 6 nieces and nephews. After just one hour session with Mary Huntsberry there was improvement! Mary gave me the tools I needed to help …

I was surprised at how quickly my Schnoodle responded to Mary and her training tips. Normally suspicious of strangers, Mary gained his trust quickly and was able to work with him. Additionally, Mary has more than just one way of dealing with a behavior. She works with you to find …