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Positive Dog Training
Training for All Dogs
Specializing in Anxious & Reactive Dogs
MY STORY
I have always loved animals!
Passionate. Patient. Persistent. These are just a few of the characteristics that describe me. Each animal is different, and I’ll work with yours to give them the specific guidance they need. Whether you’re thinking about getting a new dog, have a new puppy, or already own a dog that may have behavioral problems, I am here to help.
I do not discriminate by breed or size. With a background helping anxious, scared, stressed and overexcited dogs I know all dogs need to be treated as individuals.
MY SERVICES
DOG TRAINING
Accommodating Your Lifestyle
Whether you have a new puppy, an older dog with some undesired habits or a dog that likes to take you on a drag instead of a walk - I am here to help you!
Using positive methods I help your dog to understand what behaviors are expected of him/her. I also help you to understand some of your dog's drives to better understand their behaviors.
BEHAVIOR EVALUATION
Time for Your Pet
If your dog needs help with a specific physical or behavioral issue, a Behavior Evaluation can help you!
Many times a behavioral issue may have a specific trigger or could be indicative of another aspect of your dog's life. I look for the root of the issue and set up a plan to get things back on track. Not all behavioral issues can be handled by a trainer and will be referred to an accredited animal behaviorist. An evaluation can help you understand what type of service will help you most!
What Susan's Clients Say:
"Susan helped train my 3-year-old pup who loves meeting new dogs but was afraid of strangers! She helped him learn commands and control his excitement when seeing dogs. He was (and still is) a stubborn dog, but Susan knew just how to handle him! I definitely recommend her for training your pup!"
~Camila Reys
"Susan went above and beyond to help us with our dogs. Even though the first meeting was a free evaluation, she gave us so much input and great suggestions that have become invaluable to us. If you're even slightly thinking about hiring Susan on as a trainer for you and your new puppy or older dog, DO IT, I'm more than confident in her abilities after seeing her with our dogs during the evaluation."
~Emily Bowie
"We had the opportunity to work with Susan on both puppy training and helping our dog deal with a toddler in the house. I cannot stress how fantastic Susan has been to both Lily (our dog) and us.
As a trainer, Susan's ability to read our dog from day 1 was unbelievable. Her skill set, and ability to adapt to different dog personalities was like magic. This allowed her to give our pup the training that worked best for her and to guide us on how to do that ourselves. We (and Lily) really enjoyed her method, focusing on rewarding good behavior- and importantly, it 100% worked!
Years later, we called on Susan to help our dog better adapt to a toddler in the house. Within minutes, Susan read the situation, provided extremely useful advice and most importantly - gave us things we can do to make it better for Lily and our little one. Within a day, we already saw an improvement in Lily's behavior and interactions!
We highly recommend Susan and look forward to working with her again in the future!" ~Hanna and Erez
"Susan knows dogs better than they know themselves! She has trained one of ours, and it is amazing to watch her work. She is amazing with animals!" ~Julianne Walther
"Susan has incredible care and compassion for not only dogs and cats but all pet life. We have trained and worked with Susan for two years now with both of our pups. Her skills are unmatched! When leaving our dog in her home we had no worries about his care and I think he came back even happier when we got back from vacation. Susan clearly holds her personal standards high and constantly is trying to improve upon herself and ensure even a minute with your pet is the best minute of their life. You won't find a kinder person around. Very personable and friendly, I hope you and your pets feel at ease in Susan's company! We look forward to working with her again in the future."
~Caitlin Jackson
"I can’t say enough about Susan!!! She worked with both of my dogs - one of which another trainer told me to put the dog down!! Susan worked with her and she is fine!!! I would definitely wholeheartedly recommend Susan; she is kind and very knowledgeable in her field!!!" ~Linda Pitti
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Susan Conley
Positive Dog Trainer
AKC Evaluator
Serving Raleigh, Cary, Durham and Surrounding Areas.
