An Elephant and An AHA Moment

“That is what learning is. You suddenly understand something you’ve understood all your life, but in a new way.”  Doris…

PPG Conference

Pleased to be one of the speakers at the 2025 PPG Summit in Phoenix, AZ. Join us!

Alexandria MN – Aug 2 & 3 2025 – 3 great topics!

Two days of great seminars with Suzanne Clothier! Hands-on practical workshop on day 1, plus case history presentations on day 2. From understanding your dog in new ways, to helping guide your dog through adolescence, and help for shy/fearful dogs. Join us!

Keep the Light in Those Eyes

For those who know me, this will sound familiar: “Keep the light in those eyes.” That simple mantra I made…

Older, But Maybe Not Wiser

Fun fact: as I get older, my brain feels free to play fast and loose with numbers. Admiring my old…

Resistance is Communication

“Resistance is futile!” While Star Trek fans will recognize this warning, it should not be a part of dog training….

WEBINAR – GEOMETRY OF BODY LANGUAGE Revisited

Canine body language is a beautiful and complex language that must always been considered in context, and as a whole. This  webinar covers Suzanne’s Geometry of Canine Body Language.

For anyone who work with many dogs, or anyone that wants to better understand their dog, this approach provides a powerful framework for assessing and understanding any dog so that humane, effective handling is possible. Knowing what to look for is key. Join us to learn this easily understood approach to reading canine body language in sophisticated ways.

WEBINAR – Super Charge Your Rewards: Building the Bridge to Understanding

Join Suzanne for this fun webinar which provides practical information on using rewards effectively, with simple solutions to the oh-so-common “Show me the cookies!” challenge. Whether you are fine-tuning the approach to your own dogs, or helping your clients to be more successful using rewards, this webinar is for you.

WEBINAR – Compassion for Both Ends of the Leash: Maslow Revisited

In this thought-provoking webinar, Joe and Suzanne combine their collective experience using Maslow’s work for understanding both ends of the leash. This unique take on understanding needs and behavior was a hit when Joe & Suzanne first presented at her 2024 Trainers’ Workshop.
Join us for an exciting new perspective that is practical, sensible, and grounded in compassion for the struggles and needs we all have.