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Suzanne is a gentle and effective results-oriented professional pet dog trainer
with proven success in instructing:

     n    Puppy Classes

     n    Reactive Dog Classes

     n    Pet Dog Manners Classes

     n    Tracking & Scentwork Classes

She is highly effective in motivating both dogs and people and in improving the dog-human relationship. 

Suzanne demonstrates exceptional problem resolution using positive reinforcement
and non-aversive methods of training.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Canine Chaos Owner/Head Instructor - 2005 to date

Pet Peeves Canine Behavioral Consultants Instructor - 2002 to 2006

Capital Comets Dog Sports - Volunteer Instructor/Event Planner - 2002-2004

EDUCATION/TRAINING

Suzanne Clothier, Victoria, BC  September 20-23, 2007

          Intensive Trainers' Workshop

Dr. Mary Plischke, Canine First Aid, Victoria, BC  October 21, 2006

Suzanne Clothier & Dr. Sally Suttenfeld, St. Johnsville, NY  September 23 & 24, 2006

INSIDE THE DOG: Understanding Structure, Function, Athletic Ability, Exercise Physiology, Conditioning & More

Steve & Jennifer White, Victoria, BC  September 9, 10 & 11, 2006

The Power of Positive Training, Dealing with Aggression, Scent work & Tracking

Suzanne Clothier, Victoria, BC  July 14-16, 2006

If Dogs Could Speak, Relationship Based Training, Aggression

Suzanne Clothier, St. Johnsville, NY June 23-25, 2006

Annual Trainer's Workshop

National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors, Sequim, WA – Apr 29-May 1, 2006

Janice Dearth - Rally
Terry Ryan - Why chickens are used to teach clicker
Turid Rugaas - Calming Signals, Barking, Stress

Accredited by Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers 2005

Jean Donaldson, Calgary, AB – Oct 22-23, 2005

Evaluating Behavior Motivating and Training Dogs That Are Not Upset
Training Dogs That ARE Upset;
Fear and Aggression Resolution

Roger Abrantes PhD, Richmond, BC

Dog Language: The Evolution of Canine Social Behavior
The Brave New World Of Dog Training

Canadian Association of Professional Pet Dog Trainers, Calgary, AB – Apr 15-17, 2005

Annual Conference including lectures/seminars by Dr. Patricia McConnell,
Dr. Ray Coppinger, Terry Ryan, Steve White, Pia Silvani CPDT, Trish King

Dr. Ian Dunbar, Richmond, BC – Apr 1-3,2005

Instructor’s Course

Dr. Elaine Ostrander, Victoria, BC  Oct 2004

Canine Genetics

Pet First Aid, St. John Ambulance 2004

Brenda Aloff, Calgary, AB – Aug 21-22, 2004

Canine Aggression

Suzanne Clothier, Victoria, BC – Jul 15-17, 2004

If Dogs Could Speak, The Integrated Approach, Aggression Workshop

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, Accredited

Association of Pet Dog Trainers, Professional Member

Doggone Safe, Member & Licensed 'Be A Tree' Presenter

Peninsula Emergency Measures Organization, K9 SAR volunteer

 

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