Shaker Paws, LLC is owned and operated by Mariday Geyer, a long-time Berkshire resident, who grew up in Richmond, Massachusetts on a small farm, where she cared for dogs, cats, chickens, sheep, and horses.  Her father, who grew up on a farm in Maine and held a degree in Agricultural Engineering, instilled in her a love of the outdoors and animal care. Animals have always been a part of her life and she is pleased to now make pet care and Dog Training an integral part of her living.

Mariday is an avid dog agility competitor and also competes in rally obedience and nose work. Some of her other passions are trick training, off-leash hiking in the beautiful Berkshire hills, assisting area canine trainers with her dogs, Reiki for pets, and much more.

Mariday is a member of Pet Sitters International and is a fully Certified Professional Pet Sitter, a member of  APDT (Association of Professional Dog Trainers), and a fully certified Connection Cooperation and Control Instructor (CCC-CI).  She furthers her knowledge with frequent continuing education; taking training courses and seminars that emphasize a positive training model and benefit the pets placed and trained under her care.