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Mary Williams, B.S., one of the owners of 4Paws University, has been an animal lover her entire life. Growing up, she was the quintessential child who brought home every type of animal. Whether it was a furry four legged stray or a scaly, cold blooded reptile, Mary managed to con her parents into letting her keep all sorts of pets.

Originally intending to become a veterinarian, Mary enrolled as a science major when she entered college.  She graduated from CSU Sacramento with a B.S. in Biology (with concentrations in Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Virology) and a minor in Chemistry.

Her dog training experience began like most other new dog owners-with the arrival of a new puppy.  Unsure of what to do with a shy four month-old American Bulldog puppy, she enrolled at 4 Paws University on the recommendation of a friend.  Owning a puppy that would soon outweigh her, Mary sought to learn everything possible about dog training and dog behavior. 

The arrival of a Pug puppy two months later forced Mary to go through a crash course in managing a multi-dog household while also finding time to give each dog the proper training.

She began as an assistant trainer with 4Paws University in 2005 and the hands-on experience, along with the continuing education through seminars held by the top behaviorists and trainers in the country allows her to further her dog training skills. 

Mary's experience with her own two dogs has allowed her to develop exceptional skills in dealing with shy, introverted dogs as well as those with short attention spans.

Mary is an associate member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) and also a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) and is currently working toward certification with both organizations.

Mary is on a brief hiatus from 4Paws for the Summer of 2008. We look forward to her return!