What the Treat Toss Actually Shows You
There’s a moment in Treat/Retreat that looks, to the casual observer, like a dog running away. Someone tosses a treat…
The Dog Gets to Decide: Understanding the Dog-Driven Timeline
People who are new to working with fearful dogs often want to know: how long will this take? It’s a…
What a Fearful Dog Is Actually Asking For
There’s a conversation happening every time a dog backs away from a stranger, shuts down at the end of a…
OCT 16-18 St. George, UT seminar “Performance Problems, or Holes in the Foundation?”
Performance problems in the ring or in training? Often the real issue is a hole in the dog’s foundation. Join Suzanne Clothier October 17–18, 2026 in St. George, Utah for a case history based weekend using Relationship Centered Training to find practical solutions for each dog and handler team.
Beyond Reactive and Stubborn: Why Vague Labels Fail Dogs
We love our labels. “Reactive.” “Stubborn.” “High drive.” “Shy.” Walk into any training facility or shelter, and you’ll hear these…
What Your Eye Misses: Hidden Traits That Can Determine Training Success
You watch a dog in training and see the obvious: jumps up on people, pulls on leash, doesn’t come when…
The Individual vs the Breed
“He’s a German Shepherd, so he should be good at protection work.” “She’s a Golden Retriever—perfect family dog.” “Mixed breeds…
From Assessment to Action: Building Working Training Plans with RCT
From Assessment to Action: Building Working Training Plans with RCT A Practical Seminar with Suzanne Clothier Dates: October 18 and…
June 26, 27 & 28 St Johnsville NY ANNUAL TRAINERS’ WORKSHOP
This annual workshop is intended for those who are familiar with Suzanne’s RCT approach, and who want more! and who want to connect with other like-minded folks. A sense of humor helps, as does an open mind and a willingness to share, learn, question, play and interact with all (whatever the species!) with kindness and generosity.
The Elemental Questions Webinar Series!
Six questions, unlimited answers and now a six part webinar series with Suzanne Clothier. You can enjoy them individually or…
