Stow, OH
Becky Rupert
Becky has been working with dogs since she was 5 years old. Growing up, her parents bred and raised Dalmatians. She was always training them to do tricks with the hope of being discovered by the TV show “That’s My Dog!” In 1998, she mentored under another trainer and started officially “training dogs” for others. In 2005, she was hired by the Iams Dog food company. She spent 8 years with Iams doing product development and market research work. In 2014, she decided to leave her corporate job to pursue her passion for training dogs full-time.
Training Philosophy
Becky believes that training your dog is one of the smartest investments you’ll ever make. She emphasizes that training should be fun and that she will be there to guide you every step along the way. She has worked with dogs of all ages, problems both large and small and is dedicated to helping you achieve your training goals.
Services
The Naughty Dog Training offers a variety of services, including:
- Group Classes: Group classes are an affordable, fun and effective way to transform your dog into the dog of your dreams. Classes are offered at their training building in Stow, Ohio.
- Private Training: Private lessons focus on YOUR dog and YOUR problems. They allow for flexibility and focus on your dog's most pressing issues. Private training programs include:
- Right Start: For dogs that are pretty well behaved but have a few annoying habits.
- Family Dog: For dogs that need help with basic commands and manners.
- Dream Dog: For dogs that are a little over the top and need help with relaxation and behavior modification.
- Talk of the Town: For dogs that want to be the best they can be and learn how to behave in public settings.
Certifications
Becky is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator.
Specializations
Becky specializes in obedience training, puppy training, behavior modification, and therapy dog preparation.
Training Methods
Becky uses positive reinforcement methods to train dogs. She believes in building a strong bond between the dog and owner and using rewards to motivate the dog.
Customer Reviews
Here are some customer reviews:
- Mary Prusa: “We had a great experience with Becky! My puppy (and I) needed some serious guidance! Becky provided her expertise in a positive, dog loving, patient manner. She gave me the tools and advice I needed to help my puppy learn and grow. Highly recommend!”
- Brandy Delp: “Becky is amazing and I would recommend her to everyone. She is knowledgeable with what she does and makes sure you understand what you need to do to be successful with training. I got blue when he was 8 weeks old and started training right away. I wanted blue to be a therapy dog that comes to work with me everyday so Becky was flexible and came to my work to see how he does in that environment. He now gets to come to work everyday and is a companion for our elderly. The videos are a great tool to reference later as well. If it’s a problem you need fixed or just starting with training I would recommend Becky!”
- Brandon Tidd: “Being first time dog owners, we really didn't know the first thing about why are dog was acting the way he was or how to properly control his undesirable behavior. Becky immediately bonded with our dog Cortez and over just a couple sessions empowered us to be in better control of him. As a bonus, we learned quite a bit about his personality along the way. We are planning on continuing to some of the more advanced classes Becky offers in the near future. Would recommend this program to anyone with a dog, or maybe even a large cat!”
- kmanlettice: “Naughty Dog Training, has worked with several of my dogs from Bull Mastiffs to French Bulldogs. The trainer “Becky” just simply has a great talent to train dogs no matter the breed or size! I have also brought my dogs to her for CGC testing. As a show dog breeder, I may place puppies in new homes. For those homes close to Naughty Dog Training I will recommend her every time!”
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