When VAN Takes Over

Understanding the Brain’s “Circuit Breaker” for Attention Picture this scenario: Your dog is performing a beautiful, focused heel in training…

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!

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 PRACTICE OR PREVENTION – TRAINING TIME VS MANAGEMENT MOMENTS

Training time means the time, place, you and your dog are all in a good spot where learning can occur. Management moments are when things are not conducive to learning. Knowing where you are is a big part of getting where you want to go. This webinar will help you clarify moment by moment, and provides practical advice to help you and your dog.

Treat/Retreat FREE FAQ

This webinar is an overview that introduces you to Treat/Retreat, a powerfully effective technique is used to help socially shy dogs.  This is a dog-centric technique that is force-free. Respect for the dog’s boundaries, arousal and abilities are combined with nuanced observation and engagement of SEEKING to help build the dog’s skills.

Webinar WHAT SIZE WORLD?

Suzanne’s compassionate and holistic approach to defining the “right size world” is based on the individual dog’s needs, abilities and preferences.

SEMINAR: Can You Hear Me Now?

One of the best things about dogs is how hard they try to communicate with us. They use their eyes, their bodies, even their voice, and of course, those amazing tails!

But did you ever wonder if maybe you’re not quite getting the message? Or if you’ve misunderstood your dog? Or perhaps you just want to learn more, more, more! This seminar is taught by internationally respected trainer Suzanne Clothier, whose approach that encompasses the whole dog – physical, mental and emotional.