Dog Boarding, Training, Day Care & Grooming.
"Daniel Tambourine is the owner of Crossroads and the head of 'Best Behavior' training program. He has over twenty-five years of training experience ranging from dogs and cats to wolves, bears and other exotics, but he specializes in dogs and cases involving aggression and/or fears. Dan is a member of many behavior and training organizations, including the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT), Delta Society, Animal Behavior Society and the Association of Behavior Analysts. Further, he regularly consults with the top national and international behaviorists and trainers to stay abreast of the latest, most advanced techniques....
Our 'Best Behavior' trainers are experts in dog behavior. They study with top professionals to stay up-to-date on studies and techniques and actively participate in the APDT. Their focus is to help owners avert behavior problems through proper training using reward-based method that are fun and effective for both people and dogs. Our trainers go through an extensive training under Dan's guidance, meeting weekly to ensure that their methods are consistent and Dan's high standards maintained. In addition, several of our trainers are certified through the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT). Until the APDT created the Certification Council for Pet Dog Trainers in 2001, there was no true standardized certification process for dog trainers. There are many schools that teach dog training and offer their own certification for their specific program, but such certificates often reflect the teaching and quality of the specific school and many are attained through unmonitored, take-home tests. The Certification Council for Pet Dog Trainers is a true certification entity pursuing accreditation from the National Organization for Competency Assurance."
