Susan Garcia is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and a certified CGC evaluator. Working with dogs and other animals for over 35 years, Susan has developed the mastery of “listening,” which allows her to interpret animal/dog behavior.

Serving as a volunteer for several years, Susan had the experience of caring for wild and dangerous animals that included big cats, exotics, and native wildlife species. This experience provided Susan the opportunity to fine tune the art of “listening to behavior.”

Susan avidly pursues ongoing education and professional development, by attending seminars, persistently researching new and improved techniques, and remaining current on all industry changes.

With the same enthusiasm, Susan teaches handlers the effectiveness of training with positive reinforcement. Susan’s training is accomplished without punishment that can result in fear, confusion, and to a deterioration of the bond between dog and handler.

Susan has training experience with various breeds including, Australian Shepherds, Belgian Sheepdogs, Belgian Tervurens, Boxers, Bulldogs, Irish Setters, Pekinese, St. Bernards and mixed breeds.

Presently, Susan competes in agility, obedience, rally, and tracking.

 

Monique's Titles and Accomplishments: High in Trial "Other" ASCA, Perfect Scores, Multiple 1st Place Awards in Agility, Obedience, and Rally: AKC - VCD1 (CD, TD, NA, NJ) RE; ASCA - CD and TDI

 

Elise's Titles and Accomplishments: AKC -RA; and TDI & CGC

 

Lance's Titles and Accomplishments: January 2009 Dog World Cover, AKC - RN

Lance is a youngster and has just began to compete; he received 2 perfect scores while earning the AKC Rally Novice title.