My name is Cecelia “Cissy” Sumner.
I am the owner and trainer of Best Behavior Pet Training.
My goal is to help you teach your pet how to be a fabulous companion.
I customize my training programs to fit your needs and abilities.
It’s about the dog, but it’s about you too.
For the most up-to-date schedule, please see our calendar.
Certified: CPDT-KSA, CBCC-KA, PCT-A, since 2004
Twenty-two years of training and competing dogs
Her dogs and those of her clients have won titles in CPE, AKC, and USDAA agility.
At Best Behavior Pet Training, my goal is to provide you with services that suit your and your pet’s needs. I can customize a package for you.
Please read a synopsis of my services below, then call me to create a personalized program.
Behavior modification sessions are $100.00 each or 4 sessions for $360.00.
Encompasses all the skills necessary for a dog to be a great companion and a joy to live with. This includes, but is not limited to:
In-home training or Behavior Modification are available by appointment at your convenience.
Each visit is about an hour. We work together to help you understand how to change your dog’s behavior and how to manage the environment to provide safety and improve success.
Pet Dog Manners s taught by appointment in the convenience of your home. Each visit is about an hour.
We work together to help you and your dog become a great team.
This is my most popular training experience.
Behavior modification is more than just training. Dealing with these problems is about changing and modifying how our dog reacts to the environment. As a Certified Professional Consultant for Canines, I am uniquely qualified to help your dog overcome his behavioral challenges.
Currently, Nose works or Scent Sports are an extremely popular in the canine community. This fun activity relies on a dog natural sniffing ability to find hidden odors. Based on bomb and drug detection training, scent sports provide mental stimulation for your pet without draining all YOUR energy. Nose works is fun for dogs and humans of all ages and abilities.
Covid permitting, group nose works classes will return in September.
Classes are open to 6 dog and handler teams and is an hour a week for 4 weeks for $125.00.
Some supplies included. Preregistration and appropriate vaccinations are required.
Focusing on
Pet Dog Manners
Group classes encompass all the skills helpful for a dog to be an excellent companion and a joy to live with. This can include, but is not limited to:
House Training, Polite Greeting, Loose Leash Walking, Sit, Down, Stay, Come, Leave It
Weekly classes, usually four consecutive weeks, teach several skills each week.
This is my most popular format. Weekly classes allow continuity in your training and give you a chance to acquire a fundamental understanding of canine behavior. 4-week classes are $125.00 for the entire four weeks.
Classes are limited to 6 dogs and handler teams.
Please consult our calendar by clicking here for upcoming classes.
Sometimes life with puppies is overwhelming. Best Behavior offers a unique opportunity for puppies to come live with me and my dogs in my home. Your pup is treated like a member of the family while learning to fit in to a human world. I crate train, house train and socialize your pet… and you get a break from teeth and stress!
Board and Train guests stays are a minimum of 3 days and $200.00
Per day. Stays of 1 week or more receive a 10% discount.