Calm, directed efforts will allow gentle growth of your dog training skills
I’ll work with you to work with what your dog is already offering, even when it’s hard to see!
I get it, your life and your dog are unique. So, too, will be the strategy I offer to you.
As a certified trainer and animal behavior expert with 25+ years of experience in positive, science-based training methods, I’ll teach you the skills you need to change your dog’s behavior for good.
You and your dog learn best where you’re most comfortable. Enjoy personalized 1-on-1 attention in a virtual format for the best of both worlds—all the results without the commute.
Go beyond basic obedience to the behavior science behind how your dog learns. Master the basic skills to approach behavioral challenges with the mind of a trainer, breaking big changes into small steps. This skill will serve you for life!
From jumping up on guests to barking, lunging, and dragging you around on leash, training can feel like a hopeless task—especially if you’ve tried already without results.
A rewarding and joyful life with your pet is closer than you think. I’ll teach you how to get there, step by step.
Dogs thrive on clear, consistent communication. My approach is simple: make a plan, follow it consistently, and watch the magic happen. No special skills required.
I’ll teach you how to change your dog’s behavior for good, starting with small steps that build to an “I can’t believe that’s my dog!” transformation.
Your training skills will thrive as you learn to carefully cultivate behaviors in both yourself and your animal in this comprehensive, 1-on-1 training class
This course goes Beyond Basic Manners to teach you and your dog a strong foundation for calm, polite behavior and lifelong teamwork. You’ll learn all the basic obedience classics like sit, down, come, and on-leash skills, plus:
A guide to understanding the signals any dog is giving you
Dogs tell us a lot with their body language—we just don’t always understand them. Learning to recognize signs of stress or anxiety in our pets helps us make good choices about how we respond.
In this self-paced course, you’ll learn to read dog body language and improve your handling. Great for dog foster parents, families with children, shelter volunteers, and anyone who wants to interpret their dogs’ body language better.
With 25+ years of experience training dogs and other animals, I teach owners and trainers thebasic principles they need to shape behavior through positive, science-based methods.
Create new behaviors that once seemed unattainable. No special talent required—just a fewfundamental techniques practiced consistently over time.
The best way to shape your dog’s behavior is to learn together, working as a team. Watch your pets learn to think through their choices and make better ones.
No aversive methods like pain or fear. Instead of punishing dogs for undesirable behaviors, we’ll teach them to prefer the behaviors we want.
My methods are universal. Learning how to shape your dog’s behavior helps you adapt as your needs—and theirs—change over time. This course pays dividends for life.
Hi, I’m Nancy.
I’m a Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed® (CPDT-KA) with 25+ years of experience training pets and their people to communicate effectively.
Understanding how animals think and behave is my true passion. I spent five years as a veterinary technician, studied with Dr. Robert Bailey for over 20 years, and am pursuing a master’s degree in behavioral psychology to amplify my skills even further.
After decades of working with pets and their owners, I understand that most dog owners don’t want an obedience champion. They just want a happy, well-trained pet who’s a joy to be around. Mannerly dogs can enjoy most environments and situations in a relaxed way, giving us more time to spend with our beloved companions.
The training philosophy behind The Mannerly Dog is simple: care and respect for animals and their families. My goal is to make life fulfilling for everyone involved. I’ll work by your side everystep of the way to get there.
The Mannerly Dog is the perfect training solution for owners who want to take their dog from:
Constant tug-of-war → Loose leash walking
Barking and lunging → Calm, enjoyable walks
Excessive barking → Peace and quiet
Jumping on guests → Sitting to greet
Rushing out the door → Waiting for your okay
Selective deafness → Coming when called
Don’t see your trouble spot on the list? Contact me to ask if The Mannerly Dog is right for you.
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Resource guarding behaviors are natural for dogs, but can be dangerous. The trading protocol will help you safely teach alternate behaviors. Imagine your dog bringing you things instead of guarding them from you!
Housetraining is one of the most important things to teach a puppy, or a new adult dog. Whether you want your new puppy to use
House training or potty training may be a lot of work on your part, but your puppy will learn to let you know when he needs to relieve himself. When you bring home a new adult dog, you should go through the house training process with her, even if the foster home said the dog was already house trained. Your new dog doesn’t know where you want him to potty, or where the door is to get there!
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A “good dog” is one who is as confident, friendly, and relaxed as he is capable of being. You can help your dog develop these qualities in the situations that apply to his life with you.
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