Suzannes Dog Training

12/20/2024

NEW CLASSES!!!

I learned under a "Correction Only" trainer and though with her I learned most of what I apply today, I knew there were other methods available. I have a wonderful husband who has allowed me to follow my passions, so I took a job at Petsmart to learn Clicker & Treat training. There I was exposed to....

12/06/2024

NEW CLASSES STARTING

I learned under a "Correction Only" trainer and though with her I learned most of what I apply today, I knew there were other methods available. I have a wonderful husband who has allowed me to follow my passions, so I took a job at Petsmart to learn Clicker & Treat training. There I was exposed to....

11/23/2024

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BQsiFg8wV/

A truly tragic and horrific case to read.
A seven month old baby girl killed by the family pet in a hideous incident in their home.
The little one leant on to the dog as she was toddling and was bitten on the neck and very sadly died. A stark reminder of how fast dogs can turn, How quickly something can escalate and how fatal one bite can be.

A dog will correct other dog’s behaviour with a snap or bite and in an agitated state of mind will lash out before investigating the situation. The Malinois was fixated on a bag when the baby touched him, both parents were in the vicinity and present when the dog bit.

Owners who have asked for advice with young babies around dogs know I am incredibly strict and have a 0 tolerance for babies/toddlers/young children being next to, touching, climbing on, leaning on, sitting with or “petting” a dog and this is the worst case example of exactly why I am so adamant about it!
Dogs shouldn’t have any access to young children who are crawling for exactly this reason! It’s so fast!! And in this case the dog had been seen by behaviourists for “dominating” behaviour in the months before the incident.
I would have absolutely tied the owner down to ensuring the dog and baby were never in the room together whether or not the parents were present for exactly this reason so maybe some owners out there who think I’ve been too harsh with rules around babies will understand why now!!
“Oh we never leave them alone together” is absolutely NOT good enough!!!! The parents were right next to the dog and baby!! Please remember this!!

Everyone thinks being a dog behaviourist is a dream job working with dogs but I have to deal with child bites and injuries every week and it’s always upsetting and highly emotional!! The only way to deal with this is to PREVENT!
And if you need to hear it here’s your reminder!
Dogs are NOT a furbaby
Dogs are NOT thrilled for the arrival of your baby
Dogs are NOT protecting your baby
Dogs are NOT “kissing” your child
Dogs are an ANIMAL
Dogs are an apex predator in your home!

Please no hate or comments about the parents in this case they have suffered enough and I hope this post may just save another child from injury!

07/14/2024

Great Day at Pool Party 2024!

04/24/2024

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03/31/2024

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03/23/2024

Puppy EliteClass💪💪

03/22/2024

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03/16/2024

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Spring clean up !

That’s right . It’s time to clean up your dogs leash walking skills. Join us for our 4 week
Leash Walking Essential Workshop
with the dynamic duo - Ahead of The Pack and Suzanne’s dog training .

🐾Week 1&2 will be held at the training center
🐾Week 3 group walk in the park
🐾Week 4 group walk at the rail trail
🐾 Workshop dates : April 4 th ,11th ,18th & 25 th @ 6:15 pm

Workshop cost $225-

03/14/2024

PUPPY INTERMEDIATE ROCKING THE LONG SITS!!!

03/14/2024

When your Class/Boarding Dog "LOUIE!" doesn't like you 😅😅

03/14/2024

Puppy Advanced Class!

03/14/2024

Rage and Charlotte Ripping up the Rally Ring!

03/09/2024

NEW CLASSES!!!

I learned under a "Correction Only" trainer and though with her I learned most of what I apply today, I knew there were other methods available. I have a wonderful husband who has allowed me to follow my passions, so I took a job at Petsmart to learn Clicker & Treat training. There I was exposed to....