Meet Susan –

Susan Signor and Pin, a diabetic alert dog

Susan provides effective, humane and fun training services.  The process of teaching dog and human is challenging when attempted simultaneously!   Susan tackles teaching and behavior challenges using positive reinforcement, thoughtful management and a caring attitude.  Human students routinely report that they love the teaching process and look forward to attending sessions with Susan.  You will enjoy learning with Susan!

Dog Dilemma uses the Karen Pryor Academy CTP training and education system..

Susan has a passionate interest in dog behavior that began at age 14 when she read “The New Knowledge of Dog Behavior” by Clarence Pfaffenberger.  As a youngster she was a member of the first 4-H Dog Project club in the state of Washington and won the state 4-H competition, earning a trip to the National 4-H Congress held in Chicago.  Quite a big deal for a teenager!

Personal dog experience began at age 10 when her family acquired a Border Collie-German Shepherd mix female puppy.  As a teenager she added a Standard Poodle, then German Shepherds.  As a young adult she acquired a Doberman Pinscher, and later a Bouvier des Flandres.   The Bouviers became a favorite.  Susan raised and showed Bouviers for 30 years, produced many champions and served as Rescue Coordinator for the Pacific Northwest area.   For a few years she also raised and showed Border Terriers.  She now owns four Bouviers and one Berger Picard.   Susan has extensive knowledge and experience with breeding and rearing puppies.

After a successful career of over 30 years with the Federal Government, Internal Revenue Service, in 2004 Susan decided that her second career would focus on dog behavior.  She then began the process of expanding her knowledge and skills to provide quality dog behavior consulting services.   Susan soon realized that in addition to learning more about behavior, she needed to learn better ways of teaching both the human and canine ends of the leash.  Since 2004 she has spent many hundreds of hours and many thousands of dollars to bring her knowledge and level of expertise up to snuff.

Susan now holds these credentials

ACDBC
Associate Certified Dog Behavior Consultant
Through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants

CPDT-KSA
Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge and Skills Assessed
Through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)

CBCC-KA
Certified Behavior Consultant Canine – Knowledge Assessed – Through the CCPDT

KPA-CTP
Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner

Each of these certifications requires continuing education to remain accredited.

Services Offered:

Private training and behavior consulting services including but not limited to:

Foundation skills private lessons for dogs of all ages; teaches skills needed by the human and the dog.

Behavioral Problems offers help for behavior problems such as aggression, biting, fears, house-soiling, separation distress, and barking.  Each dog and human team are treated as individuals with services tailored to your specific needs.   Service provided at your home or my facility.

Service dog training – private sessions at your home or my facility – to teach skills needed to meet both public access and task training needs.   Help to refresh dog and human skills that need polishing.

I look forward to meeting you and your pet
Susan Signor, ACDBC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KSA, KPA-CTP

Susan Signor and Pin, a diabetic alert dog