Nancy Williams is an associate Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist. She earned a masters degree in psychology with an emphasis on the study of animal behavior. She has been involved with animal behavior modification as a veterinary technician, researcher, dog show judge and consultant. Ms Williams specializes in dog and cat behavior problems, and issues with other pets.

          Ms. Williams maintains a private practice in companion animal behavior modification with a primary focus on pet dog and cat problems. She regularly collaborates with veterinarians (including complementary medicine) and other certified applied behaviorists to develop a holistic approach to animal training. Nancy's cases involve aggression in dogs and cats directed toward people, other dogs or cats, separation and other anxiety issues, house training in dogs, fighting between cats and litter box problems. Ms. Williams resume

          Ms. Williams promotes scientific, positive training methods to replace the sometimes harsh and often ineffective training procedures advised to the public. We have learned so much to help us work with our beloved pets instead of trying to force and in many cases frighten them. A number of the methods we use are novel, and very effective!

          Poor training methods contribute to the 4.7 million bites to humans from pet dogs annually. She educates the dog owning public on the importance of formal education in animal behavior and the pitfalls of many of the methods advised on the internet and popular television shows. She is especially concerned about the alarming increase in the use of electric shock in the training of pet dogs. Ms. Williams participated in the development of a national competency examination for animal technicians with the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) and she coordinated the development of the first ever national certification examination for dog trainers as president of the Certification Council for Pet Dog Trainers (CCPDT). She previously served as chair of the Association for Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) education committee.

          In addition to her work with problem behaviors, Nancy helps owners of young dogs and puppies get started on a path that will help avoid future problems for both owner and dog - often in a single session. She has several recent publications on aggression and anxiety in dogs, and has presented in seminars around the country for professional organizations, veterinary practices and as a consultant for laboratory facilities. Ms. Williams has qualified as an expert witness, and currently serves on an Animal Appeal Hearing Board. Ms. Williams has appeared on several radio and television shows and provides lectures and teleconferences around the country.