Absolutely the best! Nancy was so great helping us diagnose and help our Panda and Petal's resource guarding and territorial behavior - she is super knowledgeable, thorough, and kind. If you want someone to take your dog's behavior & training seriously, I couldn't recommend Nancy & In Tune Dog Training more :) read more

Nancy is the millennial dog-owner whisperer! That's not to say that all her clients are millennials (they're not). But as someone who considers my pup a fur child, who has his own instagram, whose haircuts are more expensive than my own (the list goes on) ... I felt 100% right at home in Nancy's class! Some highlights: + Small classrooms (4 dogs) with personalized support + Timely emails with homework, videos, and ongoing support from Nancy + Recordings in case you can't make class + Facebook group for playdates It might be a little pricier than other preschools in the area, but believe me, you are getting way more for the value. Nancy's trainings are positive reinforcement.... which means... tons of treats! My pup is pretty small and kept getting sick after class. We thought it was carsickness and Nancy recommended I get a prescription from the vet. However, I noticed he wasn't getting sick on other car rides (even to Sonoma, SF, or Pescadero.. with that windy road). Turns out, it wasn't carsickness.. but too many treats! I had to end up switching to a less heavy treat and rationing them out in class. Just a tip if your pup is experiencing similar symptoms... carsickness might not be the culprit. Nonetheless, my puppy transformed from one who was very afraid of other dogs and humans to a sociable, well-adjusted puppy thanks to Nancy's class. I also met some awesome humans thanks to the puppy playdate Facebook group! Pandemic puppies, look no further! read more

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Nancy is helping us with both of our dogs, who have different fear-related issues. As much as I love to learn about dog training online, working with Nancy has been a game changer. Nancy is extremely knowledgeable, understanding, patient, and kind, while being clear, direct, and thorough. She has a trained eye and strong understanding of dog body language. Her approach is comprehensive and completely fear free. We worked on fear-based aggression, general anxiety, fear with new people and new places, and she guided us through working with the vet to figure out some medical issues and find a behavioral medication that worked wonders. Since we've been working with Nancy, our fearful rescue dog is miles better than when we first took him in. When our other dog started refusing walks due to her fear of noises, we didn't hesitate to begin sessions for her too. While working with Nancy, I have honestly evolved into a more knowledgeable, patient, better dog mom and these skills will benefit all my future dogs as well. Thank you for everything Nancy! read more

My boyfriend and I joined the boom of pandemic puppies and needed help getting him to be a kind citizen of society. We've done prior research - reached out to Nancy and a few other trainers to get their take on what training methods they use. First off, Nancy was very responsive to our email. She gave us a ton of information and we love her treat-based method as we're against using e-collars and other more drastic forms of gaining a dog's obedience so... we signed up. Our first few classes started via Zoom due to SIP, but each class was as knowledgeable and informational as the next. While puppy classes may seem pricey, Nancy packs so much information into a handbook (you're able to print and keep as a constant resource) and homework that you will definitely get your money's worth. Whether it was via Zoom or in person, Nancy took time to watch each pup in class to make sure they were all learning the lesson. Raising a new puppy during a pandemic is hard work, but she makes sure you have the tools you need to succeed so I'm forever grateful for her. And bonus - her continuous treat feeding method keeps the pup happy (albeit a little too full...) and they'll end up sleeping the rest of the day giving you some much needed quiet time. read more

It's been a couple months and Frida graduated Doggy Prep (Dog 2). After going through three class sets with Nancy, I feel I can write an overall review and what exactly was personally beneficial to myself. I would say the first consultation was a lifesaver. It is quite pricey, but it seems on par among R+ trainers. It took away all the anxiety of becoming a puppy owner. It allowed me to be prepared. I asked her 1000+ questions during the consult and she had an answer to every single one. The consult is what pulled me into her program. She's super knowledgeable and keeps up to date with the science in the field. Since dog training isn't a regulated field, it's difficult to find a trainer who is continuously learning new methods. Nancy does just that. Puppy Preschool - I think, was my favorite class. Nancy didn't focus on obedience, but focused on behavior, fears/aggression, bite inhibition, socialization. Basically topics so that we set a good foundation for our pups. A bonus about this class is that you get access to set up play dates with other students at the school. Nancy will also make recommendations and will even monitor some of these dates (through Zoom) at no extra cost. Nancy also gives email support, even if you graduated from her class. She provides thoughtful and specific responses. Dog 1 - Doggy ABC's - It was so much fun to have some of the pups we knew from preschool in our class. It really is a community on its own and you get back what you put into it. This class was all basic obedience. We were able to use most of it to snag some AKC home titles afterwards. Since this is reward-based training, just keep in mind there are lots of treats given during the whole process. We learned how to properly teach basic commands. I think this was easier for my pup as I tried not to teach her anything ahead of what Nancy was going over. It's more difficult to fix a behavior than to teach you pup a new one. So I put my trust into Nancy during the whole process. The pace of this class was great. Dog 2 - Doggy Prep - This class was SUPER difficult and was so fast-paced. Nevertheless, it's still a fun class. There's lots of interactions between the other classmates and dogs. What made this class difficult was the amount of activities she assigned daily and the amount of homework. It's a big jump going from Dog 1 to Dog 2. What would have made this class easier is if Dog 1 and Dog 2 were split more evenly. Currently, Frida is taking a much needed break to just be a dog. We will revisit the Dog 2 stuff again in the coming weeks. I want her to perfect everything before moving on. We should be taking Dog 3 sometime this year. The great thing about Nancy is she genuinely cares about the success of your dog. She doesn't train your dog for you, that's not her job. Her job is to teach you how to effectively communicate with your dog. She is the modern-day dog whisperer. I don't understand how some of this stuff works, but her methods are proven by science and they do work. read more

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Nancy's classes have been so helpful! We just completed puppy preschool and have appreciated Nancy's positive approach to training. Each class was followed up by notes and homework. She also has a variety of treats, toys, and chews that she brings to class. We had A LOT of questions when we first got our puppy and emailed a bunch of questions to Nancy. She always quickly responded to our emails with thoughtful tips. She's so good with our rambunctious puppy that we still attend her puppy socials and have enrolled in Doggy ABCs. We can't wait to see how our puppy continues to grow in her classes! read more

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Nancy's sessions have not only transformed our puppy's confidence, but ours as well. As first-time dog parents who think of their puppy as their first child, it can be so hard to figure out who to trust. Nancy has earned our trust, endorsement, and loyalty ten-fold. She is patient, kind, considerate, and understanding. Her R+ reward-based training means that our puppy Ellie has not only lost some of the fear and apprehension she had when she first came home, but she has also learned to love some of the things she once was scared of (for example - the car!). Nancy is patient with our questions, even when they are about her recommendations. She truly puts Ellie first in both training and in our conversations, and we truly are so grateful she is part of our dog ownership journey! read more

Nancy is so trustworthy, we're very lucky to have found her as our trainer and mentor. Her training is built on R+, fear free, and science-based methods, which has helped us to shape our anxious, chaotic puppy into a confident, well trained dog. For us, Nancy's personality is perfect because she will communicate clearly and directly so you know exactly what to do in the variety of complex situations you and your pup will encounter. Nancy is a trainer for the dogs and a coach for the people. The best investment you can make for you and your fur-pal's relationship. One more thing. The group of people that go through Nancy's training classes will become your dog's best friends and the puppy playdates they have together are invaluable for consistent socialization. read more

In Tune Dog Training - Anxious puppy turned very polite, confident dog. - Pet Training Near Me

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I have to say how wonderful and helpful Nancy has been! We started off going to her puppy socials at Petfood Express which were really great for my shy 3 month old puppy. We attended a different puppy social before that scared my dog, but Nancy's puppy social was so well organized and really helped my dog get a positive experience playing with other dogs. We decided to sign up for her puppy preschool and a week later was when the shelter in place order was announced. I honestly was worried about transitioning the class to an online virtual session, but Nancy did such a great job organizing it that it felt like an in person class. Nancy always provided the best tips and tricks on proper socialization and training. Whenever I felt stuck with my puppy in a certain situation like excessive barking she was always available to help with great solutions. She truly cares about the wellbeing of the puppies and dogs first. If you are getting a puppy I would highly recommend taking one of Nancy's classes! read more

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Nancy has been a consistent mentor for both my pup and I. In a time of a world pandemic, she acted quickly and altered her in-person curriculum to a virtual format so we can all maintain having puppy school! Ginny and I would at first only attend her puppy socials because we were already enrolled with SIRIUS puppy kindergarten. Once the pandemic hit the Bay Area and quarantine laws put into affect, SIRIUS had cancelled the rest of their puppy classes and I knew I needed a class with someone I already built a trusting relationship with! Thanks to Nancy, Ginny has been growing into a charming, sweet, and well-behaved little pup! read more

In Tune Dog Training - Puppy Preschool graduation certificate! - Pet Training Near Me

I attended Nancy's puppy playgroup, puppy preschool and dog 1 and have been very happy with her classes! She teaches you how to train your dog, understand their behaviors and what's hard for your dog to do/focus on. Dogs are really like little kids. Nancy's classes are currently on weekdays after work. I work full-time and tried to find another class that would be on the weekends because going to weekday classes are hard on me. However, I decided to keep on going to Nancy's classes because she knows Mohawk well and is able to give me personalized instructions during class. I was very impressed with the homework she gives us after each class. They're a list of things to read and practice with your dog. Nancy is also very responsive through email and gets back to you very promptly with answers to your questions on the week's lesson. That's another reason why I decided to continue on with her. The most important reason why I come back is that Mohawk loves to go to her classes. He's super excited and wants to go. I can tell it's one of his favorite places. read more

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The day has come.. Our pup, Charlie, has graduated Doggy ABCs and now, its time for him to venture into the adult dog world, become an independent dog, get a 9-5 job, and start picking up his own dang poops. (I wish). Just kidding, he'll forever be our not-so-little 70 pound pupper. Alright.. on to the review! To set the scene, let me tell you a little somethin' somethin' about Charlie BEFORE Nancy. - Charlie is currently an 11 month old pup. Ever since the first day my boyfriend brought him home, he has been extremely shy. He is very cautious of people and backs away when strangers try to pet him. - He knew basic tricks like sit, down and shake, but he would only really listen if you had a treat in hand. Also, we wanted him to learn more useful (is the the right word?) commands, such as wait, leave it, stay, here.. etc - especially without treats. After doing tons of research, I decided to enroll little Charlie Bean in Nancy's class because: - Tons of availability. Many sessions offered weekdays and weekends. - FAIR (in my opinion, great!) price. God, I found so many dog trainers who were VERY expensive or those who didn't put prices on their websites (that's how you know they are going to cost you an arm and a leg..) - Small class size. Charlie's shy so I didn't want to overwhelm him. Also, its like having your own dog trainer! SCORE! - Positive reinforcement. This was a must!! Nancy's class looked great on paper, and let me tell you something- ITS EVEN BETTER IN REAL LIFE! First of all, Nancy was always in a great mood, which always made me happy to attend class. She is extremely patient and knowledgeable about dogs and their behaviors. She genuinely cares about your dog and his well being and you can absolutely tell she is passionate about what she does. :) Our class was just 3 pups in total. Each class, we revisited commands from the previous classes and always increase the level of difficulty, so your dog continues learning. Then, we would learn a new command and practice with our dog. Nancy is always attentive and watches you to make sure you are doing it right. She teaches you helpful ways to make sure your dog gets the command right and of course, we get homework! Nancy can only do so much in class, so obvi its up to the pup parents to make sure the dog keeps practicing! Also, Nancy is there for you outside of class! I have emailed her questions about what kind of treats I should get Charlie, what to do when Charlie guards toys blah blah and she replies promptly and honestly. Nancy has never tried to sell me anything and I totally appreciate it. From her 6 week class: - Charlie has made AMAZING progress with his shyness! Nancy gave us tons of advice on how to make him more social. Also, being in a class with others humans that feed him yummy treats has taught him that every human in the world has yummy treats :P He now sniffs strangers on his own and even lets them pet him. :) - He knows sit, down, leave it, stay, wait, touch, and here (his recall word)! Charlie has progressed so much since the beginning- it's pretty amazing. He's also starting to listen to us more without treats nearby. Def, proud pup parents :) He's usually a pretty stubborn dog, but since this class, he's learned that if he does what he doesn't want to do, he'll get a treat! Nancy has definitely taught my boyfriend and I SO much about how dogs think. Charlie also loved Nancy and would always run up to her. Probs because she had better treats than mom and dad (haha). Our last day of class, my bf told me that he really liked Nancy and was happy I found her class! Her class and resources have been so valuable to us and we will continue to keep practicing everything she's taught us. I highly highly highly recommend Nancy - not only does your dog become more obedient, but you now have a dog trainer friend for life! :) We already want to enroll him in more classes! Thanks Nancy! read more

In Tune Dog Training - Little Charlie looking all proud. Thanks Nancy! - Pet Training Near Me

Nancy is awesome! We feel so lucky to have found her. We completed her Puppy Preschool class and truly learned so many much. I had read a bunch of books before we got our Goldendoodle, but nothing replaces having someone help you in the moment with your dog and his/her own unique personality. We also did some of her puppy playgroups to get our little guy socialized and I felt so comfortable sending him as I knew he would be well taken care of. Additionally Nancy provides written notes after each class and links to so many of the things she talks about...which makes things so easy. Seriously I can not recommend her enough! She has a great personality, my pup loved her, and I learned a ton! Thanks again Nancy! read more

Nancy is great in training you what is right and what is wrong for the pup's well being. This was the most adorable training that I could find and I felt it was worth my time and money. Would recommend for first time dog owners! read more

When we first signed up for the beginner class for dogs 5 months and older (called "A Dog's Life (Dog 1)"), we weren't really sure what to expect. We adopted a rescue dog and while her behavior wasn't perfect, it was decent, right? That's good enough, right? Nope. I can honestly say that my wife and I and our little girl Chloe all learned so much from Nancy, and taking this class was definitely the right decision. Nancy really knows her stuff, and she shares what she knows with you in a very easy to follow way. Her style of training is all positive reinforcement, which we really appreciate. Some trainers prefer a different approach (e.g., show them who the alpha is and correct missteps as a pack leader would in the wild). I'm sure that works (it's on TV, after all), but we're much more comfortable with the idea of rewarding our dog for the behavior we want, rather than scolding her if she does something we don't like and hoping she gets the message (AND doesn't learn the wrong lesson entirely). The class sizes are small (there were just 3 other dogs in our class), so all of the parents and dogs can get the attention they need to learn new skills. Plus, after every class you receive an email with your homework assignment for the week, which reinforces what was covered in class plus sometimes expands on it a bit. The homework always has a list of steps for an assignment, plus a link to a YouTube video of the assignment being demonstrated. If you have any questions that come up after class, Nancy encourages you to send her an email and she'll write you back quickly. Nancy is fantastic!! read more

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Great class. I think I learned more than my puppy! Either way, my 4 month old pit heeler mix is well on his way to sit, stay, leave it, recall outside, touch, body handling, and all that. Nancy answered our questions in class and via email. I would recommend this class. It's essential for a puppy and gets socialization networking. read more

Nancy is awesome. She's super patient and of course a really good trainer/coach. I bought the yelp deal because after 3 years of having Mackie (the German shepherd), it was time for some formal training. He knows the basic sit, lay, shake... But my problem was my family and I would have to trick him into going into his room when we would go to out or go to bed. Well he's been outsmarting us lately. Shame on us for not properly training him sooner. Nancy started off by getting the low down and gave some pretty amazing advice. One piece of advice was to change the dog food. My parents had been feeding Mackie...dare I say it... PEDIGREE for years (it's cheap at costco). She told us, "finish off what u have, but change it to a brand that's more natural with meat as it's first ingredient". Apparently, pedigree is full of CRAP that can lead to hyperactivity. Oh yeah and we were overfeeding him. Now couple that with the fact that everyone is too busy to walk him regularly.... Well, that just makes things worse. So, I left the house to buy new dog food immediately. It's been 24hours and I feel like I have a totally different dog. He's less hyper and more apt to listen. Nancy showed me how to re-crate train Mackie. While he wasn't having it while she was there, he eventually got more comfortable with it. Today, he doesn't mind going in his crate. She taught me how to walk my 80 pounder without a prong collar. So far, it's been quite helpful and I'm sure, better for him. Now, he's even sitting at the corner of the crosswalk before it's time to cross. Our home is not the cleanest at this time due to special circumstances... But, Nancy did not judge. Although I felt embarrassed she maintained to make me feel comfortable. She is very professional and understanding and I greatly appreciate that. read more

In Tune Dog Training - Crate re-training an untrickable dog - Pet Training Near Me

Nancy is hands down the best trainer in the Bay Area. Having looked at so many different dog trainers around the San Jose/ Sunnyvale area, I have yet to see a better trainer than her. I was a first time owner to a chow chow puppy and she made sure to answer all my questions and kept in constant contact with me through emails. She went above and beyond to assure me and help me with my puppy whenever a problem arose. Her puppy preschool is the best in the area because she pays attention to each and every single puppy and her classes are organized and detailed. She sends you resources constantly and she also has a Facebook group where puppy owners can set up play dates and talk about dog training. My puppy was hand shy and also people shy and not only did she spend extra time with me but she also recommended me resources and asked me to send her videos and gave me suggestions on what I could do which greatly helped my puppy. She really cares about every single puppy that is in her class and she makes sure to go over all the topics/ problems that arise when raising a puppy. She could honestly double her prices and the services she offers would still be a deal! To add on, her puppy socials are also the best by far. They run for 60 mins and she constantly matches puppies and dogs that have similar play styles. While other puppy socials just let the puppies play with each other or intervene here and there, Nancy teaches you how puppy's interact with each other and shows you the proper way dogs play with each other. If it weren't for Nancy, owning a puppy would be a much more daunting and exhausting task but because of her, I could not have enjoyed the process more! read more

In Tune Dog Training - My puppy after attending Nancy's puppy social! - Pet Training Near Me

Pay attention, because there is so much goodness here. We adopted a tiny puppy named Pokey in February 2017. He was just 8 weeks old, 9 pounds, and about as silly as a puppy can be. Both my husband and I are first-time dog owners, and we quickly learned that there are a mountain of duties involved with raising a puppy. I saw a flyer for In Tune Dog Training at our Pet Food Express, and heard rave reviews from the manager of the store, so two weeks later we plopped Pokey in the car for the first time and drove him to class. We continued to be overwhelmed by all the ways we, the, humans needed to be trained. Nancy teaches positive reinforcement, which includes such tenets as "catching them doing it right" and "nothing in life is free." Now here's the part I'm not so proud of: we honestly didn't believe any of it would work. We took Pokey back every week and his personality did not seem to be changing. We did all of the homework assignments, and after 4 weeks, we still had an unruly, disobedient pup. Then, magically, during week five, our wild puppy became respectful of other dogs and humans. He started being more obedient and and easier to train. Our hard work paid off! We've now been working with Nancy for over a year, and she's helped us through all stages of puppyhood. We can not recommend her enough, she's fantastic. You and your dog will love her!! read more

I recently got a puppy and wanted to take her to a bunch of puppy socials so she can interact with as many puppies at a young age to build up her socialization skills. I had called around and petfood express on bascom said they have them throughout the week with different trainers. I called on Monday and they said they there was a social at 5:15 with Nancy. I've been to several puppy socials before so I knew what to expect and bring and have never had any issues with being allowed in. When I showed Nancy proof of vaccines she didn't allow my puppy in because she didn't have the influenza vaccine. Walked away upset, frustrated, and mostly mad because this was the first puppy social I had an issue with. I called my vet explaining the situation and that I was turned down from puppy social for not having the influenza vaccine. The doctor said "I will give no more than 3 vaccines at a time and since influenza is not a core vaccine, I was going to wait until she was older. Especially since the more vaccines you give, the higher the chance of them getting a reaction. Since they're tiny and their immune systems are still developing, we want to give the core vaccines first then move on to the elective ones." This explanation makes sense. This isn't my first rodeo with dogs. I have a 1.5 year old dog who we took to puppy socials when she was a puppy and like most places, she didn't need the influenza to get in. My older dog has been amazing with other dogs because I took her to puppy socials and it made me realize the importance of giving your pup as many interactions they can get. So as a trainer, Nancy should have known that ALL puppies have developing immune systems and it's safe for them to be in the same vicinity. Nancy couldn't even run a proper puppy social, I could only imagine the kind of training session she would give. read more

As others have said, Nancy knows a lot about dog training and is clear in her instructions. I benefited from some of the tips she has offered during the class. However, Nancy is not a good teacher because she is not able to hide her contempt for students whom she does not like. She took a disliking to me from the beginning and did nothing to hide it. I overlooked her rude behavior for the first few sessions, but finally had to discontinue attending the class because of it. I was supposed to be out of town for one of the weeks of the class and let Nancy know. I didn't end up going out of town and showed up for the class. Nancy told me that class was cancelled, but she did this as other members of the class (and a new person) were actually coming into the room! Nancy also kept insisting, on the final night that I attended, that my dog was afraid of being touched by me, just because my pup was not enjoying being grabbed by the collar when playtime was over. She told me I needed to give the dog treats "every time I touched her." That just does not make any sense! I sleep with my dog, she sits in my lap, and cuddles up against me most of the time. If I gave her treats each time I touched her, she'd be very sick! read more

We are so glad that we found Nancy and In Tune Dog Training. Nancy's positive training techniques are just what we need to work with our sweet handful of a pup. We highly recommend In Tune Dog Training for any dog and their humans! read more

I originally reached out to Nancy to establish private training for our puppy. Even though she didn't have room, she went above and beyond by promptly responding to my emails and helping me find other rewards-based trainers. We also attended one of her puppy socials which was excellent. Through my interactions with Nancy, it is clear how she genuinely cares for the well being of dogs and their humans. read more

My puppy and I have attended many playgroups as well as the full puppy preschool class now. Everything has been a good value! Nancy gives detailed info on exactly what to do and I appreciate her professional, positive, and extremely thorough approach. She sends weekly homework emails and has a private FB group for her students to communicate with each other. We got lot of info every session -- felt like overload at first but Nancy patiently reviews items in subsequent weeks so it all comes together. The techniques she teaches are consent- and reward-based. Outside of class, Nancy answers emails promptly. We can't wait to keep on learning in our Dog 1 class that starts in a couple weeks! read more

At the time I reached out to her, Nancy wasn't taking new clients. Her website indicated she could give referrals to other trainers if contacted. I emailed her describing the behavior problem and she replied promptly with 3 well-qualified references. I really appreciate her reaching out to help my dog when there is nothing in it for her. read more

I want to start this review with a disclaimer. I don't have a dog. So why in the world am I reviewing pet training service? Simple, I know the owner, Nancy, for years now. We met each other working at an optometrist's office together. And remained close friends since. In fact, we started volunteering at the Humane Society together. Sadly, I had to drop out due to outside forces, but Nancy kept at it. She was always a great coworker, with a strong work ethic. But seeing her volunteer at the Humane Society, well, it was obvious she had found her passion. After she adopted Petunia, she had some struggles but remained committed. She kept at it and was always seeking new ways to make life better for Petunia, not just easier for herself. Just through the casual conversations we have had on the topic, I could tell she was learning so much. So no, I have not hired Nancy to train my imaginary puppy (which I've had for years now), but I was with her through the beginning stages of her own training and have seen her training. She is patient, firm, and loving, exactly what a dog trainer should be. read more

It's October 2016 and my family of five falls in love with an energetic 8 week old rescue puppy, I guess I'm blinded by love cause I can't see clearly and we adopt this bundle of joy and energy. As soon as we're home my three girls are all freaking out when the reality of what it means to now be a family of six sets in. As they sit patiently waiting atop of the coffee table scared and nervous of the nipping from the new family member, I call up a few trainers and quickly connect with Nancy. We schedule a two session in home visit and our lives start to sync back into harmony. It's not instant but Nancy is a great listener and provides us with straight forward easy solutions to every single one of our new puppy concerns. Fast forward to April and we've successfully attended many puppy playgroups, puppy Preschool, Dog 1 and currently Dog 2 class. My three girls young girls have attended most classes with us and all equally train our puppy and are very successful. Nancy was and is very supportive and inclusive to our girls learning as we go and I really appreciate that as that was one of our priorities. We've come such a long way from standing on the table while puppy is out in the common areas! My youngest (4 yr old) is a super confident dog handler now! I second other yelpers reviews in that Nancy is very supportive, easy to communicate with, and really knows her stuff! She's definitely a dog whisperer and helps support you in being just that to your own dog. She breaks things down into easy to follow steps, in class by modeling the skill, having you practice and providing instant feedback so that you are able to learn the skill properly and work on it during the week. Nancy then emails you the homework and includes video links to the new skill you are to focus on, I find those in particular very helpful. I appreciate all that Nancy has done for my family, our puppy is still a bundle of joy and energy but a much more well mannered one. If you are looking for training for your dog I recommend Nancy's classes without hesitation. read more

Nancy is amazing! Our family just finished the Puppy class and we have learned so much! For example; using positive reinforcement when he is barking has helped our Pup get along better with the neighbors! This is only one of the many things we have put to action - that really, really works! Definitely recommending her class to everyone we know. Looking forward to our Pup level 2 class to start soon! read more

Nancy is amazing!! Her training methods are great as they are food based and encouraging for your pup. She is always willing to assist you with any questions specific to your dog and provides ideal solutions. We have brought our 6 month old puppy to Puppy Preschool and are enrolled in Doggy ABC's now. Super satisfied clients! Enroll!! read more

Soo it's been several weeks since I got this yelp deal. I have to say I am more than happy about my outcome.just 1 session and my baby is a new pooch! My baby is a recent rescue, so her personality is new to me. Our walks have been me being pulled down the street and frustrated. After 1 session with nancy and this is no longer the case. My walks are soo much more delightful now! She still has her moments but nancy taught me some really great tools to keep the situation from going bad to worse. Hard pullers are sorta frustrating to train, but over time my baby has improved soo much . whenever we walk past her trigger I.e. a jogger, a walker, even another dog; my babys reaction used to be to lunge and pull.now she turns and looks at me for direction! Wow! Nancy is absolutely wonderful and soo patient, and full of knowledge. She is very thorough and answered all of my questions and concerns. She has been very helpful through emails and what nots if I have concerns about my training and very informative. This is a plus. Most people take your money and you're on your own. I can not believe how well my baby has been doing. She still has some issues in other areas (like recall, off and drop it) and I will definitely be saving my $$ for future services. Definitely do yourselves and your furbaby a favor and give nancy a call. read more

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Nancy is great! I've taken my dog to several puppy play group and puppy preschool sessions, and we've gone through Dog 1 and Dog 2. When I got Hedwig, I felt that it was very important to find a trainer who uses research-based training methods instead of the "alpha" and "pack mentality" style training that is popular but not recommended. I felt comfortable with Nancy right away, because her training methods are based on positive reinforcement, which is what all of the veterinary behavior specialists recommend. Through all of our classes, it has been amazing to see the way that her training programs use simple steps to successfully develop complex behaviors - and how much fun my dog seems to have during the process! There are plenty of books, websites, and youtube videos that can help you do a lot of the same training at home, but it was SO valuable to have Nancy show us what to do during class, and provide individualized recommendations for troubleshooting every step of the way. It has also been so helpful to have her support for all of the general training and behavior questions that have popped up. Hedwig would not have come so far in her training (and I would not have kept my sanity) without Nancy's calm, patient, and professional support. read more

THE BEST! Nancy is a class of her own! Me and my husband did thorough research in finding a dog trainer for our 8 week old Golden retriever puppy and found Nancy on the leaflet, the Adobe animal hospital gave us and contacted her.  We got an immediate response from Nancy. And thankfully she had a spot for Scotch at the Puppy Preschool. SO one thing me and my husband really loved was she had only 4-5 dogs at the class because of which all of us got a lot of her attention and each and every dog was corrected personally by Nancy if he or she did something wrong. Even after class or if we ever had concerns regarding anything, she would immediately cater to our problems thru emails or would talk about it when we met at the class. Nancy is "the best" dog trainer, like a dog whisperer with Nancy, our 8 week old Golden Retriever Scotch went from being a crazy puppy to a well disciplined puppy. We had a few things that got us worried like play biting, pulling the leash while walking but she told us a remedy for everything. Nancy's style of working with the dog and at the same time training us to work with the dog showed results within two or three weeks of training. The focus of Nancy's approach was to patiently work with the dog & us and was all about positive reinforcement. Nancy is very committed, personable, patient, professional and is very proficient with training dogs.  If I had more than 5 stars I would absolutely give her 100/100.  We are looking forward to attending the next class called the Doggy ABC and watch Scotch grow into a responsible citizen, And with Nancy having Scotch's back we have no doubt about Scotch going all the way through and passing the Canine good citizen title. Again, thank you so much Nancy for the wonderful training experience. Hands down, the best decision we have made for our baby yet! Thank you Nancy, from the bottom of our hearts..! read more

We started working with Nancy to help guide us with our leash-reactive dog. We had worked with other trainers before, and we felt Nancy was able to help us utilize our existing skills while identifying areas to develop. Nancy is very approachable, easy to communicate with, and totally understanding of pet and human relationships (like when we slacked on our homework ;). We really feel like Nancy just "gets it." Nancy gave us really great summaries of our visits and "homework" to refer back to during training. We utilize her techniques and hear her voice in our heads often when approaching different scenarios with our dog. "What would Nancy say right now?!" always works for us! Nancy is professional, reliable, and fun to work with! We highly recommend In Tune Dog Training. read more

Really can't say enough about Nancy. We loved her class-her confidence levels and skills with the dogs are impressive and she is extremely patient with doggie parents like us. We are strongly considering another class and are happy with the results we got from the first. Nancy also really just goes above and beyond for her clients. Per her suggestion to do so, we just emailed her with a question that came up recently and she emailed us back quickly and answered our question thoroughly (on a holiday no less). I'm really grateful we have such a great and friendly person as a resource for our puppy and would recommend Nancy to anyone looking for some doggie training! read more

Nancy is phenomenal trainer and I couldn't be happy with her services and training she had provided for my Frenchie Kobe. When I first met Nancy I was instantly impressed with her professionalism and keen sense of detail. She has a very calm demeanor and bright presence. Kobe was having some issues with separation anxiety and being home by himself. It only took one session with Nancy for Kobe to feel confident to stay home. Nancy showed me methods to make Kobe feel strong and comfortable. After the training, I notice Kobe was a different dog and a shift happened. Now I can leave the house without any worries or concerns. Overall Nancy has a gentle touch and training style that would makes your dog simply love her!! She is now walking Kobe three days a week and Kobe welcomes her with open paws and excitement. Nancy sends videos and tons of pictures of their walks together. As a pet owner you can feel secure and know that your pet is being care for 110%. I highly recommend Nancy to anyone who is looking for a a top notch trainer and walker. read more

I've been meaning to write a review for some time. Nancy is so, so, so incredible. I adopted a 9 yr old Corgi and he was very nervous and unsure. Aggressive with other dogs and seemed depressed. One session with Nancy and I have a new dog! She taught me how to encourage the best in my Corgi through positive reinforcement and patience. We practiced everything in a 1.5 hour session and I left feeling confident which transferred to Frankie. I am happy to report he is happy, loves others dogs, people, and his walks! Thanks, Nancy! read more

I found In Tune K9's via a Craigslist ad. I checked Yelp and saw some positive feedback for Nancy and decided to give her a call. I am very glad I did. We recently rescued a mostly blind yellow Labrador, Hunter, who has PRA. He is/was very high on energy and very low on manners and discipline. He was getting comfortable enough in our house that he was starting to counter surf (I put a funny video of that on youtube btw) and my poor wife was starting to go crazy. Due to his very limited vision I was very nervous about taking him to group lessons in a 'school' environment (plus he would never be able to pay attention with all the other dogs around). I needed a trainer that could come to us, and do the training sessions during the daytime as that is when Hunter's vision is best. Nancy was very helpful on the phone, hearing my needs and desires and she agreed to come meet Hunter, even though she hadn't worked with a blind/near blind dog before. The evaluation went great and Nancy felt very confident that she could help Hunter (and us!). We signed up for a month of lessons (which are priced very well). We have completed several weeks of training sessions with Nancy. Hunter is showing great progress. Nancy is patient, and only uses positive reinforcement when training. Her knowledge is extensive, and we have not been able to stump her with a question yet. Nancy has not only taught him how to be a better dog, but has taught us how to be better dog owners. We still have plenty of work to do, but I am very glad we met Nancy and hired her to help us with Hunter. I would not hesitate for a second to refer In Tune K9s and Nancy to my friends, or someone reading this on Yelp. read more

We've attended several puppy playgroup sessions and completed one training course so far, and plan to come back for more. Nancy and her staff are friendly and knowledgeable, and go above and beyond to make sure you get the most out of each class. The class sizes are small so every dog gets personal attention, the topics covered in class are extremely useful, and you're encouraged to email questions anytime. We couldn't ask for anything more! read more

What stands out most about Nancy is her integrity. She truly respects both the canine species as a whole and each individual dog that crosses her path. She walks her talk with positive reinforcement. The puppy socials are fantastic and I learned as much from them as I did the classes. Teaching methods are straightforward and easy to follow. And Nancy is also one of those animal training professionals who is equally good with humans, including kids! She helped my family of four integrate our new pup into our lives with lots of educational fun. I feel lucky to have found her. I took the puppy preschool and will definitely return to In Tune for more classes in the future. read more

My puppy and I went to numerous socials and completed a puppy class with In Tune dog training. I have never had a puppy before and without the classes and socials I would have felt lost and overwhelmed! Nancy knows what is most important to teach your puppy and also does a wonderful job breaking down training into manageable lessons that are effective and easy to replicate at home. The lessons are also great fundamentals that I'm confident will help me tackle any behavior or training problem my dog may have in the future. What's best about Nancy and In Tune dog training is the individualized attention you and your dog receive weekly. Classes are very small (mine only had 3-4 dogs.) An added bonus was the weekly homework assignments and lesson recaps that were sent out. I would definitely recommend training with In Tune dog training to any friend with a puppy or a dog of any age! read more