Nancy Schumacher, the founder of Best in Behavior and a CPDT-KA certified dog trainer, is dedicated to helping dogs achieve their best behavior. She employs a positive reward-based approach in her training methods, which focuses on rewarding desired behavior and discouraging undesired behavior through clear and consistent instruction. This approach is both enjoyable for the owner and the dog.
As a Knowledge Assessed member of the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, Nancy strictly adheres to their Code of Ethics and maintains high standards of excellence, professionalism, and ethical conduct. To ensure effective results in shaping a new puppy’s behavior or improving a family dog’s behavior, as well as to foster understanding of how to maintain these good behaviors, Nancy offers personalized private in-home training sessions.
Training Methods & Philosophy:
Nancy utilizes positive reward-based training, which involves using positive motivators to reinforce a dog’s behavior. By clearly communicating the desired behavior and rewarding it with treats, praise, and playtime, the dog learns to repeat the behavior. For instance, coming when called becomes a positive experience for the dog, leading to repetition of the behavior.
Services Include:
- Basic Obedience
- Behavior Modification
- Puppy Training Camp
- Dogs 101 for First-Time Dog Owners
- Day Training
