Mary Whalen Kelly
Humane Society for Greater Savannah
Savannah, GA
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About
Mary Whalen Kelly is a professional dog trainer specializing in relationship-based training and dog–dog group play. Her work focuses on multi-dog environments, including daycare playgroups and shelter programs. Mary holds the credentials VSA-CDT, Family Dog Mediator (FDM), DMWYD Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI), and is a graduate of the ASPCA/Humane Alliance Veterinary Assistant Course (ASPCA/HA-VAC). She actively participates in continuing education and professional development opportunities. In May 2025 she graduated from Georgia Southern University with a Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Business and a minor in Nonprofit Management. She began her career in a luxury dog boarding and daycare facility and later opened her own training business. Her current role is that of Behavior & Enrichment Department Manager at the Humane Society for Greater Savannah. Mary provides training and consulting services for pet guardians, daycares, and shelters, and serves as a mentor for students enrolled in professional dog trainer programs such as CATCH Canine Trainers Academy and Animal Behavior College. Her work emphasizes clear communication, observation-based decision making, and safe, structured group play that supports healthy social relationships.
Specialties
Aggression | Behavioral Consultation | CGC Training | Clicker Training | In-Home Training | Multi-Species | Nose Work | Private Lessons | Separation Anxiety | Reactivity | Trick Training
Certification
Experience: 5 years
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