245 Crawford St.
Fitchburg, MA
Certified Pet Dog Trainer
About Amy
In Stride Pet Dog Training LLC is operated and owned by myself, Amy Schuller. I live in Leominster, Massachusetts with my husband Erik, my stepdaughter Hailey, our son Orrin, our daughter Ebba and our rescue dogs. Bill is a Heeler/American Pit Bull Terrier mix (DOB 6/19) and Tux is an American Pit Bull Terrier mix (DOB 4/22). I enjoy many activities with the dogs, such as walking, hiking, running, biking, nose work, dog sports and just spending quality time together. I am a Certified Pet Dog Trainer, and acquired my certification through Mount Ida College in Newton, Massachusetts. I am also a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and I am a Fear Free Certified Professional. I am passionate about working with all ages and breeds of dogs. My goal as a trainer, is to help keep dogs in their homes, through helping the dog and handler team enhance their understanding and communication of one another.
Amy’s Training Philosophy
As your dog’s caregivers, you want to create an environment in which dogs will be set up for success and where both parties are having fun doing so! A calm and welfare based handler will in turn nurture a comfortable, happy, resilient and reliable dog. I use positive training methods and am a Fear Free Certified Professional Trainer. We will not use force, coercion, or pain to create change in your dog's behavior or skill set.
Luring, Shaping and Capturing Skills
In my training I use a positive science-based method of training. We will be using three different methods of helping our dogs gain an understanding of new skills through, luring, shaping, and capturing behaviors. The lure (typically food) helps in the acquiring of skills/cue when the dog is first learning the behavior. The reward (treat/toy/praise/interaction) helps reinforce the skill/cue just learned. Training will be done through humane and science backed methods. Training without pain is the best way for everyone involved!
