Hey there, I'm Nancy
📘 Trainer. Behavior Nerd. Pet Advocate.
I’m a certified professional dog trainer and have been helping dogs and their humans thrive together since 2012. If you’re into reward-filled, trust-building training (with a side of laughter), you’re in the right place. Think of me as your cheerleader, coach, and translator for all those tail wags and head tilts.
This is a space where everyone’s welcome. No matter your background, how many weird nicknames you’ve given your dog, even if your pup just chewed your favorite shoes—you belong here. This is a space for learning, connection, and compassion—for both dogs and the people who love them.
🐶 Why I do this work
Petunia, my English Staffy, was the original inspiration behind In Tune (Pe-Tune-ia) Dog Training. I met her while volunteering at HSSV—wasn’t planning on adopting, but she had other plans! Navigating her training challenges and searching for the right support lit a fire in me to learn and eventually help others do the same. She crossed the rainbow bridge in September 2022, but her legacy lives on in everything I do..
Then came Petey, a goofy American Staffy mix and a foster fail from SJ ACC. He was one of my greatest teachers—full of love but struggling with fear and aggression. Helping him live a peaceful, happy life taught me so much, and now I get to use that knowledge to support other “tricky” dogs every day. He passed in November 2022, but his impact is everywhere in my work with fearful pups.
This work is personal—and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
🎓 Certifications I’ve earned along the way:
• 2023 – Fear Free Shelters Program
• 2021 – Separation Anxiety Professional (SAPRO)
• 2019 – Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT)
• 2016 – Certificate in Training and Counseling (CTC)
• 2015 – Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT)
• 2012 – Animal Behavior College (ABCDT)
• 2012 – AKC CGC Evaluator
